Things to do at a Con besides the obvious....

You're walking around a crowded convention center, surrounded by fellow geeks dressed in spandex they probably shouldn't have squeezed themselves into. You walk around to each vendor, but you're not buying anything, since "you don't really need that, as cool as it is" (but lets be honest, you'd be purchasing those movie replica batarangs if it weren't for the fact that you blew all your cash the first day). There may be a panel or two that you want to attend, but they're not for a few hours...what do you do?

Play one of the games that my Uncle Chazz and I play!

1. Stages of Life Wonder Woman

 

True, there are some very awesome cosplays out there, but for the other 90%, a super hero t-shirt from Hot Topic should have sufficed. Most people, good cosplay or not, are more than happy to take a picture for you. Maybe there's a "get your hand out of the cookie jar" Wonder Woman, or an Iron Bieber: The Avenger We'd All Like to Forget. Whatever it is, snap a picture, and throw it on your Instagram and / or Twitter with a funny caption. Just don't forget to hashtag #stagesoflifewonderwoman.

2. Bag Bombing
 

 We all get crap from random vendors that we don't want; business cards, little pins, assorted writing utensils, you name it. Don't want it? Drop it in some unsuspecting guests bag without them noticing. It's not always easy, but its a holler and hoot when pulled off! See how good you can get at it!

3. Comic Con on a Budget
 





This can be a little difficult, but a lot of fun and a super cool story once you've done it! Take $5 and go around to each vendor. Pick up as much as you can with the little cash that you can. The trick is to get something cool, and not just a rinky-dink comic or toy. Get something that you want; something that's you. My uncle picked up several Crisis on Infinite Earth's books with just a little cash, and was completely satisfied taking them home and reading them! Find something that will do the same for you!

 

See you at the next con guys! Make sure you're cosplay's good; I'll be watching!

Personality Crisis!!!!!

Ever since last night, I've been waging an internal battle, and here's why....

Last night, I finished reading Super Man: Red Son.

 

Ask my family, closest friends, girlfriend, and nerdy cohorts; I HATE SUPERMAN!!! He's nothing but an overrated cheater with a cape and a "S" on his chest!

 

That being said, Red Son has now overtaken The Watchmen as my favorite title.

 

This particular epic takes the All American hero Superman and asks "what if he had landed in Soviet Russia instead of the U.S.A." The combination of politics, superheroes, and an all around well written story with just as phenomenal art left me speechless and my jaw on the ground. I was almost sad that I had completed the story...

 

The Batman fan in me is utterly disgusted!

 

All joking (and some seriousness) aside, this is a phenomenal story.  Anyone who likes Superman, or who is just looking for a great read should definitely add this to their comic book to-do list.

 

Now, somebody get me a cape and cowl before I start talking about birds, planes, and speeding bullets...

 

 

Check out this little guy on Instagram...

Villains big and small beware! Lil' Batman has made his way to Instagram! Follow him as he makes his big adventures!

Happy Thanksgiving From The Geek and the Nerdy!

Hope you all have a great day eating good quality food with better quality company!

Now Go get Fat!

Nerd Alert Presents: Batman versus Superman

Originally, this was just an assignment, but I enjoyed it so much I'm gunna try my hand at video blogging. Anyways, I present the first installment of Nerd Alert! Enjoy!

CD Review: Dreams Aren't Real but These Songs Are

If there are two things I love, it's ska and Disney! So...

One of my favorite bands, Suburban Legends, recently released a CD that took some of the most popular Disney songs and gave them a skankin' new tune...

It's called Dreams Aren't Real but These Songs Are

 

This fun CD features six songs, five from Disney movies and one from an old Disney Channel TV show that my generation should be very familiar with.

 

This isn't the first time that Suburban Legends has released Disney covers. This CD is preceded by a release of Gummi Bears (a cover of the Theme Song of the Gummi Bear TV show) and Just Can't Wait to Be King and Under The Sea on their previous record, Day Job. They have also already released two music videos off the album.

 

Suburban Legends also frequents Tomorrowland Terrace at Disneyland, and is one of the more popular performers at the venue.

 

The CD is tons of fun, especially when you're listening with a car full of obsessed Disney fans on the way to Disneyland. My personal favorite is Colors of the Wind.

 

The CD can be purchased on ITunes or the band's website, suburbanlegends.com, as well as at their shows. They are going on tour soon, so keep an eye out!

 

http://youtu.be/BgMG-hg7UpE

https://www.facebook.com/suburbanlegends

 

 

Movie Review: Bad Grandpa

Sorry I've been M.I.A. readers. I worked Rob Zombies Great American Nightmare during October, still had school, and then had to catch up on school and return to "civilian life" once November hit. With all that plus some personal stuff going on, blogging has been the last thing on my mind...

But anyways, I'm back with your ultimate geeky utility belt, so lets get back to speed with a movie review...

About a week ago, I was in a bad mood and looking for an excuse to get out of the house. I ended up at my local movie theater, wasting money on what I am now here to warn you about...

I learned that there are two things that should never go together: Jackass and plot.

 

 

Bad Grandpa features Jackass star Johnny Knoxville as Irving Zisman, an elderly widower who is suddenly stuck with his grandson at his side.

 

The film attempts to give a flowing plot while still incorporating the regular hijinks and shenanigans of the popular Jackass franchise...

 

...It doesn't work...

 

Some of the pranks are semi-funny, but the effect is lost without the usual lovable cast. I'll admit, some of my laughs were forced in an attempt to make me feel like I hadn't wasted $11 and an hour and a half of my time.

 

If you want the old Jackass that you know and love, don't bother. True, the old Jackass movies and TV show were bad, but hey, at least they were funny...