Cianna and I both went to DEFCON 16 and we had a blast. I’ve been going to DEFCON for 12 years and my reasons change for going year to year based on what I’m doing for a living, but no matter what, I always have a good time. This year I didn’t attend any of the talks. Cianna attended more than I did. I spent most of my time hanging out with dear friends, so it was more of a family reunion than a security conference for me.
My life sure has changed since my first DEFCON. I was 18 years old and didn’t have a credit card. In Vegas, that’s the kiss of death. You can’t rent a room, drink or gamble. I remember walking into the Luxor hotel with a wad of cash and putting it on the counter. I tried to buy a room with money, but they wouldn’t take it. I eventually found a room off the strip, but that’s a story for another time.
So, what’s with the title you ask? One of my best friends in the world is named Tom and every year without fail, I’ve seen him at DEFCON. One of his favorite places to go is the Hofbrauhaus over near the Hard Rock Casino. So, what happens when you put a big German beer in Tom and ask him about privacy? Well, a hilarious rant about Scott McNealy of Sun Microsystems ensues. I honestly think Tom would have a future in stand up comedy if he gave it an honest try.
Beware: Strong Language
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LOL That’s pretty funny. He would make a great geek stand-up comedian, has there ever been one of those?
Nice shirt too, I now have an insatiable urge for a peanut butter cup.
Good post Cyan!
OMG CURSES! I now need a peanut butter cup like you would NOT BELIEVE.
CURSES!!!!
Wow. I need a geek comedy show. We should put one on. That is such a great idea.
No, you merely _want_ a peanut-butter cup.
What you _need_ are bigger databases.
Perhaps even databases filled with peanut-butter cups.
We all need databases… much more data… need more databases to hold it! Of course Tom!
A perfect rant as always!
For some reason, we missed each other at Defcon… Can’t wait for Phreaknic!