Are you a nerd? - Page 2

Falbe Publishing · 01-31-2009, 05:38 PM

I don't know if I'm smart enough to be a nerd, but I am nerdy.

AbFabGab · 01-31-2009, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Is this your definition of 'nerd'?

I would expect this self-selected sample of the population to be above-average in intelligence, probably a little wittier than most, and most certainly more attractive in general

Because if it isn't please define 'nerd'. I'm average. Just average. I just like books and mobileread people.

In school I was a nerd, does that count? I mean the unpopular kind. Now, what seems like a million years later, I no longer put labels on myself.

(Lord, its fun to fool with others polls!

)

So, how should I vote? Hmmm?

oh DG,

sounds so much like me!
I really didn't know how to answer this one.

desertgrandma · 01-31-2009, 05:57 PM

try this.....but be sure your sound is turned up~

http://www.n-e-r-d.com/

desertgrandma · 01-31-2009, 06:02 PM

Nerd
From Wikipedia,

Nerd is a term often bearing a derogatory connotation or stereotype, that refers to a person who passionately pursues intellectual activities, esoteric knowledge, or other obscure interests that are age inappropriate rather than engaging in more social or popular activities. Therefore, a nerd is often excluded from physical activity and considered a loner by peers, or will tend to associate with like-minded people.

Okay, about the only thing I passionately pursue anymore are Uncle Dukes donuts, Amazon GC's, my granddaughter, and mobileread. Not necessarily in that order.

I am actually a 'loner'. Not a party person. (except here).

My family and MobileRead are all the social activity I need. So I picked "yes I am a nerd".

AbFabGab · 01-31-2009, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Nerd
From Wikipedia,

Nerd is a term often bearing a derogatory connotation or stereotype, that refers to a person who passionately pursues intellectual activities, esoteric knowledge, or other obscure interests that are age inappropriate rather than engaging in more social or popular activities. Therefore, a nerd is often excluded from physical activity and considered a loner by peers, or will tend to associate with like-minded people.

Okay, about the only thing I passionately pursue anymore are Uncle Dukes donuts, Amazon GC's, my granddaughter, and mobileread. Not necessarily in that order.

I am actually a 'loner'. Not a party person. (except here).

My family and MobileRead are all the social activity I need. So I picked "yes I am a nerd".

I like to color in coloring books.
I only move in order to locate food.
I spend most of my time lurking or posting in forums
or reading a book.

I guess I do fit the definition of nerd! lol

mmm... donuts...

Madam Broshkina · 01-31-2009, 06:25 PM

A geek understands, creates, and fixes really cool stuff.

A nerd understands and collects really cool stuff.

For more help see the attached chart.

lilac_jive · 01-31-2009, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madam Broshkina

A geek understands, creates, and fixes really cool stuff.

A nerd understands and collects really cool stuff.

For more help see the attached chart.

montsnmags · 02-01-2009, 04:11 AM

I'm Spartacus! (or possibly Stephen Fry...I get confused on Sunday nights, and kind of crave banana daiquiris for some reason) I'm possibly a geek...or a nerd...I was a geek I think, but not a nerd maybe, and when a child I was mostly a hermit with geekish/nerdish tendencies, but I'm retired now, so I'm probably a beach bum...but I'm definitely more attractive than your average four-thumbed primate, well, except for those Hollywood monkeys with their plastic surgery and their botox and their personal trainers [wanders off...mumbling grumbling...]...

Cheers,
Marc

mtravellerh · 02-01-2009, 05:31 AM

Me? A geek? No way!!!
I am your charming good looking average sport buff, that's what I am!

Actually, I want to watch the Super Bowl today. Errm, could someone tell me what teams are playing?

fugazied · 02-01-2009, 06:04 AM

lol I was about to post that I was a geek and you had the option already in there! woohoo.

zelda_pinwheel · 02-01-2009, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madam Broshkina

A geek understands, creates, and fixes really cool stuff.

A nerd understands and collects really cool stuff.

For more help see the attached chart.

having consulted the chart, i confirm that i am more geek than nerd, however i am not a completely typical geek either. i guess, as always, i prefer to remain anomalous.

desertgrandma · 02-01-2009, 09:37 AM

Interesting only 2 so far have checked the "I'm more attractive than average" box.

Shall we do a poll on who those two were?

zelda_pinwheel · 02-01-2009, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Interesting only 2 so far have checked the "I'm more attractive than average" box.

Shall we do a poll on who those two were?

maybe all the rest of the respondents are also "more modest than average".

lilac_jive · 02-01-2009, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Interesting only 2 so far have checked the "I'm more attractive than average" box.

Shall we do a poll on who those two were?

I would have checked it, but I am a nerd.

YGG- · 02-01-2009, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Interesting only 2 so far have checked the "I'm more attractive than average" box.

Shall we do a poll on who those two were?

I confess

[actually I don't know if i'm a Neek or a Gerd

]

View Poll Results: Are you a nerd?
Yes, I'm a nerd.	29	26.85%
I'm not a nerd, I'm THE nerd.	5	4.63%
I'm not a nerd, I'm a geek.	67	62.04%
No, I'm not a nerd, but I am more attractive than average.	7	6.48%
Voters: 108. You may not vote on this poll

01-31-2009, 06:25 PM	#21
Madam Broshkina Manic Do Fuse Posts: 2,312 Karma: 3325462 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Sony 500, 505, 350, Kindle 3, DXG, nook, Irex DR800SG, iPad	A geek understands, creates, and fixes really cool stuff. A nerd understands and collects really cool stuff. For more help see the attached chart. Attached Thumbnails

01-31-2009, 05:38 PM	#16
Falbe Publishing Gadget Slave Posts: 264 Karma: 600001 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Battle Creek, Michigan Device: Sony PRS505SC	I don't know if I'm smart enough to be a nerd, but I am nerdy.

01-31-2009, 05:57 PM	#18
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	try this.....but be sure your sound is turned up~ http://www.n-e-r-d.com/

01-31-2009, 06:02 PM	#19
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Nerd From Wikipedia, Nerd is a term often bearing a derogatory connotation or stereotype, that refers to a person who passionately pursues intellectual activities, esoteric knowledge, or other obscure interests that are age inappropriate rather than engaging in more social or popular activities. Therefore, a nerd is often excluded from physical activity and considered a loner by peers, or will tend to associate with like-minded people. Okay, about the only thing I passionately pursue anymore are Uncle Dukes donuts, Amazon GC's, my granddaughter, and mobileread. Not necessarily in that order. I am actually a 'loner'. Not a party person. (except here). My family and MobileRead are all the social activity I need. So I picked "yes I am a nerd".

02-01-2009, 04:11 AM	#23
montsnmags Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,155 Karma: 4632658 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: none	I'm Spartacus! (or possibly Stephen Fry...I get confused on Sunday nights, and kind of crave banana daiquiris for some reason) I'm possibly a geek...or a nerd...I was a geek I think, but not a nerd maybe, and when a child I was mostly a hermit with geekish/nerdish tendencies, but I'm retired now, so I'm probably a beach bum...but I'm definitely more attractive than your average four-thumbed primate, well, except for those Hollywood monkeys with their plastic surgery and their botox and their personal trainers [wanders off...mumbling grumbling...]... Cheers, Marc

02-01-2009, 05:31 AM	#24
mtravellerh book creator Posts: 9,657 Karma: 3856660 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Luxembourg Device: Kindle Scribe	Me? A geek? No way!!! I am your charming good looking average sport buff, that's what I am! Actually, I want to watch the Super Bowl today. Errm, could someone tell me what teams are playing?

02-01-2009, 06:04 AM	#25
fugazied Wizard Posts: 1,305 Karma: 1958 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: iPod Touch	lol I was about to post that I was a geek and you had the option already in there! woohoo.

02-01-2009, 09:37 AM	#27
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Interesting only 2 so far have checked the "I'm more attractive than average" box. Shall we do a poll on who those two were?