Monday, March 12, 2012

Make It Up

My Mom: So your sister met this guy, he says he works for the National Institute of Standards and Technology, but how do you know that's true?

Me:  Mom.  It's like lying and saying you're an FDA cow inspector.  Nobody pretends to work for NIST.

Mom:  Okay, fine, yes.  But I don't know, he's 28.  Why is he interested in a 22-year-old?

Me: Because she's really cute.

Mom:  Why isn't he married?

Me:  Because... he got a PhD in electrical engineering.  And now he works for a government office that makes sure your clock is accurate.  He's a total NERD.

10 comments:

  1. Among certain circles, working at NIST is totally sexy. These circles largely consist of people who wish they also worked at NIST.

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  2. This is priceless! But it's sweet that your mom is so concerned.

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  3. I googled him (of course) and he has a genuine NIST personnel page and all. He's cute... in a nerdy way! I told my mom that nerds age well and are more likely to take out a mid-life crisis in fast computers and fancy electronics than fast cars and fancy women.

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  4. that is all really funny!

    and almost exactly the same ages we were when i met my nerd husband.

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  5. I have a soft spot for nerds. They make smart babies, too :)

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  6. Lisa C.7:14 PM

    that is too funny, thanks for making my day :) i love nerds!

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  7. Awesome. From another nerd-lover.

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  8. Pharma microbiologist3:14 AM

    Being a nerd myself, I have to agree with all of the above. And I'm laughing out loud too....

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  9. Anonymous6:08 PM

    Hmmm...guess where I work? Most of the nerds at NIST are wonderful!

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  10. Anonymous12:33 PM

    Hope your sis goes on the date! Im married to someone from NIST and the guys I know through my hubby are truly nice :)

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