A nerd version of Hooters restaurant
Are you a nerd or geek? Want women to cater to you? Japan might have the answer...
In Japan, they have what are called "maid bars" where a geek or nerd can be called "lord" and receive the special attention we all deserve 
This article has a bit more detail.
I'm afraid that I might be left-out, as I'm not really into the whole anime thing and that's apparently where the maid outfit concept comes from. However, I'm all for a Hooters type restaurant where the waitresses can discuss the latest Linux kernel version with me instead of some sports thing. How long until these hit the USA?
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