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Posted by DDDaysh (Member # 9499) on :

Ok, so I'm just lamenting the fact that the holiday's are comming up and I seem to be the only person in my family without a significant other. I think part of the problem might be the guys I like. The other day a coworker was talking about some singer she thought was really gorgeous, and I didn't think so, so she asked me who I DID think was cute. I couldn't think of anyone, so I looked around the assembly until I spotted a relatively attractive fellow... Only, later, when he stood up... he was wearing suspenders. He can't be much older than me (I'm 25).

So that's my thing... you know you're a nerd when.... you're attracted to guys under 30 in suspenders.

Ack, someone help me!!!

Posted by Pelegius (Member # 7868) on :

Was he also wearing a tuxedo? If so, then it is perfectly normal, otherwise, it is pretty strange.

Posted by calaban (Member # 2516) on :

In the words of Morpheus

"I know exactly what you mean."

Nerdy mcgeeky dork here.

Posted by MightyCow (Member # 9253) on :

I'm a nerdy guy (no suspenders, unfortunately) and I can certify that we are indeed hot.

Nothing wrong with liking nerdy guys, go ask one on a date. If you've ever seen Revenge of the Nerds, you know that nerds make great lovers. True movie.

Posted by DDDaysh (Member # 9499) on :

lol... maybe they do, but you have to get them to TALK to you first.

That being said, my first boyfriend was at Caltech, so I know all about nerdy guys. Still, the suspenders were just a bit... more visual than I was used to. (and yes, there WAS a pocket protector, but no tuxedo - thank goodness, this was at WORK).

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

*cheers for Caltech mention*

Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :

Suspenders are fun.

Posted by MightyCow (Member # 9253) on :

Just ask them about video games, star trek, math, science, or Sci-Fi/Fantasy. I bet they can talk your ear off.

Posted by DDDaysh (Member # 9499) on :

you have Caltech connections?

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Yup. [Smile]

My dad has taught at Caltech for over 25 years.

Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :

Suspenders? It wasn't Mork, was it?

Posted by DDDaysh (Member # 9499) on :

No, I'm faily certain he's at least human.