Geek is the new Chic

One of my favourite shows is the IT Crowd, which you haven't seen before is centred around a group of socially awkward IT technicians living in the basement, one of whom being their 'relationship manager' who has not a clue what IT even stands for, and their boss who continually tries to hit on the ladies but nobody really seems to mind. It isn't important to find a plot as such, it's an amazing comedy show and all the 'geek' references make any fellow 'nerd' have a bit of a smug moment to themselves while watching.

I like the references. I like the references a lot, which probably shows my 'geek' credentials quite well. And believe me, 'turning it off and on again' is like magic! But anyway, the popularity of the show has led me to think that maybe there are a lot more 'geeks' out there enjoying the show than we were led to believe. Maybe the illusion that we're a minority and the cool kids overpower us isn't true and 'geek' is actually the new 'cool.'

Maybe one day. But one of the definite favourite references for fans of the IT crowd to spot is Roy's tshirts. If you spend a lot of time on the interwebs, you'll recognize the injokes and internet memes and smile to yourself when nobody else you're watching with quite gets it.

For example keyboard cat tshirt:



one of the most popular cat-based internet memes, second only to lolcats and Icanhazcheeseburger. Wow, people on the internet really do like cats, don't we? After being featured on the show sales of the tshirt soared, showing how we 'geeks' not only have good taste in comedy shows, but in fashion too.

Other t-shirts I've seen about are those referencing other television shows, such as Doctor Who. I saw a girl down town wearing a tshirt saying 'the angels have stolen the telephone box' which was clearly handmade by her and I thought that was such a rad idea. Like a quote or reference on a TV show or film you like? Write it on something you wear! A bag, hoodie, tshirt, even your shoes- believe me, people do read what it says on your clothes and they might look it up on google later just to be nosey. And who knows, if someone recognizes it and talks to you, you could make a new friend.

So embrace your inner geek and be proud! Who knows, geek could be the new in thing.

Ems x