Ultraquirky Hoodies

“I’m having a crisis of human-computer symbiosis.” It’s the Ultra Quirky way to say you’re having a craptastic day. Come on, smile. You can do it!

“Computers are my forte. Homage to a totally excellent 1985 movie and great conversation starter. Let everyone know you’re a cinephile and computer maven with a quirky sense of humor.

“Prompt Engineer. Wordsmith at Warp Speed” Let everyone know you are an artificial intelligence technology whisperer and modifier maven.…always ready with the right prompts.

Abstract interpretation of “Hate evil and LOVE GOOD and establish JUSTICE in the gate. Amos 5:15.” Express your support for these universal words of wisdom.

“Deepfake Technology Professional.” Maybe you are…maybe you are not. Are you faking? Keep everyone guessing and show your quirky sense of humor.

Abstract interpretation of “Wisdom cries aloud in the streets, raises her voice in the squares. Proverbs 1:20.”

“The world endures by virtue of three things: justice, truth, and peace. Ethics of the Fathers 1:18.” Express your support for these universal words of wisdom. Rabban Shimon ben Gamliel taught this timeless lesson in Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers.)

“Find the Light.” Abstract swirling fractal design in black and white.

P-38 Lightning aircraft flying an aerial photo reconnaissance mission over Europe in World War Two, US Army Air Forces, 1945. From the photo collection of Donald Krasno.

“Anyone whose deeds exceed his wisdom, his wisdom will endure, but anyone whose wisdom exceeds his good deeds, his wisdom will not endure. Ethics of the Fathers 3:12.” (Pirkei Avot.)

“Whatever you do in life, think higher and feel deeper. Elie Wiesel.” From a speech to young people in 2009.

“AGI…the answer to all my problems.” Mix artificial general intelligence with your quirky sense of humor and add a pinch of hyperbole. That’s the recipe for a great conversation starter. Onward to 2045.

“Find the Light.” Now is the time for self love, self care, inspiration, and wellness. Be an enlightened thought leader. Look on the bright side of life. Practice positive thinking and optimism.

“Nimble Disruptor.” Does your project or company need new ideas—a rapid implementation strategy, agile development? Let everyone know you’re the hero…a super flexible outside the box thinker. Swoop in and save the day with your disruptive solutions.

“Practice random acts of productivity.” Help keep morale up and motivation high...with a joke IT professionals can relate to. Reduce the stress level and show everyone your quirky sense of humor.

“Upskilling. The act of prepping for success through tenacity, focus, autodidacticism and a supply of comfort food.” Need a wider venue of opportunity? Upleveling your skills? Reskilling? Let everyone know you’re proud to be an upskiller.

Photo of a vendor standing behind his ice cream/gelati cart in San Severo, Italy, 1944. Black and white photo taken by my father. Colorized.

“Ultra Quirky.” Express your creativity and out of the box thinking. Are you an individualist, nonconformist, unconventional thinker? Get serious about your unique gifts and celebrate your quirks.

“The world endures by virtue of three things: justice, truth, and peace. Ethics of the Fathers 1:18.” (Pirkei Avot.)

“Make every zeptosecond count.” A zeptosecond is the shortest unit of time ever measured―a trillionth of a billionth of a second―a decimal point followed by 20 zeros and a 1.

“I’m thinking so expansively, my hat doesn’t fit.” Let everyone know you approach projects with utmost creativity and attention to the bigger picture. Also, you have a quirky sense of humor.

“Shhh…this is my DEEP WORK time.” Do you carve out some hours of the day to work in a state of distraction-free concentration that pushes your cognitive capabilities to their limit? Let everyone know they need to give you some space.

“Upskilling. The act of prepping for success through tenacity, focus, autodidacticism and a supply of comfort food.” Need a wider venue of opportunity? Upleveling your skills? Reskilling? Let everyone know you’re proud to be an upskiller.

“The world endures by virtue of three things: justice, truth, and peace. Ethics of the Fathers 1:18.” (Pirkei Avot.)

Kibbutz members prepare gefilte fish for the Passover seder at Kibbutz Kfar Masaryk, Israel. Black and white photo taken 1950-1960, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Colorized.

“Some days I’m okay…and SOME DAZE I’M KNOT.” Fearlessly express where you are holding and show your quirky sense of humor. Maybe a nice self-care conversation will follow.

“Biz-Blab. Blah-Blah-Blah.” Here’s a list of the 44 most cringeworthy corporate-speak, business buzzwords. Help banish clichés with fuzzy meanings, facilitate original thinking, and celebrate your quirky sense of humor.

“Lifelong Learner. Wanna see my certificates?” Need a wider venue of opportunity? Upskilling? Reskilling? Retooling your algorithm? Upleveling your skills? Let everyone know you’re proud to be a lifelong learner.

“Lifelong Learner. I have micro-certifications and I know things.” Upskilling? Reskilling? Upleveling? Let everyone know you’re proud to be earning micro-certificates and digital badges.

Seamless monochrome pattern with diamonds in circles. Black and white.

“Make every zeptosecond count.” A zeptosecond is the shortest unit of time ever measured―a trillionth of a billionth of a second―a decimal point followed by 20 zeros and a 1.

“Make every zeptosecond count.” A zeptosecond is the shortest unit of time ever measured―a trillionth of a billionth of a second―a decimal point followed by 20 zeros and a 1.

Remembering Dan S, a gifted creative and all-around good guy. Adapted from his oil pastel drawing.

“Lifelong Learner. Wanna see my certificates?” Need a wider venue of opportunity? Upskilling? Reskilling? Retooling your algorithm? Upleveling your skills? Let everyone know you’re proud to be a lifelong learner.

Abstract swirling spiral fractal design in black, yellow, and magenta. Inspiration for your creativity and new ideas…totally!

“I work at home. Pants optional.” Do you work in your jammies, yoga pants, stinky jeans…or are pants optional? Let everyone know you have the ultra quirky perk exclusive to remote workers.