Are Science Enthusiasts Really Geeks or Nerds?

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The forum discussion centers on the societal perceptions of individuals interested in science, often labeled as "geeks" or "nerds." Participants provide definitions, with "nerd" described as someone accomplished in scientific pursuits but socially inept, while "geek" is seen as a passionate individual about specific subjects. The conversation highlights the pride some feel in these identities, despite the negative connotations associated with them. Ultimately, the discussion reveals that the terms are often misused and that many who identify as nerds or geeks do not fit the traditional stereotypes.

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  • #31
In my high school, there was only 1 jock in any of the honors classes. Most of the jocks weren't even in the matriculation classes; they were all stuck in the remedial classes.
One of the jocks from my high school works at the local McDonalds as a cook. I've seen another jock working as a cashier at Best Buy. Having a job is always good, but I can assure you, these jobs are not summer jobs.


Now read what maddox has to say about it (WARNING: THIS LINK CONTAINS SWEARS)
http://maddox.xmission.com/dumbassjocks.html
 
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  • #32
ShawnD said:
Now read what maddox has to say about it (WARNING: THIS LINK CONTAINS SWEARS)

Must be bad. My school's filter blocked it as "tasteless profanity."
 
  • #33
ShawnD said:
I don't fit most of those nerd things, but I'm still classified as a nerd. I think it's mostly based on appreciation of knowledge. If you enjoy being smart, you are a nerd. If you love computers, you're a nerd (no excuses).

Oh! Then you are a nerd AND a fool!
 
  • #34
"I prefer playboy models licking microscopes to models licking lollipops. I throw controllers, and sometimes I analyze things for fun. I play computer games and videogames, and I am good at them all."

KingNothing, my new best friend! haha *high five*
 
  • #35
Trogdor said:
hey,
I am not a chess club member or in the school band (yet)
I don't wear huge thick glasses
nor do I wear pocket protectors
I don't know Phillip, Hubert,or Nancy although I am sure they're really really nice
It is pronounced "parabola", not "perrabla"
I can proudly wear my Science Olympics t-shirt in public
I believe that physics can be applied to EVERYTHING
I enjoy it when women talk nerdy to me
pie is NOT exactly 3.14 and Newton is my hero
my name is Trogdor and I am a Geek!
thank you

[clap][clap][applause] :smile: :biggrin:

Excellent! very poetic.


I'm a square by the way. (and part other "nerd counterparts" so to speak).
Personally, I think everyone here is pretty cool. Very IN (heh, very hip word eh guyz? [oh, the "z" instead of an "n" another hip thing]) :approve: :-p
 
  • #36
*high five* and misses to Imparcticle
 
  • #37
So "Geek" and "Nerd" have been covered here... What's a "Dweeb"?
 
  • #38
Hahahahah... Dweeb... Those are the calculator freaks...
 
  • #39
uh oh. I actually collect calculators!
 

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