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Get ready to let your geek flag fly on May 25 for Geek Pride Day! This annual celebration is a day for all geeks and nerds to embrace their passions, whether it's comics, video games, science fiction, or anything else that makes them proud to be who they are. The date was chosen as a tribute to the first Star Wars film being released in 1977 and has since become a global phenomenon. So put on your favorite fandom t-shirt, grab your light saber, and join in on the festivities – because today is all about celebrating what makes you unique and awesome!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1977</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of Star Wars</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first Star Wars film was released on May 25th, with iconic characters like Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader that later became prominent figures in geek culture.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Geek Culture on Big Screen</div><div class='timeline-text'>The movie "Revenge of the Nerds" helped to popularize and normalize the concept of "geek culture."</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Internet Empowers Geeks</div><div class='timeline-text'>The popularization of the internet fueled the growth of various geek subcultures by providing a platform for communities and discussions.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Geek Pride Day Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>The inaugural Geek Pride Day took place in Spain, initiated by an internet blogger known as Señor Buebo.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Geek Pride Day Goes Global</div><div class='timeline-text'>The celebration of Geek Pride Day spread worldwide via internet blogs and social media platforms.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rising Popularity of Geek Culture</div><div class='timeline-text'>The blockbuster success of "The Avengers" film helped to further mainstream acceptance and popularity of geek culture.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Dress up as your favorite geeky character</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get into the spirit of Geek Pride Day by dressing up as your favorite geeky character! Whether it's from a movie, TV show, or comic book, embrace your inner geek and have some fun with your costume.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a convention or expo</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out any local conventions or expos that may be happening on Geek Pride Day. You'll get to meet other like-minded geeks, attend panels and workshops, and maybe even snag some cool merchandise.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a movie marathon</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and have a movie marathon featuring all your favorite geeky films! Make some themed snacks and have a cozy night in celebrating all things geeky.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play a tabletop game</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends and break out your favorite tabletop games for a day of geeky fun. From Dungeons and Dragons to Settlers of Catan, there are endless options to choose from.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a themed playlist</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Put together a playlist of all your favorite geeky songs and have a dance party to celebrate Geek Pride Day. Bonus points for creating a themed playlist based on your favorite fandom!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It celebrates all things geeky</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Geek Pride Day is a day for all geeks to come together and embrace their shared love for all things nerdy - from science fiction, video games, comics, technology, and everything in between. It's an opportunity to celebrate our unique interests and passions without fear of judgment.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Geek Pride Day promotes inclusivity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>One of the core principles of Geek Pride Day is inclusivity - it's a day for everyone to feel accepted and celebrated for who they are, regardless of their interests or hobbies. It's a reminder that there is a place for everyone within the geek community.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages creativity and individuality</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Another reason we love Geek Pride Day is because it encourages us to embrace our creativity and showcase our individuality. From dressing up as our favorite characters to participating in geek-related activities and events, it's a day for us to let our geek flag fly high!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Geek Culture Popularized "Fandom"</h3><p class='facts-content'>The commitment of geeks to their specific interests like comic books, sci-fi, gaming and more has helped popularize the concept of a 'fandom', a community collectively sharing their passion for a specific theme or topic.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Use of "Geek"</h3><p class='facts-content'>The first use of the term "geek" dates back to the early 20th Century, in circus slang, to refer to a performer who did outrageous acts. The term evolved in usage over time, leading to the modern-day meaning of an enthusiast or expert particularly in fields outside mainstream popularity.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Geek Pride Day Coincides with Other Sci-fi Significant Dates</h3><p class='facts-content'>In addition to marking the release of the first Star Wars film, May 25th also represents other significant events in sci-fi including author Douglas Adams' tribute known as "Towel Day" and it's the day the fictional "Glorious 25 May" took place in Sir Terry Pratchett's Discworld.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Geek Culture Influences Mainstream Media</h3><p class='facts-content'>Shows like "Big Bang Theory", "Stranger Things", and "Game of Thrones" prove that geek culture influences mainstream media. These highly popular shows resonate with mass audiences while embracing distinctly geeky themes, characters, and references.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Geek Culture Drives Significant Economic Activity</h3><p class='facts-content'>Geek culture fuels a large part of the global economy via box office movies, books, conventions, video games and merchandise. Franchises like Star Wars, Marvel, and Harry Potter are billion-dollar industries owing to their ardent geek fan bases.</p></div></div>
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