Decoded Geek Code


GEEK TYPE CODE [GCS/IT/M/MU/S]

Geek of Computer Science, Geek of Information Technology, Geek of Math, Geek of Music, Geek of Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.).

GEEK DRESS CODE [d-(--)>---]

My tendencies on this issue range from: "I'm usually in jeans and a t-shirt.", to: "My t-shirts go a step further and have a trendy political message on them." But someday I'd like to say: "Punk dresser, including, but not limited to, torn jeans and shirts, body piercings, and prominent tattoos."

GEEK SHAPE CODE [s:--]

I tend to have to fight against a strong breeze.

GEEK AGE CODE [a-->+++]

My age is 20-24. But someday I'd like to say: "My age is 60 and up."

GEEK COMPUTERS CODE [C++$]

Computers are a large part of my existence. When I get up in the morning, the first thing I do is log myself in. I play games or mud on weekends, but still manage to stay off of academic probation. Getting paid for it!

GEEK UNIX CODE [UL++++(+++)$]

I use GNU/Linux exclusively. My tendencies on this issue range from: "I am the sysadmin. If you try and crack my machine don't be surprised if the municipal works department gets an "accidental" computer-generated order to start a new landfill on your front lawn or your quota is reduced to 4K.", to: "I don't need to crack /etc/passwd because I just modified su so that it doesn't prompt me. The admin staff doesn't even know I'm here. If you don't understand what I just said, this category does NOT apply to you!" Getting paid for it!

GEEK PERL CODE [P++++(+++)$]

My tendencies on this issue range from: "I don't write Perl, I speak it. Perl has superseded all other programming languages. I firmly believe that all programs can be reduced to a Perl one-liner. I use Perl to achieve U+++ status.", to: "Perl is a very powerful programming tool. Not only do I no longer write shell scripts, I also no longer use awk or sed. I use Perl for all programs of less than a thousand lines." Getting paid for it!

GEEK GNU/LINUX CODE [L+++(++)$]

My tendencies on this issue range from: "I use GNU/Linux exclusively on my system. I monitor comp.os.linux.* and even answer questions sometimes.", to: "I use GNU/Linux ALMOST exclusively on my system. I've given up trying to achieve GNU/Linux.God status, but welcome the OS as a replacement for DOS. I only boot to DOS to play games." Getting paid for it!

GEEK EMACS CODE [E+(++)>+++]

My tendencies on this issue range from: "Emacs is great! I read my mail and news with it!", to: "I know and use elisp regularly!" But someday I'd like to say: "Emacs is my login shell!! M-x doctor is my psychologist! I use emacs to control my TV and toaster oven! All you vi people don't know what you're missing! I read alt.relgion.emacs, alt.sex.emacs, and comp.os.emacs."

GEEK WORLD WIDE WEB CODE [W+++$]

I am a WebMaster. Don't even think about trying to view my homepage without the latest version of Netscape. When I'm not on my normal net connection, I surf the web using my Newton and a cellular modem. Getting paid for it!

GEEK USENET CODE [N++]

I read all the news in a select handful of groups.

GEEK USENET ORACLE CODE [o?]

Usenet Oracle? I don't even know what that is...

GEEK KIBO CODE [K]

I know who Kibo is.

GEEK MICROSOFT WINDOWS CODE [w---]

Windows has set back the computing industry by at least 10 years. Bill Gates should be drawn, quartered, hung, shot, poisoned, disembowelled, and then REALLY hurt.

GEEK OS/2 CODE [O-]

Tried it, didn't like it.

GEEK MACINTOSH CODE [M+>++]

A Mac has it's uses and I use it quite often. But someday I'd like to say: "I am a Mac guru. Anything those DOS putzes and unix nerds can do, I can do better, and if not, I'll write the damn software to do it."

GEEK VMS CODE [!V]

I refuse to categorize myself on VMS.

GEEK POLITICS & SOCIAL ISSUES CODE [PS+++]

Legalize drugs! Abolish the government. Fuck the draft!

GEEK POLITICS & ECONOMIC ISSUES CODE [PE--]

Capitalism is evil! Government should provide the services we really need. Nobody should be rich.

GEEK CYPHERPUNKS CODE [Y+]

I have an interest and concern in privacy issues, but in reality I am not really all that active or vocal.

GEEK PGP CODE [PGP>+]

I've used it, but stopped long ago. But someday I'd like to say: ""Finger me for my public key"."

GEEK STAR TREK CODE [t++(+++)]

My tendencies on this issue range from: "It's the best show around. I have all the episodes and the movies on tape and can quote entire scenes verbatim. I've built a few of the model kits too. But you'll never catch me at one of those conventions. Those people are kooks.", to: "It's not just a TV show, it's a religion. I know all about warp field dynamics and the principles behind the transporter. I have memorized the TECH manual. I speak Klingon. I go to cons with Vulcan ears on. I have no life."

GEEK BABYLON 5 CODE [5(+)]

My tendencies on this issue range from: "I've seen it, I am pretty indifferent to it.", to: "Babylon 5 certainly presents a fresh perspective in the Sci-Fi universe. I watch it weekly."

GEEK X FILES CODE [X+]

I've Converted my family and watch the show when I remember. It's really kinda fun.

GEEK ROLE-PLAYING CODE [R]

Role-Playing? That's just something to do to kill a Saturday afternoon.

GEEK TELEVISION CODE [tv-]

I watch tv for the news and 'special programming.'

GEEK BOOKS CODE [b++>+++]

I find the time to get through at least one new book a month. But someday I'd like to say: "I consume a few books a week as part of a staple diet."

GEEK DILBERT CODE [!DI]

I refuse to categorize myself on Dilbert.

GEEK DOOM CODE [!D]

I refuse to categorize myself on Doom.

THE GEEK CODE [G++]

I know what each letter means, but sometimes have to look up the specifics.

GEEK EDUCATION CODE [e++>++++]

Got a Baccalaureate degree. But someday I'd like to say: "Managed to get my Ph.D."

GEEK HOUSING CODE [h-]

Living with one or more registered Geeks.

GEEK RELATIONSHIPS CODE [r>+++]

I date periodically. But someday I'd like to say: "Found someone, dated, and am now married."

GEEK SEX CODE [y+]

Male. I've had real, live sex.

-----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK-----
Version: 3.1
GCS/IT/M/MU/S d-(--)>--- s:-- a-->+++ C++$ UL++++(+++)$ P++++(+++)$
L+++(++)$ E+(++)>+++ W+++$ N++ o? K w--- O- M+>++ !V PS+++ PE-- Y+ PGP>+
t++(+++) 5(+) X+ R tv- b++>+++ !DI !D G++ e++>++++ h- r>+++ y+
------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------


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