Geek Chic

Not too long ago, geek fashion used to be an oxymoron. Or at least it was a look and a lifestyle to be avoided at all costs by those who aspired to attain any level of popularity and success among the general populations. These days, though, geeks have gone mainstream. And quite a few of them are practically running the world.

In a Web 2.0 world, it not only pays to be nerdy, it’s cool. Or is it? You be the judge. Check out the latest trends in geek culture and style here at the Online-Marketing-Jill-of-All-Trades Blog.

Professional Video Gamers’ Bodies Comparable to 60-Year-Old Chain Smokers, Study Says

by Christy Correll on June 8, 2010 in Geek Chic

University of Essex Throws Away Undisclosed Amount of Research Dollars in Attempt to Determine if Top Gamers are as Fit as Pro Athletes
A recent study conducted by the University of Essex compared top gamers’ psychological and physical health to that of professional athletes. It concluded that while the “mental sharpness and psychological health of the [...]

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Follow Friday: Where to Get Your Puppy Fix & Other Online Smile-Generators

by Christy Correll on May 28, 2010 in Follow Friday
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The next time you need to turn that frown upside down, consider visiting these sites. If at least one of them doesn’t bring a smile to your mug, well, there’s just something wrong with you.
The Daily Puppy – Bookmark this site now so that the next time you are about to have a meltdown at [...]

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Getting Comfy with Social Media

Thumbnail image for Getting Comfy with Social Media by Christy Correll on April 25, 2010 in Geek Chic

These social media icon pillows from Craftsquatch on Etsy are the perfect gift for that person in your organization that doesn’t “believe” in social media or thinks it’s a fad. For less than twenty bucks, you can help them get comfy with social media.

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