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

Quote:

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.

sweetsong · 09-14-2010, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Harkness

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.

Yep..... That. :P

sekai · 09-14-2010, 02:33 PM

I'm going to agree with 444's description.

dragonator · 09-14-2010, 03:33 PM

wow this is so odd... here Nerd means someone who is smart and takes part in generally unjocklike activities (such as chess and watching anime) instead of sports, (or takes part in them additionally to sports) and a Geek is the same except not smart, under that definition im a nerd. Apperently everyewhere else tho its the opposite lol

keykitty · 09-14-2010, 06:34 PM

Geek to the core

Aries_Laetus · 09-14-2010, 06:44 PM

A geek to me is someone goofy or "Geeky". Someone who is a nerd, in my opinion, is the smarter of the two. You are nerdy if you read the dictionary for instance. Which makes me, sad to say lol, a Nerd

Aivey · 09-15-2010, 02:39 AM

I am like... 100% nerd. xD

To me, geeks are people who are obsessed with Hi-Tech stuff and are able to amazing things with the computer. They are often antisocial because they spend so much time on the computer doing their stuff. They TRY to be cool but fail at doing so :P (btw, this is only MY opinion)

Nerds are people who are good at studying and ALWAYS has a book with them. They are also antisocial, but they don't try to be cool... they are happy with being who they are...

Im not sure though xD it's just what my mind's eye defines them...

deschut · 09-15-2010, 02:48 AM

I´m not really fully anti-social, but do have moments where I just get into a lot of technical or high-tech detail and just loose everybody in the conversation :P

Besides that, technology interests me a lot. And I like to learn new things, study, etc.

Geeky-Nerd? :P

Loman · 09-15-2010, 04:28 AM

Aivey, I fail at being cool? </3

Nixie · 09-15-2010, 05:53 AM

Thank you Urban dictionary.

Geek

Not to be confused with Nerd. A geek does not have to be smart, a Geek is someone who is generaly not athletic, and enjoys Video Games; Comic Books; being on the internet, and etc.
Only a geek would waste their time on the internet, defining geek on urbandictionary.com

Nerd

buy nerd mugs, tshirts and magnets
An 'individual', i.e. a person who does not conform to society's beliefs that all people should follow trends and do what their peers do. Often highly intelligent but socially rejected because of their obsession with a given subject, usually computers. Unfortunately, nerds seem to have problems breeding, to the detriment of mankind as a whole.
"Nerds are clearly superior to us in every way.. Let's worship them as our Gods"

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Geek	62	64.58%
Nerd	34	35.42%
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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
sweetsong getDare Succubus Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ♥ In your dreams ♥ Posts: 1,733 Blog Entries: 98	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. __________________ . siggy made by stellz [03:54:06 PM] jamness: ‹@G.J.› She... kisses and stuff... shes weird. [03:54:39 PM] G.J.: ‹@jamness› That seems like normal Sweets to me XD

09-14-2010, 11:52 AM	#5
Loman Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 83	Using sweet's descriptions, I am a geek. __________________

09-14-2010, 01:27 PM	#6
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.

09-14-2010, 02:33 PM	#8
sekai Account Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Poland Posts: 251 Blog Entries: 4	I'm going to agree with 444's description. __________________ "Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past." [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] "What a beautiful woman! Would you mind showing me your panties?" - One Piece Last edited by sekai; 09-14-2010 at 02:40 PM.

09-14-2010, 03:33 PM	#9
dragonator getDare Devil Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,477	wow this is so odd... here Nerd means someone who is smart and takes part in generally unjocklike activities (such as chess and watching anime) instead of sports, (or takes part in them additionally to sports) and a Geek is the same except not smart, under that definition im a nerd. Apperently everyewhere else tho its the opposite lol __________________ male likes: sexual public humiliation, sexual, public, and humiliation i also like anal as long as its safe. limits: family, and illegal to the point il get caught i must do any dare that i get as long as this is a part of my signiture I was dared to post my full erect length. my full erect penis length is 3 inches.

09-14-2010, 06:34 PM	#10
keykitty getDare Sweetheart Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 412 Blog Entries: 3	Geek to the core __________________

09-14-2010, 06:44 PM	#11
Aries_Laetus Account Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Here, there, a bit of everywhere. Or somewhere else. Posts: 65 Blog Entries: 2	A geek to me is someone goofy or "Geeky". Someone who is a nerd, in my opinion, is the smarter of the two. You are nerdy if you read the dictionary for instance. Which makes me, sad to say lol, a Nerd __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Hello there! I would love to talk to you, but not if it is to ask me to be your slave. Adopt a pokemon if you dont have one! You must! Dont fight it! "Shoot for the moon, but if you fall short, you'll land on a star." The words I live by

09-15-2010, 02:39 AM	#12
Aivey getDare Sweetheart Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lost in the realms of the internet... Posts: 389 Blog Entries: 18	I am like... 100% nerd. xD To me, geeks are people who are obsessed with Hi-Tech stuff and are able to amazing things with the computer. They are often antisocial because they spend so much time on the computer doing their stuff. They TRY to be cool but fail at doing so :P (btw, this is only MY opinion) Nerds are people who are good at studying and ALWAYS has a book with them. They are also antisocial, but they don't try to be cool... they are happy with being who they are... Im not sure though xD it's just what my mind's eye defines them... __________________ I'm an 18 year old, female submissive who has everything she needs, so there's really no need to ask me to be your sub. However, do feel free to check out my Fetlife or even ask me anything! My Fetlife Ask Me Anything

09-15-2010, 02:48 AM	#13
deschut Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Netherlands Posts: 927 Blog Entries: 4	I´m not really fully anti-social, but do have moments where I just get into a lot of technical or high-tech detail and just loose everybody in the conversation :P Besides that, technology interests me a lot. And I like to learn new things, study, etc. Geeky-Nerd? :P __________________ =-=-=-=- I just want to have some fun Likes: fun, semi-public, TorD, naked, embarassment, risk, cold Dislikes: anal, pain, fully-public, messy, family, scat PM me for my KIK :-)

09-15-2010, 04:28 AM	#14
Loman Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 83	Aivey, I fail at being cool? </3 __________________

09-15-2010, 05:53 AM	#15
Nixie getDare Devil Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Where the wild things are Posts: 1,077 Blog Entries: 44	Thank you Urban dictionary. Geek Not to be confused with Nerd. A geek does not have to be smart, a Geek is someone who is generaly not athletic, and enjoys Video Games; Comic Books; being on the internet, and etc. Only a geek would waste their time on the internet, defining geek on urbandictionary.com Nerd buy nerd mugs, tshirts and magnets An 'individual', i.e. a person who does not conform to society's beliefs that all people should follow trends and do what their peers do. Often highly intelligent but socially rejected because of their obsession with a given subject, usually computers. Unfortunately, nerds seem to have problems breeding, to the detriment of mankind as a whole. "Nerds are clearly superior to us in every way.. Let's worship them as our Gods" __________________ Leo:YOU HARLTOT Simple Tips