humanity

Humanity or geek-manity? Humanity topics include pieces on the real-life lives of geek advocates and influencors.

My Thoughts About the Word "Fanboy"
Greetings, Vocal readers. This week is very special to because my birthday is in a few days and I'm eager to enjoy my birthday week with friends and everyone on social media. Yes, I'm a Scorpio and love celebrating my birthday. With that being said, we’re all fans of something: a TV show, movie, or even a video game franchise. I’ve been hearing the word “fanboy” for the last several years and as I’ve gotten older, it’s a term that I personally dislike. Before I go any further, let me say a few things to everyone. I have no personal issue with what you choose to like and who you support. As long as it makes you happy and not hurting me, by all means, knock yourself out. I understand that you have your reasons of using the word fanboy, but for me, I prefer using the word “enthusiast,” rather than “fanboy” for a couple of reasons: I don’t live vicariously through famous people and they’re just regular people just like us. They don’t owe me anything, nor should I be entitled to have or receive anything from them. I love and support the stuff my favorite actors, actresses, voice actors, and so on that they’re in and that’s about it. If they do something unbecoming I don’t agree with, I’m going to call it out. I refuse to make any excuses for them, like most people do.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 years ago in Geeks
'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Revisited
On July 19th, 2008, the Nickelodeon animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender came to an end with a kiss on a balcony and a pan up to a lovingly animated sky. I was eleven. I don't remember watching it, but knowing me, I probably cried. I remember liking the finale a lot. These characters that I had watched grow for so much of my childhood had had to fight for their happy ending almost until their final moments of screen time, and the peace they were left in felt bitterly earned.
By Blake7 years ago in Geeks
The Dangers of Having an Opinion in the 21st Century
Dear Vocal Readers, Oh, opinions, they are something literally everyone who occupies this planet owns. Lately I have been reflecting on the state of our world. When I look at the issues going on around us, I see so much hatred and division. But when it boils down to it, aren't all of our issues simply caused by our differing opinions?
By Kacie7 years ago in Geeks
Time Adventure
Shortly after starting to watch Adventure Time, I used it to cope. I was dealing with loss and trauma, and with nearly every moment spent waiting for the tears to come, I stopped them with this ridiculous kid and his dog.
By Aja 7 years ago in Geeks
Why Stories Matter
I’m going to start this off by asking you a question: What do you think is the greatest movie of all-time? Got an answer? Great. Here’s another question: What is your favourite movie? Is your answer the same or different from the first question? If it’s different, why is that?
By The Thought Process Hosted by Vincent L.7 years ago in Geeks
GOT a Way Out
I seriously never saw my life becoming what it had. Anything and everything I ever dreamed or planned was long forgotten memories when Game of Thrones came into my world.
By The Rajah Milla7 years ago in Geeks
10 Movies/Shows to Get You Ready for Pride Month
Pride month is about to start folks, and the best way to get in the right mindset is to begin watching as many LGBTQ+ movies and shows as possible. Don’t worry, for this list I’ll make sure to put if one of the gay characters dies, for I know some of you (and me included) can’t always handle tragic gay romance.
By Blanca Cantu7 years ago in Geeks
Little Bird
Dialogue in movies or television can seem fairly boring to most people. People love the action and special effects. As a writer, I love the words. Great dialogue between characters with rich histories is what keeps me interested in what I'm watching.
By Tricia Moore7 years ago in Geeks
I Took a Break from TV for a Whole Month
On the eve of April 1, 2019, my dad was driving me back to apartment. We were having a conversation about after-work activities and almost simultaneously he and I realized that we make grand plans to try new things, cook, and be active after work, but when we get home all we end up doing is watching Netflix or streaming of some other variety.
By Riley Pearce7 years ago in Geeks
Dehumanization 101: Why It's Wrong to Darken Your Skin for Your Cosplay
Last month cosplayer Yakfrost posted on their Twitter account a Google Docs list of known black face/race face cosplayers, and asked the community to block them from their social media. Upon hearing about the list, the cosplayers listed and their followers retaliated through misgendering, calling Yakfrost "the real racist," Nazi and other terrible things.
By Yarn Goddess Cosplay7 years ago in Geeks
Glowy and Powerful
Right now, I’m holding my stuffed dinosaur, Muhammed, trying to decide whether or not I’ll let people read this. The only way for me to get this out is to be personal and emotional, but I’ve been led to believe that I can’t be taken seriously like that. Yet here I go, about to compare myself to a superhero while spilling my heart-guts for as many people who’ll read it.
By Aja 7 years ago in Geeks
Lost Boy
"Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning." Sometimes I like to imagine life in Never Land, where there is magic and where you will never grow up.
By Margot P.7 years ago in Geeks