Leave it to us sci-fi enthusiasts to dork up the casual encounters listings.
You'd think that Comic-Con would be my Graceland, but alas I've never been. A handful of reasons include hating lines, cheapness and a mild shame at liking my stories full of lasers, muscles, spandex and swords (not necessarily in that order). But the reason many people go to Comic Con is, at its core, the main reason I do not: I am terrified of kinky group sex. And Ranker.com proves that a portion of the conventioneers are there for the sexy stuff.
Flirting signals he won't get, when "no" means "yes" and celebrity pickup lines
How to score with a nerd. Some flirting men will not pick up. Some signals he can't possibly miss. Sometimes "no" means "yes," and other confusing communication. Celebrity pickup lines are pretty OK. Five words: sex advice from street vendors. What you need to know about the Nuva Ring. Wearing a hat on a date. Advice on winning back an ex. The bad guy in a breakup also really hurts. And how to date a real life real vampire, really.
Settling into marriage is one thing. Settling into marriage with a nerd is another. It's hard competing with the Sci-Fi channel, but we love them anyway.
Gender role confusion in Japan and what, exactly, is "otaku"?
Some young men in Japan are in love with anime. Some take it to such an extreme that they have strange love affairs with pillow cases featuring the likenesses of their favorite cartoon characters. It does not look like that low birth rate in Japan is going to fix itself. On the other hand, they are really doing a great job of out-nerding American nerds.
The female take on lessons learned from a lad mag.
Earlier today we posted an article from YourTango, written by former Maxim editor, Keith Blanchard, about the nine things he learned about women from working at the magazine. Well, I also worked at Maxim, and learned a few things too—about men, that is. Most of my lessons were gained from working with a predominantly male staff—in the editorial department, I was one of just two or three females over the course of two-and-a-half years. Here are seven things that have stayed with me…
Over thinking your sex life can find you sleeping alone.
You're too smart for love. Finding friends that are smart enough to tackle your impressive noggin is a feat. Finding similar qualities in a date seem altogether impossible.
Over the weekend, nine of the nerdiest couples in America descended upon the Detroit Science Center for Star Trek: The Exhibition. While there, they proclaimed their love, became formally engaged, and put their names in the hat to win an extravagant Star Trek-themed wedding at the exhibition site this coming June.
The new Star Trek looks quite sexy. But is that a good thing?
Director JJ Abrams has brought back the sci-fi classic Star Trek. And he brought sexy back. Is that a good thing? The Trekkies may not like the new changes. Does every movie really need to be geared towards men and women? You don't see explosions in Sex And The City, right? Maybe Chris Pine will be a fantastic Captain Kirk and maybe he'll put-off the nerds. We'll see in May.
The results are in! Why exactly geeks are the new chic
We’ve been getting loads of feedback on “Why Geeks Are the New Chic.” What exactly makes geeks the new chic? Here’s what you had to say in our most recent poll:
59% “Intellect. Stimulate my brain and the rest will follow.”
17% “It’s just a trend. Tomorrow, mailmen might be the new chic.”
When it comes to love, today’s new breed of nerd is quite the catch.
Suddenly, they’re everywhere: Saving the day in Judd Apatow flicks. Saving the world on your TV screen – and running it in real life. The surprise twist? When it comes to love, today’s new breed of nerd is quite the catch.
