Geek Fu #40 - Delusions of Grandeur Pt. 2
Wow. 40. Maybe I should throw a party at 50.
Geeks who run. Check out forums. And a questionable yet clever card game called Gloom.
Geek Fu Forums
Have Games, Will Travel
Random Signal
Autism Run
Dragon Page
Seanachai
American Red Cross
Salvation Army
14 Comments
1. Wyrd replies at 20th September 2005 um 4:09 pm :
Fans of Geek Fu Action Grip, possible (very silly) names:
Sticky Fans?
Sidekicks? (obscure ref. to Kung Fu movie)
Mur’s Munificent Many?
GF Action Figurines?
I like your essays a lot. I think you’ll get published one of these years, you’re good enough.
2. Joe Murphy replies at 20th September 2005 um 6:05 pm :
Other possibilities:
Grasshoppers
Poo Dodgers
Kick Ass Mysti… Wait, that one’s taken.
Murmurs
Lafferty’s Army
3. Rob Ritchie replies at 21st September 2005 um 3:20 am :
I think you should call your fans “Grips.” According to IMDB, a grip is “a skilled person responsible for the set up, adjustment and maintenance of production equipment on the set. Their typical duties involve camera movement, lighting refinement, and mechanical rigging.”
In other words, grips are the geeks of the movie world.
This name has the advantage of being easy to say and fit on a logo; plus, of course, it incorporates part of the podcast name.
4. Joseph Brudlos replies at 21st September 2005 um 4:01 am :
FuBees
5. Chris Fisher replies at 21st September 2005 um 3:59 pm :
Geek Fueys? Fooies?
6. otaking replies at 24th September 2005 um 7:46 am :
Mighty Mur Marching Society
7. otaking replies at 24th September 2005 um 9:41 am :
Action Grippers
Mursturbators
8. Jp replies at 24th September 2005 um 6:50 pm :
Not Mursterbaters Thats Just Plain Creepy
Geekfuists?
Murkers
The Mighty Mur Society?
9. Carolyn replies at 25th September 2005 um 2:45 pm :
I like the “Grips” idea for your listener tribe. Or “Fu Cru”. Heh.
From one running girl geek to another - get a digital watch with a chronometer. When you start the race, set the chrono to start timing you (this is important later). It helps you set your pace throughout the race. If you normally run a 10 minute mile, and if you get to mile marker one at 8:45, you know you need to slow down your pace. It’s quite helpful - and math oriented, so it qualifies as geeky.
When you’re running your first 5k (I had my first one this year too - ran three total!), don’t get sucked into running the pace of all the people around you. It’s seductive and you get caught up in the moment and half-way through you’ll be exhausted. I know from experience.
If you can wear a music player, and I know this will sound odd, but get music that has a beat the same pace as your running pace. It’s like geeky marching band running. It works for me anyway.
Also, if you do get tired and feel like you need to walk, check the timer on your watch and walk for only one minute. Just one. Then start running again. You don’t lose points for walking! Email me if you have questions.
Good luck and I’m anxious to hear how you do!
10. Chris replies at 26th September 2005 um 1:40 pm :
The comment is actually regarding “Delusions of Grandeur Pt. 1″ as heard on “Wingin’ it”: Yes, the Masonic Order is exclusively for men. However, the Order of Eastern Star is a Masonic-founded organization for women. The Order of DeMolay is a Masonic-founded organization for young men (ages 13-21) and the Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a Masonic-founded organization for young women (ages 13-21, I think). As an Order of DeMolay alumnus, I can tell you that despite being “segregated” in membership, I cannot recall an event that wasn’t organized or attended by one or more of the other groups.
11. Aaron Hendricks replies at 11th October 2005 um 10:04 am :
I know this is a little late, but I know that you are a firefly fan. Two weeks ago the geeks at geekson had a special Firefly/Serenity episode where we had christina hendricks (Saffron/my sister) and Lisa Lassek (editor/associate producer). The next week, we did a Battlestar Episode.
Firefly special: Episode 09/26/05
Battlestar: Episode 10/03/05
Hope you enjoy
12. Rich Sigfrit replies at 13th October 2005 um 9:35 am :
Hey Aaron, your Sister was amazing in Firefly, both eps. Stunning, and talented.
13. Aaron Hendricks replies at 20th October 2005 um 11:56 pm :
Hey Mur, about Gloom: My set of cards are designed and printed so poorly that I can’t even read the print on the cards. I’ve never played it for this reason. Just wondering how YOU actually played?
14. Aaron Hendricks replies at 24th October 2005 um 11:18 am :
Thanks Rich. I’ll tell my sis. She will be happy to hear you enjoyed her work.
Leave a comment