Summing it up with YUMMMM!!!

Being the self-respecting geek that I am, I have always had such a weakness for the bad boys. I also have a deep and abiding love for comic book characters (and villains) turned movie magnets. The latest addition to the comic book villain turned movie star to hit my radar is Heath Ledger as the Joker in the upcoming version of Batman.

While he makes for quite a spectacle of dis-respectability, Heath Ledger looks to turn in a stellar performance as a somewhat psychotic Joker. Sorry Jack, there's something about Heath's voice that simply sends shivers down my spine. It doesn't matter how much makeup they attempt to hide his stunning face, there is little they can do to stop the appeal of his voice. Which actually makes him very attractive as The Joker.

Of course you shouldn't take my word for it. See for yourself. This movie is definitely on my list of must see movies for 2008. I can hardly stand the wait. At least after watching this trailer, I'm hoping that more people will be as eager as I am for the finished product.

Knitting with the Force

I'm not sure if there are any knitters in the midst here BUT if you are a geek who also happens to enjoy stitching away during your sci-fi television time you might want to take a look at this intriguing knitting pattern for a hat I found during my travels around the World Wide Web. It is an R2D2 Beanie and anyone that knows and loves the Star Wars series knows all too well who (or more precisely, what) R2D2 is. In fact, many of us find that this lovable droid is a favorite character throughout the entire Star Wars series.

I must admit that the geek in me is screaming "right on!" about this pattern. The novice knitter in me is shuddering a bit as this is decidedly outside of my knitting comfort zone. That being said, this is a pattern that I am determined to attempt in the near future. Perhaps I'll have it mastered and it can grace a stocking by Christmas 2008. If not, there is always 2009 to wait for perfection there. I would love to hear from any geekettes in the audience that have attempted or plan to attempt this awesome little knitting project. Photos, encouragement, and challenges are also greatly appreciated...and may the powers of the light side of the force guide your needles for the warmth of heads, big and small everywhere. Okay, I know that was an excessively geeky moment but one I couldn't resist. Enjoy!

Have You Discovered Think Geek?

I have to admit that ThinkGeek is probably my favorite website in the world. I love new toys and gadgets and this website delivers in spades. For those annoying coworkers, there is nothing more amusing than using the ThinkGeek Annoy-a-tron. If you find yourself in need of some cool new threads that will announce your "geekiness" to the world, you will find a nice supply of suitable tee-shirts at ThinkGeek as well.

Honestly, there are all kinds of wonderful toys, gifts, gadgets, and toys to appeal to the inner geek in all of us. If you haven't yet discovered the sheer joy of shopping at ThinkGeek, today is the perfect opportunity to find your way to the Geek side of the Force and get your Shopping on.