BlerdOut History
He spearheaded the founding of BlerdOut.
Who is Jon De Paul Dunbar, Jon De Paul, or JDP?
"Humanity is forced to live behind massive walls to protect themselves from these mindless, man-eating giant humanoids."
"What are Titans?"
This taller, green-clad brother of Mario is the younger and quieter of the famous plumber duo.
What is Luigi?
This classic TV and movie franchise created by Gene Roddenberry invites viewers to "boldly go where no man has gone before."
What is Star Trek?
"This billionaire playboy does not possess any superhuman abilities, relying instead on his vast wealth, intellect, and high-tech armor as a founding member of the Avengers."
Who is Tony Stark?
"This vital campus hub serves as the official hosting ground for BlerdOut events."
What is CADSS or Center for African Diaspora Student Success?
"Though taught to him by Master Roshi, this signature energy attack is most famously used by Goku."
"What is the Kamehameha?"
In this best-selling sandbox video game, players build worlds with blocks while trying to survive against green, exploding Creepers.
What is Minecraft?
Keanu Reeves plays a hacker named Neo who discovers reality is a simulated simulation in this 1999 blockbuster.
What is The Matrix?
"First held in 1970 with just 145 attendees, this massive July event in Southern California has become the ultimate global destination for comic, movie, and gaming reveals."
Comic-Con
"It's the full, empowering phrase that the campus community space, BlerdOut, actually stands for."
What is Black Nerds Out?
"Naruto's whisker-like facial markings are a direct side-effect of hosting this specific, fiery-orange creature."
What is the Nine-Tailed Fox?" (or "Nine-Tails") OR "Who is Kurama?".
He is the silent, sword-wielding protagonist of The Legend of Zelda series—not the princess whose name is on the box.
Who is Link?
Set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, this hit Netflix series follows a group of kids dealing with a parallel dimension called the Upside Down.
What is Stranger Things?
"A staple of geek culture, this 7-letter blended-word blends the words 'costume' and 'play' to describe the art of dressing up as fictional characters."
What is cosplay
"The world saw the release of Avengers: Endgame and the official founding of BlerdOut in this year."
What is 2019?
"This absolute law in Fullmetal Alchemist dictates that you cannot create something from nothing, requiring a fair trade for all alchemy."
"What is the Law of Equivalent Exchange?"
Created by Alexey Pajitnov in 1984, this Soviet puzzle game requires you to rotate and fit falling geometric shapes together.
What is Tetris?
"Before succumbing to the dark side on the volcanic planet Mustafar, this Jedi Knight became the feared enforcer Darth Vader."
Who is Anakin Skywalker?
"Unlike western comic books, traditional Japanese manga volumes are printed to be opened and read in this specific directional format."
Back-to-front / Counter-clockwise
"BlerdOut made the 'Switch' from ideas to action by hosting a gaming rivalry of this type for its debut event."
What is a Nintendo Switch Competition?
"When he deflates out of his muscular hero form, the Symbol of Peace, All Might, goes by this ordinary birth name."
"Who is Toshinori Yagi?"
Released by Sony in 2000, this home console remains the best-selling video game console of all time with over 160 million units sold.
What is the PlayStation 2 (or PS2)?
This long-running British series features an alien who travels through time in a blue police box known as the TARDIS.
What is Doctor Who?
"In tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons, this two-word title is given to the ultimate storyteller and referee who creates the map and controls the monsters."
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