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geekyderek

Swanky aviator shades (I think they were photosensitive too)
Hidden orthodontic appliance causes chipmunk cheeks
Major bowl cut
Super-cheap windbreaker
Faux-suede blazer
Collar is WAY too big for pencil-necked geek (shirt probably passed down from dad)
Silk and mohair tie from France, ruined by being tied way too short
Sans-a-belt elastic wasteband slacks
Computer Fair exhibitors badge! Geek ID!
Wouldn't be complete without the briefcase. Not real leather, of course.
Apple, Epson, and other geek brands of the '80s
Dumbo ears (have become less prominent with age)
Note cooling fan attached to side of Apple II
Nope. NEVER been laid yet when photo was taken. No surprise.
Hands behind back, posture slightly tilted. Even the pose is geeky.
geekyderek by penmachine.
See penmachine.com/geekyderek.html for an explanation. And don't forget the Photoshopped version. I was about sixteen years old, setting up a booth at the Vancouver computer fair for the Apple Alliance computer club. 
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Chris Pirillo  Pro User  says:

oh god. you have me beat.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

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penmachine  Pro User  says:

Worse yet, unlike your photo, I was dressing myself at this point. Amazing I ever got married, isn't it?
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

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Ponzarelli  Pro User  says:

I LOVE THIS PHOTO! :) I just love geeks in general. But, this is awesome. Especially now that you are into your cool years. :P
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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penmachine  Pro User  says:

Thanks for claiming that I'm in my cool years now.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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sonicdeviant says:

Yeah, but you had an Apple II!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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penmachine  Pro User  says:

I had SEVERAL Apple IIs, actually.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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penmachine  Pro User  says:

Oh, and hey, check this out: #2 result for most geeky photo in Google!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

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damin_kyre  Pro User  says:

Do you have the neg, fore this ? It deserves a high quality scan
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

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penmachine  Pro User  says:

Nope, just a slightly water-damaged 4x6 print.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

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chandlerpoling says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Life is Dynamite, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

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chandlerpoling says:

Thanks for sharing your pain!

lifeisdynamite.blogspot.com/2008/08/penmachin e.html
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Talking to Air  Pro User  says:

Look at this fucking hipster.... :)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

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penmachine  Pro User  says:

Smoooooth, that's me.
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