Said media coverage tends to lump the anorak and the lonely soul together, which is a mistake. There are plenty of outgoing anoraks, and they are often attracted to clubs and societies, so socialising is less of a problem. The anorak loves discussing in endless detail the pros and cons of the recent Dr Who film (I thought it was enjoyable, but they spent so long explaining the context, there was no time left for a plot, and as for the half-human bit ... oops, there I go, letting my anorak show), the indubitable merits of the Acorn computer, or the delight they used to experience in the good old days on hearing the throb of a Deltic diesel engine leaving KingÆs Cross. The conference rooms of CompuServe forums and other single subject chats are the favourite habitat of the anorak.
