The Wrong Trousers, Grommit?

[Singing Gremlin]

Ok, while hanging around my typical t'internet haunts, I noticed a link to "the geekiest pants (trousers dammit!) ever". I have to agree. Although I'd have to recommend them to anyone who keeps hitting their keyboard, it's a habit that would die pretty quickly.

Never before has a spacebar been so stimulating.

http://www.vouspensez.com/2008/04/22/the-geekiest-pants-ever/

Although I do quite like the design on the pockets, would be nice if they were on a pair of trousers that didn't scream "lookit me, I'm a total geek, please end my existence now!"

Anyone here tempted by these lovely fashion icons?

 

[Apone]

Agree with the detail being cool. reminds me of the design on Wipeout 3. But no I don't think I would actually but them. Good concept I suppose.

 

[Kukakkau]

wow now you have an excuse for touching yourself at the computer
also sold near me are NES bags

 

[Pzest]

Joystick behind the front zipper, huh?

...I was about to sarcastically say that that doesn't lend itself to many interpretations, but then I realized that it really only lends itself to a single interpretation that I would have sarcastically alluded to.

 

[Anarchemitis]

Uh...................

No. I do not like the style or where you type gh.

 

[Saskwach]

You know, I think I'm just geek enough to buy those. Because I ain't afraid to make fun of myself.

 

[josh797]

damnnnn i want !

 

[GyroCaptain]

They're Techno-Trousers, ex-NASA!

In terms of practicality, I'd get more use out of a keyboard on the side of my calf, because I sit crosslegged all the time. That, or have a separate set of keys on each thigh with a cover, like an ergo keyboard crossed with parachute pants. I'm sorry to say that the current design, while winning points for originality, is both ugly as sin and too dumb to live.

 

[John Galt]

That looks mighty akward to use in public. I don't think those would be socially acceptable to whip out on the go. Besides, when do you encounter a computer without a keyboard?

 

[Strafe Mcgee]

What? So they actually work? Really? I thought it was just a design... A bit TOO geeky for me though I'm afraid... I prefer casually understated geekwear such as this lovely... http://store.valvesoftware.com/productshowcase/productshowcase_PortalWear_GLaDOS.html

But then again I could easily spend all my wages in that shop. I mean you can buy a soft companion cube! And a Hunter! And... A HEADCRAB HAT! What more could you possibly want?

 

[Yan-Yan]

What more could you possibly want?

How about...

• 
  ~ A Portal sentry MP3 player? (with side popping speakers and laser light)
  ~ A 'Nerf' styled portal gun? (with blue and orange darts)
  ~ An 'Aperture Science Artificial Intelligence Incinerator' waste basket? (with possible button pushing action to open the iris?)
  ~ An 'Energy Orb' inflatable ball? (rubber for fun bouncing)
  ~ The various 'Hazard' signs used in Portal? (Everything from the 'Exit Here' to 'Cake' to 'Water Hazard')

There are quite a few things I would love (and gladly pay money for) that were both functional and fun.

 

[stompy]

Uh, nice idea, but, for me, it's not practical, 'cos when I type, I end up putting my legs up, and resting them to the side of the keyboard. Though, some of Yan-Yan's ideas are pretty cool (put me down for one incinerator).

- A procrastinator

 

[Fire Daemon]

Are dems real keyboards. If they are then that will be sweet.

Oh and sus, very sus.

 

[Voodoo Child]

I'd totally buy them if they had 2 improvements.

1. Split the keyboard in half and have it lower, with half on each thigh. Having the keyboard that close is uncomfortable for my arms.

2. Have have velco'd-down flaps of fabric to hide the fact you are wearing a peripheral.

 

[The Franco]

In all seriousness that's just way too geeky for public. I feel like a geek just wearing Iron Maiden shirts. I guess those pants would like cosplaying: if you do wear it, you can't wear it all the time. Seriously, why the hell would you need a keyboard for when you're at the mall or if you're bowling?.

Maybe a wrist keyboard/computer would be totally sci-fi badass, and if anyone asked you could say it's just a huge watch...that can do my taxes.

 

[Saskwach]

In all seriousness that's just way too geeky for public. I feel like a geek just wearing Iron Maiden shirts. I guess those pants would like cosplaying: if you do wear it, you can't wear it all the time. Seriously, why the hell would you need a keyboard for when you're at the mall or if you're bowling?.

Maybe a wrist keyboard/computer would be totally sci-fi badass, and if anyone asked you could say it's just a huge watch...that can do my taxes.

Iron Maiden shirts aren't geeky; they're metal.

 

[mathbymsv]

Damn, and here I was thinking this was a thread about Wallace and Gromit.

Ditto Jeffers!
Double disappointment for me - not about Wallace and Gromit and then the trousers are super-disturbing. They were cool until I saw the standing up pic.