January 9, 2008
Gavin Newsom: "We're All Geeks"
Says you!
In an effort to diffuse to the sheer horror of being labeled a "dork," "techie," "queer," or even "local artist," recently San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom had this to say during a virtual chat.
In a fireside chat in the virtual world Second Life, Newsom responded to a question from Philip Rosedale, CEO of Second Life publisher Linden Lab, about virtual worlds not just attracting geeks.The mayor laughed and offered a wonderful response: "Why are you so sensitive about geeks? It's all good," Newsom said. "We're all geeks."
Heh. Sometimes the mayor tickles us. But within the palace walls of San Francisco, it seems like one has to to call themselves a geek. Everyone does. Annoyingly so, at times. Even former homecoming queens and high school football quarterbacks arrive here with the I'm-a-geek mentality firmly in place the moment they hit the ground.
That said, "cool" is the new "geek." And we're cool. Totally cool.
| Advertisement: SFist Continues Below!
Post a comment (Comment Policy)
newsom a geek, dork, techie or artist????
how about goldigger, parasite, sexual predator,
addict (in recovery?)
in a recent conversation i was told that the restaurant matrix has three or four tables in the back that are curtained off. each private spot features a mirrored table, i was told. additionally, each table featured a white powder residue. hmmm. white wine? you've got to be kidding.
ha! i just called and placed a reservation to the matrix.
Nowadays, geek means looking for the time on your cellphone instead of your wrist.
nicely said manys. i've heard that a geek is just a nerd that can get laid.
What's Second LIfe? Isn't that for folks who live in Iceland, making it a bit too cold do interact in-person?
Just waiting for Gavin to show up on World of Warcraft.
*sigh*
Alright, I won't deny it. This made me like him a LITTLE. JUST a little.
I read this and thought "We're all Bozos on this bus.
-Ken Kesey
-Firesign Theatre
Anyone who has admitted to an affair with one of their co-workers (and a friend's wife, no less), and followed that with a stint in rehab is decidedly not a geek. Gav is certified-rock-star cool.