Nerds and Geeks

Intern to coworker: Cathy*'s never played a video game in her life!
Coworker to Cathy*: That's probably why you do poorly here; this is the corporate version of Frogger.

Boston, Massachusetts

Geek #1: It's really hard to find an adult Girl Scout costume.
Geek #2: I wonder why, I'm sure there are fat Girl Scouts. (pause) I'm not saying you're fat! I'm just saying you're old.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Overheard by: Had to run from the room.

:-O

Crotchety supervisor, holding up printed copy of e-mail: You two are computer nerds. What does this mean? (points at an emoticon)
Analyst #1: It's a smiley face.
Crotchety supervisor, turning the paper sideways: Oh, I see the colon is the eyes and…what the hell is wrong with you people? (crumples up e-mail and walks away)
Analyst #2: Have a nice day!

Oakland, New Jersey

Overheard by: >:(

Game developer on speakerphone: Bestiality is totally the new Wii.

Columbus Circle
New York City, New York

Overheard by: The Professor

Female peon to IT peon: I just found a naked computer.

New York City, New York