Apologies to My Computer Geek-on-Call

Have you noticed that the former AV club guys now rule the world? They’re the only ones that can figure out what's up with the 11 mysterious TV/DVD/VCR remotes, stop the proliferation of pop ups, and cajole the cranky Internet connection.

As a certified technophobe whose in-house IT person recently relocated to a college campus in another state, I am very, very fortunate to know an enormously talented computer geek-on-call who will patiently cure my every laptop/printer/wireless server, etc. crisis. And while I don’t think he reads this blog, it has occurred to me that, just in case he does, perhaps I should be a tad nicer to him (and his fellow tech experts) in print.

So that’s why I’ve come up with my own new take on the term "geek" that is, I believe, more in keeping with this hardworking professional's truly astonishing skills and abilities. From now on, in my book, geek stands for “Genius of Everything Especially Komputers.” I'm really hoping this will catch on, so thanks for helping me get the word out.

I know. I have no shame.

Comments

Why can't there be a major in 'Geek' in college? Or calling it a Major in "The Application of Curing laptop/printer/wireless servers, with a Concentration in Figuring out all of the features of Cell Phones." And the Nobel Peace Prize should go to the person who could develop a true universal remote control that gets that TV/VCR/DVD thing under control and really works, even when you're using only your thumb on it while you are talking on the phone? And who will also explain how it works to you in a civil tone of voice.

Wattaya think? There may be a few of those guys or girls out there, hiding.
Come on out--we need you!

i believe the degree you are referring to is already called "computer science"