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January 25 in nerd history: That time video games were invented

By Classic Nerd | January 25, 2024

Happy Opposite Day! Or should we say Sad Opposite Day? OR would that be an opposite of an opposite, so really we should stick with "happy" because you already know it's opposite day, thus making a double opposite actually into a triple opposite? The answer is no. We mean yes? AAAAAAAGH! This is The Reset Button from Classic Nerd, resetting your day. January 25 in Nerd History Here are five things that happened on January 25th at the intersection of nerd and pop culture. I. Bir

January 24 in nerd history: Beer in a can

By Classic Nerd | January 24, 2024

Happy Library Shelfie Day! If you're curious what a "shelfie" is, apparently it's like a selfie but with books on a shelf in the background. So if you see a bunch of influencers at your local library branch today... well, that'd still be pretty surprising, but at least there'd be a reason. This is The Reset Button from Classic Nerd, resetting your day. January 24 in Nerd History Here are five things that happened on January 24th at the intersection of nerd and pop culture. I.

January 23 in nerd history: The day Hulkamania was born

By Classic Nerd | January 23, 2024

Happy National Handwriting Day! Someday, when all the AIs have realized humans are stupid and boring and they take all our technology and leave the planet for somewhere else more interesting, we'll have a need for writing by hand once again. But that probably won't happen until way after I'm dead, so whatevs. This is The Reset Button from Classic Nerd, resetting your day. January 23 in Nerd History Here are five things that happened on January 23rd at the intersection of nerd and pop c

January 22 in nerd history

By Classic Nerd | January 22, 2024

Happy Answer Your Cat's Questions Day! Of all the animals humans keep as pets, the sounds cats make are the most likely to make you feel like they're piercing your soul with questions that will make you wonder about the very nature of existence. Either that, or they're just demanding a few head scratches. Either way, today is the day you stop ignoring those plaintiff meows and really listen — then take your best guess at just what your cat is trying to ask of you. Or just shout "I don't know wh

January 19 in nerd history: Kevin Bacon, Muhammad Ali, and I Love Lucy

By Classic Nerd | January 19, 2024

appy National Popcorn Day! I mean, c'mon, it's popcorn. This is The Reset Button from Classic Nerd, resetting your day. January 19 in Nerd History Here are five things that happened on January 19th at the intersection of nerd and pop culture. I. Birthdays of honor: Dolly Parton (1946), Edgar Allan Poe (1809), Janis Joplin (1943), Katey Sagal (1954), Jodie Sweetin (1982), Robert Palmer (1949), Paul Rodriguez (1955). II. 34 years ago, in 1990, one of the great movies in film

January 18 in nerd history: We have the technology

By Classic Nerd | January 18, 2024

Happy National Thesaurus Day! We could also say have a cheerful Thesaurus Day, or joyful, jubilant, merry, gleeful, jolly, elated, and even mirthful. But we won't, that would be weird. This is The Reset Button from Classic Nerd, resetting your day. January 18 in Nerd History Here are five things that happened on January 18th at the intersection of nerd and pop culture. I. Birthdays of honor: Kevin Costner (1955), Dave Bautista (1969), Cary Grant (1904), Jason Segel (1980), Oliver Ha

January 17 in nerd history: Betamax goes to court

By Classic Nerd | January 17, 2024

Happy Museum Selfie Day! For one day only, it's totally acceptable to carry around one of those selfie sticks, shove your way to the front of the crown in front of the Mona Lisa at the Louvre, and go nuts. Tell them we sent ya. This is The Reset Button from Classic Nerd, resetting your day. January 17 in Nerd History Here are five things that happened on January 17th at the intersection of nerd and pop culture. I. Birthdays of honor: Muhammad Ali (1942), Betty White (1922), Ji

January 16 in nerd history: Happy birthday John Carpenter!

By Classic Nerd | January 16, 2024

Happy Appreciate a Dragon Day! And just to be clear, this is Appreciate a Dragon Day, not all dragons. I know who I'm going with: This is The Reset Button from Classic Nerd, resetting your day. January 16 in Nerd History Here are five things that happened on January 16th at the intersection of nerd and pop culture. I. Birthdays of honor: John Carpenter (1948), Sade (1959), Lin-Manuel Miranda (1980), Ethel Merman (1908), Frank Zamboni (1901). II. There is nothing wrong with

January 12 in nerd history: Holy Contributing to the Delinquency of Minors, Batman!

By Classic Nerd | January 12, 2024

Happy Quitter’s Day! This is the day when you realize all your New Year's resolutions were stupid and life is much better when you simply enjoy it. If anyone tells you it's actually about overcoming obstacles to keep your resolutions, they're lying and you should stop being friends with them. This is The Reset Button from Classic Nerd, resetting your day. January 12 in Nerd History Here are five things that happened on January 12 for those of us who know all the lyrics to "Do the Bartm

January 11 in nerd history: Happy little trees

By Classic Nerd | January 11, 2024

Happy Secret Pal Day! This is a great day to celebrate the person you tell all your secrets, especially because they could probably ruin your life if you don’t keep them happy. This is The Reset Button from Classic Nerd, resetting your day. January 11 in Nerd History Here are five things that happened on January 11 at the intersection of nerd and pop culture. I. Birthdays of honor: Carroll Shelby (1923), Mary J. Blige (1971), Naomi Judd (1946). II. Today in 1983 trees got a

January 10 in nerd history: The no. 1 movie 50 years ago

By Classic Nerd | January 10, 2024

Happy Houseplant Appreciation Day! This is the perfect day to water that one plant that's definitely dying for the first time in probably about four months. This is The Reset Button from Classic Nerd, resetting your day. January 10 in Nerd History Here are five things that happened on January 10 at the intersection of nerd and pop culture. I. Birthdays of honor: George Foreman (1949), Rod Stewart (1945), Jim Croce (1943), Pat Benatar (1953), Jemaine Clement (1974). II. Toda

January 9 in nerd history: I know I put that beef somewhere around here

By Classic Nerd | January 9, 2024

Happy Balloon Ascension Day! While it sounds like this is a day when all balloons will find nirvana and leave the mortal world for a better one, I think it's really just literally about balloons floating into the sky. So find the nearest balloon vendor, tie a whole bunch of balloons around your body, and ascend. This is The Reset Button from Classic Nerd, resetting your day. January 9 in Nerd History Here are five things that happened on January 9th at the intersection of nerd an

January 8 in nerd history: People usually call me either a space cowboy or Maurice

By Classic Nerd | January 8, 2024

Happy National Clean Your Desk Day! Seriously, guys, it's time. This is The Reset Button from Classic Nerd, resetting your day. January 8 in Nerd History Here are five things that happened on January 8th at the intersection of nerd and pop culture. I. Birthdays of honor: Elvis Presley (1935), Stephen Hawking (1942), David Bowie (1947), Shirley Bassey (1937), Robby Krieger (1946), William Hartnell (1908). II. Today in 1981 a French farmer looked up and saw something strange,

December 8 in nerd history: Imagine all the people living for today

By Classic Nerd | December 8, 2023

Happy National Brownie Day! Just eat a damn brownie already, it’s that simple. This is The Reset Button from Classic Nerd, resetting your day. December 8 in Nerd History Here are five things that happened on December 8th for those of us who are still waiting for those X-ray glasses to show up in the mail. I. Birthdays of honor: Jim Morrison (1943), Kim Basinger (1953), Samuel Davis Jr. (1925), David Carradine (1936), Teri Hatcher (1964), Gregg Allman (1947), Flip Wilson (1933). II. Tod

December 7 in nerd history

By Classic Nerd | December 7, 2023

Happy National Cotton Candy Day! Cotton candy as we know it today has its origins in expensive spun sugar, but in 1897 dentist William Morrison and confectioner John C. Wharton developed a machine that could create it on the cheap. It premiered at the 1904 World’s Fair and you could get a whole box for just 25 cents. And yes, we recognize the irony that a dentist helped to invent it. And just a quick note — it’s not “nerdy,” but today marks the 82nd anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Attack. We ju