Featured Blog Posts – June 2011 Archive (19)

THE FAULT IN OUR STARS

Preorder The Fault in Our Stars: http://dft.ba/tfios

In which John does his happy dance because his new book, The Fault in Our Stars, is #1 on Amazon and Barnes and Noble's bestseller lists thanks to the indefatigable awesome of nerdfighteria. To thank you, I'll be signing every copy of the first printing of TFiOS. Also, I give you some homework in re. The Great Gatsby.

The Sharpie Color Poll in Your Pants:… Continue

Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on June 29, 2011 at 5:11pm — No Comments

My Hairy Ball of Anxious Anxiety

In which Hank talks about his anxiety surrounding:

1. Ellen Hardcastle, his new Album

2. Officiating a Wedding

3. VidCon: http://vidcon2011.com

4. Making a Video for NASA

5. Play a Show with Harry and the Potters! In Missoula! Click Below

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=126468657430010

Also, that powerful people are… Continue

Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on June 28, 2011 at 3:59am — No Comments

On Religion (Redux)

In which John finished up what turned out to be Religion Theme Week here in nerdfighteria by discussing the complexity of religious identity and why we must reconcile ourselves to living in a world riddled with ambiguity. (In short, to revisit the theme of Vlogbrothers 2011: The truth resists simplicity.)

Let's continue the conversation in your pants: http://www.yourpants.org

Thanks to nerdfighter and youtuber… Continue

Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on June 24, 2011 at 3:33pm — No Comments

Pottermore Press Release

J.K. Rowling today, Thursday 23rd June, answered mounting speculation about the nature of her new project and announced Pottermore, a unique and free-to-use website which builds an exciting online experience around the reading of her hugely successful Harry Potter books, and is partnered by Sony. …

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Added by Clover on June 23, 2011 at 6:27am — 8 Comments

Do You Believe in God?

In which Hank discusses that all too common question and why he doesn't like it and so rarely answers it.

What does the answer tell you? Really? Is it like a blind man asking my skin color? Is it someone trying to legitimize their own beliefs? Is it built into our genes?

Don't get me wrong, we're built to categorize. Being truly exceptional pattern recognizers is one of the reasons why we are the dominant species on the planet. We seek patterns my… Continue

Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on June 23, 2011 at 5:48am — 2 Comments

Team Fortress 2 - Free

I know, I know. I've been missing forever and now I barely make a blog post? I apologise, and note I am working on an E3 coverage blog, but with the amount of free time I have, I can barely do a thing about it.

Now onto what this is about.

Team Fortress 2, an FPS team based multiplayer-only shooter primarily on the PC (but also found on the XBox and I think the PS3) is currently Free on the Steam Store.

If you don't know what Steam is, it's an online…

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Added by Some Witty Name on June 21, 2011 at 2:43pm — 2 Comments

On Religion

In which John talks about religion and nihilism. Let's continue this conversation in your pants:… Continue

Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on June 21, 2011 at 2:50am — 2 Comments

Clive Davidson is On Holiday

Here is a muffin. It is consolation flavour.

Added by Clive-φ-Davidson ImagesNM on June 20, 2011 at 10:21am — 1 Comment

Top 7 Tips for LIFE

Scan Photos and Covert VHS Tapes

http://dft.ba/-scandigital

You can get 10% off with the code "vlogbrothers"

Shows in Missoula:

June 23rd with the Whomping Willows

http://thewhompingwillows.com/?page_id=328

June 28th with Harry and the Potters…

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Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on June 17, 2011 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Question Tuesday! (...on Wednesday)

The new book in the Nerdfighter Blurbing Book Club: http://t.co/ngutpzh

In which John discusses books, inspiration, reading, Europe, the Let It Snow movie deal, and being ridden by celebrity chef Paula Deen.

Pizza John shirts:… Continue

Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on June 15, 2011 at 3:49pm — 3 Comments

Google Is Alive!

In which Hank attempts to define what life is, argues that Google is in fact alive (albeit poorly) and then proves that individual lives have no (or extremely little) value for their own sake...with mouthwash.

To be clear:

1. I am not arguing that Google should be treated like a sentient life form. If Google is alive, it's alive the same way a virus is. The fact that it's alive does not change its ethical status. It is very interesting… Continue

Added by Clive-φ-Davidson ImagesNM on June 14, 2011 at 12:41am — 1 Comment

Late image blog is late

*Yawn* *stretch* "Why am I at my desk on a pile of paperwork, and why is my image blog not done?"

Yes, that is what I think when I wake up in the morning.

Another amazing EBO logo, I love the course shapeliness!

I wonder what the…

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Added by Clive-φ-Davidson ImagesNM on June 14, 2011 at 12:29am — No Comments

Then I Took Off My Bra

Esther bracelets: http://dftba.com/esther

In which John discusses Amsterdam, replaces curse words with the names of British romantic poets, talks about the This Star Won't Go Out foundation, asks your help in designing a great tour, and wonders if he should read the audiobook for his still untitled… Continue

Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on June 10, 2011 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

Punishments, Floods, and Pink Hitler Babies

In which Hank vlogs from a riverbank about Hitler, Shaq, floods, rocks, ants, ice cream, sexy back, punishments, sandwiches, dolphins...I mean, you really aren't gonna get much from the description...it's a weird… Continue

Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on June 9, 2011 at 5:02am — No Comments

Books that make me want to travel

Sometimes I read a book and whether it's set in another city/country, or the talks about travel to a foreign city/country, something about it just makes me feel itchy to travel and see new things. Hopefully this will be the first of many posts that discuss the book that make me want to travel. Today, I'll be discussing road trips.

I love a good road trip. I'm sure that I've mentioned before how my earliest and fondest memories of growing were the road trips that our family took on a…

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Added by Clover on June 7, 2011 at 1:33am — 3 Comments

Men Running on Tanks and the Truth about Book Editors

In which John discusses the editorial process involved in the creation of his new book (still no official title!) and also his previous books Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, and Paper Towns. He also discusses Gloria, the project currently on display at the Venice Biennale's US Pavilion featuring work by artists Allora & Calzadilla in collaboration with members of the US gymanstics and track and field teams, organized by the Indianapolis Museum of… Continue

Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on June 6, 2011 at 12:04pm — 2 Comments

A Smoky Dance Of Lurid Flames

Ten Points to the house of whomsoever can name the document from whence the title of this image blog is derived. Five points to anyone who looks it up out of interest, and five points from anyone who does the second and attempts the first on false pretences.

Nerdfighteria's persistence and vigour at acquiring nerdy tattoos is surprising to me. Although the surprise…

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Added by Clive-φ-Davidson ImagesNM on June 6, 2011 at 1:09am — 3 Comments

I AM A BAD PERSON!

In which Hank discusses what it means to be a good person and pretty much proves that he, in fact, is not one.

GOOD Magazine Article:

http://www.good.is/post/the-good-30-day-challenge-go-vegetarian/

Video on Lab Meat:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JryIpyi-54E

Your Pants Discussions:…

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Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on June 3, 2011 at 2:24pm — 4 Comments