Nerd or Geek?

[Jacob T. Paschal]

Which do you consider yourself? I mean after all, you come to a cartoon message board you must be a nerd/geek? Is there a difference? Or are they one in the same?

[Ishtar]

I personally consider myself a geek.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

I'm a geek, we're the better ones(sorry Kury, you know it's true).

Actually, I'm supposedly a Super Geek.

Nerds are essentially 'Geek-lite'. They haven't made the full leap in yet. So they have Geek Potential, but they still have a ways to go.

[TheDarkness]

I'm a geek.


Nerds are just annoyingly smart people. Geeks are smart people who like anime .

[TheMecca]

I like to call myself a geek because "nerd" sounds like something you would say if you had a brain condition.

[Kira]

neither I'm a punk...

Okay a punk/nerd

Is it just me or does nerd sound better than geek? I kind of mean in the insulting way.

[Kagetsu]

:sweat: truth be told I'm more of a Dweeb. I know alot and can make it sound good, I just can't do anything with it, So I come to internet forums. :p

Nerd - totally inept at social skills and could never possibly talk to a girl.

Dweeb - Can talk to girls but can't get them to like or feel sorry for them.

Geek - A chosen social archetype. Can change but won't, can talk to Geek girls and can have other girls feel interested simply because they are unusual and they feel sorry for them.

[Kury Wagner]

I consider myself a nerd. I believe I finally reached that level last summer, after being a geek for many years.
Nerds are essentially 'Geek-lite'. They haven't made the full leap in yet. So they have Geek Potential, but they still have a ways to go.I have to disagree, sweetie. The chain goes something like this:

Dork: Mild interest in one or two geeky things.
Geek: Interest in geeky things, maybe two obsessions or so.
Nerd: Obsessed with tons of geeky things, anime and comics being a staple in their life.

That's how I always saw it. The levels of extremity in terms of geeky behavior just have to be acknowledged. Nerds are more obsessive, they're more everything. It's an honor to get to nerd level.

But don't mind me, I'm trying to accept your system, Kuwa, it's just hard to rewrite what I already had formed. ><

[DemonRaven]

I consider myself a Geek.

[Tay the Cat]

Music geek here...

and proud of it.

[DarthGonzo]

Neither. I dont apply labels to myself. I'm my own person, if someone wants to label me that's fine by them. I'm just a human being doing what I can in a world of other human beings. In my opinion, labeling is incredibly high school and part of why we have threads like the "social outcast" one.

[Juu-kuchi]

Could we put down definitions of what is commonly defined as a geek or a nerd? I have a hard time distinguishing between the two.

[Tay the Cat]

Could we put down definitions of what is commonly defined as a geek or a nerd? I have a hard time distinguishing between the two.

OK then, from Wiktionary (don't worry about false definitions. These come straight from official dictionaries).


Nerd - A person, often studious, with poor social skills.


Geek - 2. A person intensely interested in a particular field or hobby, generally at the expense of broader social interaction. Often used with an attributive noun.

Note: only one definition for 'nerd' is given, while there are multiple ones for 'geek'. The second definition given is the one used here.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

I consider myself a nerd. I believe I finally reached that level last summer, after being a geek for many years.I have to disagree, sweetie. The chain goes something like this:

Dork: Mild interest in one or two geeky things.
Geek: Interest in geeky things, maybe two obsessions or so.
Nerd: Obsessed with tons of geeky things, anime and comics being a staple in their life.

That's how I always saw it. The levels of extremity in terms of geeky behavior just have to be acknowledged. Nerds are more obsessive, they're more everything. It's an honor to get to nerd level.

But don't mind me, I'm trying to accept your system, Kuwa, it's just hard to rewrite what I already had formed. ><

I'm sorry you got it wrong for so long babe, but here's how it goes:

Geek: Super obsessed with many, many things. Anime, comics, video games, Magic/other TCGs/collectible games, etc

Nerd: Interested in geeky stuff, but not to the same degree. A nerd can go without anime or comics for long periods of time, and not really miss them that much.

Dork: Someone who is a little into geeky stuff, but not to the same degree.

In fact, the very fact they're called 'geeky things'(even by you), and not 'nerdy things' is proof positive that Geek is the top of the food chain.

Here's how it goes:
Geek>Nerd>Dork>Normal Person>Jock(*hides from phw*)>Prep(*hides from Sam*)

[Ishtar]

Here's how it goes:
Geek>Nerd>Dork>Normal Person>Jock(*hides from phw*)>Prep(*hides from Sam*)

That is so true Kuwabara. You might wanna hide from Zechs aswell since he's a Prep.

[ToonamiFanatic]

I am a little of Both I think

[Matt A]

Using the Wiktionary definitions as a guide, I'd say I'm a nerd. The only thing I have an "intense interest" in is writing stories, and as I wouldn't consider that a hobby/fandom/whatever in the strictest sense, I doubt I count as a geek.

On the other hand, the fact that I took this so seriously confirms I'm at least one of the two. But god forbid I should be normal.:p

-Matt A-

[Juu-kuchi]

Nerd then.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Could we put down definitions of what is commonly defined as a geek or a nerd? I have a hard time distinguishing between the two.

Well, definitions seem to differ a little, but most people tend to agree that Geeks are the more obsessed and interested ones. In other words, the cooler ones(for people who find memorizing information from the Naruto databooks cool).

[Kagetsu]

I'm sorry you got it wrong for so long babe, but here's how it goes:

Geek: Super obsessed with many, many things. Anime, comics, video games, Magic/other TCGs/collectible games, etc

Nerd: Interested in geeky stuff, but not to the same degree. A nerd can go without anime or comics for long periods of time, and not really miss them that much.

Dork: Someone who is a little into geeky stuff, but not to the same degree.

In fact, the very fact they're called 'geeky things'(even by you), and not 'nerdy things' is proof positive that Geek is the top of the food chain.

Here's how it goes:
Geek>Nerd>Dork>Normal Person>Jock(*hides from phw*)>Prep(*hides from Sam*)

Prep(*hides from Sam*) Oooo, is that Sam the fangirl or another?

Anyway, Isn't Dork about as bad as it gets, pretty much inept and stupid at anything? Normal being level 0, I don't think Jock and Prep are in the same family genus. They fit more along the branch with Motor Heads, Punks, Goths and Princess. No idea how they level out. And you left out Dweeb. :sad:

[Ishtar]

Oooo, is that Sam the fangirl or another?


Yep, he means the fangirl XoMiss_Samantha.

[JustJack]

I've always defined Geek as been something hobby-related. If you're into Star Wars, you collect things, you're a movie lover, comic reader. That's geeky.
Nerd seems more intellectual, or quarky. The VV at your school graduation was a nerd. The smart kids in class are nerds. Likewise, someone who has little tweeks about their personallity...nerdy.
Meanwhile, I've concidered Dork to be the more insulting of these classifications. Dork is your behavior. Like the many people who have no social skills, yet aren't shy in the least. People who make loud and outrageous gestures...that's dorky.

I'm 98% geek, with a 2% chance of Nerd. I'm too shy to be Dorky about anything.

[Gatomon41]

Geek natrually. It has surpased the high school degatotory term and has reached a new level of coolness.

[RockmanDash]

If I was forced to pick I would say geek im not that smart o_o but I no alot about anime and well video games so..:sweat:

[Dudley]

Hmmm,
I'm what you call a person who's smart (above average, actually) but lazy, and love cartoons to the point where I know more about them than the people who are majoring in animation. I don't read a lot of manga, except One Piece, Shaman King, and Megaman NT Warrior.

Is it just me, or only fans of anime/manga count as geek/nerds now?

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Nah, comics, games, etc still give major geek points, last I checked.


Geekiness is really a combination of many, many things.

[XOMiss_Samantha]

Neither.
I'm a Samantha.
We have our own species.

[Megalon]

I guess I would have to say Nerd, although I don't think I'm good enough at school related work to qualify:sweat: Still I'm not quite at the level to call myself a true Geek, as I only occasionally get into new anime shows, and only then if it seems like something really special.

[FireStarterLE]

Nerd - A person, often studious, with poor social skills.

My AIM buddy lists consists of two people: me and the only person i care to talk to, who is not a female

My MySpace page is 5 people - friend above, another person I know from school, one comic, one musician, one person who befriends all people who are friends with the musician ... but I dont know them nor talk to them

so ... check on that one

Geek - 2. A person intensely interested in a particular field or hobby, generally at the expense of broader social interaction. Often used with an attributive noun.

there's a link in the sig to my "hobby" and I think that covers that area

Now all that's left to decide is which one i want to belong to

[purplehairedwonder]

Dork: Mild interest in one or two geeky things.
Geek: Interest in geeky things, maybe two obsessions or so.
Nerd: Obsessed with tons of geeky things, anime and comics being a staple in their life.

That's how I always saw it. The levels of extremity in terms of geeky behavior just have to be acknowledged. Nerds are more obsessive, they're more everything. It's an honor to get to nerd level.By your definition, I'm totally a nerd, no denying it.

Geek: Super obsessed with many, many things. Anime, comics, video games, Magic/other TCGs/collectible games, etc

Nerd: Interested in geeky stuff, but not to the same degree. A nerd can go without anime or comics for long periods of time, and not really miss them that much.

Dork: Someone who is a little into geeky stuff, but not to the same degree.And by that definition I'm a geek. I couldn't go without for a long period of time without missing it.

But considering the falseness of:

Geek>Nerd>Dork>Normal Person>Jock(*hides from phw*)>Prep(*hides from Sam*)I dunno if I can trust Kuwa's definition. ;)

[KuwabaraTheMan]

And by that definition I'm a geek. I couldn't go without for a long period of time without missing it.
My definition is right.

Seriously, they're 'geeky things' for a reason.


But considering the falseness of:
I dunno if I can trust Kuwa's definition. ;)

Search your feelings, you know it to be true.

[purplehairedwonder]

My definition is right.

Seriously, they're 'geeky things' for a reason.
I've heard many of the same 'geeky' things called 'nerdy' before as well.

Search your feelings, you know it to be true.Nt rly.

[XOMiss_Samantha]

Here's how it goes:
Geek>Nerd>Dork>Normal Person>Jock(*hides from phw*)>Prep(*hides from Sam*)

:eek: I just saw this now. I can't belive you put me at the bottom! It makes me weep inside, Kuwabara.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

I've heard many of the same 'geeky' things called 'nerdy' before as well.

You've also heard people think you're a guy on AIM.


Nt rly.Ya rly.


:eek: I just saw this now. I can't belive you put me at the bottom! It makes me weep inside, Kuwabara.

I wasn't trying to hurt you. However, preps are indeed at the bottom.

[Tay the Cat]

Nerd = Weird Al

Geek = People who are not Weird Al.

[purplehairedwonder]

You've also heard people think you're a guy on AIM.Meh. Personally, I don't think there is really a distinction. But if you need a label placed on you to feel better about yourself, then go right ahead.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Meh. Personally, I don't think there is really a distinction. But if you need a label placed on you to feel better about yourself, then go right ahead.

I do need a label! It makes me feel better about myself, and you know it.

For I have...Geek Pride!

[purplehairedwonder]

I do need a label! It makes me feel better about myself, and you know it.

For I have...Geek Pride!Whatever helps you sleep at night.

I have... self-esteem! :p I lack the need for labels. I just find them amusing.

The only label that matters to me is that of fangirl. ;)

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Whatever helps you sleep at night.

I have... self-esteem! :p I lack the need for labels. I just find them amusing. The only label that matters to me is that of fangirl.

You aren't just happy with that. You need to be the "Ultimate Fangirl". So, you have no room to talk.

And considering what you've admited helps you sleep at night...:shrug:

:p

[purplehairedwonder]

You aren't just happy with that. You need to be the "Ultimate Fangirl". So, you have no room to talk.I don't need to be. I just happen to be :p

And considering what you've admited helps you sleep at night...:shrug:My bishies? There's no shame in that for a fangirl.

Yup.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

I don't need to be. I just happen to be :p

I think I might know some fangirls who could beat you in that regard.:p

My bishies? There's no shame in that for a fangirl.

Yup.

Not talking about that and you know it. More liek a certain recently banned member, mirite?

:p

[Frank Castle]

I'm an athletic geek. I enjoy comics, toons, and videogames but I also enjoy playing hockey, baseball, and football.

[Elven Moon]

To me:

Nerd - Very anti-social, studies a lot, may lack in hygiene.

Geek - Obsessed with one or more fandoms (usually not very mainstream, like anime, MST3k, etc.).

By that, I am a geek.

[DarthGonzo]

To me:

Nerd - Very anti-social, studies a lot, may lack in hygiene.

Geek - Obsessed with one or more fandoms (usually not very mainstream, like anime, MST3k, etc.).



Funny, I always thought of a lack of hygiene as a geeky quality. But that;s just me.

[cartoon_crazy130]

Which do you consider yourself? I mean after all, you come to a cartoon message board you must be a nerd/geek? Is there a difference? Or are they one in the same?

one in the same to me.

[purplehairedwonder]

I think I might know some fangirls who could beat you in that regard.:pMeh, Kury gave me the title.

Not talking about that and you know it. More liek a certain recently banned member, mirite?Nt rly. Try lack of you know who. Stop twisting my words. That's such a (insert label) thing to do.

:p

[En Sabah Nur]

Computer Geek....I mean technician coming though. Make way I am important. :)
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[Jacob T. Paschal]

Well...crap, I guess I am a Geek, by definition.

Curse you, Kuwabara-sempai, cure you to heck!

[Hanshotfirst113]

I could be either, but I refer to myself as a geek.

[Dead_Ninja_111]

I don't really consider myself anything, labeling yourself is just a silly thing in my mind.

[critter]

nerd: someone who is intelligent; used as an insult nowadays, even though it wasn't so mean to say back then.
geek: someone who is obsessive or dedicated over about hobby.
dork: a whale penis.

I think most of us are geeks. :P

[Captain Zechs]

Preps are by farrrrrrrr the top of the chain, KtM. I mean seriously, we dress and look better, so of course we would be at the top :). Then jocks, considering I am really athletic also.

Geeks are...okay, still weird, but atleast they can carry a conversation.
Nerds are...annoying, as they usually don't even talk to people, ever.

I'd consider myself to have a little bit of geek in me, mainly because I am on this site right now, but yeah :).

Preps>Jocks>Geeks>Punks>Emos>Nerds>Goths...

[WolfieKiwi]

Uh? A whale...? Oh god...


I'd say I'm a mix of geek and dork. I own about a shelf full of manga/anime merchandise and I know it won't be stopping anytime soon. The dork side comes from my clumsiness and awkward oblivious moments whenever and wherever.

*sigh*

[ToOn~g@l]

I think I am both.

Nerd because I don't talk much in real life

Geek because some things I love to talk about like Star Wars or Pirates of the Carribean. *drools over Captain Jack Sparrow*

[James Bester]

Preps are by farrrrrrrr the top of the chain, KtM. I mean seriously, we dress and look better, so of course we would be at the top :). Then jocks, considering I am really athletic also.

Geeks are...okay, still weird, but atleast they can carry a conversation.
Nerds are...annoying, as they usually don't even talk to people, ever.


Preps>Jocks>Geeks>Punks>Emos>Nerds>Goths...
How stereotypical can you be? All people are different. Just because someone dresses and looks better doesn't mean he isn't a total ******bag. And total ******bags belong on the bottom in my book, no matter how "cool" or "nerdy" they may be.

Anyway, I'd probably say I have more geek in me than nerd. To be a nerd, I'd have to be really smart, and I don't fit that category.

[JAG]

I've never been 100% clear on the distinction between the two, but based on Wikipedia's definition, I'm a definite geek. Yup, I freely admit that I'm a geek...AND BY GOD, I'M PROUD OF IT!:D

[Kury Wagner]

I've come to terms with the idea of calling myself a geek. *sigh*

[DBZNarutoWarrior]

I'm a mild geek. I have protection from ever becoming a 100000&#37; geek, because I have a job (carpenter) and I play baseball. I talk to girls too!!!! ROTFLOL. Not saying that anyone here can't, it's just a protection from full possesion lol. But people know me well, and they know I like anime and everything, and they don't really care if I do or not. In fact within the past month four of my freinds actually watched some anime with me that are on my baseball team, and they liked it too. (Naruto, go figure it gets 85% of the people that watch it hooked....).

[Deadman]

im a geek

[Tay the Cat]

I've come to terms with the idea of calling myself a geek. *sigh*

Yay!

I knew you'd come through :D

[bluedeucedodge]

Neither. I'ma gangsta :cool:

[DBZNarutoWarrior]

Half the world fits on that bill.:p

[Roman Legion]

I'll take whatever's the preferred label of the two, which in my circles seems to be "nerd". If you consider "geek" technically superior, I'll take that, but locally, it's "nerd".

Some have said I could have been a jock in another life, but as someone who was bullied by (and thus socially inferior to) nerds and geeks in gradeschool, I find this difficult to grasp. :sweat:

--Romey

[Kevin the Geek]

As you can tell from my user name, I consider myself a geek. :cool:

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Yay!

I knew you'd come through :D

I'm taking full responsibility for this, btw.

[Fleur]

Me? Neither. :sweat:

How I've come to know the difference is that:

Nerd: Extremely smart. Maybe be a geek as well.
Geek: Has an obsession with something, may be a nerd all the same.

[Kury Wagner]

I'm taking full responsibility for this, btw.
It's all your fault, so yeah, you better take responsibility. *waggles finger*

[KuwabaraTheMan]

It's all your fault, so yeah, you better take responsibility. *waggles finger*

'fault'? This is a beautiful and wonderous occasion. I saved you from the darkness, dammit!

[EzraBladerunner]

I suppose I would call myself bit of a geek if I was either one of the two. Afterall, I'm not smart enough to be a nerd. Nope. Not by a long shot. I'm just more into anime, videogames, and movies instead of anything to do with math or academics (certainly not comrades with my calculator, that's for sure :p).

Oh yeah, I always thought the classification was this:

Nerd - Someone who's into more academic/intellectual/mathematical sort of things.

Geek - One who's into more hobby like things such as movies, D&D, anime, comic books, video games, TV, books, etc.

Dork - Someone who's inept at social skills (like everyone else said).

Although, I tend to kick myself hard in the butt (not literally) whenever I make enough spelling and grammer errors. Is that a bit nerdy?

[J'onn J'onzz]

I suppose I would call myself bit of a geek if I was either one of the two. Afterall, I'm not smart enough to be a nerd. Nope. Not by a long shot. I'm just more into anime, videogames, and movies instead of anything to do with math or academics (certainly not comrades with my calculator, that's for sure :p).

Oh yeah, I always thought the classification was this:

Nerd - Someone who's into more academic/intellectual/mathematical sort of things.

Geek - One who's into more hobby like things such as movies, D&D, anime, comic books, video games, TV, books, etc.

Dork - Someone who's inept at social skills (like everyone else said).

Although, I tend to kick myself hard in the butt (not literally) whenever I make enough spelling and grammer errors. Is that a bit nerdy?
That's what I thought too. (By the way, you misspelled grammar. Was that intentional?) I've never really thought of nerds as being into anime/comics/video games/sci-fi and stuff, just as being stereotypical smart people. (ie wearing glasses, being socially inept, being somewhat non-athletic)

[WolfieKiwi]

Me? Neither. :sweat:

How I've come to know the difference is that:

Nerd: Extremely smart. Maybe be a geek as well.
Geek: Has an obsession with something, may be a nerd all the same.

Tut-tut-tut! You have a fan pairing in your avatar... Geek much? :p

[Desensitized]

If we're going by what people called us in grade school/high school whatever, than neither of those.

I don't think I can post what I was called in most of those places. :sweat: