Re: [CGUYS] Nerd Boy
In English boy is considered a diminutive appellation. Much like the German ending chen. Many languages use a diminutive to show younger, or smaller of the normal. Names can be used that way also to show younger Adamchecn etc. We in America called our president (Before Regan) Jimmy and did not understand why the world did not use that term. It was considered a diminutive term. (kid or child name not an adult name) I much prefer being called a geek over a nerd. I did not have a pocket protector in my shirt in school, and never ever wore Horn rimmed glasses or fixed the temple with tape. (I preferred the Ray-Ban tear drop look) Stewart At 04:10 PM 10/21/2008, you wrote: But let's not forget where "Boy" was much, much better than "Man". As Dave Thomas found out in the series "Rocket Boy" where the "Rocket Boy" costume was really cool looking but the "Rocket Man" costume looked somewhat less cool. Larry Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Nerd Boy
>> a nerd is a most honorable god position. just below zeus and helios, >> but above all the rest. >I think it is the juxtaposition with "boy" that is the problem. > >"Water boy." OK. >"Bat boy." OK >"Stock boy." Less good, wants to be a "sales associate." >"Fan boy" Not so good. >"Soldier boy." Depends who's talking. Could lose some teeth. >Call your surgeon "boy" and see what happens. But let's not forget where "Boy" was much, much better than "Man". As Dave Thomas found out in the series "Rocket Boy" where the "Rocket Boy" costume was really cool looking but the "Rocket Man" costume looked somewhat less cool. Larry * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Nerd Boy
>BTW, I'm on the way to becoming an Unemployed Nobody myself, because my >job is going away--it's been cut from the budget. Oof, that's tough. >The Washington, D.C. area is supposed to be better than >the rest of the country for job-hunters, but I'm still looking. The last few months have been tough. Recently things look to be stabilizing. And there should be a big turn over here in the next few months. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Nerd Boy
> a nerd is a most honorable god position. just below zeus and helios, > but above all the rest. I think it is the juxtaposition with "boy" that is the problem. "Water boy." OK. "Bat boy." OK "Stock boy." Less good, wants to be a "sales associate." "Fan boy" Not so good. "Soldier boy." Depends who's talking. Could lose some teeth. Call your surgeon "boy" and see what happens. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Nerd Boy
Well, "Geek Squad" is already taken. "Nerd Herd" is being used on the tv-show "Chuck". That pretty much leaves "People with Pocket Protectors Who Fix Computers" or "Socially Inept But Capable of Fixing Your Computer" or "Just because we wear contact lenses doesn't mean we don't have taped glasses at home" but none of those flow off the tongue very well. -Original Message- From: Computer Guys Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Constance Warner Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 11:54 AM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Nerd Boy Who would work for "Nerd Boy Computer Repairs"? Well, "Nerd Boy" as a job title beats "Unemployed Nobody." The current economic climate is pretty tough. BTW, I'm on the way to becoming an Unemployed Nobody myself, because my job is going away--it's been cut from the budget. My job-hunting efforts haven't yielded results so far. I'm looking for anything in office administration (e.g. administrative assistant, project assistant, project associate), editing, writing, information services, etc., or all of the above. The Washington, D.C. area is supposed to be better than the rest of the country for job-hunters, but I'm still looking. Suggestions, anyone? --Constance Warner On Behalf Of Tom Piwowar Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 12:55 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: [CGUYS] Nerd Boy Today I passed a van for "Nerd Boy Computer Repairs." Do you think this moniker would make it more difficult for them to hire competent help? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Nerd Boy
> a nerd is a most honorable god position. just below zeus and helios, > but above all the rest. Yeah. And -way- better than "geek." * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Nerd Boy
a nerd is a most honorable god position. just below zeus and helios, but above all the rest. have yet to see an mit man person who did not proudly consider himself a nerd. (bernake didn't go to mit, did he?) At 12:54 PM 10/21/2008, you wrote: >Today I passed a van for "Nerd Boy Computer Repairs." > >Do you think this moniker would make it more difficult for them to hire >competent help? > > >* >** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** >** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** >* * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Nerd Boy
Who would work for "Nerd Boy Computer Repairs"? Well, "Nerd Boy" as a job title beats "Unemployed Nobody." The current economic climate is pretty tough. BTW, I'm on the way to becoming an Unemployed Nobody myself, because my job is going away--it's been cut from the budget. My job-hunting efforts haven't yielded results so far. I'm looking for anything in office administration (e.g. administrative assistant, project assistant, project associate), editing, writing, information services, etc., or all of the above. The Washington, D.C. area is supposed to be better than the rest of the country for job-hunters, but I'm still looking. Suggestions, anyone? --Constance Warner On Behalf Of Tom Piwowar Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 12:55 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: [CGUYS] Nerd Boy Today I passed a van for "Nerd Boy Computer Repairs." Do you think this moniker would make it more difficult for them to hire competent help? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Nerd Boy
Today I passed a van for "Nerd Boy Computer Repairs." Do you think this moniker would make it more difficult for them to hire competent help? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
