astromodder Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 What are the differences between Nerds and Geeks? Is it better to be called a Nerd or a Geek? I know Darren said that he would rather be called a geek than a nerd, so for the people that are like the crew of Hak.5 and enjoy hacking, modding, and any other things with computers (networking, building computers, etc.) what would you rather be called and what is your opinion on the differences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeoneE1se Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 http://ask.yahoo.com/20060818.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalito Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 I personally would rather be called a geek. About a week ago there was a quiz on digg on how to tell if your a geek,nerd or dork. A geek is someone who has extensive knowledge of a specific field of study. A Nerd is someone who is very smart in all subjects. Thats what i think the difference is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlit Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Nerds have no social skills whatsoever, Geeks have social skills (sometimes limited but enough to get by usually) but in general choose not to be social through dislike of people in general or the thought that they have better things to do with their lives... Nerds are social outcasts by design, Geeks are (often, not always) social outcasts by choice though many do participate in social events or gatherings occasionally. Both are generally intelligent and well mannered, geeks tend be more associated with computers while nerds are generally viewed as being unusually good learners in all areas and often are insulted and isolated for this. I suppose in a way you could say that geeks are more socially adept because they're nerds who've become advanced enough to tone down their intelligence while around company or who have learned to accept society is not going to go away so at least appearing to temporarily fit in can be advantagous. I am a Geek. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevronX Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Im a geek, but I am a social outcast and prefer to be alone so Nerd as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armadaender Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 I would be considered a geek but my flatmate continues to call me a nerd. It's ok though, he can bearly pass his classes and looks to me for help with homework. If it wern't for me, he wouldn't be passing. In all honestly, I take pride in being a geek/nerd. The interestingly part is the fact that no one would ever guess that of me. If you met me in person, you'd assume I'm some normal, popular kid. I wear the 'cool' clothes and party every once in a while with friends. But everyone who's met me for the first time is practically shocked when they noticed the nerd/geekish parts of me. Particulary when they walk into my room and notice the three computers, 2 lcds, network switch, ethernet cables running everywhere, etc. Girls are always quite suprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbjazzman Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 I completely agree with moonlit's definition. A lot of my friends don't understand why I take exception to being called a nerd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addisonzinser Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 i always thought a nerd was way better than a geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobotChild Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Quote from Darren - in my book geeks are just nerds that could be considered "cool" by mainstream peers. think nerd but not socially inept with the likelyhood of getting laid. I agree with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duelus Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 geek ftw... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari6502 Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Didn't anyone watch Happy Days? Or does that not apply anymore. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaveMan Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Im a geek, but I am a social outcast and prefer to be alone so Nerd as well. same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armadaender Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Didn't anyone watch Happy Days? Or does that not apply anymore. :) Sadly, I did watch Happy days when I was quite young (8 or so). My mom would let me stay up late (late back then was past 9pm) every once in a while and I remember that Happy Days was the first show to come on once nickelodeon went off the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetelectric Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Nerd, geek? Same shit dude. Any difference is just splitting hairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilml Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 100% Geek here totaly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hexicon Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Okay, my wife put it this way. When you go to the mall the geeks will go to the computer stores, the nerds will go where they play the RPG's with little miniatures. She lovingly calls me a geek. I can accept that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anyedie Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 well, if you listen to the guys at earth link or best buy, you would want to be a geek. when you think of nerds think of the nerds on saved by the bell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobotChild Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 well, if you listen to the guys at earth link or best buy, you would want to be a geek. when you think of nerds think of the nerds on saved by the bell.Screech rocked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
take it take Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Back to the topic, I preferred to be called a geek. Geeks at least have some kind of personality, nerds usually don't. Then again, I really don't act like a geek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychoaliendog Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Well, there is the Nerdity Test. Its very comprehensive (I scored a 44.6%). Can you do better? (Sorry, I have to challenge you it gives me an extra point on the test) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathwarder Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Im a geek, the difference between a geek and a nerd it simple, geeks can sometimes act normal around friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Well, there is the Nerdity Test. Its very comprehensive (I scored a 44.6%). Can you do better?(Sorry, I have to challenge you it gives me an extra point on the test) Fer chrissakes! There's 500 questions on that (and US-centric to unfortunately). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Toxie Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Call me whatever the hell you want, I'm to damn old to give a crap. If it does bother me then kick you in the teeth, (or if you can whoop my ass I will walk away and then talk shit at a safe distance). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoyBoy Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Im definately a geek, but by no means a social outcast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetelectric Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Call me whatever the hell you want, I'm to damn old to give a crap. If it does bother me then kick you in the teeth, (or if you can whoop my ass I will walk away and then talk shit at a safe distance). Well said that man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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