I think people confuse geeks and nerds. I'm a geek, not a nerd. Geeks and nerds both have obsessions and intelligence, but nerds are also socially inept.
We (my people) have forsaken "geek" and moved onto nerd to describe ourselves... The reason is that geek became chic, and now people who just feel like they are unique consider themselves geeks. Those people don't deserve to call themselves "our" word... We were beaten and made fun of for years and called that name in a hateful tone, now everyone wants to use the word.
I think people confuse geeks and nerds. I'm a geek, not a nerd. Geeks and nerds both have obsessions and intelligence, but nerds are also socially inept.
Ummmm...can we take a vote? :):):)
ReplyDeleteI've never seen this but I guess it helps clarify. Nice!
ReplyDeleteTravis - I'm not sure which way I would vote! Want to share your thoughts?
ReplyDeleteIn the immortal words of one of a self-proclaimed "geek"...
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We (my people) have forsaken "geek" and moved onto nerd to describe ourselves... The reason is that geek became chic, and now people who just feel like they are unique consider themselves geeks. Those people don't deserve to call themselves "our" word... We were beaten and made fun of for years and called that name in a hateful tone, now everyone wants to use the word.
ReplyDeleteNerds always think they're geeks, dork.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't blogging itself suggest social ineptness?
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