ObscuritanMelbourne, Victoria Australia1,284 posts
daggyone: If you had the choice of dating a Geek, Dork or a Nerd, which one would you pick?
Can you define them just out of interest? I get that a dork is an idiot and that Geeks and Nerds know stuff, but do they know different stuff or have overlapping fields of expertise?
Obscuritan: Can you define them just out of interest? I get that a dork is an idiot and that Geeks and Nerds know stuff, but do they know different stuff or have overlapping fields of expertise?
daggyoneOPWonthaggi, Victoria Australia1,963 posts
A nerd could be viewed as someone with an extremely intense interest or fascination in an academic field of study (often an obscure field) or similar cerebral pursuit. Being a nerd is typically associated with intellect, as a nerd often enjoys specialising in complicated fields of study. Nerds may also have difficulties socialising with others, as many tend towards being introverted, although it is also said that a nerd cannot be bothered with developing social skills while busy with other interests. Nerds often gain a strong and diverse skill set from their studies and experiences, which may at times be unorthodox or impractical. Nerd interests may cover a broad range of interests, from movies to games (video and table-top) to more practical skills such as computer science.
Very likely to be a rocket scientist, a renowned yet reclusive professor, a scientist, an intellectual, a computer programmer, an engineer, an inventor, etc.
daggyoneOPWonthaggi, Victoria Australia1,963 posts
a geek could be viewed as someone with an interest or lifestyle having to do with niche activities, especially fandom and technology. It is not uncommon for a geek to be capable of reciting large amounts of knowledge that is unintuitive, intriguing, and (at times) long-winded. The knowledge could be anything from the mundane to “living encyclopedia” status. Unlike nerds, geeks tend to have average grades. Geeks can vary in their interests (ex. anything from (film) to collecting plastic figurines to heavily technological interests like computing, hacking, and programming). Urban Dictionary goes so far as to suggest that society still views computer programming as a "bizarre feat" and the term "geek" is a proud label reflecting this.
Likely to be a gamer or Star Trek fan, a technological enthusiast, a film series/book series buff, a free-spirited (not malevolent) technology hacker, a creator of unusual objects (artist, etc.)
Ok now that you have explained Geek and Nerd. Because I thought they were the same thing. I choose Geek. I'm a tad geek myself. So i know a Geek is alright and can be very interesting, Not to mention a devoted lover.
Dear ? We've been called all three, and to be honest, we always assumed they meant the same thing. However, according to the cool kids, there are differences.
Official definitions for nerd, geek, and dork each use the words "inept" and "foolish." Nerds have the added distinction of being "unattractive." Ouch. While it's hard to argue with the dictionary, we sought out definitions from the Internet at large.
According to Whatis.com, nerds are people of above-average intelligence who place little importance on their appearance. Nerds are often aware of their status, but they don't mind. In fact, many take pride in the putdown, as it means they're smart and not wrapped up in superficial worries.
Geek is a more specific term. Back in the day, geeks worked at carnivals, and (according to the dictionary) "bit the heads off live chickens." Thankfully, the term now has a different connotation. Like nerds, geeks are smart, but they tend to focus more on technology. As Urban Dictionary explains, these are the people you make fun of in high school and later work for as an adult.
Being called a "dork" is the biggest insult of the three. There's no way you can spin it into something positive. After all, even the dictionary writes that dorks are "stupid" people. And to make matters worse, dorks assume they're cool. Oh, and they smell, too.
So, to sum things up, if someone calls you a geek or a nerd, thank them. If someone calls you a dork, consider going back to school and investing in some new deodorant.
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