Some guy who got beat up in high school one time too many has started a website called technosexual.org. Here’s the definition of a technosexual, lifted from the site:
He is a man of style and tech sophistication: he may be seen at an NBA game one night, then an art gallery opening the next; all navigating through life with the empowerment of technology. From PDA’s to mobile phones. A wireless environment. He is the new male ideal: the technosexual� man.
Jebus, do you believe that shit? I guess the old labels of ‘geek’ and ‘nerd’ were too oppressive for him. They didn’t carry that air of savoir faire that “technosexual” has. *snicker* And here’s the kicker. This asshole co-opted the word from another niche group who share the desire to get busy with all things robotic and mechanical. At least the original meaning is a bit more sincere than this PR-ready nonsense cooked up by a guy who needs to be slapped with his copy of Details magazine.
I think of myself as a geek. I’m proud I’m a geek. Geeks are cool. And yes, geeks are sexy.
I had my own little Gawker moment today. Kind of. I was running some errands in the skyway when we passed a tall guy accompanied by a very pretty woman. A minute or so later, this conversation ensues:
NURSE You know who that was?
ME: No.
NURSE: Kobe Bryant.
ME: Shut up.
NURSE: No, really. It was.
And I think he was right. After all, the Lakers are in town tonight. To be honest, I was looking at her more than him.
That REALLY was Kobe! The Timberwolves won, as well. Jump on the Twolves bandwagon. Professional tennis will be in Miami when you will be there. The men and women are involved in the same tournament, which you know, you sports fan!
All of europe seems to be following what is going on en Espana. Did you see the security in Grand Central Station? I can’t believe we “yanks”, won’t be following very closely. Read what one of the widowed men says about losing his partner. It is hard not to feel the loss!
The real question is whether the woman was his wife, Vanessa, or if Kobe still hasn’t learned his lesson.