Vern is a noted internet film critic based in Seattle, Washington, who contributes regularly to Ain't It Cool News. He also maintains his own website, titled http://www.geocities.com/outlawvern/ Then Fuck You, Jack: The Life and Art of Vern. In addition to his many film reviews, Vern also houses a column, "Vern Tell's It Like It Is", as well as his own poetry on his personal site.

referring to Spring, vernal ("vernalis" "vernus")