Ultraquirky T-Shirts

Members of Kibbutz Ma’abarot performed “Song of Songs,” a Passover musical show, in 1945. Photos by Zoltan Kluger, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

One of Anne’s favorite expressions is “scope for imagination.” Let everyone know you are bringing the phrase through to the 21st century.

One of Anne’s favorite expressions is “scope for imagination.” Let everyone know you are bringing the phrase through to the 21st century.

“Virtual Kitchen Professional.” Fashion and décor for food preparation pros. Let everyone know you’re a virtual restaurant or ghost kitchen professional with a quirky sense of humor.

“Curiosity Bursts Filter Bubbles.” Don’t like AI information filters? Be steadfastly curious to resist becoming isolated in your own cultural or ideological bubbles.

“A human brain’s probable processing power is around 100 teraflops, roughly 100 trillion calculations per second. Where are my keys?” Impress everyone with your knowledge of teraflops…even if you occasionally misplace your keys.

“Don’t Panic.” Homage to the novel. Adapted from a graphic image by Dan S.

Members of Kibbutz Ma’abarot performed “Song of Songs,” a Passover musical show, in 1945. Photos by Zoltan Kluger, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

“If you have built castles in the air your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them.” Henry David Thoreau. Adapted from a graphic image by Dan S.

“Against the truth there is no force.” Start your day with thought-provoking words of wisdom. Let everyone know you’re a truth seeker.

Abstract interpretation of “She (wisdom) is a tree of life to those who grasp her, and whoever holds on to her is happy. Proverbs 3:18.”

“If you have built castles in the air your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them.” Henry David Thoreau. Adapted from a graphic image by Dan S.

“I’m Fine. How Are You?” Let everyone know you still have your sense of humor. Keep up your positivity and keep laughing.

Abstract interpretation of “Thus said Hashem: Observe what is right and do what is just; for soon My salvation shall come, and My deliverance be revealed.” Isaiah 56:1.

“Exfiltrate ASAP.” Spy lingo for “get me out of here” and cyber lingo for data expropriation. Food for your imagination.

“Today is my self-care day.” Let everyone know you are taking a day to recharge, reduce stress, raise your spirits, and maybe hone your professional skills.

“Say little and do much and receive every person with a cheerful countenance. Ethics of the Fathers 1:15.” (Pirkei Avot.)

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

Can you go too far with the “think outside the box” thing? Ask “How far outside the box do you want me to think?” and someone will probably tell you. It’s a quirky way to get some boundaries for your project.

“Put crooked speech away from you; keep devious talk far from you. Proverbs 4:24.” Express your support for these universal words of wisdom.

“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!

“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!

“Stand back while I try a kluge.” Let everyone know you’re a “kluge master” with a quirky sense of humor…the go-to person for quick-and-dirty, inelegant solutions to problems that somehow, sort of, work.

“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.

Sometimes you can handle a gazillion questions from your team...sometimes you can’t. Here’s the techie way to let everyone know you’re busy, so “ask my chatbot.” Display a bit of sarcasm and your quirky sense of humor.

“Say little and do much and receive every person with a cheerful countenance. Ethics of the Fathers 1:15.” (Pirkei Avot.)

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.)

“I managed to get my arms in the arm holes and my head in the head hole. It’s going to be a good day.” An Ultra Quirky affirmation for baseline optimists.

“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.

“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.”

“Put crooked speech away from you; keep devious talk far from you. Proverbs 4:24.” Express your support for these universal words of wisdom.

“Chaos Engineer. Breaking things is my thing.” Let everyone know what you do…in five words…much quicker than an in-depth description of perturbation models. Keep pushing reliability, security, and resiliency while displaying your quirky sense of humor.

“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.” Abstract swirling fractal design in black and white.