Even the most outgoing extrovert could get intimidated. For big tech events like NetApp Insight, prepare yourself with fun ice breakers to get the convo rolling.

1. Your Guide to !
Geeky Conversation Starters
Make an introduction
using these rad ice
breakers.
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Your Guide to Geeky Conversation Starters
You walk into a room with 1,000 people you don’t know.
What do you say?
Even the most outgoing extrovert could get intimidated.
For big tech events like NetApp Insight, prepare yourself
with fun ice breakers to get the convo rolling.
You’ll make people laugh, think and leave the impression
that you’re a pretty rad person to talk to.

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Source: Wikipedia.org
The Birthday
Paradox
The birthday paradox states that in a group of random people, some
will share a birthday. There is 100% probability when the number of
people reaches 367 (since there are 366 possible birthdays, including
February 29). While you don’t need to ask everyone in the room if they
share your birthday, this is a fun stat to discuss.

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“Did you hear
the one about
the guy…”
Who doesn’t love a good joke? After a drink or two at happy hour, !
it might be time to share a laugh. Here are a few geeky jokes to get you
started: The Consulting Engineer, Woman vs. Bicycle,
27 Geeky One-Liners.
Source: xkcd.com

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The Dilbert
Principle
The Dilbert principle refers to a 1990s satirical observation by Dilbert
cartoonist Scott Adams stating that companies tend to systematically
promote their least-competent employees to management in order to limit
the amount of damage they are capable of doing. Discuss.
Source: BarnesandNoble.com

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Philosophical
Debates
We love this guy’s idea – propose a philosophical fictional topic and then
discuss it as though it is the most serious thing in the world. Ready? Go….
If kryptonite never existed and Superman had no actual nemesis in "
all the world, would absolute power corrupt him?

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Epic Hero
Challenge
!
Source: ForumforGeeks.com
The idea is simple… Pick two unlikely characters and discuss who would
win in a fight and why. If you need ideas other than Snake Eyes vs.
Leonardo, go here.

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Do Balrogs !
Have Wings?
Possibly one of the greatest internet debates ever. !
True Lord of the Rings fans probably already have their opinions on this
matter, but if you need to form yours, this is a good place to start.
Source: lotr.wikia.com

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The Ultimate
Gaming System
Is…
XBOX vs. Playstation? Console vs. PC?
You probably have your opinion on which gaming platform has the best
features, controllers, exclusives and hardware, but which is the best? !
Not just today, but ever made?

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Source: FanPop.com
DC or Marvel?
This is another argument that goes way back… !
While these two empires have influenced each other over time, which
one reigns supreme? If you settle this debate quickly, just tackle !
Star Trek vs. Star Wars next.

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#NTAPinsight
NetApp Insight Americas
October 7-10, 2013
MGM Grand, Las Vegas
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