Lessons on Geek Anthropology: Do you speak Geek?
Welcome to the first lessons on Geek Anthropology of 2016! But before we start, think! Do you speak Geek? I know it’s a…
Focal vocabulary related to comics
Anime: [from the Japanese abbreviation “animation,”] Japanese animated hand-drawn or computer-made films. Anthropomorphism: [from the Greek, “anthropos” (man/ human) + “morphe” (shape/ form)]….
Focal vocabulary related to Loki’s Army fan fiction
AU: (acronym) alternative universe Archive: (noun) a website that publishes fan fiction stories from many different authors. Beta/beta reader: (noun, compound noun) an…
Focal vocabulary related to hipsters in Barcelona
Focal vocabulary related to hipsters in Barcelona, and hipster-wannabe. Chonindie: (compound noun, mix of Spanish and English) choni (Spanish) + indie (English). “Chonis”…
Hipsters, hipsters everywhere
Two days ago I went to the local comic book store to simply hang out. Since they never have what I want, and…
