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What is it about geeks and Star Wars? A question that is so elusive to an answer because finding out why such brilliant minds would toy with such a unrealistic fantasy is hard to grasp. However, if there is a Star Wars convention anywhere around geeks can be found in attendance by the masses. Some even attending in outfits that cost in the thousands to have that true Star Wars experience.

Perhaps it is their mind that drawls to the appeal of the movie. The futuristic devices that let their eager brains search for situations and capabilities that non-geek minds could never truly understand. Or it gives them a break from circuits and hard drives while still holding to the world of electronic inventions. Or it could just be the thrill of holding a light saber.

Whatever the possible attraction is it isn’t going away anytime soon nor is it just a phase. Geeks love star wars so much that a geek pride day was created based on Star Wars. On May 25 the geeks come out to commemorate the release of the first Star Wars film. So make sure you put on your Vader helmet and celebrate with a geek you love!

We geeks are still regular people. Sure, we tinker with mathematics sharp enough to slice chromium or know enough tentacles of the Ruy Lopez to choke a chessboard; but let’s face it, after our long unbalanced days we need a recharge like everyone else. Fortunately, we have a familiar pattern of pastimes to recharge those LFP batteries of our souls. Discovering a high caloric chemical compound for a sugar substitute, for example, is enough of a refresher for the mildest chesterfield solanum tuberosum in us. Deep down we know there will Read more…