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Promoting a movie usually means praising it from start to finish, even if the final product falls short. Every so often, though, an actor decides to be completely honest. Years after filming, many stars have openly admitted that a movie simply did not work, apologizing to fans, laughing about the experience, or explaining why they regretted taking the role in the first place. Those rare moments of honesty often become just as memorable as the films themselves. These are fifteen times actors openly acknowledged that one of their own movies missed the mark, and they were not afraid to say so.

The post 14 Times an Actor Admitted Their Movie Was Bad appeared first on Den of Geek.

It’s easy to dismiss The Real Housewives as nothing more than reality TV filled with arguments and over-the-top personalities. But that’s exactly why so many people end up getting hooked after saying they’d never watch it. Beyond the dramatic dinner parties and unforgettable one-liners, the franchise offers sharp humor, fascinating friendships, genuine emotional moments, and an endlessly entertaining look at larger-than-life personalities. Whether you’re completely new or still convinced it’s “not for you,” there are plenty of reasons to give it a chance.

Here are 15 reasons why you’re not too good to watch The Real Housewives.

The drama is genuinely unpredictable

No scripted series can recreate the kind of chaos that unfolds when strong personalities collide without warning.

The one-liners are unforgettable

The franchise has produced countless quotes that have become internet memes and pop culture staples.

It’s surprisingly funny

Even the cast members who take themselves most seriously often end up creating the biggest laughs.

The friendships feel real

The relationships constantly evolve, making alliances and rivalries far more complicated than they first appear.

The fashion is part of the entertainment

From glamorous reunion looks to unforgettable vacation outfits, the wardrobe is almost a character of its own.

Every city has its own personality

Each franchise brings a different atmosphere, social circle, and style of drama, so no two feel exactly alike.

It’s perfect comfort TV

Whether you’re watching one episode or five, it’s incredibly easy to get pulled into the next dinner party or group trip.

The arguments are legendary

Many of reality television’s most iconic confrontations happened on The Real Housewives.

There’s more heart than people expect

Between the fights, the series often explores family relationships, friendships, career changes, and personal challenges.

You don’t need to start at the beginning

Most seasons introduce enough context that new viewers can jump in without feeling completely lost.

The reunions are events on their own

The reunion specials bring everyone back together to revisit the season’s biggest moments, often creating even more drama than the episodes themselves.

It has shaped reality television

Many reality shows that followed borrowed ideas, formats, or storytelling techniques that The Real Housewives helped popularize.

The personalities are unforgettable

Love them or hate them, the cast members know how to leave an impression.

You’ll finally understand the references

From reaction GIFs to viral sound bites, so much internet culture traces back to moments from The Real Housewives.

It’s simply entertaining

Not every show has to be a prestige drama. Sometimes the most enjoyable thing to watch is people living extravagant lives while arguing over something completely ridiculous.

The post 15 Reasons Why You’re Never Too Good to Watch the Real Housewives appeared first on Den of Geek.

The world of Pan’s Labyrinth unfolds with tenderness, pain, and spirit over its two-hour runtime. Each frame of the film displays a care and intentionality that few other cinematic experiences achieve. At this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, Den of Geek attended a Hall H panel celebrating the now-classic film’s 20th anniversary, caught up with several […]

The post 20 Years Later, Pan’s Labyrinth Still Reflects the Reality You Want to See appeared first on Den of Geek.

It’s easy to dismiss The Real Housewives as nothing more than reality TV filled with arguments and over-the-top personalities. But that’s exactly why so many people end up getting hooked after saying they’d never watch it. Beyond the dramatic dinner parties and unforgettable one-liners, the franchise offers sharp humor, fascinating friendships, genuine emotional moments, and an endlessly entertaining look at larger-than-life personalities. Whether you’re completely new or still convinced it’s “not for you,” there are plenty of reasons to give it a chance.

Here are 15 reasons why you’re not too good to watch The Real Housewives.

The drama is genuinely unpredictable

No scripted series can recreate the kind of chaos that unfolds when strong personalities collide without warning.

The one-liners are unforgettable

The franchise has produced countless quotes that have become internet memes and pop culture staples.

It’s surprisingly funny

Even the cast members who take themselves most seriously often end up creating the biggest laughs.

The friendships feel real

The relationships constantly evolve, making alliances and rivalries far more complicated than they first appear.

The fashion is part of the entertainment

From glamorous reunion looks to unforgettable vacation outfits, the wardrobe is almost a character of its own.

Every city has its own personality

Each franchise brings a different atmosphere, social circle, and style of drama, so no two feel exactly alike.

It’s perfect comfort TV

Whether you’re watching one episode or five, it’s incredibly easy to get pulled into the next dinner party or group trip.

The arguments are legendary

Many of reality television’s most iconic confrontations happened on The Real Housewives.

There’s more heart than people expect

Between the fights, the series often explores family relationships, friendships, career changes, and personal challenges.

You don’t need to start at the beginning

Most seasons introduce enough context that new viewers can jump in without feeling completely lost.

The reunions are events on their own

The reunion specials bring everyone back together to revisit the season’s biggest moments, often creating even more drama than the episodes themselves.

It has shaped reality television

Many reality shows that followed borrowed ideas, formats, or storytelling techniques that The Real Housewives helped popularize.

The personalities are unforgettable

Love them or hate them, the cast members know how to leave an impression.

You’ll finally understand the references

From reaction GIFs to viral sound bites, so much internet culture traces back to moments from The Real Housewives.

It’s simply entertaining

Not every show has to be a prestige drama. Sometimes the most enjoyable thing to watch is people living extravagant lives while arguing over something completely ridiculous.

The post 15 Reasons Why You’re Never Too Good to Watch the Real Housewives appeared first on Den of Geek.

It’s easy to dismiss The Real Housewives as nothing more than reality TV filled with arguments and over-the-top personalities. But that’s exactly why so many people end up getting hooked after saying they’d never watch it. Beyond the dramatic dinner parties and unforgettable one-liners, the franchise offers sharp humor, fascinating friendships, genuine emotional moments, and an endlessly entertaining look at larger-than-life personalities. Whether you’re completely new or still convinced it’s “not for you,” there are plenty of reasons to give it a chance.

Here are 15 reasons why you’re not too good to watch The Real Housewives.

The post 15 Reasons Why You’re Never Too Good to Watch the Real Housewives appeared first on Den of Geek.

It’s easy to dismiss The Real Housewives as nothing more than reality TV filled with arguments and over-the-top personalities. But that’s exactly why so many people end up getting hooked after saying they’d never watch it. Beyond the dramatic dinner parties and unforgettable one-liners, the franchise offers sharp humor, fascinating friendships, genuine emotional moments, and an endlessly entertaining look at larger-than-life personalities. Whether you’re completely new or still convinced it’s “not for you,” there are plenty of reasons to give it a chance.

Here are 15 reasons why you’re not too good to watch The Real Housewives.

The drama is genuinely unpredictable

No scripted series can recreate the kind of chaos that unfolds when strong personalities collide without warning.

The one-liners are unforgettable

The franchise has produced countless quotes that have become internet memes and pop culture staples.

It’s surprisingly funny

Even the cast members who take themselves most seriously often end up creating the biggest laughs.

The friendships feel real

The relationships constantly evolve, making alliances and rivalries far more complicated than they first appear.

The fashion is part of the entertainment

From glamorous reunion looks to unforgettable vacation outfits, the wardrobe is almost a character of its own.

Every city has its own personality

Each franchise brings a different atmosphere, social circle, and style of drama, so no two feel exactly alike.

It’s perfect comfort TV

Whether you’re watching one episode or five, it’s incredibly easy to get pulled into the next dinner party or group trip.

The arguments are legendary

Many of reality television’s most iconic confrontations happened on The Real Housewives.

There’s more heart than people expect

Between the fights, the series often explores family relationships, friendships, career changes, and personal challenges.

You don’t need to start at the beginning

Most seasons introduce enough context that new viewers can jump in without feeling completely lost.

The reunions are events on their own

The reunion specials bring everyone back together to revisit the season’s biggest moments, often creating even more drama than the episodes themselves.

It has shaped reality television

Many reality shows that followed borrowed ideas, formats, or storytelling techniques that The Real Housewives helped popularize.

The personalities are unforgettable

Love them or hate them, the cast members know how to leave an impression.

You’ll finally understand the references

From reaction GIFs to viral sound bites, so much internet culture traces back to moments from The Real Housewives.

It’s simply entertaining

Not every show has to be a prestige drama. Sometimes the most enjoyable thing to watch is people living extravagant lives while arguing over something completely ridiculous.

The post 15 Reasons Why You’re Never Too Good to Watch the Real Housewives appeared first on Den of Geek.

This review contains spoilers for The Shards episodes 1 and 2 “This story is fictional. Any similarity to persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.” We see that fine print a lot, but it’s front and center as we dive into FX’s The Shards, and for good reason: this is a Ryan Murphy and Bret […]

The post The Shards Episodes 1 and 2 Review: Meet the Teen American Psychos of Autoerotic Autofiction appeared first on Den of Geek.

It’s easy to dismiss The Real Housewives as nothing more than reality TV filled with arguments and over-the-top personalities. But that’s exactly why so many people end up getting hooked after saying they’d never watch it. Beyond the dramatic dinner parties and unforgettable one-liners, the franchise offers sharp humor, fascinating friendships, genuine emotional moments, and an endlessly entertaining look at larger-than-life personalities. Whether you’re completely new or still convinced it’s “not for you,” there are plenty of reasons to give it a chance.

Here are 15 reasons why you’re not too good to watch The Real Housewives.

The drama is genuinely unpredictable

No scripted series can recreate the kind of chaos that unfolds when strong personalities collide without warning.

The one-liners are unforgettable

The franchise has produced countless quotes that have become internet memes and pop culture staples.

It’s surprisingly funny

Even the cast members who take themselves most seriously often end up creating the biggest laughs.

The friendships feel real

The relationships constantly evolve, making alliances and rivalries far more complicated than they first appear.

The fashion is part of the entertainment

From glamorous reunion looks to unforgettable vacation outfits, the wardrobe is almost a character of its own.

Every city has its own personality

Each franchise brings a different atmosphere, social circle, and style of drama, so no two feel exactly alike.

It’s perfect comfort TV

Whether you’re watching one episode or five, it’s incredibly easy to get pulled into the next dinner party or group trip.

The arguments are legendary

Many of reality television’s most iconic confrontations happened on The Real Housewives.

There’s more heart than people expect

Between the fights, the series often explores family relationships, friendships, career changes, and personal challenges.

You don’t need to start at the beginning

Most seasons introduce enough context that new viewers can jump in without feeling completely lost.

The reunions are events on their own

The reunion specials bring everyone back together to revisit the season’s biggest moments, often creating even more drama than the episodes themselves.

It has shaped reality television

Many reality shows that followed borrowed ideas, formats, or storytelling techniques that The Real Housewives helped popularize.

The personalities are unforgettable

Love them or hate them, the cast members know how to leave an impression.

You’ll finally understand the references

From reaction GIFs to viral sound bites, so much internet culture traces back to moments from The Real Housewives.

It’s simply entertaining

Not every show has to be a prestige drama. Sometimes the most enjoyable thing to watch is people living extravagant lives while arguing over something completely ridiculous.

The post 15 Reasons Why You’re Never Too Good to Watch the Real Housewives appeared first on Den of Geek.

This article contains spoilers for X-Men ’97 season 2 episode 8. After months of teasing, the penultimate episode of X-Men ’97‘s second season, “Dead Man’s Hand,” finally reunites Remy Lebeau with his beloved Rogue and their fellow X-Men… but not in the way fans would have hoped. As much as Remy appears to retain his […]

The post X-Men ’97 Reminds Us That Gambit Was Always a Traitor appeared first on Den of Geek.

It’s easy to dismiss The Real Housewives as nothing more than reality TV filled with arguments and over-the-top personalities. But that’s exactly why so many people end up getting hooked after saying they’d never watch it. Beyond the dramatic dinner parties and unforgettable one-liners, the franchise offers sharp humor, fascinating friendships, genuine emotional moments, and an endlessly entertaining look at larger-than-life personalities. Whether you’re completely new or still convinced it’s “not for you,” there are plenty of reasons to give it a chance.

Here are 15 reasons why you’re not too good to watch The Real Housewives.

The drama is genuinely unpredictable

No scripted series can recreate the kind of chaos that unfolds when strong personalities collide without warning.

The one-liners are unforgettable

The franchise has produced countless quotes that have become internet memes and pop culture staples.

It’s surprisingly funny

Even the cast members who take themselves most seriously often end up creating the biggest laughs.

The friendships feel real

The relationships constantly evolve, making alliances and rivalries far more complicated than they first appear.

The fashion is part of the entertainment

From glamorous reunion looks to unforgettable vacation outfits, the wardrobe is almost a character of its own.

Every city has its own personality

Each franchise brings a different atmosphere, social circle, and style of drama, so no two feel exactly alike.

It’s perfect comfort TV

Whether you’re watching one episode or five, it’s incredibly easy to get pulled into the next dinner party or group trip.

The arguments are legendary

Many of reality television’s most iconic confrontations happened on The Real Housewives.

There’s more heart than people expect

Between the fights, the series often explores family relationships, friendships, career changes, and personal challenges.

You don’t need to start at the beginning

Most seasons introduce enough context that new viewers can jump in without feeling completely lost.

The reunions are events on their own

The reunion specials bring everyone back together to revisit the season’s biggest moments, often creating even more drama than the episodes themselves.

It has shaped reality television

Many reality shows that followed borrowed ideas, formats, or storytelling techniques that The Real Housewives helped popularize.

The personalities are unforgettable

Love them or hate them, the cast members know how to leave an impression.

You’ll finally understand the references

From reaction GIFs to viral sound bites, so much internet culture traces back to moments from The Real Housewives.

It’s simply entertaining

Not every show has to be a prestige drama. Sometimes the most enjoyable thing to watch is people living extravagant lives while arguing over something completely ridiculous.

The post 15 Reasons Why You’re Never Too Good to Watch the Real Housewives appeared first on Den of Geek.

The line between the musical world and the cinematic world has always been blurry for Bear McCreary. The celebrated composer behind scores spanning a plethora of mediums has an oeuvre rich with grandeur and storytelling. At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, McCreary sat down with Den of Geek to discuss his newest album, The Singularity: Ekleipsis, […]

The post Composer Bear McCreary Talks God of War, AI, and His Film Music Inspirations appeared first on Den of Geek.

San Diego Comic-Con is known for its massive exhibit halls and blockbuster panels, but tucked away from the convention center chaos, Den of Geek and Wattpad carved out something different this year: a night built entirely for writers. 

The partnership took shape as Wattpad Presents: The SDCC Writing Club, led by Wattpad Head of Content Alessandra Ferreri, which transformed Mission Brewing into what organizers called the ultimate writing lounge for the night. The event welcomed everyone from seasoned professional authors to aspiring storytellers and fanfiction writers eager to try their hand at something new. 

The stakes of the night went beyond inspiration, too. Attendees who posted their own Writing Club stories to Wattpad using the tag #SDCCWritingClub were entered for a chance to be featured in Den of Geek magazine. One winning story, chosen jointly by the Wattpad and Den of Geek teams, will receive up to a four-page printed excerpt complete with professionally commissioned artwork as well. 

Writers in attendance also had the chance to meet Wattpad author E.M. Wilson and walk away with an advance, signed copy of her newest novel, Break Up For Two. 

Three authors spoke with Den of Geek during the event, and while their paths into storytelling varied, their advice converged again and again on the same principle ideas: growth as a writer requires discomfort, deadlines, and an honest relationship with one’s own work. 

The first of those authors was Punko, creator of Stagtown and Cinderella Boy, who spent much of the night discussing her creative philosophy. She was candid about the necessity of criticism in an artist’s development, urging writers to seek feedback rather than avoid it.

“Your goal as an artist and a writer, as a creator, is to create the best possible stories you can. You will not do that if all you do is seek out praise, because you don’t grow from praise; you grow from criticism,” she said. “It can be painful, but it’s necessary. It’s like riding a bike; you’re going to fall off of it, but if you don’t do that, then you’ll never learn.” 

The same clear-eyed approach carried into how she talked about balancing personal creative instincts with audience expectations. “What’s interesting for you to write as a writer is not always interesting for the audience to enjoy, and you have to know the difference between the two,” she explained. 

Beyond advice, Punko also shared exciting news about Stagtown‘s film adaptation. When asked how much involvement she would have in the project, Punko spoke warmly about partnering with LuckyChap Entertainment, the production company founded by Margot Robbie, and filmmaker Benjamin Brewer.  

“I feel extremely blessed that Margot and everybody at LuckyChap are very interested in working with the creators, like the source material, and really staying honest to their vision. And we have a terrific director, Ben Brewer. I’ve spoken to him on Zoom. He’s funny; he’s great,” she said. 

Derek V. Song, author of Fantasy High, brought a craft-focused perspective to the night, breaking down the two archetypes writers tend to fall into. “They say there’s two styles of writers; there’s architects and gardeners,” he explained. Gardeners let the story unfold as they write and, in Song’s words, “scare the fuck” out of him, while architects plan everything out before putting pen to page, which is more his style. 

Song offered a refreshingly practical take on writer’s block too, arguing that it’s often a symptom of too much freedom rather than too little. 

“I think writer’s block is almost like a liberty, you know? If I’m working on something that’s just me that has no deadline, no expectations, that’s where writer’s block comes in,” he said, which contrasts heavily with when the writer works on his WEBTOON series, “where readers are expecting a new episode every Monday.” 

In those cases, “there is no room for writer’s block” according to Song. 

Song also spoke of how innovative WEBTOON was when he first discovered it. After reading Lore Olympus, a well-known cultural titan, and discovering the WEBTOON format for the first time, Song remembered marveling at the virtual scroll and effect features on the app. 

“[WEBTOON] was doing things I had never seen before…I remember reading [Lore Olympus] for the first time back in 2019 and thinking, ‘Holy shit,’ like this is so new, so different,” he recalled. 

Rounding the night’s lineup was author E.M. Wilson, who, before signing copies for attendees, spoke with us about her career and time with both WEBTOON and Wattpad. Her road to publication, however, was far from smooth. Reflecting on her early attempts to break into traditional publishing, Wilson recalled a discouraging round of feedback from an agent. 

“They basically told me to give up… ‘Not everyone has a strength in writing, like you don’t really have an author voice that’s discernible,” Wilson remembers being told. 

Rather than quitting after that reflection, however, Wilson turned to Wattpad. “At the time that I joined, people were starting there, finishing a draft, getting feedback from people, and then pitching it,” she said. “So it was like, ‘Okay, well, that’s where I’m at. At least I can have somebody tell me how to get better.” 

That decision eventually led to a publishing deal under the Wattpad/WEBTOON umbrella, spanning books, audiobooks, international deals, and now a webcomic. “It’s just one big happy family for me,” Wilson concluded happily. 

And so, after a night of drinking, drafting, and dreaming, it was clear the Writing Club had done exactly what it set out to do: get people to write, be creative, and have fun! 

The post Pens, Prose, and Pints: Recapping Wattpad’s SDCC Writing Club appeared first on Den of Geek.

Some movie lines become so famous that they eventually outgrow the films they came from. Years later, people repeat them in conversations, memes, and social media posts without always realizing they were first spoken by a fictional character. Whether they became everyday expressions or pop culture shorthand, these quotes have taken on a life of their own. Even people who have never seen the original movies often recognize them instantly.

Here are 15 movie quotes everyone says without realizing they’re movie quotes.

The post 15 Movie Quotes Everyone Says Without Realizing They’re Movie quotes appeared first on Den of Geek.

San Diego Comic-Con is known for its massive exhibit halls and blockbuster panels, but tucked away from the convention center chaos, Den of Geek and Wattpad carved out something different this year: a night built entirely for writers. 

The partnership took shape as Wattpad Presents: The SDCC Writing Club, led by Wattpad Head of Content Alessandra Ferreri, which transformed Mission Brewing into what organizers called the ultimate writing lounge for the night. The event welcomed everyone from seasoned professional authors to aspiring storytellers and fanfiction writers eager to try their hand at something new. 

The stakes of the night went beyond inspiration, too. Attendees who posted their own Writing Club stories to Wattpad using the tag #SDCCWritingClub were entered for a chance to be featured in Den of Geek magazine. One winning story, chosen jointly by the Wattpad and Den of Geek teams, will receive up to a four-page printed excerpt complete with professionally commissioned artwork as well. 

Writers in attendance also had the chance to meet Wattpad author E.M. Wilson and walk away with an advance, signed copy of her newest novel, Break Up For Two. 

Three authors spoke with Den of Geek during the event, and while their paths into storytelling varied, their advice converged again and again on the same principle ideas: growth as a writer requires discomfort, deadlines, and an honest relationship with one’s own work. 

The first of those authors was Punko, creator of Stagtown and Cinderella Boy, who spent much of the night discussing her creative philosophy. She was candid about the necessity of criticism in an artist’s development, urging writers to seek feedback rather than avoid it.

“Your goal as an artist and a writer, as a creator, is to create the best possible stories you can. You will not do that if all you do is seek out praise, because you don’t grow from praise; you grow from criticism,” she said. “It can be painful, but it’s necessary. It’s like riding a bike; you’re going to fall off of it, but if you don’t do that, then you’ll never learn.” 

The same clear-eyed approach carried into how she talked about balancing personal creative instincts with audience expectations. “What’s interesting for you to write as a writer is not always interesting for the audience to enjoy, and you have to know the difference between the two,” she explained. 

Beyond advice, Punko also shared exciting news about Stagtown‘s film adaptation. When asked how much involvement she would have in the project, Punko spoke warmly about partnering with LuckyChap Entertainment, the production company founded by Margot Robbie, and filmmaker Benjamin Brewer.  

“I feel extremely blessed that Margot and everybody at LuckyChap are very interested in working with the creators, like the source material, and really staying honest to their vision. And we have a terrific director, Ben Brewer. I’ve spoken to him on Zoom. He’s funny; he’s great,” she said. 

Derek V. Song, author of Fantasy High, brought a craft-focused perspective to the night, breaking down the two archetypes writers tend to fall into. “They say there’s two styles of writers; there’s architects and gardeners,” he explained. Gardeners let the story unfold as they write and, in Song’s words, “scare the fuck” out of him, while architects plan everything out before putting pen to page, which is more his style. 

Song offered a refreshingly practical take on writer’s block too, arguing that it’s often a symptom of too much freedom rather than too little. 

“I think writer’s block is almost like a liberty, you know? If I’m working on something that’s just me that has no deadline, no expectations, that’s where writer’s block comes in,” he said, which contrasts heavily with when the writer works on his WEBTOON series, “where readers are expecting a new episode every Monday.” 

In those cases, “there is no room for writer’s block” according to Song. 

Song also spoke of how innovative WEBTOON was when he first discovered it. After reading Lore Olympus, a well-known cultural titan, and discovering the WEBTOON format for the first time, Song remembered marveling at the virtual scroll and effect features on the app. 

“[WEBTOON] was doing things I had never seen before…I remember reading [Lore Olympus] for the first time back in 2019 and thinking, ‘Holy shit,’ like this is so new, so different,” he recalled. 

Rounding the night’s lineup was author E.M. Wilson, who, before signing copies for attendees, spoke with us about her career and time with both WEBTOON and Wattpad. Her road to publication, however, was far from smooth. Reflecting on her early attempts to break into traditional publishing, Wilson recalled a discouraging round of feedback from an agent. 

“They basically told me to give up… ‘Not everyone has a strength in writing, like you don’t really have an author voice that’s discernible,” Wilson remembers being told. 

Rather than quitting after that reflection, however, Wilson turned to Wattpad. “At the time that I joined, people were starting there, finishing a draft, getting feedback from people, and then pitching it,” she said. “So it was like, ‘Okay, well, that’s where I’m at. At least I can have somebody tell me how to get better.” 

That decision eventually led to a publishing deal under the Wattpad/WEBTOON umbrella, spanning books, audiobooks, international deals, and now a webcomic. “It’s just one big happy family for me,” Wilson concluded happily. 

And so, after a night of drinking, drafting, and dreaming, it was clear the Writing Club had done exactly what it set out to do: get people to write, be creative, and have fun! 

The post Pens, Prose, and Pints: Recapping Wattpad’s SDCC Writing Club appeared first on Den of Geek.

Getting a tattoo is a permanent decision, which makes it all the more surprising when some people seem to put almost no thought into it. Sometimes the problem is a simple spelling mistake, while other times it’s an unfortunate design, a poorly executed idea, or artwork that looks nothing like what was originally intended. The internet has turned these tattoo disasters into comedy gold, reminding us that not every idea belongs on someone’s skin forever. Whether they’re confusing, hilarious, or just impossible to ignore, these unforgettable ink fails definitely deserve a closer look.

Here are 15 terrible tattoos we just can’t support.

The post 15 Terrible Tattoos We Just Can’t Support appeared first on Den of Geek.

San Diego Comic-Con is known for its massive exhibit halls and blockbuster panels, but tucked away from the convention center chaos, Den of Geek and Wattpad carved out something different this year: a night built entirely for writers. 

The partnership took shape as Wattpad Presents: The SDCC Writing Club, led by Wattpad Head of Content Alessandra Ferreri, which transformed Mission Brewing into what organizers called the ultimate writing lounge for the night. The event welcomed everyone from seasoned professional authors to aspiring storytellers and fanfiction writers eager to try their hand at something new. 

The stakes of the night went beyond inspiration, too. Attendees who posted their own Writing Club stories to Wattpad using the tag #SDCCWritingClub were entered for a chance to be featured in Den of Geek magazine. One winning story, chosen jointly by the Wattpad and Den of Geek teams, will receive up to a four-page printed excerpt complete with professionally commissioned artwork as well. 

Writers in attendance also had the chance to meet Wattpad author E.M. Wilson and walk away with an advance, signed copy of her newest novel, Break Up For Two. 

Three authors spoke with Den of Geek during the event, and while their paths into storytelling varied, their advice converged again and again on the same principle ideas: growth as a writer requires discomfort, deadlines, and an honest relationship with one’s own work. 

The first of those authors was Punko, creator of Stagtown and Cinderella Boy, who spent much of the night discussing her creative philosophy. She was candid about the necessity of criticism in an artist’s development, urging writers to seek feedback rather than avoid it.

“Your goal as an artist and a writer, as a creator, is to create the best possible stories you can. You will not do that if all you do is seek out praise, because you don’t grow from praise; you grow from criticism,” she said. “It can be painful, but it’s necessary. It’s like riding a bike; you’re going to fall off of it, but if you don’t do that, then you’ll never learn.” 

The same clear-eyed approach carried into how she talked about balancing personal creative instincts with audience expectations. “What’s interesting for you to write as a writer is not always interesting for the audience to enjoy, and you have to know the difference between the two,” she explained. 

Beyond advice, Punko also shared exciting news about Stagtown‘s film adaptation. When asked how much involvement she would have in the project, Punko spoke warmly about partnering with LuckyChap Entertainment, the production company founded by Margot Robbie, and filmmaker Benjamin Brewer.  

“I feel extremely blessed that Margot and everybody at LuckyChap are very interested in working with the creators, like the source material, and really staying honest to their vision. And we have a terrific director, Ben Brewer. I’ve spoken to him on Zoom. He’s funny; he’s great,” she said. 

Derek V. Song, author of Fantasy High, brought a craft-focused perspective to the night, breaking down the two archetypes writers tend to fall into. “They say there’s two styles of writers; there’s architects and gardeners,” he explained. Gardeners let the story unfold as they write and, in Song’s words, “scare the fuck” out of him, while architects plan everything out before putting pen to page, which is more his style. 

Song offered a refreshingly practical take on writer’s block too, arguing that it’s often a symptom of too much freedom rather than too little. 

“I think writer’s block is almost like a liberty, you know? If I’m working on something that’s just me that has no deadline, no expectations, that’s where writer’s block comes in,” he said, which contrasts heavily with when the writer works on his WEBTOON series, “where readers are expecting a new episode every Monday.” 

In those cases, “there is no room for writer’s block” according to Song. 

Song also spoke of how innovative WEBTOON was when he first discovered it. After reading Lore Olympus, a well-known cultural titan, and discovering the WEBTOON format for the first time, Song remembered marveling at the virtual scroll and effect features on the app. 

“[WEBTOON] was doing things I had never seen before…I remember reading [Lore Olympus] for the first time back in 2019 and thinking, ‘Holy shit,’ like this is so new, so different,” he recalled. 

Rounding the night’s lineup was author E.M. Wilson, who, before signing copies for attendees, spoke with us about her career and time with both WEBTOON and Wattpad. Her road to publication, however, was far from smooth. Reflecting on her early attempts to break into traditional publishing, Wilson recalled a discouraging round of feedback from an agent. 

“They basically told me to give up… ‘Not everyone has a strength in writing, like you don’t really have an author voice that’s discernible,” Wilson remembers being told. 

Rather than quitting after that reflection, however, Wilson turned to Wattpad. “At the time that I joined, people were starting there, finishing a draft, getting feedback from people, and then pitching it,” she said. “So it was like, ‘Okay, well, that’s where I’m at. At least I can have somebody tell me how to get better.” 

That decision eventually led to a publishing deal under the Wattpad/WEBTOON umbrella, spanning books, audiobooks, international deals, and now a webcomic. “It’s just one big happy family for me,” Wilson concluded happily. 

And so, after a night of drinking, drafting, and dreaming, it was clear the Writing Club had done exactly what it set out to do: get people to write, be creative, and have fun! 

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Sometimes the funniest photos are not edited at all. A perfectly timed camera angle, unusual lighting, or incredible coincidence can trick your brain into seeing something completely different from what is actually there. These accidental optical illusions have become a favorite part of the internet, with people doing double takes before finally realizing what they are looking at. Reddit’s r/confusingperspective is filled with images that seem impossible at first glance, only becoming clear after a closer look. These are fifteen photos that will almost certainly fool your eyes for at least a few seconds before your brain finally catches up.

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San Diego Comic-Con is known for its massive exhibit halls and blockbuster panels, but tucked away from the convention center chaos, Den of Geek and Wattpad carved out something different this year: a night built entirely for writers. 

The partnership took shape as Wattpad Presents: The SDCC Writing Club, led by Wattpad Head of Content Alessandra Ferreri, which transformed Mission Brewing into what organizers called the ultimate writing lounge for the night. The event welcomed everyone from seasoned professional authors to aspiring storytellers and fanfiction writers eager to try their hand at something new. 

The stakes of the night went beyond inspiration, too. Attendees who posted their own Writing Club stories to Wattpad using the tag #SDCCWritingClub were entered for a chance to be featured in Den of Geek magazine. One winning story, chosen jointly by the Wattpad and Den of Geek teams, will receive up to a four-page printed excerpt complete with professionally commissioned artwork as well. 

Writers in attendance also had the chance to meet Wattpad author E.M. Wilson and walk away with an advance, signed copy of her newest novel, Break Up For Two. 

Three authors spoke with Den of Geek during the event, and while their paths into storytelling varied, their advice converged again and again on the same principle ideas: growth as a writer requires discomfort, deadlines, and an honest relationship with one’s own work. 

The first of those authors was Punko, creator of Stagtown and Cinderella Boy, who spent much of the night discussing her creative philosophy. She was candid about the necessity of criticism in an artist’s development, urging writers to seek feedback rather than avoid it.

“Your goal as an artist and a writer, as a creator, is to create the best possible stories you can. You will not do that if all you do is seek out praise, because you don’t grow from praise; you grow from criticism,” she said. “It can be painful, but it’s necessary. It’s like riding a bike; you’re going to fall off of it, but if you don’t do that, then you’ll never learn.” 

The same clear-eyed approach carried into how she talked about balancing personal creative instincts with audience expectations. “What’s interesting for you to write as a writer is not always interesting for the audience to enjoy, and you have to know the difference between the two,” she explained. 

Beyond advice, Punko also shared exciting news about Stagtown‘s film adaptation. When asked how much involvement she would have in the project, Punko spoke warmly about partnering with LuckyChap Entertainment, the production company founded by Margot Robbie, and filmmaker Benjamin Brewer.  

“I feel extremely blessed that Margot and everybody at LuckyChap are very interested in working with the creators, like the source material, and really staying honest to their vision. And we have a terrific director, Ben Brewer. I’ve spoken to him on Zoom. He’s funny; he’s great,” she said. 

Derek V. Song, author of Fantasy High, brought a craft-focused perspective to the night, breaking down the two archetypes writers tend to fall into. “They say there’s two styles of writers; there’s architects and gardeners,” he explained. Gardeners let the story unfold as they write and, in Song’s words, “scare the fuck” out of him, while architects plan everything out before putting pen to page, which is more his style. 

Song offered a refreshingly practical take on writer’s block too, arguing that it’s often a symptom of too much freedom rather than too little. 

“I think writer’s block is almost like a liberty, you know? If I’m working on something that’s just me that has no deadline, no expectations, that’s where writer’s block comes in,” he said, which contrasts heavily with when the writer works on his WEBTOON series, “where readers are expecting a new episode every Monday.” 

In those cases, “there is no room for writer’s block” according to Song. 

Song also spoke of how innovative WEBTOON was when he first discovered it. After reading Lore Olympus, a well-known cultural titan, and discovering the WEBTOON format for the first time, Song remembered marveling at the virtual scroll and effect features on the app. 

“[WEBTOON] was doing things I had never seen before…I remember reading [Lore Olympus] for the first time back in 2019 and thinking, ‘Holy shit,’ like this is so new, so different,” he recalled. 

Rounding the night’s lineup was author E.M. Wilson, who, before signing copies for attendees, spoke with us about her career and time with both WEBTOON and Wattpad. Her road to publication, however, was far from smooth. Reflecting on her early attempts to break into traditional publishing, Wilson recalled a discouraging round of feedback from an agent. 

“They basically told me to give up… ‘Not everyone has a strength in writing, like you don’t really have an author voice that’s discernible,” Wilson remembers being told. 

Rather than quitting after that reflection, however, Wilson turned to Wattpad. “At the time that I joined, people were starting there, finishing a draft, getting feedback from people, and then pitching it,” she said. “So it was like, ‘Okay, well, that’s where I’m at. At least I can have somebody tell me how to get better.” 

That decision eventually led to a publishing deal under the Wattpad/WEBTOON umbrella, spanning books, audiobooks, international deals, and now a webcomic. “It’s just one big happy family for me,” Wilson concluded happily. 

And so, after a night of drinking, drafting, and dreaming, it was clear the Writing Club had done exactly what it set out to do: get people to write, be creative, and have fun! 

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One of the best things about watching movies is assuming every memorable line and reaction was carefully planned from the start. In reality, some of cinema’s most unforgettable moments happened because an actor made a split-second decision or a director chose to keep an unexpected mistake. Whether it was an improvised line, an unscripted reaction, or an accident that turned into movie history, these scenes became even better because they weren’t part of the original plan.

Here are 15 movie scenes that were way more improvised than you realize.

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San Diego Comic-Con is known for its massive exhibit halls and blockbuster panels, but tucked away from the convention center chaos, Den of Geek and Wattpad carved out something different this year: a night built entirely for writers. 

The partnership took shape as Wattpad Presents: The SDCC Writing Club, led by Wattpad Head of Content Alessandra Ferreri, which transformed Mission Brewing into what organizers called the ultimate writing lounge for the night. The event welcomed everyone from seasoned professional authors to aspiring storytellers and fanfiction writers eager to try their hand at something new. 

The stakes of the night went beyond inspiration, too. Attendees who posted their own Writing Club stories to Wattpad using the tag #SDCCWritingClub were entered for a chance to be featured in Den of Geek magazine. One winning story, chosen jointly by the Wattpad and Den of Geek teams, will receive up to a four-page printed excerpt complete with professionally commissioned artwork as well. 

Writers in attendance also had the chance to meet Wattpad author E.M. Wilson and walk away with an advance, signed copy of her newest novel, Break Up For Two. 

Three authors spoke with Den of Geek during the event, and while their paths into storytelling varied, their advice converged again and again on the same principle ideas: growth as a writer requires discomfort, deadlines, and an honest relationship with one’s own work. 

The first of those authors was Punko, creator of Stagtown and Cinderella Boy, who spent much of the night discussing her creative philosophy. She was candid about the necessity of criticism in an artist’s development, urging writers to seek feedback rather than avoid it.

“Your goal as an artist and a writer, as a creator, is to create the best possible stories you can. You will not do that if all you do is seek out praise, because you don’t grow from praise; you grow from criticism,” she said. “It can be painful, but it’s necessary. It’s like riding a bike; you’re going to fall off of it, but if you don’t do that, then you’ll never learn.” 

The same clear-eyed approach carried into how she talked about balancing personal creative instincts with audience expectations. “What’s interesting for you to write as a writer is not always interesting for the audience to enjoy, and you have to know the difference between the two,” she explained. 

Beyond advice, Punko also shared exciting news about Stagtown‘s film adaptation. When asked how much involvement she would have in the project, Punko spoke warmly about partnering with LuckyChap Entertainment, the production company founded by Margot Robbie, and filmmaker Benjamin Brewer.  

“I feel extremely blessed that Margot and everybody at LuckyChap are very interested in working with the creators, like the source material, and really staying honest to their vision. And we have a terrific director, Ben Brewer. I’ve spoken to him on Zoom. He’s funny; he’s great,” she said. 

Derek V. Song, author of Fantasy High, brought a craft-focused perspective to the night, breaking down the two archetypes writers tend to fall into. “They say there’s two styles of writers; there’s architects and gardeners,” he explained. Gardeners let the story unfold as they write and, in Song’s words, “scare the fuck” out of him, while architects plan everything out before putting pen to page, which is more his style. 

Song offered a refreshingly practical take on writer’s block too, arguing that it’s often a symptom of too much freedom rather than too little. 

“I think writer’s block is almost like a liberty, you know? If I’m working on something that’s just me that has no deadline, no expectations, that’s where writer’s block comes in,” he said, which contrasts heavily with when the writer works on his WEBTOON series, “where readers are expecting a new episode every Monday.” 

In those cases, “there is no room for writer’s block” according to Song. 

Song also spoke of how innovative WEBTOON was when he first discovered it. After reading Lore Olympus, a well-known cultural titan, and discovering the WEBTOON format for the first time, Song remembered marveling at the virtual scroll and effect features on the app. 

“[WEBTOON] was doing things I had never seen before…I remember reading [Lore Olympus] for the first time back in 2019 and thinking, ‘Holy shit,’ like this is so new, so different,” he recalled. 

Rounding the night’s lineup was author E.M. Wilson, who, before signing copies for attendees, spoke with us about her career and time with both WEBTOON and Wattpad. Her road to publication, however, was far from smooth. Reflecting on her early attempts to break into traditional publishing, Wilson recalled a discouraging round of feedback from an agent. 

“They basically told me to give up… ‘Not everyone has a strength in writing, like you don’t really have an author voice that’s discernible,” Wilson remembers being told. 

Rather than quitting after that reflection, however, Wilson turned to Wattpad. “At the time that I joined, people were starting there, finishing a draft, getting feedback from people, and then pitching it,” she said. “So it was like, ‘Okay, well, that’s where I’m at. At least I can have somebody tell me how to get better.” 

That decision eventually led to a publishing deal under the Wattpad/WEBTOON umbrella, spanning books, audiobooks, international deals, and now a webcomic. “It’s just one big happy family for me,” Wilson concluded happily. 

And so, after a night of drinking, drafting, and dreaming, it was clear the Writing Club had done exactly what it set out to do: get people to write, be creative, and have fun! 

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