PSA: Nerds =/= Geeks

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Aikouka

Lifer
Nov 27, 2001
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Funny, VH1 said that "Geeks" are the cool ones and "Nerds" are not.

I guess you're not with the times!
 

slugg

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I dunno, I've always considered myself a geek with a social life... i dont have a weird voice, i have no problem with women, i like to go out, yet I read textbooks for fun...
 

Aquaman

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Originally posted by: ohtwell
I'm a nerd! :)

But not in regards to computers. I have intelligences beyond that!! ;)


: ) Amanda

Yes oh Mistress of Sunshine :)

Cheers,
Aquaman
 

xSauronx

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Originally posted by: Cogman
He has it wrong. Geeks don't necessarily love computers. Geeks are people with social abnormalities, Such as anyone that would go to a Star Trek festival dressed up as an alien.

Nerds on the other hand have more practical knowledge then the average Joe, and even enjoy learning it.

Nerds can be popular but Geeks cannot.

i thought it was the other way around :confused: