Comments on Todd's Blournal: Leroy Jenkins

Todd and I formed a support group many years ago i...

2007-10-18T15:59:00.000-05:00

Todd and I formed a support group many years ago in our quest to use technology but not become nerds—geeks, maybe, but never nerds. It’s a constant battle, especially when you hear the guy in the next cubicle cast a “Breath of the Yak” spell on you. Thank goodness for Orbitz sweet mint gum. I’ve been in many a team meeting when my manager has asked for ideas for outside-of-work team-building activities (usually because his manager made him) and the first responses are “LAN party” or “Battlestar Galactica Seasons 1 and 2.” As if we didn’t spend enough time in front of computers already. I think about suggesting sports, but then I look around at the beautiful examples of Nicole-Kidman-like pale skin and realize it’s a losing battle. We usually end up compromising on the latest Marvel comic book movie.

So when I tell other IT guys that I hate video games and that I’m not very good, they think I’m hustling them. Then when I cave to their constant (and sometimes virtual) pressure and play a round with them they are like, “Wow. You really do suck.” I still haven’t totally figured out if they lose or gain respect for me after that happens. At any rate, I agree with Todd about this fantasy thing. You shouldn’t have to break out your velvet dice bag and roll for initiative to get information from the warlock. Just ask the warlock directly, and if he doesn’t give you what you need, use your 10-point power sword to make an example out of him.

There are 10 kinds of people in this world. Those ...

2007-10-16T00:16:00.000-05:00

There are 10 kinds of people in this world. Those who know binary and those who don't. I, unfortunately am the latter.

Thanks for adding a new phrase into my vocab "Leroyyyyy Jeeeeenkins".

d wheezy said it all... the 1s and 0s rule.

2007-10-14T15:31:00.000-05:00

d wheezy said it all... the 1s and 0s rule.

First of all, and I may not be speaking for everyb...

2007-10-12T19:43:00.000-05:00

First of all, and I may not be speaking for everybody here, but you can stop telling me that videos "are worth it". If I'm reading your blog, I'm looking to kill a little time. I'll watch the videos.

Secondly, I'm surprised you didn't mention the South Park episode on the subject (22 minutes - but worth it).

And lastly, stop bashing on the world of 1's and 0's. You work for it, I wanna work for it, in an even LESS productive capacity than you. Leave the poor defenseless internets alone.