Tag Archives: San Diego Comic-Con

Not About Nerds. Wait, Yes it is. And Food. So there.

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Clint

Every so often David has his “Not About Wine” posts where he expresses his opinions on non-culinary topics. After all, man cannot live on food and drink alone– though come to think of it, that’s a pretty good start so … Continue reading →

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SDCC: Welcome, Young Sky(way)walker…

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Clint

For those who didn’t get badges for this year’s Comic-Con International (or at least didn’t get all the badges they wanted), good ol’ Palpatine might very well personify the event. Bloated… sunken… gloating over their misfortune… The thing is, Comic-Con … Continue reading →

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And Now? Puffery!

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Clint

[NOTE: There is a mildly NSFW image included in this posting (for illustrative and educational purposes, of course!). Still, if your boss frowns upon pixelated boobs, best not to go past the jump / scroll down until they’re out to … Continue reading →

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Movin’ On Up.

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Clint

This is a happy week for the missus and myself. We’re hitting the big leagues of Geekdom — sort of. You’ve heard of San Diego Comic-Con, right? I’ve written about it before, on several occasions. It’s the nerd convention that’s gotten so … Continue reading →

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And so it has come to pass…

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Clint

Well friends and neighbors, it has been an exceedingly busy week leading to a busy weekend. Tomorrow the wife and I are awakening at the crack of dawn so that we may be off to exhibit at the inaugural of … Continue reading →

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Comic-Con and Two Completely Impractical Ways to Improve it

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Clint

You know a convention has gotten big when it takes you several days to recover from it. I’ve even now heard a wonderful term for the phenomenon: “Connui”. We’re not just talking travel times and unpacking here, but genuine brain … Continue reading →

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Comic-Con International: Nerdi Gras & The Jacob’s Ladder Method

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Clint

“If you’re frightened of [Comic-Con], and you’re holding on, you’ll see devils tearing your life away. If you’ve made your peace, then the devils are really angels, freeing you from the Earth.”   Ah, San Diego Comic-Con. The 800-pound gorilla … Continue reading →

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