Fun Geek Stuff and Ways to Raise your Cool Factor
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We've Got to Have Games and Toys and Fun at All Ages
At the small office where I first worked, our executive -a man in his late forties- was a very proper gent who appeared to be completely lacking in a sense of humor. Nobody ever caught him laughing or playing with harmless stuff like paper clip chains.
Nobody, that is, until someone brought in a Slinky and left it on his secretary's desk.
The toy vanished into his office during the lunch hour, and throughout the afternoon we heard the distinctive metallic kzzzsh kzzzsh of the Slinky as it walked from one hand to the other.
When we left for the day, we noticed a strange, peaceful smile upon the distinguished face. Needless to say, that Slinky stayed in his office from there on out and our boss's mood was measurably improved with each passing day.
The Cool Factor
what are the rules of acquisition and tribal status?
A Cool desktop toy is only Cool if it draws the proper attention.
A desktop toy that passersby stop and look at in respectful silence a few times a day has a pretty good Cool factor. Its Cool factor doubles if it makes no noise, since it is getting the attention on its own merit.
The desktop toy that vanishes during its first week HAD a high Cool factor.
If the desktop toy vanished during its first lunch hour, its Cool factor was off the charts.
What's your Personal Cool Factor?
You are the best judge of your Cool Factor, of course. But here's a guideline. Look at your desk or personal workspace, and give yourself ONE POINT for each of your things that are cool.
Example::
Coffee cup from the generic stack in the break room - 0 points.
Coffee cup with your daughter's name on it - 1 point
Stack of rubber bands - 0 points
Stack of rubber bands held by a laughing Buddha - 1 point for trying
What's High on YOUR Gadget Cool Factor List?
We know what we want and are e-mailing Santa on a daily basis to make sure he's all prepared. Sure, it may be early, but remember what happened with Tickle Me Elmo!?
iPhone
Of course we can't use it for another year until the current cell phone contract expires but...0 points
Solio
Just the idea that we can plug into the sun to recharge anything is downright irresistible.0 points
Sound Effect Keyboard
... you know, like the ones DJs use on their radio shows: a button with applause, another one with a wrong-answer buzzer, maybe one for polite laughter, esPECially a wolf whistle...0 points
Brady Label Maker
Discover how to make use of Brady Label Maker software for your convenience.0 points
Cool? Uncool? You Decide
Vote your Cool Choice to the Top!
Don't worry.. there is no wrong answer. What someone finds Cool may be not very cool to someone else. Got a better idea? Add your own!
High Flyer Executive Flying Figure
This High Flyer Battery Operated Flying Executive uses more...1 point
Golf Tic Tac Toe
Hey Golfers! - If you don't win on the golf course more...0 points
Somebody Got Tired of their..
Cool Factor stuff from someone else's desk
Way Too Much Cool Fun Factor
There's cool and then there's Cool. Beyond that, there is also a Cool Factor at the executive level. Those little things that say "I'm in charge here, and that means I get the Cool Stuff (and can play with it on company hours)". Granted, some of this Cool Factor stuff encourages thinking, meditation, deep digging into the soul where results are found .. like the Executive Sandbox, which just radiates cool.
Sea Monkeys Executive Set
Sea-Monkeys all black and gold set is the perfect more...1 point
Toysmith Classic Black Pin Art
Makes 3-dimensional sculptures in seconds! An exce more...1 point
Executive Desktop Foosball
Love to play foosball? Bring it with you to work! more...0 points
Zero Blaster - Green
Zero Blaster, Earth's only vapor-ring shooter, bla more...0 points
Executive Sandbox Construction Zone
Scoop it up and haul it away! Little boys have enj more...0 points
Cool Factor USB from Someone Else
Used cool can still be Cool
Ways to Carry off your Cool
It may be great to have a lot of fun geeky cool factor stuff and a phenomenal system to attach it to. But it's even more cool factor to be able to haul it around with you properly.
Samsonite L35 Notebook Case
The Samsonite® L35 notebook case offers a thin an more...0 points
MAXXUM from SwissGear by Wenger Computer Backpack Red
Enjoy hands-free mobility when carrying your noteb more...0 points
PATRIOT from Swiss Gear by Wenger Triple Gusset Rolling Computer Case w/ Removable Tote
Triple Gusset Rolling Case / Fits most 15.4 inch n more...0 points
Kensington 62348 Contour Roller Carrying Case
Roller case with ergonomic design delivers go-anyw more...0 points
Marware Sportfolio 13" MacBook Case Black
A sleek, sporty case that protects your Apple note more...0 points
Speck MB17-CLR-SEE See Thru 17-Inch MacBook Pro Hard Case (Clear)
Accent the sleek look of your 17" MacBook Pro more...0 points
Brenthaven Metro Deluxe Shoulder Case for 13" MacBook and 15.4" MacBook Pro
The perfect solution for those who want protection more...0 points
Wenger By Swissgear Wired Laptop Backpack for 17" Notebook
Airflow Back System Multi-panel airflow design provides more...0 points
iPod Video (60GB & New 80GB) Silicone Skin Case (Black)+ Lanyard + armband + Screen protector
· Design to fit perfectly for your machine · Exc more...0 points
A Gazillion Watts of Cool Factor: Solio!
Totally Cool Factor
High Cool Factor or Low?
You decide!
If you think it possesses High Cool Factor, vote it UP. If you think it has a low Cool Factor, vote it down. Got something with even higher Cool Factor? Add it in!
PNY P-EFD512U20K-RF Executive Attaché Flash Drive
Executive Attach? is a multi function USB 2.0 flas more...1 point
JVC EX-A10 100-Watt DVD Executive Microsystem with Sake-Soaked Speakers
DVD - CD Player / Pair 2-Way Woodcone Speakers wit more...1 point
Philips MC235B Flat Wall Mountable Micro Shelf System, Black
Ultra-thin, unique style, micro shelf system can b more...0 points
Very Cool USB Factor
get some good tribal nods
There is something completely and totally fun (and admittedly pretty geeky) with USB. The idea that we can add a TON of gadgetry to our already powerful systems in a rather parasitic fashion... too dang fun. At this writing, I have my trackball, an external hard drive, my second mouse, my drawing tablet, and something else (I've forgotten what it does but it looks cool) all plugged into the stationary keyboard. Then I type on my wireless keyboard, leaving all that USB niftyness resting on my desk a few feet away. Luxury...
Foldable/flexible Full Blk Kyb Spill Resistant Great Key Response
Lightweight, ultra-slim, and compact, this keyboar more...1 point
Verbatim Wireless Travel Storeaway Rechargeable Mouse- Snap in Receiver
Since its foundation Verbatim has been at the fore more...1 point
Fellowes 99928 USB Micro Track Ball (Silver)
Fellowes computer accessories are designed to make more...0 points
Brother PT-1960 USB-Ready Labeler for Small Workgroups
The PT-1960 is the USB-ready P-touchlabeling syste more...0 points
USB Desktop Uni-directional Microphone Volume Control
Cyber Acoustics is the technology leader in afford more...0 points
Vintage Cool Factor, Pre-owned
Ok, so it might not all be entirely Cool
Retro Cool Factor from Someone Else
Cool Factor Blogspeak
what the rest of the tribe is saying
Very Cool Factor ...Hai, Very Cool Indeed
Cool factor with an Eastern touch
Cool Factor Retro, Vintage
Sometimes what is the coolest of Cool Factors is historical
Retro cool is even cooler than modern cool, and VINTAGE cool marks you as a true master of the Cool Factor. Find the coolness that highlights your personality and display it with pride. I happen to go for Coca Cola retro and vintage.
Gibson Coke Juke Box Cookie Jar
With its old-time malt shoppe style, this Coca-Col more...0 points
Holmes Retro Metallic Gooseneck Desk Lamp, Black
Features: Desk Lamp. 17" high. Flexible goose more...0 points
12-CAN COKE VENDING MACHINE
What a concept. What a crowd pleaser. What a thirs more...0 points
Vintage New York Mighty Magnets Set of 6 magnets
Each magnet in this Lucy Lu Mighty Magnet 6-piece set more...0 points
I Love Lucy Stick Figure Wastepaper Basket
From the I Love Lucy collection. I Love Lucy stick more...0 points
High Cool Factor or Low? You Decide..
Vote stuff up (or down) or add your own coolness
Sometimes the only way to tell the true Cool Factor of an item is to watch carefully for responses to its presence. If it gets picked up, if it gets picked up and played with; if it gets picked up and STOLEN...
Fly Trap Fiends with Mirco Terrarium
Grow your own feared and famous meat eating plants more...0 points
Safari Toys Ocean Magnetic Desk Sculpture
Create a magnetic masterpiece! Colorful and creati more...0 points
3.5" Floating Globe - Magnetic Levitating Globe
See the wonders of electro-magnetism with this 3.5 more...0 points
Cool Factor from the Blogosphere
Tell Us!
Drop a note and let us know how your Cool Factor is progressing!
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TWOnline2 Dec 9, 2010 @ 10:45 am | delete
- cool? what's that again?
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homecarediva
Apr 9, 2009 @ 12:37 am | delete
- Now that is cool! This lens is invited to join The Cool Lens Group - where EACH lens gets VOTES from the admin and gets FAVORITED too. Hooray, one of the coolest and busiest groups is reopened.
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HwangKO Apr 14, 2008 @ 8:54 am | delete
- Here's something that happened to my husband, who owns a used vending machine business: He had the boss of a large company buy a 1950's vintage Pepsi vending machine in really good condition (lots of $$ for him to buy that one) for his office...That was a really cool office accessory, as he would always offer his guests/prospective clients a bottle of pop for free from the machine. As you might imagine, every one of his employees was envious!
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JoeBradley
Oct 19, 2007 @ 12:36 am | delete
- Hi awesome lens, I have given you 5 stars, here is my lens "SwirlWeb" visit it once if you like it vote my lens.
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k8company
Jul 17, 2007 @ 3:03 pm | delete
- Hey gimme five! What I mean is, I gave you five! How fabulous to find even more suggestions for coolness than I already have. Live long and prosper.
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