Are You Nerdier Than Half the Population?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a "nerdiness" test that participants have taken, sharing their scores and interpretations of what those scores imply about their level of nerdiness. The scope includes personal reflections on identity and self-perception in relation to being "nerdy," with a mix of humor and self-deprecation.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants report high scores, indicating they are "High-Level Nerds" or "Supreme Nerds," suggesting a strong identification with nerd culture.
  • Others express surprise or disbelief at their scores, with some claiming they do not feel as nerdy as the results suggest.
  • Several participants mention not owning typical "nerdy" items like telescopes or microscopes, questioning the validity of their scores.
  • Some participants reflect on their social lives in relation to their nerdiness, with mixed feelings about their identities.
  • A few participants joke about their scores and the implications of being a nerd, indicating a light-hearted approach to the topic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on what the scores mean for individual identities, as participants express a range of feelings about their results, from pride to embarrassment. Multiple competing views on what constitutes "nerdiness" remain present throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Participants' interpretations of their scores vary widely, and some express skepticism about the test's accuracy. The discussion highlights the subjective nature of self-identification as a nerd.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in self-assessment, identity exploration, or those who enjoy humor related to nerd culture may find this discussion engaging.

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Take the test.

http://www.nerdtests.com/ft_nq.php?im

Overall, you scored as follows:

52% scored higher (more nerdy), and
48% scored lower (less nerdy).

What does this mean? Your nerdiness is:

Somewhat nerdy. I mean face it, you are nerdier than about half the test takers.

So true, in fact I think I'm more nerdy than testing would indicate, but what is your nerdiness level?
 
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12% scored higher (more nerdy), and
88% scored lower (less nerdy).

What does this mean? Your nerdiness is:

High-Level Nerd. You are definitely MIT material, apply now!.

:rolleyes:

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15% scored higher (more nerdy), and
85% scored lower (less nerdy).

What does this mean? Your nerdiness is:

High-Level Nerd. You are definitely MIT material, apply now!.
I was in denial, I always knew it deep inside :D
 
36% scored higher (more nerdy), and
64% scored lower (less nerdy).

What does this mean? Your nerdiness is:

Low Ranking Nerd. Definitely a nerd but low on the totem pole of nerds.
I used to score really high on these. I don't miss those days :P
 
Low-level nerd
 
Holy Cow! I didn't think only 8% would have scored higher.

8% scored higher (more nerdy), and
92% scored lower (less nerdy).

What does this mean? Your nerdiness is:

Supreme Nerd. Apply for a professorship at MIT now!.

:cry:
 
All you supergeeks who know your IP-adresses..:shiver:
 
"55% scored higher (more nerdy), and
45% scored lower (less nerdy).

What does this mean? Your nerdiness is:

Somewhat nerdy. I mean face it, you are nerdier than about half the test takers."

Great.
 
arildno said:
All you supergeeks who know your IP-adresses..:shiver:

I only know cos I set up my own home network :smile:
 
  • #10
Kurdt said:
I only know cos I set up my own home network :smile:

Me too. And I had problems with that. If the test took that into account, I'd be forgiven for knowing my IP address. :-p
 
  • #11
Overall, you scored as follows:

72% scored higher (more nerdy), and
28% scored lower (less nerdy).

What does this mean? Your nerdiness is:

Not nerdy, but definitely not hip.
I'm not sure whether to be happy or sad. I mean, I always wanted to be "hip!":rolleyes:
 
  • #12
cristo said:
I'm not sure whether to be happy or sad. I mean, I always wanted to be "hip!":rolleyes:

You lie dude you lie! No homework helper of your quality could get that score. I bet you have a telescope and a microscope at least.
 
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  • #13
arildno said:
All you supergeeks who know your IP-adresses..:shiver:

I have a different IP every time I boot up: it's dynamic, but saying that even if I did know it, it would only be to use in direct IP gaming between a few friends. Hold on I am a big nerd:smile:

EDIT: indeed but consider the nerdiness of those taking the test?

arildno said:
Low-level nerd
 
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  • #14
Kurdt said:
You lie dude you lie! No homework helper of yur quality could get that score.
:blushing: Thanks (I think)
I bet you have a telescope and a microscope at least.

Still, there was no lying in my test. I have neither a microscope nor a telescope. I think the fact that I know hardly anything about computers probably "helped" me!
 
  • #15
cristo, despite what those scores say, I know you are KING nerd :)

I got:
13% scored higher (more nerdy), and
87% scored lower (less nerdy).

What does this mean? Your nerdiness is:

High-Level Nerd. You are definitely MIT material, apply now!.
I still think I'm normal.
 
  • #16
25% scored higher (more nerdy), and
75% scored lower (less nerdy).

What does this mean? Your nerdiness is:

Mid-Level Nerd. Wow, it takes a lot of hard nerdy practice to reach this level

Guess I should not bother applying to MIT then :cry:
 
  • #17
Kurdt said:
Holy Cow! I didn't think only 8% would have scored higher.

8% scored higher (more nerdy), and
92% scored lower (less nerdy).

What does this mean? Your nerdiness is:

Supreme Nerd. Apply for a professorship at MIT now!.

:cry:

Me too. I don't own a telescope or a microscope, nor do have a periodic chart hanging anywhere, and I am a very good dancer. Those graduate-level math classes must have given me a big boost on the ol' nerdometer.
 
  • #18
Overall, you scored as follows:

5% scored higher (more nerdy), and
95% scored lower (less nerdy).

What does this mean? Your nerdiness is:

All hail the monstrous nerd. You are by far the SUPREME NERD GOD!

omg this thing is flawed. I'm not that nerdy lol I expected it to be slightly or so...because i am. Seriously though it's funny...
 
  • #19
Good thing this question wasn't on the list:
You found out about this test by
  • Reading about it on MySpace
  • Seeing some nerd take it at a coffee shop
  • Seeing some nerd take it at the library
  • Reading about it on Physics Forums
 
  • #21
i got
63% scored higher (more nerdy), and
37% scored lower (less nerdy).

What does this mean? Your nerdiness is:

Not nerdy, but definitely not hip.
 
  • #22
nice website btw
 
  • #23
I guess I need to get out more. :redface:

Your Score Summary

Overall, you scored as follows:

4% scored higher (more nerdy), and
96% scored lower (less nerdy).

What does this mean? Your nerdiness is:

All hail the monstrous nerd. You are by far the SUPREME NERD GOD!
 
  • #24
I hit 94%. And no, I wasn't trying.
 
  • #25
Overall, you scored as follows:

32% scored higher (more nerdy), and
68% scored lower (less nerdy).

What does this mean? Your nerdiness is:

Low Ranking Nerd. Definitely a nerd but low on the totem pole of nerds.
 
  • #26
I do have both a microscope and a telescope in the house. When I was younger, a great deal of my time was taken up by making my own slides. :redface:
 
  • #27
25% scored higher (more nerdy), and
75% scored lower (less nerdy).

What does this mean? Your nerdiness is:

Mid-Level Nerd. Wow, it takes a lot of hard nerdy practice to reach this level.

Wow, I thought I'd rank a little lower than that considering you'd have to have a certain baseline level of nerdiness to even take the test! :bugeye: :smile:
 
  • #28
Yey there are people more nerdy than me. I guess its for those who can tell Charles Darwin from James Clerk Maxwell :-p
 
  • #29
Evo said:
I guess I need to get out more. :redface:

Your Score Summary

Overall, you scored as follows:

4% scored higher (more nerdy), and
96% scored lower (less nerdy).

What does this mean? Your nerdiness is:

All hail the monstrous nerd. You are by far the SUPREME NERD GOD!

twisting_edge said:
I hit 94%. And no, I wasn't trying.

This is the second time you two have matched so closely on a quiz posted here. It's a match made in cyber-heaven! :biggrin:
 
  • #30
8% scored higher (more nerdy), and
92% scored lower (less nerdy).

What does this mean? Your nerdiness is:

Supreme Nerd. Apply for a professorship at MIT now!.

Imagine if I didn't have a spouse and kids...And I thought I am normal.
 

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