Geeks/Nerds.

Slenderman - Doctor · 09-14-2010, 07:15 AM

These two labels are often interused and are taken to mean similar things, more often than not.

So I was curious...

1) How do you differentiate each one?
2) Are they the same thing?
3) Any other comments?

DaVance · 09-14-2010, 09:29 AM

Geeks and Nerds are essentially the same thing with one difference. Geeks have a higher IQ than Nerds.

I believe a Grad School Geek did a formal Master's degree research paper on this topic just to improve Geeks public relation standings in the general population.

sweetsong · 09-14-2010, 10:23 AM

I thought a geek was like the short skinny kid with glasses that could hack into anyone's computer and a nerd was just someone who was really smart and knew the answer to every question.

But maybe that's just me.

BettyBoop · 09-14-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by sweetsong

I thought a geek was like the short skinny kid with glasses that could hack into anyone's computer.

And I thought a nerd was just someone generally nerdy and awkward. Not always smart though.

Loman · 09-14-2010, 11:52 AM

Using sweet's descriptions, I am a geek.

Captain Harkness · 09-14-2010, 01:27 PM

I thought Geeks were into fictional stuff but somewhat sciencey like sci-fi or xbox or summit but nerds better at exams and are just spliting hairs.

spiritualxtc · 09-30-2010, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaVance

Geeks and Nerds are essentially the same thing with one difference. Geeks have a higher IQ than Nerds.

I believe a Grad School Geek did a formal Master's degree research paper on this topic just to improve Geeks public relation standings in the general population.

It's actually vice versa. Nerds are the ones with the higher IQ's, popularized by people like Steven Urkel and Dexter from Dexter's Lab. Nerds are the guys with pocket protectors (because they carry pens with them all the time to write smarty stuff down) and pocket reference versions of the periodic table of elements . . . if they don't have it memorized.

Then we take geek. Geeks and nerds share similar social standing and may even act or like the same things or share similar interests in hobbies, but geeks aren't as cerebral as nerds.

Compare "band geek" to "chess nerd".

adam160818 · 10-07-2010, 04:52 AM

well i think geeks are like herms lol :P people who stay in and play games and what ever :P

and i think nerds are people who stay in and do work so they are also herms too :P

so technical they the same with a diffrance :P bit like religion lol :P

metzgermeister · 10-13-2010, 03:45 PM

In England, geeks are the more academic people, while nerds are those with obsessive hobbies like comics and board games like Dungeons and Dragons.

With that being said, I'm a bit of both, but more of a nerd.

Slenderman - Doctor · 10-13-2010, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by metzgermeister

In England, geeks are the more academic people, while nerds are those with obsessive hobbies like comics and board games like Dungeons and Dragons.

With that being said, I'm a bit of both, but more of a nerd.

I thought it was the other way around. Or, at least, that's how I've always classified the two.

BlueCookies · 09-09-2011, 09:22 PM

I've been called both interchangeably, but in a joking way. I'm really smart/studious, 4.0 GPA in college, majoring in Accounting and CIS (Computer Information Systems), but I also have this addiction to anything Star Wars related. Ask me anything about Star Wars and I'll be able to tell you about it. But, I don't lack the social skills most geeks/nerds do.

So... I'm just a loveable dork <3

CatGotYourTongue · 11-25-2010, 12:59 PM

I think:

GEEKS are into obscure pop culture (games/films/TV/comics/books/internet).

NERDS are smarty-smarty-pants who know all the answers in class and wear their trousers up past their nipples.

From that point of view, imma geek

Ebon Hawk
Section 31
Lucian Alliance
Calendar Man
The Fortress of Solitude
"What the frak?"
"We have top men working on it now. Top... men."
Walternate
"It's over nine thousand!"
"There's no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes!"
War Machine
T-1000 Cybernetic Organism
Soap Mactavish
Tom Bombadil
Ceiling Cat
Win
Fail

/geek credentials

lilysmaster · 11-26-2010, 02:36 PM

I see Nerds as the really smart ones, and Geeks as social people but in a non-normal way(Socially awkward). Also, possibly smart but not borderline genius.

This being said I am a Geek even though 2 + 2 challenges me sometimes.

Spoiler:

I really am smart...

cupcakes&spiders · 11-26-2010, 05:58 PM

Lol @ CatGotYourTongue's credentials
&& I totally agree.

-C, geeky/gothy/spooky type for life

Omni314 · 07-31-2011, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Doctor

1) How do you differentiate each one?
2) Are they the same thing?
3) Any other comments?[/B]

Geeks are someone that knows an "over the top" amount of knowledge on a highly specific and possibly useless topic, for example a trekkie.
Nerds are people that know a lot about science, maths, computing or combinations of them, they often have poor social skills and are introvert.
No, however there are large areas of overlap
These are just my opinions/personal observations.
I belive I am a geek however I do have a small amount of nerd

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Geek	62	64.58%
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09-14-2010, 07:15 AM	#1
Slenderman - Doctor Truth or Dare Zealot Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,760	Geeks/Nerds. These two labels are often interused and are taken to mean similar things, more often than not. So I was curious... 1) How do you differentiate each one? 2) Are they the same thing? 3) Any other comments?

09-14-2010, 10:23 AM	#3
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Loman Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 83	Using sweet's descriptions, I am a geek. __________________

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Captain Harkness getDare Devil Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Area 51 Posts: 1,160	I thought Geeks were into fictional stuff but somewhat sciencey like sci-fi or xbox or summit but nerds better at exams and are just spliting hairs. __________________ Torchwood, Doctor Who, Sport, Pokemon, Xbox.I'm a geek yeah...

09-14-2010, 09:29 AM	#2
DaVance Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 915	Geeks and Nerds are essentially the same thing with one difference. Geeks have a higher IQ than Nerds. I believe a Grad School Geek did a formal Master's degree research paper on this topic just to improve Geeks public relation standings in the general population.

10-07-2010, 04:52 AM	#8
adam160818 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: England, Liverpool Posts: 52	well i think geeks are like herms lol :P people who stay in and play games and what ever :P and i think nerds are people who stay in and do work so they are also herms too :P so technical they the same with a diffrance :P bit like religion lol :P __________________ "Marowak From birth, this savage Pokemon constantly holds bones. It is skilled in useing them as wepons."

10-13-2010, 03:45 PM	#9
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09-09-2011, 09:22 PM	#11
BlueCookies getDare Sweetheart Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Down under Posts: 407 Blog Entries: 32	I've been called both interchangeably, but in a joking way. I'm really smart/studious, 4.0 GPA in college, majoring in Accounting and CIS (Computer Information Systems), but I also have this addiction to anything Star Wars related. Ask me anything about Star Wars and I'll be able to tell you about it. But, I don't lack the social skills most geeks/nerds do. So... I'm just a loveable dork <3

11-25-2010, 12:59 PM	#12
CatGotYourTongue Account Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 141	I think: GEEKS are into obscure pop culture (games/films/TV/comics/books/internet). NERDS are smarty-smarty-pants who know all the answers in class and wear their trousers up past their nipples. From that point of view, imma geek Ebon Hawk Section 31 Lucian Alliance Calendar Man The Fortress of Solitude "What the frak?" "We have top men working on it now. Top... men." Walternate "It's over nine thousand!" "There's no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes!" War Machine T-1000 Cybernetic Organism Soap Mactavish Tom Bombadil Ceiling Cat Win Fail /geek credentials

11-26-2010, 02:36 PM	#13
lilysmaster getDare Sweetheart Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: In that there hole in the ground Posts: 439 Blog Entries: 8	I see Nerds as the really smart ones, and Geeks as social people but in a non-normal way(Socially awkward). Also, possibly smart but not borderline genius. This being said I am a Geek even though 2 + 2 challenges me sometimes. Spoiler: I really am smart... __________________ *Tumblr - Ad - Fetlife* getDare Radio Thread Are you a story writer? Do you need someone to edit your stories? gD Editing Services Thread or PM me.

11-26-2010, 05:58 PM	#14
cupcakes&spiders Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: the woods Posts: 178	Lol @ CatGotYourTongue's credentials && I totally agree. -C, geeky/gothy/spooky type for life __________________ Questions? Ask me anything here. limits: public, urine, poo, messy, dangerous, disruption of sleep/school/work. dislikes (for punishments only): enemas, pain, humiliation, mouth soaping, corner time, anal likes: spankings, being treated like a brat, role-play, creative dares, games.