Queerty: On another note, you’ve become something of a gay icon, or at least object of affection....

Queerty: On another note, you’ve become something of a gay icon, or at least object of affection. Have you noticed it at all? What do you think of it?

Nate Silver: I’ve started to notice it a little bit, although so far it seems like I’m more a subject of geek affection than gay affection. (via interview)

Can’t it be both?

My very political, very nerdy sweetheart has been just a little bit obsessed with statistics genius Nate Silver since his spot on predictions the 2008 elections.  He was kind enough to throw around some fun political Nate related story plots with me last night as we waited for the states to turn blue…because cute numbers nerd in highly controversial field has so much potential!