Lost 6.4, “The Substitute”
Mar 03Note: This isn’t a review of last night’s episode of Lost; it’s not even a review of last week’s episode of Lost, since our pal Jeff admirably wrote up that episode already. It’s a review of two episodes ago, done only to satisfy my anal need to make sure we’ve reviewed every episode here at Alert Nerd. In a few days I’ll write up the latest episode, Jeff will pick up next week’s, and all will be right with the world, such as it is.
“Don’t tell me what I can’t do,” “John Locke” yells. Of course, he’s not really Locke at all; he’s the creature we’ve known till now as the smoke monster and the Man in Black, taking Locke’s form, to what end we’re not sure. John Locke is dead, killed by Ben Linus.
Nerdly Advice – March 2, 2010
Mar 02Nerds have questions, but nerds have to appear authoritative or risk losing their nerdy cred.
That’s why, as a recurring feature on Alert Nerd, Jeff answers these conundrums anonymously. It’s like Savage Love as written by Detective Chimp. We call it Nerdly Advice.
Dear Nerdly Advice,
I met this guy at trivia night not too long ago, and I know him well enough that we’re Facebook friends. Which is to say, pretty much only superficially. He keeps trying to ask me out without actually asking me out – saying things like “Hey, come out to the bar tonight. I’ll buy you a comic book.” I really don’t have anything against him and I’m sure he’s a nice guy. Nominally, he’s only being social and friendly – it’s not overly CREEPY or anything – but how can I make him stop without looking like a bitch?
Conflicted In Central City
Hugo And His Magic Mirror
Mar 01Over at my personal blog, I posted a bit about the last ep of LOST, “The Lighthouse.” As part of our ongoing coverage of the most important and electrifying epic final season in television history, we’re reposting that right here in its entirety. On Thursday, Matt will be here with a reaction to the sixth hour of the Lostpocalypse, so stay tuned, or even better, subscribe to our posts!
You know what I love about a good Jack-centric episode of LOST?
“Is it that you hate Jack so much that you revel in any opportunity to see him damage his own life and the lives of others, especially when he and his myriad dysfunctions are the prime focus?”
Yes, Imaginary Reader I’m Having A Fake Conversation With. You got it in one.
Last night’s episode proved to be no exception. Spoilers Follow.
The Bin–2/26/10
Feb 26
Back in the day, we used to just like stuff every week. We still like stuff, but now we mix in links, videos and other random claptrap. We call it the Bin, and it will steal your heart away.
True Geek Confessions: The Master List
Feb 17
Unpopular opinions: we can haz them. Sometimes you stand alone in loving a super niche-y run of a popular comic book series. Sometimes you’re the only person on the entire planet to ’ship a certain ’ship. Sometimes you simply Do Not Get a movie the rest of your geeky brethren is falling all over themselves about. And because a lot of fandom is about sharing loves and hates and communing with your fellow geeks, this can feel awfully lonely.
That’s why we decided to challenge a bunch of nerdbloggers to spill their darkest secrets, their True Geek Confessions, for all the internet to see. Perhaps if we all confess together…well, we’ll feel just a little bit better.
This post will serve as a master list of all the True Geek Confessions posts appearing across the web — check back, as it will be updated throughout the day. And if you have a link to share, email sarah AT alertnerd DOT com.
True Geek Confessions:
Alert Nerd: Our True Geek Confessions!
The Book Smugglers: Our True Geek Confessions
Lurv a la Mode: True Geek Confession: Starship Troopers
Faust’s Fantastically Fantasmagoric Forum: Go, Wests! My True Geek Confession
Fantastic Fangirls: Q&A #59: Alert Nerd’s True Geek Confessions
Brenda Loves Books: True Geek Confessions
Geek with Curves: True Geek Confessions
Collier Comics: True Geek Confessions: Chad
Collier Comics: True Geek Confessions: Janice
JessHaines.Com: True Geek Confessions
Pop Bunker: Confessions of a Pop Culture Baroness
Tall Tales of the Terrific: True Geek Confession!
Breakfast at Ulysses: True Geek Confessions!!!
Gossamer Obsessions: My True Geek Confession
The Squees of a Geek Girl Diva: True Geek Confession
Babbling About Books, And More: My True Geek Confession
Robotic Wonderland: I LIKE BATMAN AND ROBIN, OKAY? (don’t judge me)
Phoning It In: True Geek Confession: Lois & Clark
Pop Bunker: Confessions of a PopBunker.net Drunkard
Pop Bunker: Confessions of a Pop Culture Caveman
Pop Bunker: The Bluesman Confesseth
Pop Bunker: Confessions of the Slickest Man You Will Ever Know
