Featured Blog Posts – July 2009 Archive (22)

Relationship and Romance Advice

In which John answers real questions about love, relationships, like-liking, first kisses, the fear of rejection, boyfriends, girlfriends, and… Continue

Added by John Green on July 28, 2009 at 9:05pm — 17 Comments

Video day! (make sure you click "Continue" to see all of the videos!)

I've been having major computer issues lately, but, against all odds, I managed to find some videos to share with everyone. :)

J.B. Dazen with a cover of Taking Leave from Alan Lastufka and Tom Milsom's EP 'Taking… Continue

Added by Amber on July 27, 2009 at 8:30pm — 5 Comments

Volunteering (In Your Pants)

The Book Wish Foundation

Video Volunteers

In which John discusses the In Your Pants phenomenon, and its implications in Darfur and… Continue

Added by John Green on July 26, 2009 at 5:49pm — 11 Comments

Weak Week

I've been traveling since Wednesday, and last night was the first time I got any internet access. I should get home today, but I have very little time on the computer, not to mention I'm dead. Very dead. So I'm just going to feature one or two threads, and get back to you next week. Sorry!

Nerdfighter Core Values

I think I've featured threads of this same strain before, but we… Continue

Added by Chip, A Former Ningmaster on July 26, 2009 at 7:00am — 2 Comments

20Q and Michael Collins

Added by Hank Green on July 21, 2009 at 1:28pm — 25 Comments

A Nerdfighter has written a book...

And I don't mean John. No. Well I wrote a book , with some ideas from my friends. We were talking about what superpower we could have, so I wrote a short story for a joke. Then my friends told me "Why don't you add more and make it longer?" So I did. It's called: The Academy Welcome To Hiver Island. And Now It is for sale on my online store. http://stores.lulu.com/connorbestwick

or here… Continue

Added by Cos!!!5secondoffhand2layerNINJA! on July 21, 2009 at 7:00am — 7 Comments

'Ello!

Sorry about not having my post up in its usual promptness, but I've been gone since Friday on a nerdtastic weekend trip. On to the threads!

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Music in Society

What place do you think music has in society? What is its role in the modern world and what should its role actually be?

Le Rest:…

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Added by Chip, A Former Ningmaster on July 19, 2009 at 2:56pm — 1 Comment

John and Hank in Rock Band 2?

My husband and I are way too addicted to Rock Band 2. We always seem to make new characters and one day I decided to make Hank and my husband made John!

What do you… Continue

Added by Rachael Hubbard on July 15, 2009 at 12:30pm — 33 Comments

"The Giant Squid of Hate" (an original song feat. the vocal talents of John Green)

Decepticons are yesterday's news - let me tell you about the latest evil life-form to prowl YouTube... with a little help from our good friend John Green!

This entire song was written, recorded, filmed and uploaded in under 24 hours as I was desperate to get this song out there for the rest of Nerdfighteria to see. Hope you all enjoy… Continue

Added by Paul Turner on July 15, 2009 at 7:35am — 19 Comments

Selling Out

In which John discusses selling out and asks for guidance from the nerdfighters. Hank's CD: http://store.dftba.com/product/so-jokes CHICAGO Nerdfighters: I'll be at the Harold Washington Library on Thursday July 23rd at 11 AM. Reserve tickets by calling… Continue

Added by John Green on July 14, 2009 at 8:54pm — 21 Comments

Lost Generation

I found this on an author blog and wanted to share it with… Continue

Added by Candace on July 13, 2009 at 12:14pm — 30 Comments

We're not all Harry Potter fans, and that's fine...I suppose :P

Harry Potter nerdfighters are ecstatic and filled with excitement for Half-Blood Prince this week. However, not all nerdfighters are Harry Potter enthusiasts, and that's perfectly fine.

I'm going to kick off the video post this week, by sharing this fantastic song by Paul (KronksSpinachPuffs), in which he makes the startling public announcement that *gasp* he doesn't like Harry… Continue

Added by Amber on July 12, 2009 at 10:00pm — 12 Comments

On Iran, Islam, and Amazingly Stupid Comments

Shawn's new video. (Subscribe to his youtube channel!) In which John discusses the continuing protests in Iran against the rigged election there, why it matters for all of us, and some commenters' consistent failure to understand that Islam (like any religion) is not a… Continue

Added by John Green on July 12, 2009 at 7:07pm — 7 Comments

Only. Three. More. Days.

Until. Half. Blood. Prince.

I. Am. Excited.

Are. You. Going. To. A. Midnight. Premiere?

Lord Voldemort:

Individualism vs. Collectivism

Definitely a debate worthy of the nerdfighters. Which is better, for you? For society? For the planet? All I have to say on the subject is... resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.

And His Death Eaters:…

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Added by Chip, A Former Ningmaster on July 12, 2009 at 7:00am — 20 Comments

Nerdfighters Continue Helping Save the Children

Please share this video and support this work by rating, commenting and favoriting. Words can't express the hell I went through to get this video up.

Thanks to everybody supporting my work on YouTube & Twitter. This wouldn't have been possible without you guys. Also thanks to Save the Children for their assistance.

New to the uncultured project? It's not an organization or charity. It's just the name of the work I do as an individual. You can… Continue

Added by Hank Green on July 10, 2009 at 6:15pm — 3 Comments

Too Much Love will Kill You

Seriously...we need to think about caring differently. We'll never be able to love everyone like we love the people close to us, we can't and we shouldn't. So let's understand the ways in which we care for everyone, so we can get rid of some of the guilt and replace it with actual effective… Continue

Added by Hank Green on July 8, 2009 at 1:39pm — 7 Comments

History of the United States and Other Videos

After having an amazing 4th of July weekend (spent with nerdfighter friends, actually), I am sick. So, video Monday is going to be short, but awesome :)

In honor of Independence Day, Dave (OSUbrit) has provided us with a history of the United States....Keep in mind that he is British ;)

You an also find some great outtakes from his video by clicking:… Continue

Added by Amber on July 6, 2009 at 7:00pm — 5 Comments

Sarah Palin's Resignation: Four Possible Reasons Why

In which John discusses Alaska governor Sarah Palin and her unexpected resignation announcement. Did she quit because not quitting would be quitting? Or to run for President? Or to make money? Or because of some brewing ethics scandal? I'm sure you'll let me know your opinions in… Continue

Added by John Green on July 5, 2009 at 7:19pm — 9 Comments

Nerdfighter film- I want to make one!

READ THE FOLLOW UP IDEAS BLOG:

Latest blog: http://nerdfighters.ning.com/profiles/blogs/nerdfighter-movie-getting

The blog after this one: http://nerdfighters.ning.com/profiles/blogs/the-nerdfighter-movie-ideas

hi,

This is my first blog here... or ever. I'm not a natural writer but I do try so bear with me. I’m writing this because I make movies and I’d like to make one about you. All of you. I want to make a movie about nerdfighters, nerdyness,… Continue

Added by Stephen on July 5, 2009 at 11:30am — 32 Comments

Fireworks...

...were yours lame, awesome, or nonexistent? (I live in AZ, so the risk of fire usually makes them nonexistent, but this year we had some, and they were alright.)

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Favorite Fictional Female?

(Yay alliteration!) If anyone says Bella Swan, I'm disowning you.

Y Mucho Mas!:…

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Added by Chip, A Former Ningmaster on July 5, 2009 at 7:00am — 7 Comments