geeks are modern heroes (6)

1 Name: Sling!myL1/SLing 2004-11-30 01:25 ID:7ln1FeKA [Del]

http://news.zdnet.co.uk/software/linuxunix/0,39020390,39175467,00.htm
"The UK think tank will publish a report on Tuesday that will underline the importance of "Pro-Ams" -- amateurs who pursue a hobby or pastime, in many cases an all-consuming passion, to a professional standard."

2 Name: Anonymous 2004-11-30 22:06 ID:uzvuPcYQ [Del]

So does that mean more geeks would get laid now?

3 Name: Sling!myL1/SLing 2004-12-01 00:22 ID:2tgukDoA [Del]

Oh no you do not know Ohno?

4 Name: dmpk2k!hinhT6kz2E 2004-12-01 00:24 ID:9nbOWCWg [Del]

There seems to be a general inverse relationship between intelligence and promiscuity.

So, if geeks are more intelligent than average (which is debateable), looks like the answer is no.

A: "Hey, babe. Yesterday I developed an search algorithm that can solve the travelling-salesman problem in O(1) time."

B: "Oh, that so turns me on, you hot brain."

5 Name: Sling!myL1/SLing 2004-12-01 02:24 ID:2tgukDoA [Del]

When going on a date, it's generally considered a bad move to talk to your GF about Helium-3 fusion prototypes. :)

6 Name: Unverified Source 2004-12-02 11:04 ID:Heaven [Del]

Unless the girl you are taking on a date happens to be a Chemistry student ;)

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