However, it's his conversation with the put-upon Tim that really exemplifies the caricature of the condescending geek. Simon turns up to install a new firewall on Tim's computer, leading to the following discourse:
Tim: What's that?
Simon: It protects your computer against script kiddies, data collectors, viruses, worms and trojan horses, and it limits your outbound internet communications. Any more questions?
Tim: Yes. How long will it take?
Simon: Why? Do you want to do it yourself?
Tim: No, I can't do it myself. How long will it take you, out of interest?
Simon: It'll take as long as it takes.
Tim: Right, um How long did it take you the last time you did
Simon: (interrupting) It's done.
Tim: Right, thank you.
Simon: Now, I'm gonna switch it off. When it comes back on, it'll ask you to hit yes, no or cancel. Do not hit yes or no.
Tim: Right.
Simon: Did you hear what I said?
Tim: Yep.
Simon: What did I say?
Tim: Hit cancel.
Simon: Good.
Tim: Thanks.
