The Top 9 Advantages of Being a Geek

9> Knowing the difference between a Wookiee, a Klingon and a Ferengi; and laughing at those who don’t.

8> Typing 20 hours a day develops Popeye forearms, handy for those decades-long spans between girlfriends.

7> Natural pasty-white skin makes for a hauntingly realistic zombie Halloween costume.

6> The neighborhood bully may be getting the best of you now, but after you spend a few minutes hacking away on your PC he’ll find himself on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Terrorists list.

5> You don’t ever have to embarrass yourself by buying condoms.

4> The hot chicks in the office are always coming on to you — at least when they need help fixing their PCs.

3> A lifetime 20% discount on all “Revenge of the Nerds” merchandise.

2> Absolutely NO stained pockets EVER!

and the Number 1 Advantage of Being a Geek…

1> Hot women, free beer, and fast cars — in Grand Theft Auto.

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Credits:

Selected from 36 submissions from 12 contributors.
Today’s Top 5 List authors are:

Matt Hurlburt, Stow, OH — 1, 9
Kevin van Houten, The Colony, TX — 2, 8
Joe Terranova, Lake Orion, MI — 3, 6
Julie Nusbaum, Hamilton IN — 4
Brandon Hunt, Braintree, MA — 5
Dave Goudsward, Boynton Beach, FL — 7
Kim Moser, New York, NY — List Moderator, Topic