Geeks/Nerds. - Page 2

Markbassplayer · 09-16-2010, 12:53 PM

From the always wonderful XKCD

http://xkcd.com/747/

new2this · 09-27-2010, 01:31 PM

Wow... actual dictionary definitions are... disturbing

geek
Slang.
–noun
1.
a computer expert or enthusiast (a term of pride as self-reference, but often considered offensive when used by outsiders.)
2.
a peculiar or otherwise dislikable person, esp. one who is perceived to be overly intellectual.
3.
a carnival performer who performs sensationally morbid or disgusting acts, as biting off the head of a live chicken.

geek (ɡiːk)

—n
1. a person who is preoccupied with or very knowledgeable about computing
2. a boring and unattractive social misfit
3. a degenerate

nerd
/nɜrd/
–noun
Slang.
1.
a stupid, irritating, ineffectual, or unattractive person.
2.
an intelligent but single-minded person obsessed with a nonsocial hobby or pursuit: a computer nerd.

nerd or nurd (nɜːd)

—n
1. a boring or unpopular person, esp one obsessed with something specified: a computer nerd
2. a stupid and feeble person

does not like dictionaries any more.

Pancakes · 09-27-2010, 01:38 PM

Relayer · 09-27-2010, 02:22 PM

I'd define myself as a geek. I have strong interests in things outwith the norm, I'd say I'm fairly smart, whilst being socially adept and capable. In my own view, nerds tend to be a bit more singleminded in their interests and generally less socially capable (although this is a generalisation)

AlanWins · 09-30-2010, 04:17 AM

Here is my opinion, a nerd is just a brain. While a geek is someone who likes technology and unconventional stuff.

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".

spiritualxtc · 09-30-2010, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pancakes

Wow! Accurate!

Remember that terms used colloquially won't always reflect their strict definitions, as we find them in the dictionary.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=nerd

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=geek

I suggest urbandictionary. It may not be the "correct" way to use the word, but you'll find the way that it's used more frequently and hence the way it is most likely to be identified at large.

Charmie · 09-30-2010, 02:21 PM

I've been told countless times that geeks are nerds in all forms-- except the fact that geeks KNOW they are, and make it into something. Nerds go on in their lives completely oblivious to their nerd-iness.

Aivey · 10-05-2010, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loman

Aivey, I fail at being cool? </3

teehee d:
I never called you a geek, you did it yourself d: If i thought you failed at being cool (which you dont) then I would've called you a geek myself. You aren't a geek, just a creepily intelligent and amazing person (:
*snuggles*

softeyes · 10-06-2010, 07:10 AM

Is it possible to be a geeky nerd or a nerdy geek?

Aivey · 10-07-2010, 12:10 AM

Yes, I am one d:

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

maddy09 · 10-10-2010, 05:35 PM

Nerd all the way yayayaya

Doyoudare? · 10-10-2010, 05:52 PM

MAJOR GEEK! And I'm proud of it. Although I'd have to define it as more of an artistic, theater, and science geek. Because I'm pretty obsessed with all of them and I'm into technology stuff as well. But yup I'm a geek

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.

View Poll Results: I am a...
Geek	62	64.58%
Nerd	34	35.42%
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09-27-2010, 01:31 PM	#17
new2this Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 105	Wow... actual dictionary definitions are... disturbing geek Slang. –noun 1. a computer expert or enthusiast (a term of pride as self-reference, but often considered offensive when used by outsiders.) 2. a peculiar or otherwise dislikable person, esp. one who is perceived to be overly intellectual. 3. a carnival performer who performs sensationally morbid or disgusting acts, as biting off the head of a live chicken. geek (ɡiːk) —n 1. a person who is preoccupied with or very knowledgeable about computing 2. a boring and unattractive social misfit 3. a degenerate nerd /nɜrd/ –noun Slang. 1. a stupid, irritating, ineffectual, or unattractive person. 2. an intelligent but single-minded person obsessed with a nonsocial hobby or pursuit: a computer nerd. nerd or nurd (nɜːd) —n 1. a boring or unpopular person, esp one obsessed with something specified: a computer nerd 2. a stupid and feeble person does not like dictionaries any more.

09-27-2010, 02:22 PM	#19
Relayer Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 20	I'd define myself as a geek. I have strong interests in things outwith the norm, I'd say I'm fairly smart, whilst being socially adept and capable. In my own view, nerds tend to be a bit more singleminded in their interests and generally less socially capable (although this is a generalisation)

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AlanWins Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 57 Blog Entries: 10	Here is my opinion, a nerd is just a brain. While a geek is someone who likes technology and unconventional stuff.

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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."

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