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So, if you are reading this, you're probably a geek of some sort (and I like you for it). So, according to the following list, which are you? I realize this list is exaggerated, inaccurate, and missing other types, but which geek do you think you are? ( And if you choose not to answer, enjoy the light reading. :) )




1. The Fanboy
Disposition: Speaks mostly in lines from The Simpsons, Star Wars, Highlander, and Ghostbusters. Enjoys arguing about whether Batman or Boba Fett would win in a fight. (Batman.)
Beliefs: The Force exists, but midi-chlorians are bullshit. Han shot first.
Turn-Ons: Princess Leia in slave gear. Starbuck (male and female incarnations). Amazing Fantasy No. 15. Velour uniforms.


2. The Music Geek
Disposition: Would be really happy to introduce you to music better than that overexposed crap you like. Always up for a show, but it'll totally suck.
Beliefs: MP3s are not as good as CDs, which are not as good as vinyl LPs, which are not as cool as wax cylinders. What your speaker cables are made of matters.
Turn-Ons: A complete set of Sub Pop Singles Club 45s. VH1's Behind the Music (hair metal only). 0.0 scores on Pitchfork. Vacuum tubes.


3.The Gamer
Disposition: High DEX and INT scores, low CHA (thus, the lack of friends). Given to indecipherable insults ("I pwn3d u, n00b!").
Beliefs: The game Real World has a great physics engine, hi-res graphics, and convincing surround sound, but the learning curve is too steep. Girls should dress like Yuna in Final Fantasy.
Turn-Ons: Spawn points. Haptic feedback. Pac-Man ringtones. Morgan Webb. Split-screen co-op.


4. The Gadget Guy
Disposition: Sociable while waiting in line on launch day; ferocious in comments on Gizmodo. Seemingly unflappable in the face of early adopter's remorse (aka Apple Newton Syndrome).
Beliefs: I can fix that. There's no god but MacGyver. The price will drop in a month, but I need it now.
Turn-Ons: Unboxing videos. Backup batteries. Blue LEDs. Laser pointers. People who RTFM. Things that make loud clicking sounds.


5. The Hacker
Disposition: Chronically crabby � then again, having such a superior intellect is a heavy burden. Paranoid tendencies.
Beliefs: One shall stand, one shall fall. Sun allergy is a real condition. Cybersex: not utterly disgusting. Cory Doctorow is too soft on DRM. 2600 magazine has gotten too commercial.
Turn-Ons: Trinity. l33t fluency. Narc-spotting at DefCon.


6. The Otaku
Disposition: Alarmingly happy. Prefers to read right to left.
Beliefs: Manga is a medium, not a genre. Furries aren't loathsome. I can learn Japanese from Gundam. Lynn Minmay is the most annoying character in the history of anything. The next major anime release will be a box office hit in the West � this time for sure. It's not all tentacle porn, OK?
Turn-Ons: Tentacle porn. Dirty Larping. Dating sims. All things kawaii.


(Complements of Wired)

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I had three sisters growing up. I wish I could have tied them up with this: Shut up Tape!

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I'm very critical of movies. In fact, I'm disappointed that the industry is turning great books into to films and aren't really going the extra mile to keep up the quality. Furthermore, I find most movies aren't worth watching over and over, especially romantic ones. But there are two, off the top of my head, I'd recommend:







Granted they both somewhat revolve around romance, but the takes on relationships are unique enough to capture one's interest. I suggest you rent them, if you think you can stand them.

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Not really my thing, nostalgia. Once in a while, I like to wallow a little bit in a good memory or two, but prolonged wallowing will get on my nerves.

The most frequent nostalgic memories I have involve high school which I'm sure is common. When thinking of high school life, it's only natural to wonder about the people. I always want to know where they are now, if they've changed and/or grown up, and what they've chosen to do with their lives.

But when the they grow up to be like this:



(six time medalist, world famous) ...it makes you feel small, kind of like I'll never change the world, let alone do anything memorable or noteworthy. I had history class with this guy for three years.

Maybe it's a small world after all.

P.S. Congrats on your achievements, Mike.

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