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Take a break from workday drudgery with ITwhirled. Each weekly installment covers the best in weird news, humor, gadgets, and all manner of offbeat items from the world of IT and beyond.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Finite Simple Group (of Order Two)

Two of the dorkiest things known to humankind -- math jokes and collegiate a capella -- are combined in this video to adorable effect. The Klein Four will send any heart that cares about higher mathematics a-pitter-patter with a series of romantic mathematical gags. You could steal the lyrics for your own serenade, but your harmonizing almost certainly won't be this good. ...watch 'Finite Simple Group (of Order Two)'

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Facebook Stalker (a parody of Enrique Iglesias' song Hero)

For anyone who's ever posted their pictures on Facebook or MySpace and worried that some creepy dude is spending way too much time "poking" them -- well, they probably are. Stick around for a laugh-out-loud Photoshop moment towards the end of the video. ...watch 'Facebook Stalker (a parody of Enrique Iglesias' song Hero)'

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Can A Geek Find True Love And Be Himself?

Diggnation hosts Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht offer some relationship advice to a troubled fan whose girlfriend can't accept his geekiness? The two geek gurus urge the young man to be himself. Do you think they've averted disaster, or ruined a perfectly good relationship? ...watch 'Can A Geek Find True Love And Be Himself?'

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Computer Camp Love

Norwegian electronic rockers Datarock pay tribute to such diverse sources as the Revenge of the Nerds films and Grease in this epic tale of true love blossoming at a computer camp, circa 1984. Sometimes your loved one looks best over the cold, blue glow of the Commodore 64's display. ...watch 'Computer Camp Love'

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A Linux Guy's Guide to Valentine's Day Mods

"Even us Linux guys are romantic sometimes!" declares the hero of this video. We leave it up to you to decide whether his wife will be impressed when he installs RFID chips in the coffee-maker (she doesn't drink coffee) or creates open-source themed candy hearts for the occasion. ...watch 'A Linux Guy's Guide to Valentine's Day Mods'

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Internet Love Song

Ever had an IRC session with that special someone that you just didn't want to end? This sweet little ukulele-fueled ditty will bring you back to late-night chat sessions that may or may not lead to love IRL. Notable for successfully rhyming "LOL" with "ROFLMAO". ...watch 'Internet Love Song'

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The Internet Love Story

But obviously there's a certain sadness to an all-online romance. This song actually manages to capture the weird contradictions -- the safety and the limits -- of Internet love. It's funny but manages to take the subject matter seriously, and is well sung to boot! ...watch 'The Internet Love Story'

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A Love That Knows No Limits

Maybe you don't have a significant other to share Valetine's Day with, but that doesn't mean your February 14th can't be full of joy. All you need to do, according to one enthusiast, is head down to the nearest authorized LEGO dealer. ...watch 'A Love That Knows No Limits'

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