Nerd sniping: sadly I am susceptible

Sadly we are all susceptible. I spent like thirty minutes trying to ponder the answer to the question in this cartoon. Thanks xkcd. (Click to enlarge.)

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This is a real issue for me. In order to get any work done, I have to barricade myself in what can be charmingly referred to as my "nerdtress of solitude" -- otherwise known as my windowless office.

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