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Nerd Haiku
Behold, mortals,
a celebratory homage
to all things nerdy.
For years we have longed to escape the confines of our parents’ basements, but today we Matrix mavens and Lovecraft lovers have emerged from our AV Squad closets and seized the reins of popular culture. Of course, our chronic asthma and social anxiety still keep us from talking to the girl at GameStop, so we have a way to go. Good thing there’s Nerd Haiku, a light-hearted, lightsaber–pointed poke at the absurdities, stereotypes, and truths of nerd culture. These fun, thoughtful, clever poems speak to the core elements of our nerd science fiction, fantasy, comic books, super heroes, big-budget movies, role-playing games, TV series, animation, cosplay, and more, as well as our celebrated (and derided) authors, artists, actors, and franchises. All of us—from comic book and comedy nerds to computer and design nerds—will appreciate and cherish these gems of poetic wisdom.
a celebratory homage
to all things nerdy.
For years we have longed to escape the confines of our parents’ basements, but today we Matrix mavens and Lovecraft lovers have emerged from our AV Squad closets and seized the reins of popular culture. Of course, our chronic asthma and social anxiety still keep us from talking to the girl at GameStop, so we have a way to go. Good thing there’s Nerd Haiku, a light-hearted, lightsaber–pointed poke at the absurdities, stereotypes, and truths of nerd culture. These fun, thoughtful, clever poems speak to the core elements of our nerd science fiction, fantasy, comic books, super heroes, big-budget movies, role-playing games, TV series, animation, cosplay, and more, as well as our celebrated (and derided) authors, artists, actors, and franchises. All of us—from comic book and comedy nerds to computer and design nerds—will appreciate and cherish these gems of poetic wisdom.
- GenresPoetryNonfictionHumor
57 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 22, 2012
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
September 18, 2013
The initial flipping through this book contained the best moments for me. That's when you enjoy the first blast of sly references and alternate nerd gestalt (or something). Subsequent readings (linear or otherwise) gave less enjoyment for me, mainly because, I think, the content felt repetitive and/or forced to fit the haiku form.
I don't really fault the author: a *book* of haiku probably won't be enjoyed if you try to take it all in at once. (I think haiku isn't intended to be speed-read). On the other hand, the humour reached wasn't spectacular and (understandably) I never felt a profundity of thought was put into these. In other words, it was like I was reading in-jokes rather than being invited to see the depths of the world through a gleam in the nerd's eye (ignore that if it doesn't make sense).
It's a difficult art-form to master (in my opinion) and even more difficult for others to appreciate it. But hey, it's a 'humour' book, so... put on your x-ray glasses and cape and enjoy this book in the comfort of your basement. (Hopefully someday someone translates it to Elvish).
I don't really fault the author: a *book* of haiku probably won't be enjoyed if you try to take it all in at once. (I think haiku isn't intended to be speed-read). On the other hand, the humour reached wasn't spectacular and (understandably) I never felt a profundity of thought was put into these. In other words, it was like I was reading in-jokes rather than being invited to see the depths of the world through a gleam in the nerd's eye (ignore that if it doesn't make sense).
It's a difficult art-form to master (in my opinion) and even more difficult for others to appreciate it. But hey, it's a 'humour' book, so... put on your x-ray glasses and cape and enjoy this book in the comfort of your basement. (Hopefully someday someone translates it to Elvish).
May 1, 2015
Bet you all thought I was kidding when I said I'd read a haiku book despite my loathing of haikus (who am I kidding, no one reads my reviews).
This was cute, a tad sexist though. I'm a girl and OMG I understood most of the references oh no. I despise the nerd stereotype so maybe this book wasn't really for me, as I despise haikus as well.
This was cute, a tad sexist though. I'm a girl and OMG I understood most of the references oh no. I despise the nerd stereotype so maybe this book wasn't really for me, as I despise haikus as well.
March 30, 2013
Let's be real, some of these made me laugh. But when I say "laugh", what I really mean is that some of these made me expel air slightly quickly through my nose. For I am a nerd, and my heart is hardened by seeing my heroes rebooted and my trilogies flawed by sucky prequels.
January 25, 2015
Slightly witty. Well maybe much more witty than I understand. Apparently I am a different kind of nerd. I didn't get most of the references and the ones I got weren't all that impressive. It was also a tad sexist. Fortunately it was a quick read.
December 17, 2012
Not for me.
October 2, 2014
I guess I'm not truly a nerd...some of these were lost on me. If I were truly a nerd, I would take the time to look 'em up, but I'm not. :P
But there were some good snort-laughers.
But there were some good snort-laughers.
May 18, 2015
Some of these were amusing but most were just blah. They didn't even have the flow of a haiku.
July 25, 2015
This is the greatest book
Of Haiku poetry
That I've ever read.
Of Haiku poetry
That I've ever read.
February 2, 2017
This one made me laugh. Awesome !
November 8, 2017
Though male-centric, it hit some funny and relatable haiku's.
May 3, 2021
This is a collection of haiku about...well, just about anything nerdish/geekish -- Star Wars, Star Trek, comic book, Weird Al Yankovic, etc. A fast read but very funny!
September 10, 2024
A fun take on haiku. There were some a bit cringe-worthy, some I related to and laughed at, and some I didn't get the reference for.
A quick, fun, read.
A quick, fun, read.
July 13, 2015
I got like 40% or the references. A couple were funny. I guess I thought it would be haiku accompanied by prose like Basho or something. There was noting clever enough to stick with me after I returned it to the library.
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