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3 ways to make geeky small talk plus a brand new video!

There are some of us out there who are not all fabulously geeky, therefore I have devised 3 simple ways for any non geek to increase the cool factor and make small talk with other geeks (cos we so awesome!).

1)Bring up your favourite childhood shows

Chances are you have some memory of your favourite tv show as a kid. Whether it be power rangers, transformers or batman, bringing up some of that nostalgia would lead to a better chance for making a connection and engaging in conversation.

2)Mention some youtube videos you've recently watched (or not).

What is life without youtube these days? There are plenty of videos to choose from, some viral while some aren't. If at a loss for what to say, mention a video on youtube that you found interesting. Even if it is Nyan Cat...

You'll be able to get the ball rolling at least. Doesn't matter if it isn't recent either, things remain popular for awhile.

3) Talk about your favourite movie

Movies are another good point of geeky conversation. Some people look at movies for their artistic merit while others enjoy the simple entertainment of it. Your favourite movie might not necessarily be easily relatable to everyone but it displays your taste and from there, your conversation partner will be able to pick up on what sort of similar taste you might have in other things.

Just some simple tips on overcoming geeky small talk:).

Anyways, a big thanks to Equestria Daily for putting the brony parody video up. Yay! As of now, views stand at 3,454, which is super crazy for a first vid! Thanks to everyone for their support and criticism. Also *brohoof* to all my bronies out there who've helped out:).

And now, I present another video. Extra points if you know the reference without having to click the link!

Comment if you please and till next time, this is Sugar Twirl signing off!<3

Boybands - Then and Now

 Ah, ah, ah, try and deny all you want,  boys and girls, but there was a time in your life when you were singing along and knew ALL the words to this song...

Or perhaps this one even...

It's interesting though cos it looks like the Western invasion of boyband's has died down immenesely but now there emerges a new sort of boyband variation, I'm talking K-pop(Korean pop) and J-pop(Japanese pop).

There are still some striking similarities between the boy bands of yesteryear and that of today. Let's have a closer look shall we.

1)The wacky hairstyles

Chris from N'sync. 

Jun Hyung from the K-Pop boyband BEAST.

I believe those are Cornrows on Chris's head right? Cornrows generally don't tend to look as muppet-ish as that do they? Probably a good reason why most guys didn't walk around with that hairstyle then, hurm. Jun Hyung's hairstyle wouldn't look too bad...if he could decide between it. "Hurm, what hairstyle should I wear? Whispy or shaved?...I'll just wear both!" *facepalm*

2) The fashion

The Backstreet Boys

J-Pop band Arashi

Hey, what about that? They all match! Though the backstreet boys seem to have a more classy and sombre look with a pop of colour thrown in, Arashi seems to be taking the white and pure route with dashes of their own personality. They're all still pretty much synchronised though. Looking like a unit is indeed integral to the boyband persona.

3) The cheesy lyrics

Let's take a look at some lyrics from 98 Degrees:

I wish you'd look at me that way
Your beautiful eyes looking deep into mine
Telling me more than any words could say
But you don't even know I'm alive
Baby, to you all I am is the invisible man
Oh, you don't see me baby (Chorus from 'Invisible man')

Heart broken guy who's invisible to the lady that he loves. *Dramatically* Can you just taste the pain?...dude, I feel you, man!

Let's have a look at some of today's lyrics, this is from 2PM (K-pop):

listen to my heartbeat. it's beating for you
listen to my heartbeat. it's waiting for you
don't i know that it's over. i don't understand why i'm like this
listen to my heartbeat. it's beating for you
listen to my heartbeat. it's waiting for you
it still hurts thinking of you. i think of you every time my heart beats (Chorus from 'Heartbeat')

I see... repetition. LOTS of it. And the heartbeat waiting and beating for whoever it is they're singing to? You need some new lines Romeo(s) *smirk*.

With that dissection being done though, I'll still probably end up listening to this stuff cos hey, music is music and some of it just happens to hold memories for me. Nothing wrong with it. Music's meant to be enjoyed.

Till next time, this is Sugar Twil *spin all charismatic like* signing off!

P.s. FYI, I meant no disrespect to any fans of the boybands mention. So go ahead and continue swooning.

Confessions of a brony(Plus a special video)

If you're looking at the title wondering, what the hell is she talking about? Bronies?!

Well, sugar cube, it looks like e you've got some catching up to do.The most appropriate description of bronies on urban dictionary is this...

The term used to describe the fan community(usually of the older group, males and females) of the show My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.

The term was coined on 4chan's /co/ board.

It is the plural form of 'Brony'

Brony A: "Dude, just finished watching the first season from MLP:FiM!"
Brony B: "Cool! So who do you think is the best pony?"
Brony A mentions the pony they think is best.
Brony B Agrees and exclaims: "Brohoof!"
The bronies brohoof, similar to a high five.

Okay, okay, I know what you're thinking. You hear Friendship is Magic and you're running in the opposite direction but if you actually watch the first episode, you'll see that it's got lots to offer. The storylines are pretty decent, as well as quite LOL worthy plus they usually make pop culture references within the show. There was even a star wars reference in one of the recent episodes. I kid you not!

There are 6 main ponies (twilight sparkle, rarity, pinkie pie, rainbow dash, fluttershy and applejack) that we follow as the series progresses and it's not hard to connect to at least one of the characters. My friends have no trouble recognizing which one I am *giggles*.

There's always something amusing that the bronyhood manages to come up with on youtube and equestria daily ,a site specially dedicated to the world of MLP:FIM.

So in honour of my bronies, I have *gulp* created a youtube vid parody of the eharmony video bio (you know which one I'm talking about;P). Note to self: This is what you get after a copious amount of sugar and staying up till 3 am. So I present the brony parody video!

Till next time, this is Sugar Twirl signing off<3.

Steve Jobs and why I sort of care...

I originally scheduled my next update for tomorrow but considering the circumstances, this post is necessary.

I wake up in the morning and check my iphone to see what time it is. Addicted to information that I am, I  grab the ipad and go on twitter to discover that Steve Jobs has passed away. If you don't know who Steve Jobs is...

Is this ringing a bell yet? I never knew him personally. I was never really interested in his history and what he did, to be honest. Until I had to study about the Apple company at Uni. What was on paper declared him to be a bit of a 'I-do-things-my-way' sorta guy. What really intruiged me was his 2005 Stanford commencement speech...he's not even a college graduate and he succeeded. How is that not inspirational?

On that note, I actually had that ipod featured in the picture. My dad who is a bit of a gadget (and apple) freak upgraded his music player and passed his 40 GB ipod to me. It was heavy, I'll give you that much but it was awesome. 

Having music wherever I went was like an epiphany. Listening to Il Divo (or other emo teenage music of choice) under the covers during a storm. Also thanks to the ipod, I didn't have to listen the constant replay of songs on the radio:). Granted, I could have gotten a different sort of music player. Fate just declared my dad an apple freak.

Steve Jobs was also at the helm for when Pixar came up with some of the most memorable animated movies during his time there. "To infinity and beyond" has got to be one of the most quotable lines from 'Toy Story'.

From the mac vs pc ads to the way that creative content like music is now created and distributed, Jobs was responsible for a sorta revolution. Let's hope he'll inspire more people to go after their dreams.

RIP Mr.Jobs, you'll be creating in another world now.

Come on people, I'd like to hear what you have to say about this man, apple and perhaps what you foresee the future holds...

Till next time, sugar twirl with a solemn sign off.

Top 3 animated cartoon series of the 80&apos;s

So for my first post, I thought I'd do a bit of a top 3 animated cartoon series things. Not just any cartoon series though. I'm talking about cartoons from the 80's!

Ok, ok, you're probably thinking about the shoulder pads, the bright colours and *cough* the hair *cough* but hey, the 80's were a pretty cool time to be in. Breakfast Club anyone? So here are my top 3 80's cartoon picks (in no particular order, I can't pick 0-0).

1) Jem and the Holograms (1985-1988)

'Jem and the Holograms' follows a band called, what else? 'Jem and the Holograms'. The name does not disappoint though as there is use of holograms and pretty cool technology. Excuse me, where can I get myself those holographic projection earrings? Early on we're introduced to 'The Misfits', whom become the bands arch enemy. They've got a lot of spunk and most of the times, they tend to sing some of the better songs. Don't believe me? Take a look.

Lessons on life splashed with colour and music in every possible direction. Outrageous!

2) Thundercats (1985-1990)

They've remade this into a brand new series for 2011. Proof of how awesome this show really is? Yeap, I believe so. 'Thundercats' centre around the Thunderians (Cat like humanoid aliens) who have lost their home and now have to make do with life on a new planet. Of course, there's the evil enemy, Mumm-Ra, who wants that blasted sword that the hero, lion-o has. It's a series that most boys can relate to as it depicts their struggle to become men. Anyway, cue catchy theme song!

I'm a big fan of the 80's version but the new series has got me hooked too:). Thundercats Ho!

3) Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) (1983 -1985)

Started out with the popular role-playing game and before you know it, there was a tv series. The series follows a group of teenagers who get sucked into the realm of 'Dungeons and Dragons', thanks to an amusement park ride (Well, they did seek adrenaline...).

There's an acrobat, a cavalier, and even a barbarian. There's the dungeon master too. Personally, the appeal lies with the interesting mix of characters more than anything else. Eric, the cavalier, is pretty funny to watch.

I still have no concept of the actual role-playing game but ah well, till that momentous day comes, I'll continue watching the series.

There you have it...My top 3 80's cartoon series! Purely on the basis that I enjoy them and they were part of my childhood. Honestly, that's probably why I still watch it on youtube too.

So what cartoons of the 80's holds a special place in your heart? Do share *smiles sweetly*.

Till next post, this is Sugar Twirl signing off!