We've got a thing for geek girls on television [1], but our ultimate badass, tech-savvy TV crush is none other than private investigator Veronica Mars [2] — and we're not alone! Not only was the Veronica Mars movie funded through Kickstarter [3], but it broke records — just proof that we all love a heroine who's not afraid to let her geek flag fly.
With an introduction to the movie at last year's Comic-Con [4], we knew that Veronica would hold a place in our hearts forever. Why? Because with her smarts, sass, and gadget skills, she inspires us to be the very best marshmallows [5] we can be. And with Kristen Bell [6], who plays Veronica, celebrating a birthday today [7], all the more reason to embrace our love for her, right?
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She's a modern-day Nancy Drew and sees clues in crazy, unexpected places.
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She's not only smart, but also sassy, with a great comeback for everything.
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She's a master photographer, no photo-editing apps [11] needed.
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She also knows how to ask for help, enlisting the help of her computer-whiz BFF, Mac.
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It's a fact; she's smarter than the boys.
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She owns all sorts of handy gadgets for catching bad guys red-handed.
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Including a taser.
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She's not afraid of cosplay [17].
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She also has the ultimate sidekick [19]: her dog, Backup.
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And while she can get herself into trouble, you know she'll always get out of it.
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