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Sure, they may be fantasy languages that exist only in the framework of TV shows and movies, but that doesn’t mean they’re complete hogwash.
American linguist John McWhorter explains how these “conlangs” (constructed languages) have all the complexities of real ones: grammar rules, high volume of words, room for evolution. Which is what makes them so captivating.
The new Star Wars movies are a bit of a bind for fans, as there’s so much potential to fuck things up.
So, JJ, maybe you should watch this video and abide by these 4 rules and hopefully it’ll turn out fine—just fine.
If you thought being bored was bad, just wait until you hear about the later stages of what will happen to your brain.
Because boredom is just the beginning, if left unchecked you’ll end up going crazy. So next time you’re bored, remember you might be going mad. No biggie.
In case you missed this when YouTube had their Geek Week, it’s the remake of early virtual reality TV show Knightmare, where contestants were guided around a pixelated world set in castles and dungeons.
And holy shit! You’ll act all nonchalant but just wait until you hear the theme music and you’ll cream your pants.
Two geek worlds collide as Harry Potter meets Doctor Who and battles those darned Daleks.
So for all those Harry Potter, Doctor Who fans, this is all your Christmases come at once.
You’re in the Mos Eisley Cantina and you’re about to embark on a speed dating session in the Star Wars universe.
So who would be your choice to take home for some action? Darth Vader (kinky!) ? Luke Skywalker? Emperor Palpatine? Jar Jar…no, don’t even think it.
This’ll cheer up your day, or maybe it’ll make you feel very old, or maybe both? Princess Leia and Wicket the Ewok meet again to re-enact that classic scene from Return of the Jedi.
But this time it’s not on the Forest Moon of Endor, but instead it’s on stage at a Star Wars convention in Germany. It’s hammed up to the max, but still better than Episodes 1,2 & 3.
The soon-to-be-retired Doctor Who (welcome Peter Capaldi) gives an interview to IGN from this year’s Comic Con.
And after watching it you’ll see why he is definitely a unique personality. He’ll be sadly missed.
