September 9th, 2008



NOTE FROM KIM:
Texas Legislature passed a law requiring
computer techs to get their PI license, which
includes a concealed-weapon carry permit.


The Top 9 Signs a
Geek Is Packing Heat


9> There’s an extra, larger bulge under their Chewbacca t-shirt.

8> When talking to a hot babe there are *two* things tenting out his high-water polyester khakis.

7> Won’t stop saying, “Make my day, cyberpunk!”

6> Gun arm actually shows some vestigial muscles.

5> Out: pocket protectors. In: Rambo-style ammo slings.

4> “Go ahead, ask me again where the ‘any’ key is. I dare you.”

3> “Red Bull. Shaken, not stirred.”

2> Changes all the RJ45 jacks to Colt 45s.

and the Number 1 Sign a Geek Is Packing Heat…

1> Offers to install a cap in your ass.




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Credits:

Selected from 52 submissions from 17 contributors.
This week’s list authors are:

Pam Wilhoit, Royal Palm Beach, FL — 1, 3
Allen Evans, Cedar Rapids, IA — 2
Michele Lord, Lincoln, NE — 3, 5
Doug Crews, San Diego, CA — 4
Donald Johnson, Cincinnati, OH — 6
John O’Byrne, Dublin, Ireland — 7
James Knowles, Bellingham, WA — 8
Bruce W. Alter, Fairfax Station, VA — 9
James Gaskin, Mesquite, TX — Topic
Kim Moser, New York, NY — List Moderator