Looking for an inexpensive, geeky gift this holiday season? Whether you're playing Secret Santa or looking to fill some stockings, here's 10 geeky gifts at or under $10, and guaranteed to thrill a geek down to their toe socks. Doctor Who Cell Phone Alert Charm, $9.99, ThinkGeek - Maybe you have to leave your phone on silent, or maybe you're like me and eventually tune out whatever ring tone you have. Stick this little Dalek nearby (you can attach him to bags and the like) and he will … [Read more...]
Geek Fashion: Does It Matter?
6 October 2009 by 10 Comments
When we think of geeks, we don't often think of fashion. In fact, some could make a case that the disregard of fashion is a hallmark of many flavors of geek - they're too busy, too involved, or they just don't care. Still, it's pretty obvious that there's a certain "look" we've come to expect from people of certain interests, either male or female. T-shirts with wry phrases or obscure references are one prime example. Counterculture looks - goth, schoolgirl, new age - are another. … [Read more...]
