I'm sporting a wonderful b'day gift from Heather - the ultimate in nerd-wear. As my stance suggests, however, it appears I'm a little confused by the difference between Apple enthusiasm and superpowers.
I've decided I'm going to wear this to my friendly, neighborhood Apple Store (about an hour away in Short Pump, VA). But instead of being the beacon of hard-core groupie, I'm going to pretend the shirt is the mark of my chosen line of retail. That's right, I'd be a "Genius". You know, those guys running around Apple Stores either helping people or doing the more geniusy stuff camped out behind the "Genius Bar". I imagine there's a Genius hierarchy culminating in the coveted spot of a Genius Bar-tender.
Anyway, I'll go in, and just start helping people. "Oh man, you can do so many great things with this MacBook!". Not that I've really messed around with one. Or, "Excuse me, sir, but you will not believe how crisp the video looks on these iPods." When the actual staff asks me who I am, I'll tell a story about how I transfered from the store in McClean (that was one of the first two Apple stores, btw; the other in California) and how my former manager said he would work out the details. "What's that? What do you mean I'm not on the payroll?!?" A little more sob story, my spot is solidified and a genius is born. But, I admit this is not as good as some of the crazy antics of a young Val Kilmer in 1985's Real Genius. I have a lot to learn.
I’m a Genius
I'm sporting a wonderful b'day gift from Heather - the ultimate in nerd-wear. As my stance suggests, however, it appears I'm a little confused by the difference between Apple enthusiasm and superpowers.
I've decided I'm going to wear this to my friendly, neighborhood Apple Store (about an hour away in Short Pump, VA). But instead of being the beacon of hard-core groupie, I'm going to pretend the shirt is the mark of my chosen line of retail. That's right, I'd be a "Genius". You know, those guys running around Apple Stores either helping people or doing the more geniusy stuff camped out behind the "Genius Bar". I imagine there's a Genius hierarchy culminating in the coveted spot of a Genius Bar-tender.
Anyway, I'll go in, and just start helping people. "Oh man, you can do so many great things with this MacBook!". Not that I've really messed around with one. Or, "Excuse me, sir, but you will not believe how crisp the video looks on these iPods." When the actual staff asks me who I am, I'll tell a story about how I transfered from the store in McClean (that was one of the first two Apple stores, btw; the other in California) and how my former manager said he would work out the details. "What's that? What do you mean I'm not on the payroll?!?" A little more sob story, my spot is solidified and a genius is born. But, I admit this is not as good as some of the crazy antics of a young Val Kilmer in 1985's Real Genius. I have a lot to learn.
It's a pleasure meeting you guys as well. Amanda also appreciates that you still think she exists.
Thanks for the post. I'll let you know when I switch over but I am currently developing my own site. URL will just be hip2besquare.net. You can check it out if you like. Still in the design phase, but feel free to stop by and critique.