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Geek Pride Day! Today!

By Mary Glavin |May 25, 2016

Here at fusionSpan geek is a term of endearment; it’s not simply a noun, but a title of pride among our band of IT employees. In the age of endless days dedicated to the slightly obscure, Be An Angel Day August 22 naturally, or the beloved, national hot dog day this year falling on July 23, comes Geek Pride Day on May 25. Why today of all days grants such an honorable title?

The anniversary of the first Star Wars film, Episode IV: A New Hope was released on May 25, 1977; So do yourself a favor on this historical day and celebrate in whatever capacity suits you and your workplace policies. Comic-con outfit too over the top for the office? Opt for a subdued cape. Left your Star Wars collection at home? Stream the family guy Star Wars episode via Netflix from your phone or on a projector for all to cherish. None of the above? Crack open a butterbeer, recipe here, from the comfort of your desk and muse over the fusionSpan team geek offerings as a small escape far far away from your inbox.

Jason Cook

What is your favorite geek show/movie/video game?: Star Trek

Favorite Star Wars/LOTR character? Yoda

Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Harry Potter

Superman or Batman: Batman

Mary Glavin

Geek show: Modern Marvels

Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Harry Potter

Superman or Batman: Batman

Are we in the matrix? For sure. Or our world is inside a snowflake re: The Grinch

Linh Hoang

What is your favorite geek show/movie/video game? Big Bang Theory

Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? LOTR

Superman or Batman? Superman

Gayathri Kher

What is your favorite geek show/movie/video game? Big Bang Theory

Favorite Star Wars/LOTR character? Aragon

Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? LOTR

Superman or Batman? Batman

Are we in the matrix? Is that really a question?

Manav Kher

What is your favorite geek show/movie/video game? Matrix, Office Space, Back to the future

Favorite Star Wars/LOTR character? Samwise Gamge

Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? LOTR

Superman or Batman? Superman

Are we in the matrix? It’s Possible

Jess Sansaet

What is your favorite geek show/movie/video game? Brain Games

Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings?LOTR!

Superman or Batman: Batman

Are we in the matrix? ….. maybe? Which pill should I take? :-O

Ojus Wagh

What is your favorite geek show/movie/video game?Show – The IT Crowd;

Movie – LOTR; Game – Skyrim

Favorite Star Wars/LOTR character? – Elrond

Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings – LOTR

Superman or Batman – Batman

Are we in the matrix? Only after a couple drinks

Justin Burniske:

Is currently out on leave, we will have to follow up when he’s back!

Take a survey of your co-workers, for this holiday or any seemingly random national days found online that speaks to an aspect of your company culture. These possibly insignificant days (yesterday was national escargot day! How dare I say insignificant) can be a great source of camaraderie and entertainment. As noted in the movie Elf, the code of elves’ first rule is to “treat every day as Christmas” or Geek Pride Day. Share your answers to the questionnaire or let us know a random holiday your office is looking to embrace in the comment section below. Just have yourself a day!