Almost anyone who drinks tea has at least tried Earl Grey. Every brand makes its own version, and each has its differences in taste, smell, color, etc. However, it takes a truly refined palate to really appreciate and compare these often subtle variations. While we lack such a thing here at the Geeky Gentleman, I still decided to try my own blind taste test of some common brands found at your local supermarket. Continue reading Exploring Earl Grey
Death, Life, and Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s worth taking a moment to ponder why we celebrate the day in the first place and why it emerges from its grave every year at this same time.
Every culture has its days of the dead: the Mexican Día de Muertos, the Chinese Yu Lan, the Japanese Obon, and, more recently, the Christian Hallowmas are some notable examples. But why the universal human preoccupation with those who’ve left us? The answer might lie somewhere in the dark, primal past of the mind. Continue reading Death, Life, and Halloween
The Problem with Achievements
The high score isn’t dead…it’s just changed its address.
Consoles and the Living Room
The Geeky Gentleman makes its first foray in the YouTube universe! And just in time for Geek Week!
In our maiden voyage, we discuss why video game consoles are looking to capture the living room media center and why that’s not necessarily a good thing.
Cascading Style: Vitalis Hair Tonic Review
Yes, you read that right: Hair Tonic. Today in Cascading Style we’re trying out the oft-spoke of, rarely seen, retro coiffant. What does it do? Is it any good? Whose grandpa did we borrow it from? We’ll find out.