Pity the poor baker who had to ice USB logos, smiley-emoticons, power symbols, @ signs and all that syntax. Guess it was easier than icing that dead AT-AT, mind. [Wedinator - Thanks, Kate!]
A professor recently declared “nerd” and “geek” derogatory words, to “be avoided”. I agree it should be avoided – but for different reasons.
The traditional—or perhaps stereotypical—relationship between computer nerds and jocks is one often characterised by bruises to the face, wedgies up the arse and dignity down the drain. But, as the developers behind Australia’s latest AFL and NRL games on PSP show us, it doesn’t always have to be this way.
Sometimes it’s not enough to simply enjoy a sport; to play it, watch it and wave a novelty flag while cans of beer are strapped on either side of your temple. Sometimes it’s necessary to indulge your inner geek in the most athletic way possible. Cue the humble sports game.
Sports and geeks generally go together like oil and water. Like milk and OJ. Like two positively charged magnet ends. Except when it comes to the following, that is…
What you’re watching is “JRefleX93″ playing Mr. Crowley in Guitar Hero on expert. With his elbow. While he does this, there are going to be two Rubik’s Cubes entering the frame. By the end of the video they are solved.
John Hodgman, now perhaps best known as the PC in the “I’m a Mac” ads, spoke at the Radio and Television Correspondents Association Dinner about nerds, Trekkies, and President Obama’s favourite “name-brand smartphone [he]shall not name, for contractual reasons.”
Would your wife still be your wife if you were waiting in line for a Palm Pre at 7:45 when the wedding started at 8? My guess is no—but this guy has himself a very special lady.
