For too long, geekdom was assigned only to those who were off-trend and socially awkward. Today, many of its traditional symbols – sci-fi and superheroes, video games and thick-rimmed glasses – are ...

Geek culture isn’t just about biting the heads off of chickens anymore. Historically, the word “geek” originally referred to such circus performers, immortalized in William Gresham’s classic novel ...

Geek Life: Fun stories, memes, humor and other random items at the intersection of tech, science, business and culture. SEE MORE by Todd Bishop on May 25, 2011 at 9:03 am June 4, 2016 at 3:03 pm As ...

A geek is not a nerd. And vice versa. Unless, of course, they are. A portrait of the author as a young nerd When I was a kid, I wore thick black glasses, long pants that were too short with formal ...

Before being a geek was the ‘it’ thing, we had to conceal our true identities in fear of being made fun of, outcast and pointed at. Things have now changed and we are able to proudly shout that we are ...

What better way to celebrate all things geek in anticipation of Comic Con International in San Diego this week than to learn a thing or two from certified geek—he did pass our quiz, after all—Wil ...

This is the time of year when the dictionary makers proudly announce the changes they've made in their offerings in their continual attempts to stay up with linguistic changes. The obvious reason ...

Being a geek can be seen as difficult for many; the social awkwardness, ineptitude, and judgment from others leads individuals to feelings of isolation in a world of their own. Geeks, by traditional ...