Computer nerds and software developers are often stereotyped as having poor vision and being fat. Like this guy, or perhaps these characters from the Simpsons.
I can’t argue with the poor vision – mine is absolutely terrible without glasses or contacts, and I used to wear the big coke-bottle lenses.
Does This Make Me Look Fat?
I know I could stand to lose about 5 or 10 pounds, but that hardly qualifies me as fat. I wholeheartedly disagree with that geek stereotype.
I think my profession has developed this reputation because we’re always snacking on something. Sugar and caffeine alone are probably responsible for 80% of all computer-related products. In fact, see the Urban Dictionary’s definition for “Geek Food”.
So I started thinking… and I noticed that many of my colleagues and I share the same snack food preferences. I’ve compiled a short list, and I’m curious to know if these snacks are preferred by the larger development community.
1. Skittles
Skittles are a personal favorite of mine – particularly the Wild Berry flavors.
2. Dr. Pepper
I don’t know what it is, but Dr. Pepper has a certain zing to it that my taste buds can’t resist. And it’s true: Diet Dr. Pepper really does taste like regular Dr. Pepper!
3. Snickers
It’s hard to go wrong with a candy bar… and Snickers bars have both chocolate, caramel AND peanuts. Most programmers will tell you this was one of the greatest ideas ever.
4. Donuts
Donuts are round. Eating lots of donuts will make you round.
5. Pizza
Everyone likes pizza – it’s required if you’re an American.
Did I miss something?
What are your favorite nerdy snack foods?
About Arthur Kay 
This list is awesome, except I would exchange dr pepper for root beer
and snickers for 3 musketeers.