we geeks need our own action figure

Complete with a t-shirt that we picked up at some computer convention/conference that says "Kingston Value Ram" or "Nvidia 8600GTS" or "AMD Phenom" or "VALVe" on it. Wearing tan Dickies work pants or tan Dockers flat-front khakis. Vans slip-ons (black and white checkerboard of course). Casio calculator watch. iPod Nano or Classic around the neck on a lanyard. A miniature C++ or Java structured programming textbook in our Columbia backpack. ummm.....what else? A bag of our favorite food -- Taco Bell burritos. And carrying a Mountain Dew. And of course, some eyeglasses -- thick black plastic frames with lenses as thick as Coca-Cola bottles due to our severe astigmatism and near-sightedness.

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Reply to gta_bmx

gta_bmx wrote :

...and near-sightedness.

Or lack of reading the stickies.

*rings Wingy's bell*

*sets up lawn chair, sparks one, and puts on shades*

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Reply to KingLoftusXII

Hmm. . . hold on ONE second. Be right back.

Reply to dwellman

Ok, OP, please see this Rule 342. The real 342, not the retarded crap about Hershey bars. . .

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Reply to dwellman

gta_bmx wrote :

Complete with a t-shirt that we picked up at some computer convention/conference that says "Kingston Value Ram" or "Nvidia 8600GTS" or "AMD Phenom" or "VALVe" on it. Wearing tan Dickies work pants or tan Dockers flat-front khakis. Vans slip-ons (black and white checkerboard of course). Casio calculator watch. iPod Nano or Classic around the neck on a lanyard. A miniature C++ or Java structured programming textbook in our Columbia backpack. ummm.....what else? A bag of our favorite food -- Taco Bell burritos. And carrying a Mountain Dew. And of course, some eyeglasses -- thick black plastic frames with lenses as thick as Coca-Cola bottles due to our severe astigmatism and near-sightedness.

Action figure you say? I got big issue's with people wanting something in the unreal universe as a figure. Even more so with the idealization there of.

So I'd definately say no to a action figure. A mascot to visualize the stupidity of not reading stickies or taking note of trudging on unknown territory yes - an abused ar$e raped mascot with the logo 'Idiot Inside' upfront and 'Ar$e Rape me PLZZZZ' on the back.

What size do you wear for one piece overalls and would you like gumboots or Moses Slipons with that?

Edit for down toning.

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Reply to Vokofpolisiekar

Hey BMX boy, you're mom just called you in, it's past your bedtime. Hope you've done you've homework, otherwise no allowance for you this week.

Kids..... *rolls eyes*...

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Reply to RobD

gta_bmx wrote :

Complete with a t-shirt that we picked up at some computer convention/conference that says "Kingston Value Ram" or "Nvidia 8600GTS" or "AMD Phenom" or "VALVe" on it. Wearing tan Dickies work pants or tan Dockers flat-front khakis. Vans slip-ons (black and white checkerboard of course). Casio calculator watch. iPod Nano or Classic around the neck on a lanyard. A miniature C++ or Java structured programming textbook in our Columbia backpack. ummm.....what else? A bag of our favorite food -- Taco Bell burritos. And carrying a Mountain Dew. And of course, some eyeglasses -- thick black plastic frames with lenses as thick as Coca-Cola bottles due to our severe astigmatism and near-sightedness.

i dont mind action figures, however i do mind the type of stereotypical view that idiots like yourself seem to apply to geeks, you prick (is this being overused yet). If i were you i would take Robs advice before the heavy guns come in here.

*Grabs a beer out of the cooler.
*Sets up chair and awaits for the carnage.
*wishes zippy avatar was here.

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*sigh*

*hits gta_bmx upside the head numerous times with a Jesus doll*

*stuffs the somewhat concussed gta_bmx into a very second-hand llama suit*

*inserts a baked ham into a strategic orifice*

*dumps the concussed llama-suited baked-hammed gta_bmx into the middle of an Oprah live show*

Go for it!

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Reply to Mugz

As for a geek action figure... no. By the time someone realises that he/she/they are a geek, they're already way too old to get away with playing with action figures without anyone else raising an eyebrow.

Also, the accessories/apparel would have to change based on region. Here in Cape Town, most of the geeks either dress incredibly smartly (they're the useless ones, I remain convinced it's the strangulation device/necktie that's responsible for said uselessness) or wear jeans/T-shirt and sandals/slipons/sneakers/hiking boots. Mostly hiking boots. And the casually-dressed ones tend to be borderline wizards.

Oh, and the traditional 'nerdy' glasses just don't occur down here. Either it's contact lenses, or something that looks very plain in wireframe or frameless.

I dunno, I guess our geeks are several cuts above the rest of the worlds'. Must be why they're in such high demand overseas... [/provocative]

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Reply to Mugz

You ring bells of Count Olav and his recurring comments in the third person of himself being hansome, good looking etc.

In Cape Town, the line between a gay and a well dressed geek is very thin...

Reply to Vokofpolisiekar

Too thin for comfort, if you ask me.

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Reply to Mugz

Mugz wrote :

...And the casually-dressed ones tend to be borderline wizards.

This was my que for the Olav statement.

Anyone whom can't get laid in South Africa's gay capital, aka Cape Town, is a tosser.

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Flakes wrote :

. . .you prick (is this being overused yet).

I'm growing ever concerned regarding the perception that the word "prick" is used injudiciously.

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Reply to dwellman

Ahh, stereotypes. . .

gta_bmx wrote :

. . .[A] t-shirt that . . . says "Kingston Value Ram" or "Nvidia 8600GTS" or "AMD Phenom" or "VALVe" on it.

No, don't have any of those. I do have a couple from ThinkGeek, but since the weight loss, none of them fit. I prefer short sleeve button down (Perry Ellis or Joseph A Bank type stuff)

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. . .[T]an Dickies work pants or tan Dockers flat-front khakis.

True. But flat front kakis is the staple of business casual dress.

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Vans slip-ons (black and white checkerboard of course).

Nope. Dark brown, smartly polished, dress shoes or whichever runnig shoes has been relegated from running duty to walking around duty

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Casio calculator watch.

Nope. Timex Ironman Speed+Distance (the 100 lap, not the 50 lap. Snaged for $75 at Campmor online last Christmas, thank you Angel).

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iPod Nano or Classic . . .

Nope. Samsung U3.

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A miniature C++ or Java structured programming textbook

Nope. Who needs an effing textbook?

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. . .Columbia backpack.

Nope. High Sierra.

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A bag of our favorite food -- Taco Bell burritos.

Nope. Pizza. Sicilian or NY style.

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Mountain Dew.

Nope. Nalgene bottle with water.

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. . .[E]yeglasses. . . .

True, but nothing LASIK can't fix.

So, the answer is no, we dont. Next!

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Reply to dwellman

Pssst...somebody needs to tell dwellman he's sounding a bit gay in that post.

Reply to Anoobis

Okay.

Dwellman, you sound gay.

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Reply to Evilonigiri

Evilonigiri wrote :

Okay.

Dwellman, you sound gay?

Corrected your missed puncuation of your inquiry into his availablity.

Reply to riser

Only a man secure in his identity and masculinity would admint to his conforming non-conformity.

Reply to dwellman

Only a man using complex words of reassurance of himslelf yields to the queer assumption.

Reply to Vokofpolisiekar

you forgot to number your statement... oops, wrong thread.

Reply to BigMac

dwellman wrote :

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A bag of our favorite food -- Taco Bell burritos.

Nope. Pizza. Sicilian or NY style.

Chicago style pwns your New York crap "pizza"...

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Reply to JustPlainJef

The hell it does. Nasty crap that Schitcago stuff. . .

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Reply to dwellman

Chicago style is pretty good, but the best pizza ever I had was at the base of the vulcano Vesuvius (Italy, baked on the heat of the vulcano itself.

Visiting Pompeii was impressive, but the experience of eating that pizza was burned into my memory for some reason or other.

Reply to BigMac

Jeez, can't beat the stuff in Italia. . oh hell no. They put sumtin' in there, I swear.

There's an outfit in Chattanooga that imports everything from Italy (including water) to make dough and sauce. The wife says its close, but not quite.

Reply to dwellman

dwellman wrote :

The hell it does. Nasty crap that Schitcago stuff. . .

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Reply to JustPlainJef

Fantastic! Ahmed the Dead Terrorist.

(but it is "Silence! I keel joo!", though)

Actualy, the first time I had Chicago, I thought: "Truely this is thre greatest thing in the world" but, then I ate some that made me ill-- not throw up ill, just very regretful I ate it.

Two guys in Chattanooga started a chain: Vinnie and Joe's. Chicago and NY under one roof. Until then The Scenic City has had no such thing, maybe even the entire state on Tennessee. . . at least there's a decent Cheesesteak place. An ex-manager Pat's King of Steaks (though I'm a Genos man, myself) in Philly moved to Chatt and opened a small stand. Good slogan, too: "Just shuddup and eat it".

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Reply to dwellman

No one can make pizza the way an Italian can. No one.

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Reply to Mugz

Ever heard of Smiley pizza's? Savoury does not count here.

Starting from basics, what does constitute a good pizza when you make it yourself? And if anyone has a good spaghetti recipe (non meat - tomatoes only as sauce) please do let me know...

Reply to Vokofpolisiekar

I know someone with a killer spaghetti recipe. Next time I see her I'll use my persuasive ways.

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Reply to Mugz

Mind control or uncomfortable staring? :-)

Reply to Vokofpolisiekar

I was thinking about a rapid seduction followed by several hours of carnal gymnastics.

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Reply to Mugz

Oh.... Ok. Whatever floats your boat hey. I'll think of you once I savour the recipe.

Reply to Vokofpolisiekar

Wishful thinking.

Reply to dwellman

So is the thought that impotence can be beaten... [/harsh but in good vein]

Reply to Vokofpolisiekar

Fortunately, not one of my problems.

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Reply to Mugz

Strangely, if I had that problem - I'd have fewer problems.

Reply to exit2dos

I recall a Pablo Fransico show about a Mexican dude with viagra and coke - he couldn't get it to go down. Now that ought to be a problem bigger than impotence.

Reply to Vokofpolisiekar

dwellman wrote :

Fantastic! Ahmed the Dead Terrorist.

(but it is "Silence! I keel joo!", though)

Well, as long as you are going to criticize the picture I found.....

It's ACHMED!

How do you spell it?

A...
C...
Phlegm...

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Reply to JustPlainJef

Right right. Ahmed is by far the most common spelling. . . I forgive myself.

Reply to dwellman

Achmed doesn't. He keel joo!

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Reply to JustPlainJef

This is a stoner's buzz kill thread. I'm getting on the short school bus in the morning.

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Reply to zpyrd

The secret's in the sauce...

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Reply to Mugz

HOLY BAD PICTURE JEBUS!!!!

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I just want to be me.
Reply to JustPlainJef

AAAARRGGGGGHHHH!

Runs for the hills not daring to look back.

Reply to Vokofpolisiekar

..*Puts the Baby Mugz action figure back in the Nativity set and runs.*..

..*Calls out to Vokofpolisiekar and makes him look back in suprise.*..

..*Runs by, pointing and laughing, as Vokofpolisiekar turns into a pillar of salt.*..

Reply to exit2dos

*Smiles in glee... "I got my Jebus blocker shades on"*

Reply to Vokofpolisiekar

Curses!!! Foiled Again!

Reply to exit2dos

+1 Biblical Lore @ E2D.

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Reply to Mugz

I want an anatomical correct full size female action figure with breasts largely disproportionate to waist and hip measurements.

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