A Girl's Guide to Dating a Geek

by Omi M. Inouye

Book Overview

Are you dating a geek? Find out just how geeky he is in The Geek Test. Learn how to cope with his geekiness in sections such as: "Getting What You Want" and "How to Exercise Your Geek." Also, discover how to plot revenge, diagnose common geek ailments, and find the perfect gift for your geek. Take a deeper look into the world of geeks with My Life Among the berGeeks and My Life Among the Gamers. Read case studies, examine graphs, peruse the Geek Dictionary,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1435713184
• ISBN13: 9781435713185
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Scary Accurate :)

I purchased the guide for my son's girlfriend. I read a few segments to him before we passed it on to her. Hilarious! And accurate!

I need bandwidth to live.

I bought this book as a gift for my girlfriend with the prior knowledge that I would fit into several of the pigeon holes this book defined as geek. It was soon discovered, however, that this book is a hilariously comprehensive look at what it means to be a geek, and why that's a good thing. Beginning with a Geek Test, this guide helps an inquisitive woman determine if she is dating a geek. Of the 27 questions ranging from hygiene, physical appearance, college degree, and number of video game consoles owned/plugged in, a little over half fit me perfectly. Make no mistake though, I'm not a nerd. Author Omi M. Inouye makes it very clear; geeks are cooler than nerds since nerds are "socially unacceptable in all circumstances." The one major downfall to this book is that it assumes that a female can "train" a geek. It's the classic woman goal of a fixer-upper. Why women want to do this is anyone's guess, but for the most part they end up attempting to emasculate rather than groom. The author even recommends a few methods of sabotaging a geek's favorite clothing and/or his internet access. This is HIGHLY inadvisable. Although, there is a very accurate compilation of gifts and methods of apology for when a woman plays the word/mind games all women play. Ignoring the overall intellectually superior premise of this book, it's ignorant of the author to think she can actually train a geek with merely pie; unless, of course, she's talking about the tongue-in-cheek Cherry Pie about which Warrant sang in the early 90s. Then, she has a point, but it only goes so far. Written in a language that requires very little geekiness to understand, it's a perfect nightstand book for any woman wanting to keep daily tabs on her man's geek level. It's geekiness for the laywoman. With flow charts, organizational charts, molecule diagrams, and even circuit diagrams - that I appreciated immensely - it's quintessential geek. As a hybrid Jock Geek and Know it all Geek, I feel comfortable in recommending this book for anyone who wants to really know the truth about geekdom. You'll definitely ROTFLYAO.

Amazing

As a geek, this is a delightful reading. This little book is full of geek jokes and provides valuable insights about our lifestyle. I gave this as a gift for my girlfriend, and now many of my friends want one for their girlfriends too!

Good Read

This book is amazing. I bought it for my girlfriend as a joke but she seems to enjoy it. It's an enjoyable bathroom reader beside the Alphabet of Manliness by Maddox

A Girl's Guide to Dating a Geek

As a human being and educator who has observed the geek in his natural habitat ( the classroom) I have to agree with Omi's assessment of the humanoid we refer to as "geek". While it is generally agreed that "nerds" are subpar members of the human species, most would agree that anyone resembling the geek has potential. Geeks(Y) are often highly intelligent who pursue fabulous degrees ( medical, engineering, chemistry, ect..) which translates into a useful education which attracts dollars which further translates into a husband who will provide a good living for figure X. That's you girls. While it may cost you many trips to the store to ensure the freezer is stocked with an assortment of crappy frozen pizzas, it is well worth your time when you consider what you get in exchange: a nice home, a good neighborhood, and cello lessons for little Chester. You will also need to purchase an expensive washer/dryer to keep said geek's socks and clothes in minty fresh condition. The downside is that you will have to learn to bake pies, but hey, a pie in exchange for all the things you will receive in return is a cheap price to pay. The question is, can a man be a geek and still hold on to his guy card? I think yes. Masculinity comes in many forms and that includes highly intelligent and inquisitive minds who just happen not to bathe on a regular basis; minor annoyance when you consider you will married to Dr. Geek, Professor Geek, or Scientist/ Inventor/ Entrepreneur Geek. "A Girl's Guide to Dating a Geek" is a clever, well-written, dare I say thesis? on the male egghead called geek. It is easy to read for the rest of us non PhD's and anyone who has ever discussed CPU's, been involved in LARP's, or attended a LAN party ( which is one of the most bizarre gathering of smelly people I have ever seen) will know that she has been in the company of a geek. I did have some trouble locating the author's website until I came up with oMi( notice the capital M) Online which took me right there. The website is not only hilarious, but entertaining as well. I thoroughly recommend this creative one-of-a-kind book by Omi M. Inouye. B.J. Bradley author How to Hold on to Your Guy Card ( In a Chick's World)