Are You a Nerd? Check Out These Hilarious Nerd Jokes and Memes!

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The discussion revolves around the humorous and often self-deprecating recognition of nerdy traits among participants. It begins with light banter about boredom in a cocktail bar, leading to reflections on personal quirks and experiences that signify nerdiness. Participants share anecdotes that highlight their intellectual pursuits, such as familiarity with physics concepts and databases, while contrasting these with social interactions and dating scenarios that feel awkward or out of place. There are playful references to mathematical and scientific terminology, as well as cultural observations about the disconnect between nerds and mainstream society. The conversation also touches on nostalgia for lost knowledge, exemplified by the lament over the Library of Alexandria, and the absurdity of everyday situations through a nerd's lens. Overall, the thread captures a blend of humor, introspection, and camaraderie among those who identify with nerd culture.
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... if the closest thing to a social media account you have is Physics Forums.
 
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berkeman said:
When seeing a new antenna type stops you in your tracks while you try to figure out what it is for and why it's shaped that way... :redface:

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Please explain what it is for and why it's shaped that way. Thank you.
 
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Aufbauwerk 2045 said:
Please explain what it is for and why it's shaped that way. Thank you.
It's a nerd detector. Works well with EE nerds and physicists, but its efficiency drops off rapidly with distance of the nerd from these disciplines.
 
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... if you travel to your job with a black backpack.
 
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... if in your spare time you spend more time on your laptop than on your smartphone.
 
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Ibix said:
It's a nerd detector. Works well with EE nerds and physicists, but its efficiency drops off rapidly with distance of the nerd from these disciplines.

Well I qualify as both types of nerd, at least to some small extent. So I could not sleep tonight until I tracked this down.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BRXW74/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
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