The Triora Group

Without a doubt, Geeks, as a social group, have become the latest success symbol in our culture. Of course it doesn’t hurt that they make good money and bathe regularly. Whatever the reasons, it is clear that Geeks are hot right now.

Consider one example, Mr. Bill Gates, who wouldn’t get any attention at most parties. Instead, Bill is a media darling. Everyone wants to know what he thinks about poverty and Linux. As an aside, I do think that Bill sort of leans to the Nerd side of things but since he is my example, I will be generous for the moment and let him remain an official geek.

Please note that Nerds are not what we are talking about here. Nerds have a low interest in hygiene, spend all-nighters in World of Warcraft and invest hours designing and dressing their avatar. And you will find that no one calls up a Nerd and asks them for information. Mainly because they don’t answer the phone.

Geeks, however, are those persons with real technology knowledge and a life outside of technology. Geeks can intelligently debate the value of IPv6 and can tell you why the iPhone sucks/rocks. They know how to create a podcast and can also explain why RAC isn’t always a good choice. At the same time, they have a real life. Many Geeks are active in blowing things up for fun, building rockets to take non-astronauts to the moon and winning the war against international terrorism. In short, Geeks are the emerging “renaissance” persons of this new millenium.

This all brings me to the sordid reason for writing this blog entry, pocket protectors.

To be truly geek, you must also have the ability to laugh at the stereotypical geek-isms. And there’s nothing that best stereotypes a geek than a pocket protector.

The lowly pocket protector was designed to minimize accidental pen leakage and ensured your crisp white shirts remained pristine for years. Plus the correct logo on the pocket protector demonstrated that you were well connected. If you carefully watch the movie Apollo 13 you will notice many of the people at NASA used pocket protectors.

If a pocket protector was good enough to get someone to the moon, then it should be good enough to defend! Defend? Defend from what? I’m glad you asked.

Amazingly many items of geek couture have been ripped off by fashionistas. Take black-rimmed glasses that were a standard geek accessory that even Bill Gates once sported. No more though, because now everyone is wearing them so they can look like a geek.

We should be happy that imitation is the most sincere form of worship but it is still disconcerting. What else will be ripped off from our glorious past? If this continues, soon all that geeks will have beside their stunning intellect is the lowly pocket protector. For now this badge of official geekdom still remains, but for how long?

No doubt we will soon see pocket protectors showing up on the fashion runways of Paris or New York. Scrawny models prancing about with little more than pocket protectors covering emaciated parts of their bodies. The vision is horrific, but there is still something we can do about it. There is still time to protect this last remaining symbol of pure geek-ism. We must take back the pocket protector and enshrine it as our most sacred item.

With all of the sales hyperbole out of the way, I encourage you to consider becoming part of the movement.

You can start by getting one of our official Triora Group pocket protectors. Wear it proudly, wear it loudly, wear it openly or just pin it to your cubical wall (Note: Use caution when using sharp-pointed thingys.)

These one-of-a-kind pocket-protectors are made out of the finest soft plastic and are a pristine white to match your best working shirt. (Note: We wanted naugahyde but the sad news is that the naugas have been hunted almost to extinction.) The heavy-duty flap on the front of the pocket protector provides maximum protection and offers clear proof of your geek heritage.

So you see, it’s time to come out of the closet or the NOC or the Server room or your cubicle and let your inner Geek shine! Imagine the looks of awe when your coworkers spy you with the new pocket protector. Imagine the power you will project in the room as every head turns toward you when you enter. Keep imagining because there is more.

If you want to take the opportunity to acquire one of these rare pocket protectors, just send us an email at geekon@trioragroup.com. Remember… this offer will not be repeated, it will not be repeated.

Soon you will be eagerly searching your mail for that special unmarked envelope with your very own pocket protector enclosed. Don’t delay, send your email now. Quantities are limited. Operators are standing by!

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