science fiction

Last week, we honored the hottest fictional nerds on our TV screens to date. But then it got us thinking - what's the point of fangirling over fictional nerds when they don't even exist IRL?! Let's thirst over REAL nerds who we actually have a chance with. Okay, maybe we don't have an actual chance with these celebs, but at least we know this sexy standard exists somewhere out there, rather than just in our wildest dreams.  It's nice to know that being hot and nerdy are not mutually exclusive in reality. These celebs prove that you can love the geeky stuff you're into openly, and look hot doing it.

This fun Tumblr story imagines a scenario involving an alien invasion, that ultimately suffers many struggles by not anticipating the power of the earth's wildlife. Kind of fun when you allow your mind to wander down potential situations involving bizarre alien species, squaring off against hordes of bears or swarms of cicadas or armies of mosquitoes.

Perhaps humanity really is "moon moon" then. We never quite know what we'll get next from the wonderful and wandering minds of the ever entertaining Tumblr world. In this case, we've got a great little Tumblr thread that points out the inherent fascinating nature of the Sci-fi translation. Check out some more gold from Tumblr with this thread about becoming an ant god. 

One of Tumblr's favorite things to do is expound on human nature in discussions, essays and threads about the role human beings as team "hold my beer" in the universe. It's generally regarded, out of self interest and flattery that we're basically badass space orcs. These kinds of discussions go on to describe Earth as the type of planet whose wildlife could fight off an alien invasion. So in this context, the idea that a human ship would have a knife Roomba affectionately referred to as "Stabby" not only makes perfect sense, but sort of makes us want to get one right now.

While we don't like to pick sides in the age-old Star Wars vs Star Trek battle, we will say that the former has quite a bit of edge in the meme department. The proof is all over Reddit. There are many different meme sharing communities on the site, and they've seen quite a bit of success as well. Though the memes can get a little niche and stupid, we definitely think they're worth sharing. And if you need more? We're happy to provide.

We're not sci-fi purists here. We believe it's possible to be fans of both the Star Trek and Star Wars universes as controversial as that may sound. But today we're unapologetic in our decision to dedicate this gallery to the under-represented Star Trek memes that the internet (especially Tumblr) has to offer. So sit back, enjoy the shitposts, and live long and prosper.

This fun Tumblr thread points out how humans are absolutely team, "hold my beer." Tumblr never fails to get the strangest and most disorienting rabbit holes going. If you're looking for more gold from Tumblr, check out these Tumblr comedy gems to keep your day rolling.

Regardless of whether your favorite Doctor is David Tenant, Christopher Eccleston, or Tom Baker, all Whovians can come together over these amusing memes and moments from the beloved British TV show Doctor Who!

Regardless of whether your favorite Doctor is David Tenant, Christopher Eccleston, or Tom Baker, all Whovians can come together over these amusing memes and moments from the beloved British TV show Doctor Who!

An interesting Tumblr thread imagines what could happen with an alien invasion vastly underestimating the power of earth's wildlife, in the face of an attack. How about that bacteria, though. 

It's compelling and somewhat flattering to think of Earth as the most dangerous place in the galaxy, with humans being the only ones crazy enough to tame it. This thought brings fun ideas such as the idea of humans as super resilient space orcs, or the idea that aliens trying to invade Earth could be stopped by local wildlife. It's informative, fun, and somewhat self indulgent.

Boston Dynamics has done it again. By 'it', I mean surprising the heck out of everyone with their latest show-off of technology: Atlas, their humanoid robot, can now do parkour. 

There's no doubt that The Matrix is one of the best films ever made. Released in 1999, visual effects of such high quality were virtually unseen before. But would The Matrix be as good if it's visual effects weren't as good? After watching Studio 188's low cost version of The Matrix, we can say, YES. This low budget version of the classic is as good (or better?) than the original, purely because of the creativity that went into recreating The Matrix on a low, low budget. And it will have you crying with laughter. This will make your week. 

If you're a fan of "nerd-sh*t" like the Marvel cinematic universe, Star Wars, or Lord of the Rings, you'll definitely find some pleasure in these memes. From current events-related jokes (RIP Spider-Man) to all-around relatable humor, these memes have something for everyone. Well, everyone as into these fandoms as we are. 

We have crazy endurance and super healing powers. We turned our greatest predators into our best friends. Plus we shoot acid! This thread is bound to give you a self-esteem boost.

We have crazy endurance and super healing powers. We turned our greatest predators into our best friends. Plus we shoot acid! This thread is bound to give you a self-esteem boost.