tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post4955651564203480765..comments2023-11-03T09:19:49.032-04:00Comments on The Stupidsheet: GeekageLippyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10280795930290894490noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-14974683065065189192008-02-17T15:44:00.000-05:002008-02-17T15:44:00.000-05:00ROFLMAO....I think most WOMEN would not be offende...ROFLMAO....I think most WOMEN would not be offended....but, as you know Lippy....as a full fledged member of my HS A/V team who grew up to be the geek goddess (my boyfriend's nic name for me) I would like to know why so many MEN get down right annoyed with me when I fix their computers and then show them how to prevent it. Seriously, I could understand if I was fixing their car, a long time maleTressa baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12069081847543667599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-49113924896422241672008-02-17T13:36:00.000-05:002008-02-17T13:36:00.000-05:00I'd be thrilled and grateful if someone offered to...I'd be thrilled and grateful if someone offered to help me! The world needs more helpful people! You did a good thing. :) ~JillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-80148098551384608402008-02-16T10:19:00.000-05:002008-02-16T10:19:00.000-05:00I don't think offering help is an issue. I do thin...I don't think offering help is an issue. I do think you've forgotten the portion of the geek contingent who would be helping both to help and to score points. ;)<BR/><BR/>You read xkcd, right? Geeky humour rocks and he's geekier than most.choshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724444970503533654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-5940026572721798892008-02-15T16:57:00.000-05:002008-02-15T16:57:00.000-05:00I would have asked for YOUR phone number! It was ...I would have asked for YOUR phone number! <BR/>It was so nice of you to offer and even teach her how to fix it.Randihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11851220760568533019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-58661790156910305872008-02-15T12:15:00.000-05:002008-02-15T12:15:00.000-05:00Un Hottttttttt lol lyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy...Un Hottttttttt lol <BR/><BR/><BR/>lyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy casssssAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-43561353474581678502008-02-14T02:38:00.000-05:002008-02-14T02:38:00.000-05:00"unhot" LOL lippyim laughing to myself because i h..."unhot" LOL lippy<BR/><BR/>im laughing to myself because i have my geek on a leash when something is messing up on the computer cuz i own him :)<BR/><BR/>lyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy<BR/>ms emilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-87887572269087938542008-02-14T01:01:00.000-05:002008-02-14T01:01:00.000-05:00I pray for a geek when I am having computer proble...I pray for a geek when I am having computer problems but one rarely appears when I need it, I must be that 1%. <BR/><BR/> JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-73882621671083966832008-02-13T20:11:00.000-05:002008-02-13T20:11:00.000-05:00Guess you got the feedback you wanted huh? I don'...Guess you got the feedback you wanted huh? I don't have much to add.<BR/><BR/>One of my favorite quotes is: <BR/>"Never supress a generous thought" --Marjorie Pay Hinckley<BR/><BR/>I guess if you have generous intentions and someone yells at you, then you can safely assume you aren't the one with the problem ;)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11050630762421604324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-81771406569943323092008-02-13T18:00:00.000-05:002008-02-13T18:00:00.000-05:00Most girls love it when guys come to their rescue....Most girls love it when guys come to their rescue. I have a love/hate relationship with computers. If I'm having problems I feel like chucking my computer across the room. So anytime some 'computer geek' can save the day.....yipee!! I would also be flattered that someone cared enough to help me.<BR/><BR/>Also? A lot of girls think computer savvy guys are hot. There's something sexy about a goddessdivinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649750585495782767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-63124583630862545292008-02-13T13:11:00.000-05:002008-02-13T13:11:00.000-05:00I must say, If I was having a problem with my lapt...I must say, If I was having a problem with my laptop and some nice gentleman like yourself, asked if he could help, I would love it!! I like being the Damsel in distress! LOL<BR/>MissieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-53738476307281984052008-02-13T12:35:00.000-05:002008-02-13T12:35:00.000-05:00Omgosh! You can fix computers? Can you fix mine? Y...Omgosh! You can fix computers? Can you fix mine? You'd have to come to Missouri to fix it though and the weather really sucks. <BR/><BR/>The lady next to you probably didnt think you were a geek. She probably went in to work or wherever she was going and told her friends about this really nice guy that helped her with her computer. She's probably going to look for you on her next commute!<BR/><BRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-42375554014435118532008-02-13T09:01:00.000-05:002008-02-13T09:01:00.000-05:00Let me just say I love Dr. Phil, haha! :DI am defi...Let me just say I love Dr. Phil, haha! :D<BR/><BR/>I am definitely a non-Geek, and I appreciate help that is offered out of kindness and consideration, with no strings attached. Your "lame" non-threatening question was perfect! :)Nancy Facehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10468581601513912950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-2646988004297683582008-02-13T08:39:00.000-05:002008-02-13T08:39:00.000-05:00It wouldn't bother me at all--I'd be grateful for ...It wouldn't bother me at all--I'd be grateful for the help.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15699747294702088605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-61861549318441062972008-02-13T07:55:00.000-05:002008-02-13T07:55:00.000-05:00I think that was very nice of you to offer help......I think that was very nice of you to offer help....I would not be offended at all, rather I would have been thrilled at having a computer guy sitting right next to me and able to help and think how lucky I was!VeganSpeakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16857784475753723275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-1819281694570970302008-02-13T04:03:00.000-05:002008-02-13T04:03:00.000-05:00Haven't you heard..."geek is the new cool". Serio...Haven't you heard..."geek is the new cool". Seriously...I have seen shows on it. <BR/><BR/>TracieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-84289312120670755652008-02-13T03:19:00.000-05:002008-02-13T03:19:00.000-05:00Darlin' at my age, I'm just happy if anybody volun...Darlin' at my age, I'm just happy if anybody volunteers to help me with anything. AND BTW..........I married a man who carried a slide rule in a leather case in his pocket and I was happy to see him. AnneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-14763308015879928492008-02-12T23:04:00.000-05:002008-02-12T23:04:00.000-05:00Hi Jimmy,If I were having problems and I really wa...Hi Jimmy,<BR/>If I were having problems and I really was frustrated, I'd welcome the help of someone knowledgable. I like your line. It was very non-threatening and I'd be so happy to have my computer fixed.<BR/>You're a good guy!<BR/>Love ya,<BR/>Pam xoxoxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-7888492559135733512008-02-12T21:03:00.000-05:002008-02-12T21:03:00.000-05:00When I am having computer trouble any help is grea...When I am having computer trouble any help is greatly appreciated. You did the right thing and I am sure you were just "geeky" enough to put her at ease but not "geeky" enough to creep her out.<BR/>By the way...you would never be too geeky for me! :)<BR/>Love ya babe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-11749794570701077682008-02-12T20:26:00.000-05:002008-02-12T20:26:00.000-05:00I agree with the other comments here -- what you d...I agree with the other comments here -- what you did was just fine and very nice -- but you could have also asked her to go for coffee or something! Asking for her number would have been too forward and creepy although an email address might have been just right for this occasion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-46847786629161830762008-02-12T18:22:00.000-05:002008-02-12T18:22:00.000-05:00Everything, I mean (seriously) everything (did I e...Everything, I mean (seriously) everything (did I emphasize that enough?), on my computer I taught myself. So if someone (geeky guy) were to come to my rescue and help me with something I was struggling with, I would consider him a friend for life. <BR/><BR/>I can never retrieve the endless hours I've spent trying to learn some computer speak on my own. (Hugs) IndigoSage Ravenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17143502548162174269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-73984369638334341722008-02-12T17:44:00.000-05:002008-02-12T17:44:00.000-05:00I would welcome anyone's help. I would smother him...I would welcome anyone's help. I would smother him with kisses of gratitude....Ü<BR/>ok....maybe not that...Ü<BR/>But.... I would tell him that I really appreciate his help. <BR/><BR/>I think there is a 5% chance you will get a b*tch. Us 95% would welcome assistance. Now whats the odds??? hmmmmmm?<BR/><BR/>Now when I ask you for help, would you think I was flirting with you?MariesImageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04566353187057046954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-71120491034507999792008-02-12T17:37:00.000-05:002008-02-12T17:37:00.000-05:00i wouldn't be offended at all...in fact, if it was...i wouldn't be offended at all...in fact, if it was that obvious i was stuck, i'd be thrilled the guy helped. you asked if you "could be rude...." i don't consider it rude at all....just the opposite :)<BR/>~CathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-84715762460718797112008-02-12T17:28:00.000-05:002008-02-12T17:28:00.000-05:00I wouldn't be offended or anything. There are ofte...I wouldn't be offended or anything. There are often times in various situations where I just don't know how to deal with something and another does and I LOVE when they offer their services and leave it at that. I don't view men as "pigs" or anything else negative unless they actually personally show me they are one. I'm raising 2 little boys here and I can not stand when people (especially womenChristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02932007213063890925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12343885.post-7560623576234913442008-02-12T16:50:00.000-05:002008-02-12T16:50:00.000-05:00This is a slightly sore subject with me because I ...This is a slightly sore subject with me because I can relate. For genuine niceness, I've been accused of being an ass-kisser, brown-noser and flirt. Usually I'm just being nice and trying not to descriminate. (if i'm flirting, they'll know it).<BR/>So as a woman on the other side, I don't assume I'm being come onto...the guy is given the benefit of the doubt...and THAT sometimes is naive on myNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06136883196698277522noreply@blogger.com