Friday, 08 May 2009

• 10 Reasons to Seek a Geek

  
  Ladies, here's why you should date a dork!
  
  1.  He'll know how to integrate the area under your curves.
  Even if your dork has never been physically intimate with someone before, he will have studied the anatomy and mechanics involved. Thoroughly. And extensively.
  
  2.  Have your personal Geek Squad & Genius Bar.
  Is there anything more romantic than optimized WiFi or surround sound? Personally, I'll take 24/7 tech support and yearly tax management over flowers and chocolates.
  
  3.  Well-meaning and genuine.
  Like that time that Charles, a PhD student in computer science, sincerely complimented my girl friend on how nicely her skin had cleared up. See.. It wasn't just some sleazy pick-up line that he uses on all the girls. It came straight from the heart... (because it certainly didn't pass through his cranial pathway.. haha)
  
  4.  Devotion for n+1 years.
  A lifetime of reading fantasy novels has instilled a strong sense of loyalty to his friends and especially to his lady. You can be the Arwen to his Aragorn. The Phedre to his Joscelin. The Kahlan to his Richard.
  
  5.  Low-maintenance.
  I'm pretty sure that nerds can sustain off of just pizza, soda, and free t-shirts from career fairs.
  
  6.  He's got a BIG ... brain.
  The brain is the biggest sexual organ. And intelligence is very sexy. Plus, curiosity is always a turn-on.
  
  7.  Patience and persistence.
  These guys are in it for the long haul, not just for quick and easy rewards.. whether it's patiently waiting for the next book in the longest-running fantasy series ever... or persistence in pursuing long-term experiments. And when it comes to dealing with women, patience and persistence certainly come in handy!
  
  8.  You can be yourself.
  Clearly, they don't care much for building a superficial image or following social norms. Feel free to act as quirky as you wish.
  
  9.  He'll protect you from harm.
  Not necessarily from brawny bullies. But if the Borg ever attack Earth, I can rest assured that Derek will know exactly how to modulate the frequencies of his phaser. Or should we find ourselves battling with the Locust Horde, I am confident in Derek's strategic expertise on whether to use the chainsaw, sniper rifle, grenades, torque bow, or the hammer of dawn.
  Oooh yes, he is my knight in shining, metal-gear-solid armour!
  
  10.  Geek is chic.
  The geek subculture has been rising in popularity at an exponential rate! This is evidenced by the increasing success of commercialized geekiness, including the Star Trek movie and The Big Bang Theory TV show.
  
  [The Big Bang Theory is one of my favorite shows ever! This clip is one of the funniest moments from this season.]
  
  
  
  As a scientist, I have lots of male colleagues and friends who I consider to be great guys but are perpetually single. There was even a saying by the women at my alma mater (a science and engineering school) that "The odds are good, but the goods are odd."
  
  Well, they've certainly got their quirks, but I think these guys are highly undervalued in the dating sector. Unfortunately, they're not the best at self-promotion, so I'm happy to be one of their loudest cheerleaders. Personally, I've been together for many years with one of the dorkiest, geekiest guys I know... and I couldn't be happier.
  
  

  
  

  
  Have you ever dated a dork/ nerd/ geek before? How'd it turn out?
  
  If you've never given them a chance before, then you're missing out on some of the best guys! When you get to know them better, you'll understand what I'm talking about...
  
  To any new converts:  Welcome to the Dork Side!
  
  

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