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Geeky Superhero-Inspired Proposals

Couple Ties the Knot with Homemade Iron Man Arc Reactor

— January 4, 2013 — Lifestyle
Contrary to some popular belief, geeks and nerds can have girlfriends/boyfriends, as proven by this incredibly sweet wedding proposal using a home made version of the prop from the Iron Man Arc Reactor. The geek is question is Eddie Zarick, a modder who creates a ton of unique products by simply tinkering with popular consumer electronics in his garage.

In this case, Zarick created a functional replica of the Arc Reactor which is sported by Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark character in the Iron Man films. With a push of a button, the glowing LED-enabled device would open a door to reveal a beautiful wedding ring.

Of course she said yes, giving hope to geeks everywhere that true love is out there for everyone, even someone who turns gadgets into other, cooler gadgets in his garage all day. A perfect message with Valentine's Day right around the corner.
Trend Themes
1. Geeky Marriage Proposals - There is an opportunity to create unique and personalized marriage proposals that cater to the interests of geeks and nerds.
2. DIY Electronics - There is a potential for disruption in the DIY electronics industry by offering tools and resources for enthusiasts to create their own functional replicas of popular props.
3. Geek Culture and Love - There is an opportunity to tap into the intersection of geek culture and love by creating products and experiences that celebrate fandom in romantic settings.
Industry Implications
1. Weddings and Events - The wedding and events industry can adapt to accommodate geeky themes and provide specialized services for personalized and unique proposals.
2. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can explore new markets and products by catering to the DIY community and offering components and kits for prop replicas.
3. Pop Culture Merchandise - The pop culture merchandise industry can expand its offerings to include more romantic and personalized products that appeal to geek culture.
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