CONCLUSION

Well, we have given you, faithful reader, a lot of geek data and lore to ponder and absorb. We hope you non-geeks and wannabe geeks also have gained a good introduction to our nomenclature and activities. But there are many other things in the world to geek out on. We encourage you to continue your explorations of the things you love including not only comic books, movies, and video games, but also such activities as LARPing and writing fanfiction. But whatever you do, do it with typical geek passion and gusto.

As more and more people are captivated by technology and formerly exclusively geek genres such as science fiction, fantasy, and superheroes become mainsream, we see that geeks are taking over the world … but not in some evil Lex Luthor way. So, put on your Star Wars Imperial Stormtrooper helmet, turn on your Lord of the Rings filk music, and geek out to your heart’s content. May the geek be with you!