Introducing: IDOT, the new mascot of Geeks + Gamers!
Introducing, idiot!!
Now, many people might be thinking, “IDOT”? As in, “Illinois Department of Transportation”? No, it's just a typo, which was created in the chat within 199- usually as a meme. “IDOT” was born on July 18th. Geeks + Gamers Daily The show, which airs every week, from Monday to Friday Geeks + Gamers YouTube ChannelThe show stars Jai (Drunk3PO), Beardo (fearthebeard), and Steph (my nerdy house), and in the middle of the video, a chat called “Create Channel” caught Beardo's attention, so Beardo highlighted it; the chat read, “Say yes to Joe. Stupid.” The panel then began making fun of the typo, and the chat also joked in the same way when a certain simp is encountered. Thus, “idot” was born and welcomed into many memes and folklore. 199,
The Birth of I.D.O.T. pic.twitter.com/oiYjSFM4kI
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These are the moments that really make the whole Fellowship/199 the most authentic and real group on the internet where we all get together even when we,We're different, and we have fun and laughter amongst friends. It's a collective effort, because of this moment on the livestream, a mascot was born from the chat, from the people who make everything that Geeks + Gamers do possible, from just streaming, to making videos, and from meetups where we can all get together in person to forge new bonds of friendship or strengthen old ones. What better way to name our new mascot, who we hope you'll love as much as we do? Idot is fun, mischievous and a fan of all things geeky; he's basically the embodiment of the geek spirit, a daring little troublemaker who loves playing video games with his friends at cons, in parks or at home. Idot's unveiling is still in the early stages, but here's a sketch that shows you what he'll look like:
We've been toying with the idea of ​​a mascot behind the scenes for a while now as a fun way to bring the Geeks + Gamers brand to life, and Idot will be coming to you in the near future on merchandise, here on the website, and elsewhere. Sometimes, he'll be wearing his regular outfit; other times, he'll be cosplaying as a number of figures depending on where he's going. For starters, he's on a t-shirt celebrating Geeks + Gamers' presence at the first-ever SpaceCon in San Antonio, Texas this October, details of which are coming soon. For a limited time, you can order a Geeks + Gamers SpaceCon t-shirt featuring Idot from our friends at 221B Tactical. You can also buy the Geeks + Gamers 199 fitted hat you guys have been wanting for a long time. And that's what Idot symbolizes the most: gratitude to you for being the lifeblood of Geeks + Gamers. You can also buy the shirt and hat in a bundle at a savings. Click the links below for the gear, and place your orders quickly because the campaign is set to end on September 17th at 11:59 PM Eastern Time:
Geeks + Gamers Idot Spacecon T-Shirt
Geeks + Gamers Hat/T-Shirt Bundle
But that's only possible if you like Idot, and here's the problem: if you don't like it, it goes away. We're not going to do something our community doesn't like, like Disney. If you like Idot, let us know by ordering t-shirts and future merchandise; if you don't, then sound off and ignore it. Don't be afraid to speak up in chat or on social media. It's entirely up to you, and as always, we're only happy when you're happy. And if you don't like it but still want some Geeks + Gamers swag, you can find plenty of great stuff here Our 221B Tactical PageBut we think you'll love idot as much as we do, and we hope you'll want to see more of it in the future. Thanks for your continued support; it means a lot to us.
