RE: Prospective Geeks
So I'm still "not dating" (and today pondered long and hard in the shower the etymology and strange idiomatic nature of the terms "to date" and "dating" - but that's a story best left for a rainy night in front of the fire or a long walk on the beach with that certain special logophile). However, in light of recent discourse in the blogosphere, I want to clarify my intentions: I've washed my hands of dating, but that don't mean some geek shouldn't try to get his hands dirty with me.
To put my money where my mouth is, I am revealing below the two things I most fear in a prospective mate, and challenge the Readers to suggest someone suitable for me who a) embodies these qualities, and b) could actually get away with wearing this:
Geeky yarmulke
Male Orthodox Jews wear yarmulkas (or, in Hebrew, a "kippah") to show deference to God above us. Many Jews choose the specific fabric of the yarmulka to identify with specific religious or political sub-groups.
Clearly, the person who chose this design identified with an iPod, a Treo, and a PSP - none of which I own.
(courtesy of Gizmodo via Boing Boing)
BTW, Good luck - I'm not holding my breath.
PS: those of you who noticed the numerous double entendres on the first read-through, call me. But don't tell anyone, because I'm not dating.
To put my money where my mouth is, I am revealing below the two things I most fear in a prospective mate, and challenge the Readers to suggest someone suitable for me who a) embodies these qualities, and b) could actually get away with wearing this:
Geeky yarmulke
Male Orthodox Jews wear yarmulkas (or, in Hebrew, a "kippah") to show deference to God above us. Many Jews choose the specific fabric of the yarmulka to identify with specific religious or political sub-groups.
Clearly, the person who chose this design identified with an iPod, a Treo, and a PSP - none of which I own.
(courtesy of Gizmodo via Boing Boing)
BTW, Good luck - I'm not holding my breath.
PS: those of you who noticed the numerous double entendres on the first read-through, call me. But don't tell anyone, because I'm not dating.
posted at 5:03 PM
6 Comments:
My yarmulke is a simple dark blue with silver squiggles embroidered on it. And a Google logo. Is that bad?
Is the Logo a hyperlink?
If not, then is it executed in the Official Google Color scheme ?
You might be able to 'pass' for Geeky Jew if you try really hard, but to be brutally honest, Kurt, I wouldn't push it on either front.
Does "Geeky Jew" even get you anything?
"Geeky Jew" could get you someone like me, but most likely it won't. Anyway, that point is now moot, i'nnit?
i love that beanie!! it is crochet.
The best part of that yarmulke is that it is wireless (with built-in Bluetooth). If one were to date someone with one of those, you could post on your blog from anywhere.
Lisa, Geeky Jew - they all work in technology departments in the financial district. When you are ready to "date" again let me know - I get invited to events there all of the time. Just be careful what you are ask for.
Kurt, what kind of nutjob is attracted to a Google logo. Again, be careful what you ask for.
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