# Retro Geek Blogs ‘A Geek's Journal -- 1976' is Made Up of Actual Diary Entries By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-geek-s-journal-1976 References: [urlesque](http://www.urlesque.com/2011/01/07/geek-1976-high-school-diary-blog/) & [geeksjournal1976.blogspot](http://geeksjournal1976.blogspot.com/) Ever wondered what life was like for a teenage geek in 1976? Neither did I until I saw ‘A Geek’s Journal-1976.’ This blog is made up of the diary writings of Steven Thompson, a then 17-year-old Cincinnati resident and lover of all things geeky. A Geek’s Journal-1976 is filled with musings about comic books, social awkwardness, and the occasional girl. The blog is interesting even if you aren’t a geek as it gives a detailed account of what life was like more than 30 years ago. When was the last time you were excited to watch a made for tv movie? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-nostalgia Blogs:** Creating digital spaces where consumers can indulge in nostalgia can disrupt traditional forms of entertainment. - **Personal Diaries as Online Content:** There is a growing market for digital platforms that give users the tools to convert their diaries into blogs or other interactive content. - **Cultural History Documentation:** Online content that provides a glimpse into past subcultures and micro-communities can create opportunities for new research and storytelling. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can explore digital nostalgia platforms as a new source of revenue and engagement for their customers. - **Personal Content Creation Tools:** Companies that create tools for creating and publishing personal digital content can tap into the growing market of consumers who use these tools to document their daily lives. - **Academia and Research:** Researchers and academics can use these types of digital platforms to document cultural history or subcultures for future generations to study. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Software DIY Handhelds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-windows-98.md) - [Retro Puzzle Block Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-fan-build.md) - [Retro Tech Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floppy-disk-wallet.md) - [Retro Docking Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/docking-hub.md) - [Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech.md) - [80s-Inspired E-Ink Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-console.md) - [Retro Nostalgic Computing Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c64-1.md) - [Charming Cross-Platform Digital Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearty-journal.md) - [Distraction-Free Digital Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-journal.md)