Geekenfodder - What it is, Why you need it, Where to get it

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GEEK - the possibly shy person with the 195 IQ in the office with the 44 shelves of computer components, 12 racks of the fastest servers on the planet, a workbench covered with Cheetos, his own personal Coke machine, and the teetering stack of computer manuals that are older than he is. Or she.

FODDER - that which is fed to domesticated or herd animals.

Geek Fodder. The is pronounced EN.

If you Google geekenfodder, you will find exactly 3.5 resources for it. All of those lead back to here, so obviously you're in the right place already.

[update 2/08 - make that 231 google entries!]

Geekenfodder TV Now Playing: R/C Forklift Kit 

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Ambient Weather Beacon 

A thousand times better than a bum knee or arthritic wrists for predicting the weather for the day. Just watch the color and dress appropriately! Ideal geekenfodder for the gadget-conscious.

Ambient Weather Beacon

Know what to wear today, it it'll rain this weekend, or virtually any weather information, all in a calm glanceable display of color. This hand-blown frosted glass Weather Beacon changes colors as the forecast for the day changes: spring green if it'll be in the comfy seventies, deep blue if it's in the chilly thirties.

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Geekenfodder TV Now Playing: USB Digital Microscope 

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PC Geekenfodder 

The latest news of the greatest

PC Geekenfodderrrrr... be tempted. Keep fresh and in touch.

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Geekenfodder TV Now Playing: USB Programmable Doorbell 

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Stoooooore! 

Hard drive space for your pocket

It is impossible to have too much hard drive space. Trust me. Coming from someone who has easily filled up an 80gb external HD without a few days of getting her new system - and not an MP3 in the batch. This is a welcome bit of geekenfodder for any techie. Available in several appealing colors, and acts as a flashlight too!

Victorinox SwissMemory 1 GB Flight (Translucent Ruby)

Amazon Price: $65.99 (as of 11/12/2009) Buy Now

Geekenfodder for the Energy Drink Drinking Geek 

Nothing worse than losing your can of Red Bull, then finding it a few hours later, stale and warm. Here's a bit of geekenfodder to solve that particular problem. Just plug it into a spare USB port, set your favorite cold beverage on top, and voila. Chill out!

CoolIT Systems USB Beverage Chiller - White (USB-1000)

Just seconds after plugging the chiller into your computer's USB port (no external outlet needed), the coldplate chills to 45 degrees Fahrenheit -- the perfect temperature for keeping your beverage chilled.

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Geekenfodder TV Now Playing: Urban Tool Gadget Belt 

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Geekenfodder USB Pinups 

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Asus Eee PC USB Ports by mightyohm

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卡式帶轉錄器,超過引!(USB) by jonathansin

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Knowing the time is not enough. One must sense time.

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Why Geekenfodder? 

They have Cheetos, after all..

Think about it this way. This person is capable of fixing your computer. The odds are high that, if you're over the age of 27 or specifically trained for the task, you cannot.

This person is your sole lifeline between a malfunctioning or dysfunctional or nonfunctioning computer or similarly inclined electronic device - and sanity.

Geekenfodder is your way of showing your appreciation. Appeasing the gods, as it were.. think of it as a form of insurance - because...

This person is also equally capable of ensuring that your computer never boots up again. Ever.

Geekenfodder TV Now Playing: iPhone 

Obviously this isn't geekenfodder. It's not the sort of thing you put in your cabinet to await the day that your favorite geek does something spectacular. No matter how much you may like your tech support person, this is not a gift. THIS IS FOR YOU.

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Geekenfodder Breaks Out of the Darkness 

If you've ever had to work in the dark (as I often do), and found yourself trying to read your henscratching notes by the light of your monitor (as I often did), you are going to instantly appreciate the beauty of this USB light.

Kagan FlexLite USB Lamp

Anywhere you use your computer; you can have excellent light, right at your fingertips. FlexLite USB (Universal Serial Bus) Lamp connects directly to your USB port on your computer and has a flexible neck to position the light over the keyboard, documents, or screen, no batteries required! The light has three super bright LED lights in a compact reflective housing for clear and even lighting.

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Geekenfodder TV Now Playing: LED Fan 

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Are you a Geek? 

Or does someone think you are?

Geekdom is a special status, earned through hard work, hundreds -nay, thousands- of midnight hour sessions poring over ancient dusty tomes pertaining to languages that were nigh dead decades before you were born (except Assembly, which will probably never die, and C, which shouldn't).

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Geekenfodder TV Now Playing: WiiHelm 

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Best Dressed Geekenfodder 

Even geeks gotta wear clothes

One word: Guru. It's not bragging. It's straight-out truth.

"Guru? The go-to person for everyone in your company when they can't figure out how to make it work? Show your guru pride."

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A Warning About Geekenfodder 

Select your geekenfodder with great care, preferably after casually observing the workspace of the geek to receive the boon or offering. Look at the walls for indicative posters, platitudes and sayings. Will your geekenfodder measure up?

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Protect Thy Geekenfodder 

Nothing like that sinking feeling of terror to reach for your backpack or briefcase or (*gasp*) computer carrier and find it's gone. Get some protection before your data ends up in a chop shop in San Antonio.

SE-0304OR Bag Protector Alert. Orange/White

The Doberman Bag Protector Alert is a uniquely designed dually triggered alarm device, including a motion sensor alarm and a pull pin alarm. The motion sensor is armed and disarmed via the Bag Protector Alert keypad. Use your preset personal security code and place the Bag Protector Alert on a bag or valueable. If the protected item is touched, the motion sensor will trigger the alarm to alert you of a possible threat to your valueable.

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Geekenfodder TV Now Playing: Clocky 

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Cool but Too Portable Geekenfodder? 

I gave my favorite geek one of those great Swiss Army USB hard drives for Christmas and he raved about it. Sadly I did not get the one with the keyring on it, and someone walked away with it (and its contents). Be sure your geekenfodder can be properly secured.

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Geekenfodder TV Now Playing: Pen Blowtorch 

Warning: FLAMMABLE. Well, maybe not, but it FLAMES.

ThinkGeek

You can get this at ThinkGeek Electronics

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Respect the Tribal Status of Geekenfodder 

Every tribe has its hierarchy, and those of the geek are no different. Although status within that hierarchy is usually determined from within, it is entirely possible to bias a person's tribal standing upward or downward unwittingly through the offerings of improper geekenfodder.

When in doubt, ask a trusted geek, or refer to the list of worst possible geekenfodder offerings (found herein).

Cool Cooling-down Geekenfodder 

If you have to ask, you've never had a laptop overheat on you. It goes without saying that this is one of the coolest of cool geekenfodder to acquire and, grudgingly, give away.

Antec USB-Powered Notebook Cooler

So you're catching up on a little work at your favorite outdoor café, enjoying the scents of summer. Like the mouthwatering aroma of freshly-grilled burgers. The bracing scent of newly-cut grass. But your nose twitches as the smoky odor of overheating electronics reaches it. Then your trusty laptop locks up, leaving you thoroughly in the lurch. You see, heat is your laptop's most dangerous enemy. And our notebook cooler is the answer.

Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 11/12/2009) Buy Now

Geekenfodder TV Now Playing: Pit & Pendulum 

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Top 10 Worst Possible Geekenfodder Offerings 

Be wary of these. Using them as geekenfodder offerings may gain you a Bad Rep with the tribe. You do not want a Bad Rep.

Diet Decaf Cola Products

... the point being what exactly?2 points

Socks (even if they say guru on them)

(*mutters as he leaves* who does she think she is? My MOTHER??)1 point

Stuffed Toys

With -very- few exceptions, this is bad geekenfodder. The exceptions themselves change rapidly. Unless you are a peer level geek or above, of the same tribe, don't even try it.1 point

Paper Clip Holders

Paper clip holders have magnets on the inside to hold the paper clips in place. Do you have any IDEA what that magnet will do to your hard drive? Here, let me show you.... #####kzzizzz##### (the sound of your data leaving. (*mutters as he leaves* idiot...) Some magnetic devices are worth the risk, in the right hands. Like that nifty levitating clock...0 points

Handmade Sweaters

(*mutters as he leaves* who does she think she is? My Aunt Edna?? I can SO dress myself...)0 points

PC components dating back less than 10 years

He has them all already. Trust me on this. If it is not in the office, it's in his basement, storage shed, garage, mom's attic.0 points

Network Cable

Don't even go there. The compleat geek knows what he needs for the installation. (*mutters as he leaves* what's next, old Beldin twisted pair from the overhead?)0 points

Blank CDs

Odds are very high he's not only evolved to DVD-R 16x but has a patent pending for a new disk burning technology that makes all others obsolete. Don't even go there.0 points

Pads of Paper with Cute Sayings

(*mutters as he leaves* what does he think that computer on his desk is FOR, anyway...)0 points

Baseball Memorabilia

Unless there are crystal clear signs that this geek is a complete fanatic for a specific team, don't bother wasting precious geekenfodder storage space.0 points

Geekenfodder TV Now Playing: YET More iPhone! 

This one is for me. I'll manage the risk somehow. Mom? Dad? Listening to this?

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Appropriate Previously Appreciated Geekenfodder 

Sometimes one man's trash is another man's geekenfodder!

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Geekenfodder TV Now Playing: Finger Drum Kit 

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Look Closely at this Mousie 

If you've ever had the urge to mouse around on your computer from across the room, this 2.4GHz Cordless Notebook Mouse is the way to go. Smooth tracking control and a tilt wheel for easy accurate manipulation of precious data. Geeks will love it. A variety of colors available.

Logitech V200 Cordless Mouse - Red, Snap-on 2.4GHZ Micro-receiver

Its 2.4GHz digital cordless technology provides longer range compared to traditional wireless, and delivers interference-free operation. The 2.4GHz micro-receiver snaps into the mouse for easy transport and turns it off for power efficiency. Invisible Light optical tracking delivers smooth, precise control and a tilt wheel makes side-to-side scrolling effortless. All of this is wrapped up in a durable design that's ideal for business-class mobility.

Amazon Price: $59.99 (as of 11/12/2009) Buy Now

Who's Got the Best Geekenfodder... 

... and why that's important information

The word spreads fast through the tribe. If you've got the best and you're generous, your trouble tickets will begin to mystically float to the top of the oft-challenged attention span.

If you run out of geekenfodder but have previously been generous, your trouble tickets are very likely safe.

If you have geekenfodder but you're miserly or are rumored to be stingy with it, some trouble tickets will never see the light of day.

If you have no geekenfodder, you need geekenfodder.

You have been warned.

Geekenfodder TV Now Playing: Frigits 

Fun for your refrigerator and you too!

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Are You -Sure- You're Not A Geek? 

Read these carefully before selecting one. They may mean that although you might not meet all of the criteria for true geekdom, you may harbor geek-like tendencies and, therefore, need geekenfodder yourself.

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Geekenfodder Self-Defense 

This just strikes me as a great idea, geek or not. Anyone who has to walk into a parking garage or down an alley to get to their car is going to want one of these.

SE-0303OR Power Button. Orange/white

Doberman's Power Button needs just one hit to alert others to your distressful situation. Lightweight, stylish, and fitted with an adjustable Doberman strap. The Power Button is designed for physical activity. Take Doberman for a walk and never look back.

Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 11/12/2009) Buy Now

Wired Geekenfodder 

Get your geekenfodder fresh off the net

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Spread the USB Wealth 

As anyone with a USB port will tell you, it's far too easy to run out of places to plug in your cool USB add-ons. Here comes a handy answer! Just plug it in (or get your favorite geek to do so) and then plug your USB toys into it. Easy, travels well, and will make itself uniquely handy.

Targus ACH74US Ultra Mini USB 2.0 4-Port Hub

The Ultra Mini USB 2.0 4-port hub is the travel hub for at home or on the road. It allows you to connect 4 USB devices such as mice, digital cameras and memory drives to your notebook simultaneously. It has a transfer rate of 480 Mbps, plug and play capabilities and does not require an AC adapter. Compact, affordable and easy to use, this hub is perfect for the traveler on the go who doesn't want to sacrifice the convenience of external peripherals.

Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 11/12/2009) Buy Now

A Little Known Secret of Geekenfodder Sources 

...shhh

I'll let you in on the secret, if you promise not to spread the word too far. There is a place that a few of us turn to when we're stocking up the geekenfodder shelves. One word: ThinkGeek

Need advice? Want help? Just want to chat? 

Leave your geekenfodder woes aside and step in for a moment of herbal tea or decent coffee. Drop your thoughts off below.

SuperPhil wrote...

5 Stars for the most original and unforgettable name on the net! Very cool. If you get a moment you might hop over to http://www.squidoo.com/Techno-Junkie or http://techno-junkie.blogspot.com since we have some common interests. Have a great weekend.

ReplyPosted April 12, 2008

hmsweaver wrote...

I love this! Thanks for the cool stuff and the clever writing. Five stars and rolled to best.geekgadgets.ever.com!

ReplyPosted November 27, 2007

sonia_simone wrote...

Hilarious! I faved you

ReplyPosted August 09, 2007

gypsiedream wrote...

Oh wait! Let me blow the Cheetos dust out of my keyboard. Great lens, 5 geekenfodder stars to you.

ReplyPosted July 30, 2007

sdtechteacher wrote...

How did you know about the cheetos?????? Great job!

sdtechteacher

http://www.squidoo.com/macforteachers

ReplyPosted July 30, 2007

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