Forget about geeks not getting dates! The Linux Users Group at Washington State University put their clever minds together and came up with the nerd exchange. Ready to date beyond cyberspace, they decided to use their computer smarts to their advantage. In the past, geeks were suckered into fixing computers for beautiful, flirtatious girls, only to be completely ignored by them after they got what they wanted. Not the Linux Users Group.
"You can buy a nerd and he'll fix your computer, help you with stats homework, or if you're really adventurous, take you to dinner," the group president said.
The group is soliciting help from sororities in an attempt to spruce up their image. Unfortunatley, no one has taken the bait and they have yet to put their epic challenge to the test. Hey, props to these guys, even if it never works out, good on them for getting creative.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Nerd-for-hire
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the dating industry by offering services of computer-savvy individuals for fixing computers, helping with homework, and going on dates.
- Geek Image Makeover
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the image consulting industry by assisting geek communities in transforming their image and perception among others.
- Tech Skills Barter
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the bartering industry by creating a platform for exchanging computer expertise with various goods and services.
Sectors Adopting This
- Dating Services
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the dating services industry by incorporating computer expertise as a value-added offering for their clientele.
- Image Consulting
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the image consulting industry by providing services to help geek communities enhance their image and social presence.
- Bartering Platforms
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the bartering industry by creating specialized platforms that enable the exchange of tech skills for goods and services.
