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An Open Letter to Carrie Fisher

Image Credit Like most Star Wars fans, and particularly other female Star Wars fans, I was fond of Princess Leia. I really first discovered Star Wars in third grade and it was nice to actually have a woman role model in fantasy/sci-fi. As the chubby girl, I never actually got to play Princess Leia, that was decidedly for the skinnier friend of the group to play, but I appreciated Leia’s presence nonetheless. As I got older and still loved and rewatched Star Wars, I realized just…

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DC Unveils Aquaman and We’re OK With It

ZackSnyder drops a hydrogen bomb in the form of Jason Momoa as Aquaman, and we’re pleasantly surprised. Aquaman is typically treated as the butt of the joke of DC superheroes. No, no, you know what? I’d go as far as to say he’s the butt of the joke of all superheroes. Are there worse superheroes? Absolutely, no doubt. But unfortunately none are as famous as Aquaman. What is his magical power? He can control fish? Whatever. (Image Source) Oh…shit. This isn’t some plastic blonde hair…

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Billie Piper's Photo

Whovians Everywhere Just Squeaked

Maybe not all whovians, but for everyone who voted in Rose Tyler as the best modern companion is going to flip when they see the photo Billie Piper uploaded to Facebook! Whovians, prepare yourself: Billie Piper’s Official Facebook Page just posted this incredible photo… The caption on her page read “Love in SLC! Having a fabulous time!! Xx” And yep, you’re correct: that awesome red-head is totally Karen Gillan, or as we all know her as, Nebula. OK, fine, Amy Pond. Just look at Karen…

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Patrick Stewart Kimmel live

Patrick Stewart Acts Out Expedia’s Most Annoying Passengers

And it might just be one of the funniest and most cringeworthingly awkward experiences you’ll ever have There’s not a lot of reason for preamble here, let’s roll the Jimmy Kimmel Live clip, shall we? Oh my gosh, yes! Yes! A million times yes! So first off, we should say thanks to Nerd Approved for sharing this Patrick Stewart clip in the first place, because it’s funny as all get out. Second, for more obnoxious airline offender traits and to make certain you don’t have…

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Welcome to the New Reading Rainbow

If you haven’t familiarized yourself with Reading Rainbow, it’s high time you did! Our beloved LeVar Burton, who you might have recognized from Star Trek: TNG, The Big Bang Theory, and…Reading Rainbow…, launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring back the nostalgic PBS glory that is Reading Rainbow into an interactive and highly acclaimed app. LeVar Burton hit his goal and surpassed with amazing speed, allowing him to bring Reading Rainbow back to the public with all new books as well as ways to reach people.…

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Thorgi and BaneCat

Thorgi and BaneCat Figurines [Video]

Thorgi and BaneCat

I’m not really into collectables, but Eric Ho’s BaneCat and Thorgi Internet sensation memes might just start something.

Let’s be honest, who doesn’t need one of these little 3D printed guys sitting on your desk? Giving you the eye; guilting you into getting whatever it is you need to do get done.

Ginger BaneCat

“You complain that it’s dark? I was born in darkness. I thrive in darkness. I am better than you.”

Don’t let BaneCat talk that way! Buckle down and finish what you’re working on!

Then again, they may just be distracting.

Thorgi

“Why does thou mortal not just urinate on what thou wants? Claim it and it will be yours!”

Calm down, Thorgi, it doesn’t quite work that way.

What? Inanimate objects can speak to you all the time, it just depends on your imagination…or how intoxicated you are. See the following video for more details.

Whichever way these adorable 3D figurines might tempt you, it has to be said, these are too cute not to share. But if you know someone whose life would benefit from a 3D printed collectables, you can find Thorgi for $25.00 and BaneCat (as well as other fantastic meme cats) for $19.99 at Eric Ho’s product pages.

I’m pretty certain I need dis.

Heavily Breathing Cat

*Breaths Heavily*

Thanks to Nerd Approved for introducing us to BaneCat and Thorgi!

Nobody Likes Tangerines

It Sounds So Obvious When The Doctor Says It

Doctor Who was back with a Christmas special which actually was pretty rockin’. There were even a few fantastic lines from it, one in particular really stood out: Speaking of which, if you haven’t seen Alien or Aliens, I highly recommend you do. If you love horror movies, it’s a walk in the park. If you despise horror movies like me, you’ll still get through it just fine. Not only will you recognize Sigourney Weaver, but you’ll also see a young Ian Holm (Bilbo Baggins),…

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My Friend Was Telling Me About a Show He Found

This holiday season you surround yourself with those you love (or thought you did) and realize things about people that make or break your relationships. I’ve been a Whovian for years. When you’re a Whovian, you can’t help but share you’re fanaticism. I try to do so tastefully and like to think I’ve succeeded in that. The other day my friend called and was like, “Oh, by the way, I know you’re really into sci-fi and stuff, so I thought I’d tell you I started…

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One Moore Episode

Portlandia on Bingewatching

I myself have been on the fence about weather or not I should tackle Battlestar Galactica. Not certain if Portlandia is helping or hurting the argument. In case you haven’t seen the skit: God, it’s so true. Everything. Ditching friends, ordering take out, getting into PJ’s and watching “1 more”, really wanting to call into work…hang in there fandom. Umm…for the full skit that winds through the episode and gets a little hilariously weird that’s typical of Portlandia, here’s the nearly 10 minutes long video:

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