None of us can remember when we ended up in this dark windowless room armed only with our computers, an internet connection and Spotify but we all remember why we’re here. We were chosen using rigorous testing methods from the cream of IWOOT towers (our favourite was the jelly wrestling challenge, though we’re slightly disappointed HR wouldn’t let us eat the jelly afterwards - it’s political correctness gone mad) to unleash a blog upon the unsuspecting public the likes of which the world has never seen. Or, failing that, something funny that people can read while they’re skiving off from work. You know who you are.
We’re not going to inundate you with product news, company newsletters or shameless self promotion (that’s what our marketing emails are for) we just want to give you a sneak peak inside the mind of IWOOT - a scary prospect in itself.
Over the course of the next few months 3 of us will be scouring the media for anything we think you might find interesting, and we want you to get involved. If you like something, tell us. If you don’t like something tell us why. So with no further ado allow us to introduce ourselves:
Danny (dannywoot@gmail.com):
As Content Editor at IWOOT, it’s my job to make sure all the ‘t’s are crossed and ‘i’s are dotted, as well as producing a lump of the wordage you see on the website. While I’m doing that, you’ll find me extolling the virtues of sugarless tea and listening to obscure music. When I’m not carrying out my professional duties I’ll either be found pretending to understand how to set up wireless internet in my flat, playing music far too loud or cooking Shepherd’s Pie (the secret is to pour gravy over the mince before you put the mash on top - keeps it moist).
I love being on holiday (nearly as much as I love being at work), and am slowly crossing off countries on my ‘to visit’ list. Currently, Havana and Bergen are on top after Krakow and Valencia got ticked off a little while back. Apart from that, expect a heady mix of geek news (sorry - cool news), the odd flight of fancy and some crudely-wangled-in Star Wars references.
Dino (dinowoot@gmail.com):
I’m the Web Designer @ IWOOT and I’m essentially responsible for making sure the website looks sexy! When I’m not buried neck deep in code that looks like it could form a substantial part of “The Matrix” I can usually be found making Tea from my private stash (gotta love the Tetley) or kicking a** at Wii Tennis.
I love being surrounded by technology and get insanely excited about the next big gadget (the iPhone being the most exciting so far). I’m passionate about music and spend most of my free time DJ’ing (bedroom only at the moment) and can always be found with a pair of headphones in my ears. What’s left of my free time is usually taken up by my XBox 360 and drinking dangerous amounts of Jack Daniels.
Jimbo (jimbowoot@gmail.com):
Delicious blue eyes with sun kissed blonde dreadlocks that highlight a cavernous cleft in a masculine protruding chin, that forms the pathway to golden bridgesque arched lats, beastly pectorals, and chiseled abs. A health fanatic, great dancer, adonis, olympic gold medallist and general saviour of the kitten in distress. All of these, James is not. Instead I’m in love with my cubicle, Apple, my Nintendo Wii, working on my computer and chatting to colleagues seated next to me via Skype.
Grumpy without the sun (which is, as we all know, 99.9% of the time), this Saffa traded sun, surf and cheap food to come and ply my trade at IWOOT, and quite frankly I’ve never looked back. I endeavour to make the IWOOT world a more colourful and interesting place, by manipulating type and shapes and making things move. I’m easily bribed with free beer and the promise of food - especially if there is a little smattering of biltong involved. Currently at the bottom rung of the Company Wii Tennis league, I’ve decided that I prefer Madagascar 2 anyway….
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