starbucks nerd
Maybe it’s just me, but this nerd seems to be taking advantage of the internet service thing at Starbucks. I took these pictures tonight of this guy who appears to have lugged his whole computer system into the Starbucks on 41st and Madison. I don’t see any coffee anywhere either…
Classic… I wonder if he’s playing global thermo nuclear war with Joshua?!
HILARIOUS - pays to have your camera on you at all times in this City, you just never know what strange and bizarre things you will find….in a Starbucks no less. You should submit this to Starbucks Corp.!
i’m SO glad you documented this guy on your blog. he’s been there everyday, ALL DAY, for the last week and a half. i’m sure it won’t be long before he’s on dave letterman or something. i just want to know - what’s his story? if he’s doing it as a performance art thing - brilliant. if he’s working on his resume - dorkwad…
People that lug an entire desktop including a clunky cathode ray tube monitor into a Starbucks should be culled out of the human herd. It’s guys like that who will ruin this whole free wi-fi thing for the rest of us.
I’m mainly surprised that Starbucks let him plug the thing into the wall.
I am going to interview him right now. I will buy him coffee and bring the ipod thing you gave me.
i passed that. and thought there had to be some kind of logical explanation for that. like: maybe he works there and doesnt lug it around.
nerd report - 3/31/05
9:18 am.
nerd asleep with hood pulled over head in front of cpu - addition of dual monitors and laptop noted (must have upgraded) in northwest corner of starbucks, facing south.
i think its a publicity stunt “Dorks and greeks are also welcome here”
OH MY GOSH.. too funny!!! I work one day out of the week at Borders - utilizing T-mobile. But its costly, as I feel the need to buy a drink every hour. But this is just hilarious!
Okay, seriously, is this a joke, being that it’s April 1st and all? Don’t make me have to drive up to NYC from Maryland just to see for myself.
nerd report - 4/1/05
10:03 am
nerd cpu is pulled apart - most parts are on a starbucks table with a man that seems to be with nerd today - a dreadlocked black nerd (possibly tech support?) on a laptop that looks patched into nerd workstation. nerd seems to have on same sweater (blue and black pullover hoodie) black nerd seemed to be preoccupied with possible tech support duties - first nerd seemed very active, moving a monitor - looked anxious.
black nerd seated in southwest corner facing west. first nerd location variable.
It’s no joke. He’s been there for at least a week (often sleeping at his table). One of my co-workers has been taking daily pictures of the dude.
I’m starting to think there’s a hidden camera involved somewhere here. I’m speculating… but maybe this is part of some TV program gag to see how far they could push this guy’s welcome? Either way, this is pretty funny.
Ummm, hes been there a week? he hasnt showered what so ever?
Starbucks open 24/7?
My roommate met this man sometime last week as he was pushing a shopping cart filled with his HUGE computer pieces down fifth avenue. Apparently that is his mode of transportation for them. He claims that free AOL cds make his computer wireless… And that he is using the internet for online dating. Apparently he is turning 21 shortly and is looking for someone to spend his birthday with. I think this is all legitimate folks…. the man is just a bit wacked.
He is brilliant!!!! I hated to see the introduction of the flat screen. I favored the retro-large-monitor.
He does seem the type though pull out an automatic weapon and mow down everyone on the corner.
Stephanie and I INTERVIEWED him the other night!! The answers to all of your questions are in my new post here.
Haha, I love americans.
That’s hilarious! I wonder if he carts it around in a shopping cart?
Good for him, at least he’s doing something. Why is everybody so freaked out about it, is what I wonder.
he needs 2 get a laptop so he can blend in, b low profile.
What? No laser printer and scanner?
Thanks for the pictures. This is very funny.
Awesome!
I know some nerds like that.
If Starbucks told him he couldn’t plug it in, I wonder if he could sue for technological age/obesity(?) discrimination :p
if he’s been there for over a week or so, using that Desktop….I wonder how much the Power bill is now this month, compared to previous months…….your not buyin’ coffee……your probably using the NEW DAY-Trial CD offers from T-mobile..(using a different CD each day…), and your takin’ up space…………dammnit, YOUR GONNA PAY FOR SOME OF THESE BILLS…….
While on my cpu, I discovered these pictures of me. Please don’t be a playa hate-a. I’m in the process of finding myself a fine young thing to spend some quality time with. Show me some love, aiyight?
Get your self a flat screen ‘man!!
Well, maybe he’s cut a deal with the owner? I hope so! I like the idea of a lap-top or notebook better in these situations, but oh well! yeah dittoes on the flat screen!
If only he’d brought his Commodore SX-64 Executive Luggable.
I just installed Wifi on my PDP11!
and to think they banned smoking in nyc instead? what a loser.
brandz76
WOW! that guy is my hero, i’ve seen anohter pic of a homeless computer guy, but this guy just tops him, i must find to give props!
We need to have a whip round and by this guy a laptop.
Does he have a reserved spot?
God, I miss New York…
Good job Chris! You’re at BeTuMaN. Thx!
& I thought my clunker laptop was a haul!
i work for starbucks in the UK and if some one was to do this in my store i would tell them to hall ass or i’ll set the barista’s on him.
so, is he still there? any news?
nerd report april 29th
nerd still there
sleeping with screensaver on
keeps starbucks power bill intact.
OMG this is definatly a joke…. LOL Staff would tell him to Move on by now. Is this starbucks open 24/7?
Chris:
You have no “Starbucks” stuff on your wish list? Maybe this guy is really you………
Chris:
You have no “Starbucks” stuff on your wish list? Maybe this guy is really you………
Chris:
You have no “Starbucks” stuff on your wish list? Maybe this guy is really you………
WOw this a first I never saw anything like this before( and trust me I have seen a lot of things in my carrer.)
This is just to show you some of the things that we have to put up with all the time.There are a lot of homeless people on the beach…(South Beach that is anyway!!!) and a lot of times they camoe in to try and get free stuff, and when we refuse the curse and trow things at us. One time a prostitute spitted on one of my co-worker( disgusting).
Being homeless as well as a computer addict I know how this guy must feel,but I draw the line at having to lug around a older desktop. The closest I came to that was when I Dell bit the dust and a friend gave me a Gateway Profile 3 all in one(I hate gateways!!!!!!) I know have an irritating but usable Toshiba 2100CDS its only 400mhz but it works.
Good for him! Smart Guy!
Did I ever tell you about the worm in my Starbucks coffee cake?
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