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GEEK

GEEK

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Well, well, well, the acronym GEEK stands for “Great Enthusiasm for Everything Kinda-nerdy.” It’s a term that people use to describe someone who is really passionate about technology, gaming, or other nerdy pursuits. It’s like when we used to play video games, and we’d get really into it, we might be called a “geek” by our friends. Nowadays, being a geek is actually pretty cool, and many people wear the label with pride. It just means that they’re enthusiastic and knowledgeable about a particular subject, and they’re not afraid to show it. As a parent, it’s important to support our kids’ interests, whether they’re into gaming, coding, or anything else that makes them happy.

PixelatedDad

Dr. Chris Spencer, better known as PixelatedDad, is a retro gaming enthusiast and self-proclaimed geek who’s a few pixels short of a full sprite. Despite his age, he’s young at heart, often immersed in games older than his kids, with the reflexes of a sloth and the aim of a blindfolded monkey—but still determined to save the pixelated princess, one clumsy jump at a time. Beyond gaming, Chris is a distinguished computer scientist with a doctorate, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (FRAS), and a member of the Sherwood Observatory and the Planetary Society. As a Dark Sky Ambassador, he’s passionate about preserving the natural night sky and reducing light pollution. Chris is also a husband, proud dad of two sets of twins (#TwinsTwice), and a multitasker extraordinaire who balances coding, stargazing, 3D printing, and snuggling his loyal sidekick, Doggo McStuffin. Whether he’s gaming, championing dark skies, or exploring the cosmos, life for Chris is a journey worth every pixel.