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Not that's so wrong on so many levels. Are we rehashing Airheads again?
The amount of levels it took for you to composite that pic.
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What is it about us geeks that makes us such great catches for non-geeks? It’s easy to see how geeks would find partners within the world of geekdom, provided they had compatible geek interests. But many of us have managed to find spouses or significant others who are if not completely “normal,” then at least significantly less geeky than ourselves.
So, how did we do it? Here, as a complementary piece to the Top 10 Annoying Habits of a Geeky Spouse list I wrote in March, here are 10 endearing habits:
10. Always having access to caffeine. And knowing all the various sources, relative amounts and prices. If you’re not a morning person, or need a pick-me-up in the afternoon, you can be sure the geek in your life will be able to find you some caffeine, even if it’s Sunkist or Barq’s.
9. Being romantic in unusual ways. Because who wouldn?t love to be wooed with Shakespeare in the original Klingon, or a poem written in Elvish? Red roses are nice, sure, but they?re so. . . mainstream. When was the last time someone gave you a flashing LED heart?
8.Finding the best deals in grocery stores. Not everyone will notice that, even though the 12-pack of Coke cans is on sale for $3.00, it?s still not as good a deal per unit as the 2-liter bottle at its regular price of $1.29. But a geek will?we knew math skills would come in handy one day, even if nobody else thought so!
7. Watching, quoting, and generally loving the Muppets. Even if the person we?re courting isn?t a huge Muppets fan, there?s no decent person who doesn?t like them at least a bit, right? I can speak from personal experience here: My wife freely admits that one of the things that she found particularly attractive about me was when, on our first date, I knew the punch line to ?Good grief, the comedian?s a bear!? (The circumstances under which this fact was revealed are less interesting than you may imagine.)
6. Not being glued to the TV when a sports event is on. Now, I realize that plenty of geeks love sports (I?m a baseball fan myself). But as a general rule, the typical geek is much less inclined than the typical non-geek (particularly the male variety thereof) to insist on watching every minute of every game their favorite team plays in a season.
5. Having a lot of hand-me-down gadgets that are still perfectly good. While I can see how it might not always be endearing that we love to get the latest technology the moment it hits the street, if not sooner, this habit does have a fortunate side effect. ?Why do I need to upgrade to the iPhone 3GS? Well. . . because I know you want an iPhone, too, and this way you can have my 3G!?
4. Owning lots of really good, though not mainstream, books. We geeks tend to read a lot, and we tend to be pretty picky about the books we buy. For instance, t?s only in the past eight years, since the first Lord of the Rings movie came out, that Tolkien has become more mainstream. My wife had never read any Tolkien until we met, so after I pushed her for a while we read The Hobbit together; she became a fan quickly.
3. Being really good at finding things that go missing. This is an especially important skill in any household with children, since, as every parent knows, nobody is quite so good at losing things that ought not to be lost as is a small child. Geeks, at least in my experience, tend to have a good, methodical approach to finding lost items, and one that usually produces results with less fuss than would likely have ensued otherwise.
2. Providing technical support to friends and family. We may grumble and sigh about doing it so often, and we may get frustrated when our in-laws don?t know the difference between WEP and WPA. But don?t be fooled: we actually enjoy this on some level. Everyone?geeks included?likes to be needed, and geeks also love few things more than to look like an expert. So this is really a win-win: the non-geeks get their computers/gadgets fixed, and the geeks get to look like geniuses for doing things that wouldn?t impress a single one of their geek friends.
1. Cooking. I?m sure there are lots of geeks who don?t like to cook, or don?t think they do, but if you?re one such, I humbly suggest you give it another few tries. Cooking has so much geek potential it?s a wonder it?s not considered a ?typical? geek activity: you?ve got lots of different ingredients to pick from, measuring implements, heat, chemical reactions, gadgets galore, and a great deal of nuance. Plus, it?s like doing scientific experiments where you get to eat the results! And there are few things more endearing to potential life partners than being able to cook well (and not just on a grill).
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The 10 Best Fictional Burger Joints From The 90?s
1. Krusty Burger (The Simpsons)
Menu items include the Krusty Burger, the limited-time-only Ribwich, the Krusty Burger with Cheese, and Krusty Partially Gelatinated Non-Dairy Gum-Based Beverages.
2. Chubbie's (Boy Meets World)
Chubbie's is a cheap restaurant and hang out for the students and teachers of John Adams High. First-time customers must order in code to make Chubbie, the cook, serve them. Eventually, Chubbies is bought by a pirate-themed restaurant and re-named Peg-Leg Pete's.
3. Burger World (Beavis and Butthead)
In the episodes Tainted Meat, Burger World is closed down because Beavis scratches his private parts and touches the meat, causing several customers to get sick. In the episode Closing Time, health inspector Harry Buddisker shuts down the restaurant for 37 health code violations after B&B threw food into the ceiling fans - an idea Butthead got when the meat he threw at Beavis while playing "burger tag" accidentally hit a fan and flew all over the restaurant.
4. The Max (Saved By The Bell)
The owner of The Max was Max the magician. Max starred in the first season and recurred in the second and then stopped appearing without explanation. One of the most memorable episodes was "Dancing At The Max" where Lisa and Screech won a dancing contest, even though Lisa had a broken ankle. The Max, burned down in the New Class episode Fire at The Max. via.
5. The Honker Burger (Doug)
This is a still from an episode called "Doug is Hamburger Boy." In the episode, Mr. Dink volunteers Doug to dress up as the Big Honkerburger and talk to kids in costume at the Honker Burger for a week. Plus, he has to go to the Bluffington picnic with Patti and be the Big Honkerburger without telling anyone who he is.
6. The Peach Pit (90210)
Three different locations were used for the exterior of the "The Peach Pit" during the show's ten year history. The original location was only used in the first few episodes of season one and is located on Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles. When the Peach Pit was fictionally remodeled during season two, the producers used Ruby?s Diner in Pasadena, California to film the exterior of the gang?s hangout and it remained the same throughout the rest of the show's run. Nat, the Peach Pit owner, reprises his role in the 2008 version of the series.
7. Good Burger (All That)
Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger. Can I take your order?
8. The Lanford Lunch Box (Roseanne)
The Lanford Lunch Box was opened when Roseanne and her sister Jackie pooled their money together to open a coffee shop that specialized in loose-meat sandwiches. When Roseanne and Tom divorced, business at the restaurant turned "molasses-slow." The restaurant closed in and the property was later donated to the city of Eldon.
9. The Krusty Krab (Spongebob)
The Krusty Krab is owned by Eugene H. Krabs and is the most popular restaurant in Bikini Bottom. Sheldon J. Plankton, the owner of the Krusty Krab's rival restaurant, The Chum Bucket, is always trying to find out the mystery ingredients for the Krabby patty formula.
10. Leroy's/Rachel's Place (Family Matters)
When Steve accidentally burns down the teen hang-out Leroy's, Rachel jumps at the opportunity to open a new restaurant in its place. That restaurant is called Rachel's Place.
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14 Things The Recession Is Helping Get Rid Of
Matt Stopera
posted about 19 hours ago
The recession isn't so bad when you think about in terms of what we're getting rid of. I like to think of it as a form of Spring cleaning. Here are 14 things that are hopefully going to be by the end of this recession.
1. Crocs
Say goodbye to Crocs! Last year the company lost $185.1 million, slashed roughly 2,000 jobs and scrambled to find money to pay down millions in debt. Now it's stuck with a surplus of shoes, and its auditors have wondered if it can stay afloat. It has until the end of September to pay off its debt. ?The company's toast,? said Damon Vickers, who manages an investment fund at Nine Points Capital Partners in Seattle.
2. Deal Or No Deal
Unfortunately, the show will continue in a syndicated version, but will now be shot in Connecticut due to a 30% tax cut incentive. Currently it's filmed in Culver City, California, and is cheap enough to produce because few big cash prizes have ever had to paid out so far. It is a little surprising to see this cheaply produced show get the ax by NBC. It could be because of ratings, but either way, say goodbye!
3. Life & Style Weekly
Sales of the celeb gossip magazine are down 44.1% . We don't need anymore celebrity gossip magazines!
4. Porn on DVD
Porn was thought to be a recession proof industry. Not so much. Sales of porn on DVD are down. Vivid Entertainment founder Steven Hirsch, a longtime porn heavyweight, say the company's DVD sales have dropped 30 percent in the past year. Why? Because you can find it online for free!! Porn DVD's are totally necessary.
5. The New Kids On The Block
NKOTB had to cancel their tour in Australia due to the recession. Donnie Wahlberg said, ?We are, in fact, in the middle of a worldwide recession and we just cannot make it work.? No complaints here.
6. Hummers
Weighing in at 2.6 tonnes, a typical Hummer can only do between 10 and 15 miles on a gallon of fuel. It's no surprise that GM is desperately trying to sell off the Hummer.
7. Condos
New condo construction has stalled in most cities. Maybe that's because we've finally learned that condos are ugly.
8. Sharper Image
While I love going into the Sharper Image store I can't really say I've ever really seen anyone buy anything. It's just a bunch of overpriced massage chairs, anyways. In 2008 the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
9. Club Libby Lu
This store always creeped me out. The San Francisco Chronicle criticized Club Libby Lu for having a negative effect on its preteen shoppers as well as on society because of the gender roles it promotes through its merchandise and philosophy. It was also creepy to see a bunch of little girls covered in glitter and tiaras. Next.
10. Mall Kiosks
Do people actually buy things from these? I can't say I've ever seen anyone try on a wig at the wig stand, and who still collects Pokemon cards? Hit hardest are actually the piercing pagodas. According to Zales? public filings, its mall kiosk business has been steadily declining over the past 3 years. One possible explanation for the decline is an overall decrease in mall traffic.
11. The Atkins Diet
America's unhealthiest diet may finally be on the outs, completely. In 2005 they filed for bankruptcy but it's looking like this recession will eliminate the diet forever. More people are concerned about saving money than losing weight.
12. Energy Drinks
It's looking like people are getting tired of paying $3 for an energy drink. ?Energy drinks are premium priced,? said John Sicher, editor of Beverage Digest. ?Some consumers are trading down. Others are buying them less frequently.?
13. Ridiculous Pet Fashions
While animals dressed in clothes is kinda cute, it's totally unnecessary and a little too Paris Hilton. The recession ended plans for a spring version of Pet Fashion Week on February 8th and 9th in NYC. The fall event has been running every August since 2004.
14. Starbucks
The recession has effectively stalled Starbucks run. They've closed 600 stores, which will hopefully open the market up to more competition.
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