TUNE IN. TURN ON. GEEK OUT.
Sorry, beautiful people. These days, from government to business to technology to Hollywood, geeks rul... read full description
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Sep 10, 2011
Traci
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After realizing this title had been on my Amazon wish list for about two years, I gave up and requested it as an inter-library loan. I waited a few weeks for delivery, and voila! Geekdom at my fingertips! Joy and much singing in the land until..... I realize this is not exactly what I thought it was.
For some weird reason, I was under the (obviously mistaken) impression that it was more of a typical non-fiction book. Or perhaps I thought it was a novel, I don't know. In any case, it w More...
For some weird reason, I was under the (obviously mistaken) impression that it was more of a typical non-fiction book. Or perhaps I thought it was a novel, I don't know. In any case, it w More...
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Dec 27, 2011
Lauren
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Yes, I consider myself a geek. But despite what the author claims, this book seems to be meant for geeks and non-geeks alike. For non-geeks, topics such as nuclear energy, thermodynamics, and the subtleties of the Klingon language are explained in easy-to-understand terms that even the non-geek brain can grasp. For geeks, there are ample opportunities to indulge in our various geeky obsessions...for me, the sections on J.R.R. Tolkein were particularly satisfying. This book gives geeks a reason t
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Sep 08, 2010
Tom
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Feb 22, 2011
Ryan Zimmerman
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Well, I thought I was lord of the geeks – apparently not. While I knew most of the stuff in the book, some was new to me (I didn’t know Fabio had released an Album! OMG). The real shocker was the stuff I knew but didn’t really care about (Klingon is cute, but I don’t understand peoples obsession with a Science Fictional Language – same as I don’t understand Elvish speakers. To deal with that I am about to read covers invented languages)..
This book really isn’t aimed at geeks, more for tho More...
This book really isn’t aimed at geeks, more for tho More...
Nov 17, 2009
JJ
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It's an alright book if, as the title suggests, you're a complete TRIVIA geek.
I emphasize TRIVIA because that's really all you're getting here. As a Web Developer by trade, I sort of took "geek" to mean television, computers, science fiction etc. (...and just reading the back page alone before purchase I saw they mentioned Search Engine Optimization and agreed, I am the geek they're talking about here.)
Upon finishing, I realized I wasn't exactly that geek. I f More...
I emphasize TRIVIA because that's really all you're getting here. As a Web Developer by trade, I sort of took "geek" to mean television, computers, science fiction etc. (...and just reading the back page alone before purchase I saw they mentioned Search Engine Optimization and agreed, I am the geek they're talking about here.)
Upon finishing, I realized I wasn't exactly that geek. I f More...
Aug 05, 2010
Christopher
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This book is essentially bathroom reading. 314 different snippets of trivia and thought that should interest the average geek.
I'm a little leery of some of the facts though since some content was off-base (no Gimli was not one of Bilbo's companions in The Hobbit, that was his father, Gloin).
Interesting when you don't have much else at hand, but not much good for reference (no organization what-so-ever) and not really compelling tom read through in order. More...
I'm a little leery of some of the facts though since some content was off-base (no Gimli was not one of Bilbo's companions in The Hobbit, that was his father, Gloin).
Interesting when you don't have much else at hand, but not much good for reference (no organization what-so-ever) and not really compelling tom read through in order. More...
Sep 17, 2011
Intplibrarian
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Funny AND educational.[return][return]I love this kind of book. One of the best of this genre I've read, I think.[return][return]Definitely have Wikipedia nearby for full enjoyment. Sometimes, you just gotta look it up for more info![return][return]Only 4.5 stars instead of 5 because 1) it's lacking an index and 2) there are too many parts where it's obvious the author assumes only MALES are reading the book. Obviously, not true.
Oct 20, 2009
MikeS
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If you ever find yourself in need of further paper, rock, scissors strategy, or curious about which secret combination(s) to join, or how to have sex in Second Life, then this is THE book for you. It's like a combination of Schott's Miscellany and one of those hardware store Pocket Refs... for WoW fans. Packed with info and ready to get your geek on.
Jun 21, 2009
Marjanne
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This book was a fun read. I realized that I'm not as much of a geek as I thought I was (or maybe I'm just not a computer geek and just some other kind of geek). This is a collection of short trivial bits of information. Some of it was dumb, some was challenging, and some actually taught me a few things (like how to read an abacus). The author also has a sense of humor and embraces his geekiness which just made it more fun to read.
May 10, 2011
Cindy
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This book is basically a bathroom book of slightly geeky trivia -- but then again, what trivia isn't geeky? There is a broad range of topics, some of which was interesting, and some of which was frankly textbook-boring. I liked the Sam Lloyd puzzles the best.
I got this book as part of a 2 for $20 deal with a Russell Peters DVD, and probably wouldn't have bought it on its own.
I got this book as part of a 2 for $20 deal with a Russell Peters DVD, and probably wouldn't have bought it on its own.
Jan 16, 2010
Sarah
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A book for any geek who knows way too much random trivia or wants to know more random trivia. I will admit though, this book did make me feel a bit less geeky because there was so much in this book that I didn't know. . . until I encountered the "write your name in Elvish" section which I already know how to do and also know some more advanced/lesser used characters.
Jan 08, 2010
Stacey
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Something I grabbed from Borders with a coupon (love those coupons!) when the Downtown's graphic novel selection (and mess) failed me.
It was kind of cute, and had a lot of little interesting facts and figures in it, though it wasn't quite as good as the Schott's Miscellanies. The first half seemed more geeky than the second.
It was kind of cute, and had a lot of little interesting facts and figures in it, though it wasn't quite as good as the Schott's Miscellanies. The first half seemed more geeky than the second.
Aug 03, 2009
Patrick
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We will rule the world someday, so everyone might as well begin to accept it now. Hilarious how-to guide and reference book for all sorts of esoteric and fun things. From 5 Cool Constants from the World of Physics(such as g) to How to Brew Your Own Beer and How to Build a Laser, this book has tons of interesting tidbits to explore. I'll definitely be keeping this close at hand as the Geek Revolution begins.
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Jul 14, 2009
Sara
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made me laugh out loud so many times. its like a hilarious, condensed dictionary of thing that really are important in life. like star trek/che guevera quotes, impossible math problems, and how to brew your own beer! ha ha ha
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Aug 13, 2009
Anna
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Not really the book I was expecting--it was lots of little factoids and puzzles, rather than a cohesive story/how-to book/whatever. That said, it was good for the style it was written in. Just not what I had in mind.
Sep 25, 2009
Jdorkman301
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Join us or die, you will.
Begun, the Geek Wars have.
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If you don't recognize these emoticons, this book is for you. :)
Begun, the Geek Wars have.
\m/[>.<:]\m/
=^_^=
><((((*>
----<--{@
d-(^_^)-b
If you don't recognize these emoticons, this book is for you. :)
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Sep 19, 2009
Kevin
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Cute book full of geeky humor, trivia, history, etc. Has everything from asking "Where's the bathroom?" in Klingon to a listing of the hottest cartoon females. Also has plenty of mathmatics and brain teasers.
Jan 28, 2012
Gemma
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It's really helped me in my journey to become Supreme Leader Of The Universe. Now rise my minions,rise! MWAHAHAHAHAA...HAA...Ha...ha 'cough cough'. But seriously, it's awesome.
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Aug 26, 2011
Nancy
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What other book can make you laugh also teaching you how to save a friend from a crevasse, play chess, and build a hovercraft. Bask in the geekiness. You know you want to.
Feb 14, 2011
Glenn
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Little more than a pile of trivia. Any geek is likely to already know those snippets that pertain to his/her fields of interest, and have little care for those outside it.
Jun 14, 2010
Tessa
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i loved this book and liked knowing all the random information that came with it. And i never got bored especially since there was so many brain teasers and puzzles.
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Aug 30, 2010
Wendy
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Great bathroom book. Quick little snapshots - good reference book for when robots take over and you need to make a geek friend fast.
Apr 24, 2009
Budha
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Some shit wasn't geeky or didn't really connect with geeks (come on, I don't want some sort of baby development chart in my geek book.) but 96% of the stuff was great so yay, buy this book.
Dec 18, 2011
Mika
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It was an incredibly fun, honest read. Loved it through and through. I'll be buying this at some point.
Jan 26, 2011
Rachel
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This book is full of useful and informative trivia bits written in an amusing fashion. I learned some things!
May 11, 2009
Nelson
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Several moments of awesomeness, a few moments of crap and a whole lot of okay information. Plus puzzles.
Jan 22, 2012
Amanda
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An amusing, giggle worthy, brain stopping, fact knowing or learning romp. I had so much fun, even if it is a glorified list of note worthy things. (Most of which I was very much already aware of, but even so!)
Apr 24, 2011
Meg
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Just a collection of random facts --- something light to skim through before bed.
Apr 30, 2009
Liz
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This is a fantastic book that I would recommend to geeks and nerds alike.
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Aug 24, 2009
Chris
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THIS IS THE BEST BOOK IN THE WORLD!
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