natedammit Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Back in the day people who were into sci-fi and the like were (usually insultingly) known as 'nerds'. These days the term 'geek' has risen to prominence, and has been reclaimed of sorts as something to be proud of. 'Geek Culture' is deemed cool in many circles. So how do you all see yourselves? Geek or nerd? Nerd or geek? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Where's my wrapper option! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrong Name Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I am a geek. Nerd suggests intelligence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChloeLou Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 (edited) To be honest, I don't really know. I don't mind Science-Fiction, but I don't know a lot about it. I only know a little bit about it. If it's something I know a lot about, like a certain film or television programme, then I guess I would be considered a geek like that. Edited March 29, 2018 by ChloeLou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Thornton Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 To make a twist on Leonard Hofstadter's words, "I'm not some kind of Geek, I am the KING of Geeks!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony1975 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I suppose I would class myself as a geek when it comes to TV shows that I like. I will watch an episode and then find myself looking all the cast up from it on IMDB! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChloeLou Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 15 hours ago, Tony1975 said: I suppose I would class myself as a geek when it comes to TV shows that I like. I will watch an episode and then find myself looking all the cast up from it on IMDB! I do exactly the same thing, Tony! I will watch an episode of a television programme that I think sounds good, then I will look up all the cast. If I like it from the first episode, then I will carry on watching it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneLee Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I say why label yourself, i'm just me. Part geek, part nerd, part awesome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedammit Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 I agree that nerd brings images of a certain kind of intelligence. Whilst I am clearly vastly intelligent, the most intelligent, I'm too cool to be a nerd. Also, both words imply a level of obsession with certain sections of culture that I just can't be bothered to have. So I'm neither. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerie Tanith Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I'm obviously a fool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesberg Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I refuse to be labelled! that includes being called a neither! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
space_dementia Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 I'm a big Geek! Without a doubt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Law-dono Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I've been called a nerd all my life, and im proud to wear it as my badge of honour. Â 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerie Tanith Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Seems the majority are saying geek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebster118 Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 According to Tim Collins' book Are You a Geek?, I have earned enough points to be classed as a geek. Safe to approach but best avoid eye contact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurdamoni Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Geek has a more positive ring to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedammit Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Kurdamoni said: Geek has a more positive ring to it Not the way I say it. Btw, just looking at who voted for each category I'm pretty sure that if you put the 'Nerds', 'Geeks' and 'Neithers' in an Anchorman style fight - the Neithers would whoop all your posteriors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 20 minutes ago, natedammit said: Not the way I say it. Btw, just looking at who voted for each category I'm pretty sure that if you put the 'Nerds', 'Geeks' and 'Neithers' in an Anchorman style fight - the Neithers would whoop all your posteriors. I agree with that assessment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjbleming Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 1 minute ago, Raylenth said: I agree with that assessment. Only cos the 2 of you are in it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 13 minutes ago, wjbleming said: Only cos the 2 of you are in it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrong Name Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Fairly sure I could take all three of you by myself  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, Wrong Name said: Fairly sure I could take all three of you by myself  Tanith is armed with a never ending supply of bath bombs so I think you would be out gunned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrong Name Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Just now, Raylenth said: Tanith is armed with a never ending supply of bath bombs so I think you would be out gunned. She doesn't scare me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 16 minutes ago, Wrong Name said: She doesn't scare me He says of the bath bomb armed Saw fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrong Name Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 1 minute ago, Raylenth said: He says of the bath bomb armed Saw fan. Bring it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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