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Mainstream Geekhood

As life goes online, showing your inner geek is the only way to stay ahead

Implications - Cool and intelligent used to imply two different categories, but as the world goes online, the geeks are set to rule the earth. Even those who aren’t nerds are getting in on the geek action (a former oxymoron). From fashion statements to elaborate Web page design, products that celebrate geek-hood and nerd-dom are in.
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Jul 09 - Sep 09
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Dead Link Laughs - Creative and Hilarious HTTP 404 Not Found Pages
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Warm 20,477 Clicks Pub: Sep 18, 09
Dead Link Laughs
Creative and Hilarious HTTP 404 Not Found Pages
We’ve all been there; you click on an unbeknown dead link only to be directed to a page explaining that the website you are trying to view is not available or no longer exists. As frustrating as it can… [More]
Inventive Error Messages - Websites Make Getting Lost Funny with Original 404 Pages
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Warm 11,812 Clicks Pub: Sep 5, 09
Inventive Error Messages
Websites Make Getting Lost Funny with Original 404 Pages
Websites are competing more and more to upgrade the experience for their audience. With so many choices on the web, a truly successful website needs to round out the Internet experience for everyone that… [More]
Blogger Gang Signs - Geeky Hand Signals for Hardcore Bloggers
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Average 24,034 Clicks Pub: Aug 8, 09
Blogger Gang Signs
Geeky Hand Signals for Hardcore Bloggers
Online media is increasingly becoming a popular way to spread new ideas and express your own opinion. These Blogger Gang Signs are an extremely geeky, yet cliquey way to communicate with fellow bloggers,… [More]
Dictionary-Based Interior Design - Branimir Sabljic's Decor is Perfect for Word Nerds
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Mild 13,134 Clicks Pub: Sep 13, 09
Dictionary-Based Interior Design
Branimir Sabljic's Decor is Perfect for Word Nerds
Obviously Branimir Sabljic owns at least one labelmaker. The Croatian designer has decorated an office using the Obvious Chic approach that first graders everywhere will be be in awe of. With “Sesame… [More]
Nerdalicious Fall Fashion - 'Get Smart' in New York Times Style Magazine Features Great Geek Chic
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Mild 8,361 Clicks Pub: Sep 13, 09
Nerdalicious Fall Fashion
'Get Smart' in New York Times Style Magazine Features Great Geek Chic
The geek is rising to power, and ‘Get Smart’ in New York Times Style Magazine is an editorial that proves smart people can be fashion icons. Sebastian Kim captures Lenz Von Johnston, Pablo C, Robert… [More]
iPhone Cufflinks - Apple Phones Go to a Whole New Fashionably Geeky Extreme
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Untested 4,419 Clicks Pub: Jul 7, 09
iPhone Cufflinks
Apple Phones Go to a Whole New Fashionably Geeky Extreme
iPhone lovers who just can’t get enough Apple goodness will soon be setting their sights on these nerdilicious fashion accessories. Geekify your tuxedo shirt with these iPhone cufflinks that... [More]
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