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Fluffy Friday
Author: wickedpam
Date: 07/10/2015 13:26:36
Once again its Comic Con weekend. The weekend where fangirls and boys dream of being in San Diego to revel in the fun and geekery.
Last year, working with Nerdist Industries and Hot Topic, Her Universe started the "Geek Couture" Fashion Show. Its an awesome show that helps showcase designers in world of geek fashion. You will not see Michael Kors or Vivienne Westwood on this runway.
This was last years runway -
Last year it was 36 designers and models. This year they narrowed the 150 entries down to just 26 finalists. I've only seen limited footage on youtube but it looks like this years was just as fun and fabulous!
These past couple years have seen missteps in the fan world when it comes to things female. The effects of Gamergate are still being felt (and I will never, never, enjoy Jayne again thanks to Adam Baldwin's asshatery). Hasbro labeled Jurassic World dinosaurs as male cause you know only boys play with dinosaurs. The excluding of Black Widow from most of the Avengers marketing and in fact changing her bike so that its only for Captain America or Iron Man. I mean really Iron Man? He has a suit that flies why does he need Black Widow's motorcycle? ...... Sorry, that's a whole other thing. True that maybe they don't sell as well but that could be because is just now starting to be "okay" for girls to play with them. Its nice for girls to have the option.
By the way, Hasbro was shamed into changing the dino's back in to girls by one editorial written at The Geekiary that went viral. I know the girl who wrote it and she's pretty stunned by how it took off.
Hasbro Marketing Jurassic World Velociraptors as Male
It looks like some companies have finally figured out that geekgirls have cash too and would like to spend it on things that make them squee.
Mala
Resident Geek/Fan Girl
Last year, working with Nerdist Industries and Hot Topic, Her Universe started the "Geek Couture" Fashion Show. Its an awesome show that helps showcase designers in world of geek fashion. You will not see Michael Kors or Vivienne Westwood on this runway.
This was last years runway -
Last year it was 36 designers and models. This year they narrowed the 150 entries down to just 26 finalists. I've only seen limited footage on youtube but it looks like this years was just as fun and fabulous!
These past couple years have seen missteps in the fan world when it comes to things female. The effects of Gamergate are still being felt (and I will never, never, enjoy Jayne again thanks to Adam Baldwin's asshatery). Hasbro labeled Jurassic World dinosaurs as male cause you know only boys play with dinosaurs. The excluding of Black Widow from most of the Avengers marketing and in fact changing her bike so that its only for Captain America or Iron Man. I mean really Iron Man? He has a suit that flies why does he need Black Widow's motorcycle? ...... Sorry, that's a whole other thing. True that maybe they don't sell as well but that could be because is just now starting to be "okay" for girls to play with them. Its nice for girls to have the option.
By the way, Hasbro was shamed into changing the dino's back in to girls by one editorial written at The Geekiary that went viral. I know the girl who wrote it and she's pretty stunned by how it took off.
Hasbro Marketing Jurassic World Velociraptors as Male
It looks like some companies have finally figured out that geekgirls have cash too and would like to spend it on things that make them squee.
Mala
Resident Geek/Fan Girl
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 07/10/2015 13:27:22
wickedpam on 07/10/2015 13:27:22
Morning :hug:
Please let me know if something doesn't make sense so I can fix it
Please let me know if something doesn't make sense so I can fix it
Comment by 
Raine on 07/10/2015 13:33:38
everything is working fine!
Raine on 07/10/2015 13:33:38
Quote by wickedpam:
Morning :hug:
Please let me know if something doesn't make sense so I can fix it
everything is working fine!
Comment by wickedpam on 07/10/2015 13:36:34
wickedpam on 07/10/2015 13:36:34
Comment by wickedpam on 07/10/2015 13:38:17
Thank you my dear - just making sure my thoughts actually string together in a coherant manner.........
wickedpam on 07/10/2015 13:38:17
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
Morning :hug:
Please let me know if something doesn't make sense so I can fix it
Thank you my dear - just making sure my thoughts actually string together in a coherant manner.........
Comment by 
TriSec on 07/10/2015 13:41:20
TriSec on 07/10/2015 13:41:20
Morning, all. Say, as long as some of us have been dumping on TRMS of late, let me add my new peeve: that "You Know More Now" bit with the xylophone is gimmicky and juvenile. Come on, Rachel. That segment just sucks.
Comment by 
BobR on 07/10/2015 13:43:21
A little tired of the "watch this space..." closer to any ongoing story
BobR on 07/10/2015 13:43:21
Quote by TriSec:
Morning, all. Say, as long as some of us have been dumping on TRMS of late, let me add my new peeve: that "You Know More Now" bit with the xylophone is gimmicky and juvenile. Come on, Rachel. That segment just sucks.
A little tired of the "watch this space..." closer to any ongoing story
Comment by 
Scoopster on 07/10/2015 13:57:47
Scoopster on 07/10/2015 13:57:47
Mornin' all.. 
Yay Friday!!
Mala I could swear one of those fashion show cosplayers was dressed up as Ravana (one of the primal bosses in the new FF14 expansion)
Yay Friday!!Mala I could swear one of those fashion show cosplayers was dressed up as Ravana (one of the primal bosses in the new FF14 expansion)
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 07/10/2015 14:00:04
He is amazing!
Mondobubba on 07/10/2015 14:00:04
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Speaking of ComicCon. THIS!
Damn allergies.
IKR!!!!
He is amazing!
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/10/2015 14:04:09
Mondobubba on 07/10/2015 14:04:09
In keeping with the nerd bent of the blog today this is my thought bubble every time I see the creepy nerd in my office who wears a friggin belt pouch (not a fanny back, an actual leather pouch on his belt):
Hey, Frodo, nice dice bag!
The nerd community can be so close minded some times.
Hey, Frodo, nice dice bag!
The nerd community can be so close minded some times.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/10/2015 14:21:15
Scoopster on 07/10/2015 14:21:15
Let's see if this works... 
Thank god that flag is coming down. If only there was a god. If only putting some dumb flag in the trash could ease life's misery. Eat Arbys
— Nihilist Arby's (@nihilist_arbys) July 10, 2015
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/10/2015 14:39:04
Mondobubba on 07/10/2015 14:39:04
This is what happens to Republican presidential candidate when the get the deep dream treatment.
It is from the WaPo.
Bobby Jindal as a hell puppy is sort of adorable.
It is from the WaPo.
Bobby Jindal as a hell puppy is sort of adorable.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/10/2015 14:40:23
wickedpam on 07/10/2015 14:40:23
THAT is disturbing!
Comment by Scoopster on 07/10/2015 14:42:53
What the... we can't stop here this is psychedelic puppy country!
Scoopster on 07/10/2015 14:42:53
Quote by Mondobubba:
This is what happens to Republican presidential candidate when the get the deep dream treatment.
It is from the WaPo.
Bobby Jindal as a hell puppy is sort of adorable.
What the... we can't stop here this is psychedelic puppy country!
Comment by wickedpam on 07/10/2015 14:54:56
wickedpam on 07/10/2015 14:54:56
If anyone is interested they are trying to save this little teahouse in Griffth Park in LA that was put up by a group of artists right before July 4th weekend. Its so beautiful - check out there twitter page! @GParkTeaHouse
Petition to Save the Griffth Park Teahouse
Petition to Save the Griffth Park Teahouse
Comment by Raine on 07/10/2015 15:06:18
OMG.
Raine on 07/10/2015 15:06:18
Quote by Mondobubba:
This is what happens to Republican presidential candidate when the get the deep dream treatment.
It is from the WaPo.
Bobby Jindal as a hell puppy is sort of adorable.
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 07/10/2015 15:18:15
trojanrabbit on 07/10/2015 15:18:15
So Mrs. Rabbit had successful cataract surgery on her left eye on Wednesday. Post-op exam yesterday went great.
Firefox and Flash (You Tube) have not been friends on any of my PCs the last few days. So here's a repeat of my usual wish that the developers of Flash die horrible deaths.
Firefox and Flash (You Tube) have not been friends on any of my PCs the last few days. So here's a repeat of my usual wish that the developers of Flash die horrible deaths.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/10/2015 15:20:40
Ya know, I've been having a similar problem. Firefox just seems to constantly freeze up ALL THE TIME now, no matter what I'm doing.
Scoopster on 07/10/2015 15:20:40
Quote by trojanrabbit:
So Mrs. Rabbit had successful cataract surgery on her left eye on Wednesday. Post-op exam yesterday went great.
Firefox and Flash (You Tube) have not been friends on any of my PCs the last few days. So here's a repeat of my usual wish that the developers of Flash die horrible deaths.
Ya know, I've been having a similar problem. Firefox just seems to constantly freeze up ALL THE TIME now, no matter what I'm doing.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/10/2015 15:21:52
Scoopster on 07/10/2015 15:21:52
Comment by Raine on 07/10/2015 15:23:39
Raine on 07/10/2015 15:23:39
Creepy or not?
Comment by Raine on 07/10/2015 15:24:49
Safari has been acting squarely for me as well.
Raine on 07/10/2015 15:24:49
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by trojanrabbit:
So Mrs. Rabbit had successful cataract surgery on her left eye on Wednesday. Post-op exam yesterday went great.
Firefox and Flash (You Tube) have not been friends on any of my PCs the last few days. So here's a repeat of my usual wish that the developers of Flash die horrible deaths.
Ya know, I've been having a similar problem. Firefox just seems to constantly freeze up ALL THE TIME now, no matter what I'm doing.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 07/10/2015 15:27:56
"This plugin is vulnerable and should be updated" Yeah, that's creepy.
Updating does jackshit. Typical fucking useless Flash.
trojanrabbit on 07/10/2015 15:27:56
Quote by Raine:
Creepy or not?
"This plugin is vulnerable and should be updated" Yeah, that's creepy.
Updating does jackshit. Typical fucking useless Flash.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/10/2015 15:45:13
good. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. Go To Jail!
wickedpam on 07/10/2015 15:45:13
Quote by Raine:
Transvaginal Bob loses his appeal.
good. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. Go To Jail!
Comment by Scoopster on 07/10/2015 16:13:20
The PERFECT solution for wiping up the most TREASONOUS shits!
Scoopster on 07/10/2015 16:13:20
Quote by BobR:
Might have to get some of this
The PERFECT solution for wiping up the most TREASONOUS shits!
Comment by BobR on 07/10/2015 16:18:05
BobR on 07/10/2015 16:18:05
Comment by wickedpam on 07/10/2015 16:52:06
Are you just now hearing about ConMan?!
Richard Speight Jr & Rob Benedict are doing this one Kings of Con its a little more Supernatural based though
wickedpam on 07/10/2015 16:52:06
Quote by BobR:
Might have to get some of this
Are you just now hearing about ConMan?!
Richard Speight Jr & Rob Benedict are doing this one Kings of Con its a little more Supernatural based though
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/10/2015 16:55:17
Pst, Mala. I think you replied to the wrong post. It's Scoop we need to mock with no
mercy, not Bobber. Bobber could care.
Mondobubba on 07/10/2015 16:55:17
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by BobR:
Might have to get some of this
Are you just now hearing about ConMan?!
Richard Speight Jr & Rob Benedict are doing this one Kings of Con its a little more Supernatural based though
Pst, Mala. I think you replied to the wrong post. It's Scoop we need to mock with no
mercy, not Bobber. Bobber could care.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/10/2015 16:56:00
I'm an idiot
wickedpam on 07/10/2015 16:56:00
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:
Ohhhhh boy this could be the greatest webseries ever!
Are you just now hearing about ConMan?!
Richard Speight Jr & Rob Benedict are doing this one Kings of Con its a little more Supernatural based though
Pst, Mala. I think you replied to the wrong post. It's Scoop we need to mock with no
mercy, not Bobber. Bobber could care.
I'm an idiot
Comment by TriSec on 07/10/2015 16:56:56
TriSec on 07/10/2015 16:56:56
Well who knew the Sox and the Yanks might actually have a meaningful series this year?
Comment by Scoopster on 07/10/2015 16:57:04
Scoopster on 07/10/2015 16:57:04
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by BobR:
Might have to get some of this
Are you just now hearing about ConMan?!
Richard Speight Jr & Rob Benedict are doing this one Kings of Con its a little more Supernatural based though
Pst, Mala. I think you replied to the wrong post. It's Scoop we need to mock with no
mercy, not Bobber. Bobber could care.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/10/2015 17:12:15
No you are not! You made a lil mistake. Now to the Scoop mocking
Mondobubba on 07/10/2015 17:12:15
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:
Ohhhhh boy this could be the greatest webseries ever!
Are you just now hearing about ConMan?!
Richard Speight Jr & Rob Benedict are doing this one Kings of Con its a little more Supernatural based though
Pst, Mala. I think you replied to the wrong post. It's Scoop we need to mock with no
mercy, not Bobber. Bobber could care.
No you are not!
You made a lil mistake. Now to the Scoop mocking
Comment by Scoopster on 07/10/2015 17:14:02
Why would there be any Scoop-mocking? I totally knew about this months ago, just not the scope of awesomeness that it has become!
Scoopster on 07/10/2015 17:14:02
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:
Ohhhhh boy this could be the greatest webseries ever!
Are you just now hearing about ConMan?!
Richard Speight Jr & Rob Benedict are doing this one Kings of Con its a little more Supernatural based though
Pst, Mala. I think you replied to the wrong post. It's Scoop we need to mock with no
mercy, not Bobber. Bobber could care.
No you are not!
Why would there be any Scoop-mocking? I totally knew about this months ago, just not the scope of awesomeness that it has become!
Comment by wickedpam on 07/10/2015 17:18:13
aaahhh - okay - I thought maybe this was the fist you'd heard. It does look really awesome :D
wickedpam on 07/10/2015 17:18:13
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:
Ohhhhh boy this could be the greatest webseries ever!
Are you just now hearing about ConMan?!
Richard Speight Jr & Rob Benedict are doing this one Kings of Con its a little more Supernatural based though
Pst, Mala. I think you replied to the wrong post. It's Scoop we need to mock with no
mercy, not Bobber. Bobber could care.
No you are not!
Why would there be any Scoop-mocking? I totally knew about this months ago, just not the scope of awesomeness that it has become!
aaahhh - okay - I thought maybe this was the fist you'd heard. It does look really awesome :D
Comment by wickedpam on 07/10/2015 17:18:50
wickedpam on 07/10/2015 17:18:50
And thank you both for the
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/10/2015 17:33:37
I stand corrected as well.
Mondobubba on 07/10/2015 17:33:37
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:
Ohhhhh boy this could be the greatest webseries ever!
Are you just now hearing about ConMan?!
Richard Speight Jr & Rob Benedict are doing this one Kings of Con its a little more Supernatural based though
Pst, Mala. I think you replied to the wrong post. It's Scoop we need to mock with no
mercy, not Bobber. Bobber could care.
No you are not!
Why would there be any Scoop-mocking? I totally knew about this months ago, just not the scope of awesomeness that it has become!
aaahhh - okay - I thought maybe this was the fist you'd heard. It does look really awesome :D
I stand corrected as well.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/10/2015 17:38:12
I'm glad they're climbing back into the race. The AL East is an absolute slugfest this year.
Scoopster on 07/10/2015 17:38:12
Quote by TriSec:
Well who knew the Sox and the Yanks might actually have a meaningful series this year?
I'm glad they're climbing back into the race. The AL East is an absolute slugfest this year.
Comment by 
livingonli on 07/10/2015 17:54:25
And then there's the largely trainwreck NL East with only the Nats and the Mets (just barely) above .500.
livingonli on 07/10/2015 17:54:25
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by TriSec:
Well who knew the Sox and the Yanks might actually have a meaningful series this year?
I'm glad they're climbing back into the race. The AL East is an absolute slugfest this year.
And then there's the largely trainwreck NL East with only the Nats and the Mets (just barely) above .500.
Comment by TriSec on 07/10/2015 18:34:14
TriSec on 07/10/2015 18:34:14
Things to do while waiting for vacation: open a provider list. Search for 'oral'. Replace with 'anal'. Snicker like a schoolboy.
Comment by livingonli on 07/10/2015 18:40:17
livingonli on 07/10/2015 18:40:17
I got another week off starting tomorrow, so I am enjoying my down time.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/10/2015 18:41:41
Found this chestnut on the Youtubes. Washington DC's own, Yale-educated (American Studies, the Cadillac of majors, George W. Bush's frat brother), the late, the great Rootboy Slim!
Roooooot!
Mondobubba on 07/10/2015 18:41:41
Found this chestnut on the Youtubes. Washington DC's own, Yale-educated (American Studies, the Cadillac of majors, George W. Bush's frat brother), the late, the great Rootboy Slim!
Roooooot!
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/10/2015 18:45:51
Mondobubba on 07/10/2015 18:45:51
I got to have a cinnamon roll (home made) with bacon. Yes, it was delish, thanks.
Comment by Raine on 07/10/2015 19:25:25
The NAts are decimated with injuries this year.
Raine on 07/10/2015 19:25:25
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by TriSec:
Well who knew the Sox and the Yanks might actually have a meaningful series this year?
I'm glad they're climbing back into the race. The AL East is an absolute slugfest this year.
And then there's the largely trainwreck NL East with only the Nats and the Mets (just barely) above .500.
Comment by Raine on 07/10/2015 19:54:16
Raine on 07/10/2015 19:54:16
Quote by Mondobubba:
Found this chestnut on the Youtubes. Washington DC's own, Yale-educated (American Studies, the Cadillac of majors, George W. Bush's frat brother), the late, the great Rootboy Slim!
Clip from Mr Mikes Mondo Video. Root Boy Slim and his band...Intro by Michael O'Donoghue
Comment by Raine on 07/10/2015 19:56:21
Also this is awesome!
Raine on 07/10/2015 19:56:21
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:
Found this chestnut on the Youtubes. Washington DC's own, Yale-educated (American Studies, the Cadillac of majors, George W. Bush's frat brother), the late, the great Rootboy Slim!Clip from Mr Mikes Mondo Video. Root Boy Slim and his band...Intro by Michael O'Donoghue
Also this is awesome!
Comment by Raine on 07/10/2015 20:05:18
Raine on 07/10/2015 20:05:18
Excuse me sir, What is Mondo?
(probably not SFW)
(probably not SFW)
Comment by Scoopster on 07/10/2015 20:07:15
Scoopster on 07/10/2015 20:07:15
Comment by Raine on 07/10/2015 20:13:07
Raine on 07/10/2015 20:13:07
That is it. Obama is just as badass as Johnny Cash.
Comment by Raine on 07/10/2015 20:23:13
I saw Al Franken at 1059!
(or Chevy Chase, who can say?)
Raine on 07/10/2015 20:23:13
Quote by Raine:
Excuse me sir, What is Mondo?
(probably not SFW)
I saw Al Franken at 1059!
(or Chevy Chase, who can say?)