humanity

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

The Art of Drag
As a straight 16-year-old female, my affinity with gender performance seems strange. My days that are spent watching the reality show RuPaul's Drag Race and the hours I spend on queens' social media are unexpected of me. But I have a love for my unusual interest and I believe that drag has the power to reinvent ideas surrounding gender identity.
By Honey Norfolk8 years ago in Geeks
Life Lessons from Magical Girls
If you've ever been on the Internet around someone in their early to mid-twenties, chances are you've heard the term "adulting" tossed around. The word is used to describe any task in an adult's life that is difficult, undesirable, or otherwise noteworthy to anyone who is newly an adult: "I had to do some serious adulting today: I called the bank, made a doctor's appointment, and gave a presentation at work." Typically, when someone talks about "adulting", it's with a sense of abhorrence or dismay. "Adulting sucks. I'd rather curl up in a blanket, eat a bowl of cereal, and watch some anime." Who hasn't been there, right?
By Erika Gritton8 years ago in Geeks
I'm a Jack
Which character are you? People often say that Buzzfeed has changed the way that we talk about ourselves. It's not true though, we've always identified ourselves through characters in pop culture. For a while, everyone wanted to be a Carrie or Samantha. Then along came Will and Grace and everyone wanted to be a Karen or Will. Myself included. I was convinced that I was a Karen, minus the wealthy husband. With the revival, I discovered that, as everyone has always said, I am a Jack.
By Edward Anderson8 years ago in Geeks
Why Fan Culture Is a Lie...
Fan culture, in its simplest form, is the circulation of creative material by the people who consume it. Even in its simplest form the lie begins, because in order for fan culture to exist, the hype has to be built by the creators and distributors of the aforementioned creative material in the first place. This means that before we even truly begin anything, creators are already grafting and vying for the attention of some members of the general public.
By Alie Day8 years ago in Geeks
Why Harry Potter Is Even More Magical for Adults
As a proud Ravenclaw, I have always gotten a thrill from escaping to Hogwarts, a joy that is indescribable when reading about Diagon Alley, a feeling of elation when discovering all of the incredible creatures. For me, they are complete escapism neatly packaged in seven highly descriptive (but easy-going) books and eight beautiful films. I have always loved reading, but JK Rowling’s work speaks to me on another level. There is something comforting yet exciting about this series of books targeted primarily at children.
By Tilly Martin8 years ago in Geeks
I Refuse to Monetarily Support Movies Without Minorities
Lately, my response to those that ask me if I'm going to see a movie in the theater is, "Nope, there aren't enough black people in it." For some reason, this never ceases to surprise people, even those that know me and understand that my blackness is the most prominent part of my identity.
By Azaria Brown8 years ago in Geeks
Are We Too Sensitive?
I read an article recently about certain movies that were released somewhere around the 90s and how they wouldn't fly today. Some of them I got and others I was curious about how sensitive the writer thinks we are as a society. I know a lot of us are sensitive to gender identity and sexuality and with good reason because a lot of people can be cruel when it comes to those topics.
By Lena Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
The Legend of Zelda: Zach's Quest
The Legend of Zelda series is one of the most popular, loved and influential video game series on this planet. So many kids of the 80's, 90's and the 2000's have grown up with these games and the adventures that Link and Zelda get themselves into. This series means an immense amount to a lot of people and honestly, I feel that The Legend of Zelda series means more to me than it does to anybody else on this Earth.
By Zach Quest8 years ago in Geeks
8 Notable Literary Classics That Have Queer Characters
From mainstream novels that star gay characters (such as Simon and the Homosapien Agenda) to novels that only have queer side characters (This Is Where It Ends, anyone?), the literary world is bursting with accurate portrayals of the queer community.
By inky o8 years ago in Geeks
Heroes and Villains
Heroes and Villains When I was a kid, I had a bad combination. Little shrimpy body, oversized head for my ill-concealed genius, and a big mouth. And it was this big mouth and my bad temper that got me in trouble. And it got the shit kicked out of me on a semi-regular basis.
By Pete Sears8 years ago in Geeks
What Does It Mean to Be a Geek?
In order to properly answer the question what does it mean to be a geek? one must first define the word "geek." There are, of course, a few different definitions for it. Not to mention, to be a geek can mean something completely different for everyone who identifies as one, thus making it more personal to oneself.
By Raven Torrence8 years ago in Geeks
Can Our Entertainment Be Modified?
As a fellow westerner (North American a.k.a. Canadian) I can confirm that we are cursed with a short attention spans and get bored rather quickly. Which then kind of explains why our entertainment industry is filled with the shock value factor. It keeps us on edge, interested, and wanting more. We can known to be obsessed with shows like Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, and The Walking Dead which have all taken part in heated sex scenes, twisted and gruesome deaths, and heavy use of drugs. I will not sit here and say I am a saint, I’ve watched all and thoroughly enjoyed them…excluding The Walking Dead. I never saw the need to deprive myself of sleep since I’m not a big fan of zombies. The others I did enjoy, though, and it unfortunately comes down to the fact of how my attention was demanded and it was by pure and utter shock.
By Anna Simone8 years ago in Geeks