Alan Patricks, Author at NERDBOT https://nerdbot.com The Nerd Side Of Life Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:46:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.5 https://i0.wp.com/nerdbot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-Nerdbot-Headshot.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Alan Patricks, Author at NERDBOT https://nerdbot.com 32 32 152960103 New Dinosaur Species Confirmed in Brazil! https://nerdbot.com/2026/09/10/dasosaurus-tocantinensis-dinosaur-discovery/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:12:58 +0000 https://nerdbot.com/?p=296686 In the words of an old construction adage, “behind every wall is a surprise.” Ask any contractor, and they can tell you a handful of stories. They can talk about the bizarre things they uncover on job sites till they’re blue in the face. Carpenters reveal hidden rooms, while landscapers stumble upon buried coins. But [...]

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]]> 296686 Snapple Ships Laughs on Pete Davidson & Colin Jost’s Ferry https://nerdbot.com/2026/09/03/snapple-ships-laughs-on-pete-davidson-colin-josts-ferry/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:00:22 +0000 https://nerdbot.com/?p=295770 Saturday Night Live alums Pete Davidson and Colin Jost have officially found a use for their Staten Island Ferry. Working with partners Cris and Paolo Italia of The Stand Group, the duo saved the decommissioned John F. Kennedy ferry from the chopping block back in 2022. The historic NYC staple served as a commuting vessel [...]

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]]> 295770 Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Ali G: Who Iz I?” Labeled Offensive https://nerdbot.com/2026/09/01/sacha-baron-cohens-ali-g-who-iz-i-labeled-offensive/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:37:26 +0000 https://nerdbot.com/?p=295481 Just who is Sacha Baron Cohen? Believe it or not, the man has been releasing satirical comedy since 1998. Ali G, Borat Sagdiyev, Bruno—all extremely offensive characters based on racial and cultural stereotypes. Could you imagine that the man has made millions of dollars over a lucrative three decades of “hate?” For shame! It’s almost [...]

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]]> 295481 Remembering the Voice of Optimus Prime, Peter Cullen https://nerdbot.com/2026/09/01/remembering-the-voice-of-optimus-prime-peter-cullen/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:01:00 +0000 https://nerdbot.com/?p=295203 “Do not grieve. Soon, I shall be one with the Matrix.” Cultural icon Peter Cullen, the definitive voice of Optimus Prime and a generational vocal talent, sadly passed away on August 26th, 2026. His longevity only added to his legacy, as Cullen was 85 years old when he left this Earth. He reportedly passed peacefully [...]

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]]> 295203 Alleged Clout Chaser Terrorizes JFK Blvd in Chucky Mask https://nerdbot.com/2026/08/27/alleged-clout-chaser-terrorizes-jfk-blvd-in-chucky-mask/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:01:52 +0000 https://nerdbot.com/?p=294740 The season of spookiness is almost upon us. The end of hot summer days will lead into chill autumn nights. Darkness will descend upon us earlier, and all sorts of frights will appear on television. Masked killers, like Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees, will terrorize people in film. That’s where these facades are supposed to [...]

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]]> 294740 Why We’re Excited Dave Bautista Is Playing Kratos https://nerdbot.com/2026/08/26/why-were-excited-dave-bautista-is-playing-kratos/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:42:13 +0000 https://nerdbot.com/?p=294285 Following the exit of Ryan Hurst due to an unfortunate biceps tear, Amazon MGM has found a new series lead. Dave Bautista, Marvel’s fan-favorite berserker, will ditch the daggers for an axe as he steps into the role of Kratos for Sony and Amazon’s God of War. We understand that this is terrible news for [...]

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]]> 294285 Netflix’s “One Piece” is Alabasta Bound in Season 3 https://nerdbot.com/2026/08/26/netflixs-one-piece-is-alabasta-bound-in-season-3/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:49:41 +0000 https://nerdbot.com/?p=294471 Netflix’s adaptation of One Piece is a giant anomaly, a glitch in the matrix. Going into its third season, it has proven itself a stellar exception to the rule that any venture from animation to live action is doomed to fail. The show is wildly less grounded than flopped adaptations like Netflix’s own 2021 Cowboy [...]

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]]> 294471 Netflix’s “LEGO One Piece” Gets Release Date, Cast, & Set Reveal https://nerdbot.com/2026/08/26/netflixs-lego-one-piece-gets-release-date-cast-set-reveal/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:17:32 +0000 https://nerdbot.com/?p=294577 HEAVE HO, NAKAMA! The Straw Hat Crew is setting sail for LEGO land on a two-part adventure. It’s all set to playfully retell the events of the first two seasons of the hit live-action show. But this LEGO production seeks to add a cheeky twist to Luffy and crew’s misadventures from the East Blue to [...]

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]]> 294577 D23, “Kingdom Hearts” Anime, & Gaming’s Most Complicated Lore https://nerdbot.com/2026/08/20/d23-kingdom-hearts-anime-gamings-most-complicated-lore/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:01:00 +0000 https://nerdbot.com/?p=293563 With a few days to unpack this year’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, we’re left with some awesome content to look forward to. Star Wars is moving full steam ahead with another season of Ahsoka. Meanwhile, superhero fatigue just got a major espresso shot with the drop of a new Avengers: Doomsday trailer. But [...]

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]]> 293563 James Gunn VS. Superhero Fatigue https://nerdbot.com/2026/08/18/james-gunn-vs-superhero-fatigue/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:06:00 +0000 https://nerdbot.com/?p=293162 Few things are guaranteed in life: Cheeto-dusted fingers, the Bills tanking the playoffs, and DC fumbling its cinematic universe. Warner Bros. (WB) was in a rough position post-Snyderverse. Deciding to play tag with Marvel was about as smart as running with scissors through a sea of Legos. Operating under a mountain of debt, with returns [...]

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