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geekhack Community => Off Topic => Topic started by: keyboardlover on Sat, 26 March 2011, 09:40:38

Title: Are we normal?
Post by: keyboardlover on Sat, 26 March 2011, 09:40:38
You know, "keyboard people"?
Title: Are we normal?
Post by: Lanx on Sat, 26 March 2011, 09:57:19
did someone see your collection and call you crazy? lol
what is normal?

normal only applies to the animal kingdom, non developed species imo. For instance 99% of all elephants act the same, aside from the paint elephant that died recently. (and don't count the elephants we subjugate, that's torture!)
Title: Are we normal?
Post by: instantkamera on Sat, 26 March 2011, 10:05:36
More normal than all the people lined up to buy iPad2.
Title: Are we normal?
Post by: Brummell on Sat, 26 March 2011, 10:06:29
Quote from: keyboardlover;318918
Are we normal?


We're better.  We don't settle for lowest common denominator crap.
Title: Are we normal?
Post by: keyboardlover on Sat, 26 March 2011, 10:07:33
Lol...just that when I tell people how I'm modding my two keyboards they tend to look at me like

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5242/5317146836_0ce9cd7246_z.jpg)
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Post by: harrison on Sat, 26 March 2011, 10:08:28
sure... i'm turning 30, own a home, wife, one kid and another on the way, dog, 2 cars.  lots of bills, enough income to throw a little bit at toys every once and a while.


just eccentric.

Quote from: Brummell;318935
We're better.  We don't settle for lowest common denominator crap.

it's the whole 'if i'm going to have to spend the $10 20 times, i'd rather just spend it all at once up front and not have to do it 20 times' attitude too.  quality over quantity.


unless of course you can afford both.
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Post by: iMav on Sat, 26 March 2011, 10:25:21
Most everyone has a hobby, passion, etc...more often, they have several.  

Totally normal.
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Post by: keyboardlover on Sat, 26 March 2011, 10:28:19
Ok good. Thanks iMav =)
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Post by: keyboardlover on Sat, 26 March 2011, 10:29:53
Lol, good point.
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Post by: harrison on Sat, 26 March 2011, 11:02:49
Quote from: ripster;318953
The guy who thinks he is a Panda might need some professional help.


says the man who takes fetish pictures of lego minifigs.
Title: Are we normal?
Post by: lootbag on Sat, 26 March 2011, 11:59:38
We are normal, I think.

I have taken two keyboards from home to the studio at university.
Before when I had my HHKB, a few passerbys said "whoaaa cool keyboard" and "is that necessary?".
I had a prof say "your such a nerd man".

Then when people saw the 86U, I heard "nice skull thing" and "is that from a commodore?"

They just don't understand :D
Title: Are we normal?
Post by: HaveANiceDay on Sat, 26 March 2011, 13:03:31
Let's just say, keyboards are least of my problems.
Title: Are we normal?
Post by: Findecanor on Sat, 26 March 2011, 13:05:57
I am on other collecting/enthusiast forums. I see the same mentality here and there, just different types of items that people collect and obsess about.
The makeup of people is also largely the same: noobs, trolls, oldtimers, collectors, mod'ers, the occasional professional, etc ...
Title: Are we normal?
Post by: What is X? on Sat, 26 March 2011, 20:17:50
no more weird than chicks who collect shoes for their differing feel and looks.
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Post by: zaerst on Sat, 26 March 2011, 20:38:39
I'm Abnormal. Normal is way overrated.
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Post by: keyboardlover on Sat, 26 March 2011, 20:44:37
I found out today that I like cherry blues.

Things are DEFINITELY not normal at GeekHack...

Meanwhile the group 3 doubleshots are expected to ship sometime after the Truly Ergonomic and sometime before the Unicomp SpaceSaver.
Title: Are we normal?
Post by: strum4h on Mon, 28 March 2011, 01:53:32
Other people will not think its normal.
Title: Are we normal?
Post by: bill gates iii on Mon, 28 March 2011, 02:10:16
anyone with extreme OCD is not "normal,"  but i am sure we all get things done more efficiently.
Title: Are we normal?
Post by: Hak Foo on Mon, 28 March 2011, 02:11:31
Ripster: "Just don't be that guy?"

I know... isn't that one of those Microsoft or Logitech "ergonomic" abominations you can probably put a finger through if you try hard.

Now if he was bringing a G80-5000...
Title: Are we normal?
Post by: Half-Saint on Mon, 28 March 2011, 02:28:44
Abby Normal?
Title: Are we normal?
Post by: 7bit on Mon, 28 March 2011, 05:45:34
Quote from: keyboardlover;318918
You know, "keyboard people"?


Yes, we are normal!

We are sane. The rubberdomies are the mad people, who belong to a mental hospital!
Title: Are we normal?
Post by: bigpook on Mon, 28 March 2011, 06:03:20
Quote from: Half-Saint;319927
Abby Normal?

abnormal :)


As for normal, I don't really know anymore...
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Post by: Konrad on Mon, 28 March 2011, 09:11:52
(http://www.motifake.com/image/demotivational-poster/0910/obsessions-greybeard-clock-demotivational-poster-1255539308.jpg)
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Post by: Peter on Mon, 28 March 2011, 09:31:30
My wife says we are a bunch of obsessed geecks and since
it's that time of the month I'm not going to argue with her .. for the next 5 days :)

You know how much anti-wrinkle cream she could buy for the cost of virgin Cherry doubleshot 'plastic-things' as she calls them ?
( The answer is of course 'None' No matter what the price - but since it's that time of the month I wont argue this point with her either .
We do have knives, scissors and other sharp/pointed objects in the house )
Title: Are we normal?
Post by: noodles256 on Mon, 28 March 2011, 18:07:32
vut
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Post by: manfaux on Mon, 28 March 2011, 18:57:15
I collect Japanese Mecha models and vintage watches, both are utterly useless for any pragmatic use.

At least I can enjoy typing with my 'boardz!
Title: Are we normal?
Post by: cometbus on Mon, 28 March 2011, 19:37:53
Even other friends who are crazy-nerdy in other ways think there's something wrong with me to spend over $100 on a keyboard... But they just don't get it, their loss! :tinfoil3:
Title: Are we normal?
Post by: panda-R on Mon, 28 March 2011, 22:32:06
Quote from: noodles256;320289
vut


stop dat.
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Post by: Half-Saint on Tue, 29 March 2011, 00:25:34
Yesssss!!!!!

Quote from: ripster;320293
Abby Normal!!!
Title: Are we normal?
Post by: Chobopants on Tue, 29 March 2011, 00:40:05
I just spent close to 300$ on a Realforce and all I've felt since plugging it in is joy. Better than 300$/week on strippers, no?
Title: Are we normal?
Post by: kriminal on Tue, 29 March 2011, 01:10:33
its the middle of the night, my fan just died and i cant sleep with out a fan, then i post this.... normal???
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Post by: panda-R on Tue, 29 March 2011, 01:11:38
Quote from: Chobopants;320454
I just spent close to 300$ on a Realforce and all I've felt since plugging it in is joy. Better than 300$/week on strippers, no?


Panda does not agree!
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Post by: strum4h on Tue, 29 March 2011, 02:29:17
Panda-R is not normal
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Post by: keyboardlover on Tue, 29 March 2011, 06:07:09
Where are the strippers at?
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Post by: Voixdelion on Thu, 31 March 2011, 16:38:25
Interesting, I was just posting regarding the contextual and cultural meanings that are or aren't inherent in the word "Otaku"  which according to the initial poster in this thread

Why do you people call yourself otaku? - Naruto Forums (http://www.narutoforums.com/showthread.php?t=665695)


 has strong associations with serial murderers and rapists in Japan and a strongly negative connotation.  

I agree with the post on the last page that calls it a "roller coaster ride" around the world as far as the discussion there goes.  But interesting that the topic of niche obsessions is related to this discussion since I just found it when I came to post the other... wonder what that says...

EDIT>>

Do ex-strippers count?  If so, right here!
Title: Are we normal?
Post by: keyboardlover on Thu, 31 March 2011, 18:45:26
Quote from: Voixdelion;322237

EDIT>>

Do ex-strippers count?  If so, right here!


Pics or it didn't happen!
Title: Are we normal?
Post by: Voixdelion on Mon, 04 April 2011, 06:05:14
Quote from: keyboardlover;322332
Pics or it didn't happen!
 

I actually did a billboard for the club I worked in back then (No keyboard on the head, but I could shop one in under my hands) :
(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=16616&stc=1&d=1301915090)


And, in response to the title of the thread, thankfully I think we are NOT normal.  As much as it pains me to observe the masses flailing in normalcy I can be thankful that I am notably left of center.  I am reminded of the end of  "Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins" As Chiun, master of Sinanju, responds to being told he is incredible:  "No... I am better than that!"
Title: Are we normal?
Post by: keyboardlover on Mon, 04 April 2011, 06:50:10
Wow, it DID happen! Thanks!
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Post by: Voixdelion on Mon, 04 April 2011, 07:10:19
LOL- You know I never actually READ the billboard before as this is the only pic I have of it and its kinda grainy - I just noticed it says "Excellent Lunch & Dinner"  TOO funny!:laugh: (Come to think of it, the food WAS pretty good - almost too good when it first opened.  Strippers who eat shrimp cocktail and prime rib every day don't stay in stripper shape that way.  Eventually it toned down to the upscale burgers and steak fare though)
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Post by: noodles256 on Mon, 04 April 2011, 07:42:02
are we humannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

or

are we dancerrrrrrrrrr?
Title: Are we normal?
Post by: kill will on Mon, 04 April 2011, 08:04:58
300/week on strippers>realforce
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Post by: Twitchy on Mon, 04 April 2011, 15:06:39
Is a keyboard as a means of attracting the opposite sex normal?

Title: Are we normal?
Post by: Voixdelion on Mon, 04 April 2011, 16:15:52
british humor is awesome - just learned about a show called "doc martin", "absolutely fabulous "and of course, there is hugh laurie for the win.  My favorite bit of silliness to date from his days before "House":

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Post by: Voixdelion on Mon, 04 April 2011, 16:23:34
Quote from: Twitchy;324471
Is a keyboard as a means of attracting the opposite sex normal?

 
Dunno bout "normal", but works for me!  =]

Definitely beats some of the other crap I've heard like: "That's my car..."(indicates expensive penile substitute)"...when are we going out?"

Best non-effective approach to date though: "You have a beautiful face!...But with an ass like that you don't need one."

Sad, really... I like geeks, but they spook easily. I think most geeks just don't try.
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Post by: Input Nirvana on Sat, 16 April 2011, 00:51:07
I date...a lot. I've found that most of the girls I tend to go out with are either intrigued with the the split Kinesis, or intrigued by me splitting the Kinesis.

I'm good with both.

There are a couple that are like "WTF?"...but I usually know that beforehand and am going out with them for entertainment purposes only. :)
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Post by: strum4h on Sat, 16 April 2011, 01:46:37
"Why do you have more keyboards then you do computers?"
Every time someone walks by my dorm room.