Featured Blog Posts – January 2010 Archive (33)

Forum Update!

Hello again everyone! I usually have something interesting to discuss before the threads, but I can't seem to think of anything. I've been thinking lately about too many things to explain here: life, love, purpose.. What is on your mind? Any big revelations or problems in your life? Is all well and good? Is all terribad? I hope nerdfighteria can help wherever needed.

Thread time!

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Added by Chris on January 29, 2010 at 10:10pm — No Comments

The iPad and Dolphin Murder

Watch the Cove: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qCcJvmlPIs

Also, go subscribe to Wheezy Waiter, because I want him to make videos all the time.… Continue

Added by Tenley Nadine on January 29, 2010 at 5:28pm — No Comments

Nerdfighter Projects

As many of you probably know already, the literary world suffered a huge loss yesterday, in the form of J.D. Salinger, the author of "Catcher in the Rye" among other titles. I won't say much on the subject, except that he without a doubt inspired many people, and for that I say, thank you. RIP.

On a more pleasant note, the Blurbing Book Club is technically still reading "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson for the… Continue

Added by Tenley Nadine on January 29, 2010 at 12:00pm — 3 Comments

RIP JD Salinger

In which John reads from the J. D. Salinger novel The Catcher in the Rye in tribute to Salinger, who died yesterday at the age of 91. Having done so, John now immediately returns to paternity leave. Like all novelists who write about teenagers, he owes an immense debt to Salinger--not only because of Holden Caulfield but also because of the hauntingly beautiful portraits of the Glass family.

Thank you all for your kind wishes for young Henry, who is made of… Continue

Added by Ningmaster Tom on January 28, 2010 at 2:30pm — 7 Comments

The Vlog Brothers Trancend Time and Space

A quick photo shop I've been tempted to do since I saw the original picture.

Added by Hookbill the Goomba on January 28, 2010 at 7:32am — 13 Comments

Second Verse Same as the First

Hi, Nerdfighters. An arty image blog is nothing new, but I can't help but feature the stuff you all make. So, without further ado, enjoy the tasty feast for your eyeballs.

Wrath. I'd say that's a pretty accurate title.…

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Added by Team Unicorn on January 28, 2010 at 7:30am — 3 Comments

BOOBS!

Maureen Johnson continues filling in for John Green while he is on paternity leave. Today's topics include: your observations of the last video, the future of reading, how to be interviewed by the New York Times, and what Hank should name his dog.

As ever, Maureen is best reached here. She awaits your comments at this very moment:… Continue

Added by Tenley Nadine on January 27, 2010 at 10:31am — No Comments

Name My Dog!

In which Hank talks some about babies and about cats and about dogs. It's just a cute fest over… Continue

Added by Tenley Nadine on January 25, 2010 at 7:07pm — 26 Comments

In My Pants...

Another Friday, another blog, more book news... Hello again, Nerdfighters! And a special welcome to our newest edition, Henry.

To start us off this week, let me remind you that the Blurbing Book Club is still reading "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson till the end of the month. So you have plenty of time left to read, discuss and blurb. I will give you a heads up though that the February book is going to be… Continue

Added by Tenley Nadine on January 22, 2010 at 6:19pm — 8 Comments

ThisIsNotJohn

Maureen Johnson takes over while John is on paternity leave. If you have comments, questions, or suggestions for Maureen, you can reach her here: https://twitter.com/maureenjohnson. She is eager for your input. (That's what SHE said!)

"Actual John Green"

Music: Gene Cawley: http://bakedziti.net/

Lyrics: mj

Awesome-fu: Actual John… Continue

Added by Tenley Nadine on January 21, 2010 at 10:37pm — 5 Comments

Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, John Green!

Hiya, Nerdfighters! With the glorious news of the first John/Yeti baby, let's have some related images, mmkay?

Aw, love. Though I'm sure the tree didn't feel the same way.…

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Added by Team Unicorn on January 21, 2010 at 3:00am — 11 Comments

OMG MY BROTHER HAD A BABY

In which Hank tells the story of the creation of Henry Green...his new nephew. His newphew.

Henry Green wants to live in a world without Malaria.

http://www.firstgiving.com/johnsbabyhatesmalaria...

Help make it… Continue

Added by Ningmaster Tom on January 20, 2010 at 3:00pm — 23 Comments

Fatherhood

In which John discusses his impending role as a parent, his own dad, and the space pterodactyls whose poop makes the sky blue.

If you want to give my baby a baby-warming present, feel free to do so:… Continue

Added by OSUBrit (former Ningmaster) on January 18, 2010 at 3:46pm — 12 Comments

Heroines and New Themes

Hello Nerdfighters, it's time for some Heroines! Who better to start off with than the Slayer herself, Buffy the Vampire Slayer:

Buffy was sculpted using Sculpey and air-dry clay, and painted with acrylics.

Here's another awesome super-chick,… Continue

Added by Ashley Rautenstrauch (NM) on January 17, 2010 at 11:00pm — 22 Comments

Hitler and Magneto

So I'm writing a paper for submission in a philosophy magazine for my school, about the implications of Hell. To put it shortly, I'm arguing that If there is a God and afterlife, there can be no Hell. Or if there is a hell, it would have to be totally different than the fire and brimstone of normal Hell. I like the hell depicted by the film Wristcutters: A Love Story personally. Anyways, I started talking about the polarizations of human characteristics in popular culture, especially in… Continue

Added by Chris on January 17, 2010 at 12:00am — 15 Comments

Children's Books

Hello again, Nerdfighters! In my opinion, among the millions of amazing books that have been published several of them are children's books. So today I'm going to share a few popular children's books that will without a doubt put a smile on your face.

But first, a quick a reminder. The blurbing book club is still reading "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson for the rest of January. So there is still plenty of time to read,… Continue

Added by Tenley Nadine on January 15, 2010 at 2:40pm — 4 Comments

Introduction to Chemistry with Hank

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To vote for Shawn, go to http://www.youtube.com/davos then click "vote." Click on Shawn's video, "A Message to Davos," and then thumb it up! You can vote once every day!

Nominate Robot, Ninja, Gay Guy for a Streamy:… Continue

Added by Tenley Nadine on January 15, 2010 at 1:59pm — 3 Comments

The Cuteness

Hello, Nerdfighters. Say Aww.

The ultimate in nerdfighter cuteness: an actual puppy-sized elephant.…

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Added by Team Unicorn on January 14, 2010 at 3:00am — 15 Comments

Froghoppin' with Gatsby

To vote for Shawn, go to http://www.youtube.com/davos then click "vote." Click on Shawn's video, "A Message to Davos," and then thumb it up! You can vote once every day!

In which John discusses the deified eyes of T. J. Eckleburg, other facets of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the unfathomably horrible earthquake in Haiti, theology, the liberal arts, and a few other things. Oh, and he takes on the… Continue

Added by Tenley Nadine on January 13, 2010 at 5:59pm — 3 Comments

Blogs and whatnot

Hello Nerdfighters. It's Wednesday and today is full of blogs. Here are some spotlighted blogs for this week...

WARNING: This first blog features "Looking For Alaska" spoiler-y type things. If you haven't read the book. Don't click the link! That's also why I'm not putting it on the front page, but yeah.

http://nerdfighters.ning.com/profiles/blogs/my-experience-reading-looking

I've… Continue

Added by Sara (Ningmaster) on January 13, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments