[lbo-talk] OT: creativity caps

[Wojtek Sokolowski]

> On Thu, 12 Jun 2003, Kelley wrote:
> 
> > BTW, I have a category for "Real Geeks Know Real Acronyms" which is 
> > for REAL pronounceable initialisms. If you have a favorite, 
> especially 
> > if they are obscure AND relate to sex in some way...
> >
> > Kelley
> >
> 
> This is geeky, but perhaps not sexy enough: the old modem 
> connection language (at codes: ATZ = set modem registers to 
> default values).  I bet many of these geeks use DSL and 
> cable, and haven't thought about these modem codes for years. 
>  And on second thought, sure it's sexy to manipulate your 
> connection protocol--isn't it?
> 

A geek ha been seen with a gorgeous woman, and his friend ask "Where did
you meet her?"  "Internet dating" replies the geek.  "Wow' says the
friend, "and what line did you use to get lucky."  The geek looks
nonplussed and says "Just the standard 56k modem connection."

Wojtek