Monthly Archives: May 2011

Live Lazy and Putter

Posted on May 29, 2011 by The Nerdista

Leonard Nimoy traded in his famous “Live long and prosper” for a bit of live lazy and putter in the video for Bruno Mars “The Lazy Song” [Official Alternate Version]. I’ve seen the original with Bruno and his troop of … Continue reading →

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Towel Day vs Geek Pride Day vs Zombies

Posted on May 25, 2011 by The Nerdista

Don’t panic! Today, May 25th, may be Towel Day and Geek Pride Day and begin the last week of Zombie Awareness Month but that’s no reason for a well rounded Geek to initiate a panic sequence. The Nerdista created a … Continue reading →

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Geek Pride Day: The Geek Manifesto

Posted on May 25, 2011 by The Nerdista

Whatever type of Geek, Nerd, or Dork (or combination thereof) you may be, today is your day! Geek Pride Day is a day to throw off the shackles of scorn and celebrate your uber GeekDorkNerdiness! May 25th was chosen as … Continue reading →

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Towel Day

Posted on May 25, 2011 by The Nerdista

Every May 25th, fans of the popular Douglas Adams’ series The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy celebrate Towel Day. The first book in the series, which shares the same name as the guide the hitchhiker Ford Prefect uses to navigate the … Continue reading →

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Doctor Who Tribute Cocktail: Sonic Screwdriver #11

Posted on May 20, 2011 by The Nerdista

Born from the standby classic Screwdriver, this cocktail maintains the original simplicity of vodka and orange juice, but a special effect twist makes this beauty sonic. We all remember from elementary school that yellow and blue make green, yes? Keep … Continue reading →

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Star Wars Cocktail: Han Shot First

Posted on May 4, 2011 by The Nerdista

The Han Shot First is a two part cocktail where the ingredients of the drink are separated into two shots: The Han Shot and The Greedo Shot. The Han Shot contains 1 oz of single malt scotch whiskey; single malt … Continue reading →

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Star Wars Day Noms: Starship Sandwiches

Posted on May 4, 2011 by The Nerdista

To help celebrate Star Wars Day, The Nerdista made some yummy Star Wars starship shaped sammiches for lunch. The Millennium Falcon and TIE Fighter were cut with a cookie cutter but the Slave 1 was shaped by hand. The Nerdlet … Continue reading →

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Star Wars Day Noms: Bobafettuccine

Posted on May 4, 2011 by The Nerdista

To celebrate Star Wars Day, The Nerdista is cooking up some yummy Star Wars themed noms and wishing everyone “May the 4th be with you!” Bobafettuccine The helmet is cut out of a lasagna noodle, spread with basil pesto, and … Continue reading →

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May The 4th Be With You

Posted on May 4, 2011 by The Nerdista

Happy Star Wars Day! Why is today Star Wars Day, you ask young Padawan? Well, today is May the 4th which sounds remarkably similar to the “May the Force” portion of the iconic Star Wars quote “May the Force be … Continue reading →

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