Nerd or Geek: Which One Are You?

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The discussion revolves around the identity of "nerds" and "geeks," exploring their definitions and the cultural shift in perception over time. Traditionally, a nerd is characterized as intelligent yet socially awkward, with a strong interest in science and knowledge. Many participants express their self-identification as nerds or geeks, often debating the nuances between the two terms. Some participants share personal anecdotes, highlighting their intellectual pursuits and social experiences, while others humorously engage in tests to measure their "geekiness." The conversation also touches on the social implications of being labeled a nerd or geek, with some rejecting the negative connotations associated with the terms. Additionally, there are playful exchanges about pirate identities, showcasing a lighthearted tone throughout the thread. Overall, the discussion reflects a blend of pride in intellectual pursuits and a desire for social connection among those who identify with these labels.
  • #91
"CAPTAIN!
Congratulations! You scored 88%!
CAPTAIN ! yarrrr, ye be worhty to sail ye own boat of pirate scum round the 7 seas! may there be much booty awaitin ye!"

:devil:

Daniel.
 
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  • #92
cepheid said:
:smile: Are you sure you want to be captain of a pirate ship? Conflict management skills like that would really be appreciated...elsewhere!

Back into pirate mode: "arrrrgh...you can't fool me cap'n. I knows me an' me parrot'll be swabbing the decks, cleaning up the mess first mate franz makes as he lumbers around drunkenly, spilling rum all over the ship, before his wenches gently lead him belowdecks!"

Damn...that totally lost it's "pirateness" towards the end. I wasn't sure how to say all that in pirate-speak...

Arrr, never in me long legged life have i ever spilt a drop o' rum, and i don't intend to start now! NOw back to the wenches! Arrrr.
 
  • #93
Has this thread also just got murdered..?

Anyway, i'd be suprised if other dictionaries had different definitions of 'nerd'
 
  • #94
Hi-jacking a thread means not KILLING IT,just refinig it...:-p

Daniel.
 
  • #95
CAPTAIN!
Congratulations! You scored 88%!

ARRRRRHHHHHHHH! I be plundering this here thread and taking all the booty and the wenches! Or do I mean plundering all the wenches booty? ARrrrrrrrrrRRRRRHGHHHHH!

Being a pirate is fun!
 
  • #96
cepheid said:
:smile: Are you sure you want to be captain of a pirate ship? Conflict management skills like that would really be appreciated...elsewhere!

Back into pirate mode: "arrrrgh...you can't fool me cap'n. I knows me an' me parrot'll be swabbing the decks, cleaning up the mess first mate franz makes as he lumbers around drunkenly, spilling rum all over the ship, before his wenches gently lead him belowdecks!"

Damn...that totally lost it's "pirateness" towards the end. I wasn't sure how to say all that in pirate-speak...

Yer seafarin' hearty talk needs a lot o' work. Yer crew be beginnin' t' wonder if ye`re a captain who downs wi' th' ship or a captain who goes down on his crew.

Just a few tips fer ye ... but first a word t' Math be Hard

Avast me proud beauty! Wanna know why my Roger is so Jolly? (Ya know, darlin, I'm 97 percent chum free). :wink:

As t' ye, cepheid, ye need t' get some quick lernin' http://www.talklikeapirate.com/howto.html

In fact, ye be hopeless. Just use a translation service. http://www.syddware.com/cgi-bin/pirate.pl Ya scurvy dog whut deserves the black spot!

Time t' head fer new waters wi' me entermesser an' me papagei. Veer t' th' backboard, matey. An' don`t delay or it will be zu den Haien schicken, you horn swollgin' scallywag!

Arrggh ... mebbe I'd better light'n up with the rum ... rrrggh
 
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  • #97
BobG said:
Yer seafarin' hearty talk needs a lot o' work...
Time t' head fer new waters wi' me entermesser an' me papagei. Veer t' th' backboard, matey. An' don`t delay or it will be zu den Haien schicken, you horn swollgin' scallywag!

Arrggh ... mebbe I'd better light'n up with the rum ... rrrggh
LMFAO! ARrrrrrrrGHHHHHHHH :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
  • #98
BobG said:
Yer seafarin' hearty talk needs a lot o' work. Yer crew be beginnin' t' wonder if ye`re a captain who downs wi' th' ship or a captain who goes down on his crew.

Just a few tips fer ye ... but first a word t' Math be Hard

Avast me proud beauty! Wanna know why my Roger is so Jolly? (Ya know, darlin, I'm 97 percent chum free). :wink:

As t' ye, cepheid, ye need t' get some quick lernin' http://www.talklikeapirate.com/howto.html

In fact, ye be hopeless. Just use a translation service. http://www.syddware.com/cgi-bin/pirate.pl Ya scurvy dog whut deserves the black spot!

Time t' head fer new waters wi' me entermesser an' me papagei. Veer t' th' backboard, matey. An' don`t delay or it will be zu den Haien schicken, you horn swollgin' scallywag!

Arrggh ... mebbe I'd better light'n up with the rum ... rrrggh

Oh Mercy! I've got to quit PF'ing at work. I just had to close my door so people wouldn't hear me laughing! :smile:

p.s. Yarrr, BobG - I've crushed seventeen men's skulls between me thighs! :biggrin:
 
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  • #99
Math Is Hard said:
p.s. Yarrr, BobG - I've crushed seventeen men's skulls between me thighs! :biggrin:

At least they died happy! Yaaaaarrrrr!
 
  • #100
Math Is Hard said:
p.s. Yarrr, BobG - I've crushed seventeen men's skulls between me thighs! :biggrin:
Well, blow me down. ARrrrrrrrrGhghghghg.
:-p
 
  • #101
BobG said:
Time t' head fer new waters wi' me entermesser an' me papagei. Veer t' th' backboard, matey. An' don`t delay or it will be zu den Haien schicken, you horn swollgin' scallywag!
What's that? The sheriff is near? :smile: Oh man this was funny BobG.
 
  • #102
Artman said:
CAPTAIN!
Congratulations! You scored 88%!

ARRRRRHHHHHHHH! I be plundering this here thread and taking all the booty and the wenches! Or do I mean plundering all the wenches booty? ARrrrrrrrrrRRRRRHGHHHHH!

Being a pirate is fun!


Touch my wenches and i'll be splittin your gullet and drinkin yer blood, pretty boy.
 
  • #103
danne89 said:
Bit this if you can. (No it isn't me)
http://www.griggbros.com/images/team/Geek_Central.jpg
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My room:

http://toxicbug.org/myroom2.jpg

Ok your room is messier than mine and you sure do beat me in the printer quantity:smile:
 
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  • #104
franznietzsche said:
Touch my wenches and i'll be splittin your gullet and drinkin yer blood, pretty boy.
Arrrrrr. Talk to the parrot; they be my wenches now. ARRRRRrrghhhhh! :-p
 
  • #105
Arrrrrrr, rn't ye maties supps'd ta bearrr talk'n 'bout ye devil nerds 'nd not de pirates... YARRRHHH! :biggrin:
 
  • #106
Artman said:
Arrrrrr. Talk to the parrot; they be my wenches now. ARRRRRrrghhhhh! :-p

A'right you sonny jim, yer head is mine!

*pulls cutlass*

Prepare to die for tuching me wenches, pretty boy!
 
  • #107
Arrr. Tis far from land we be and yer parrot bee quite the fetching lass. I'll trade ye me oak'n leg fer an hour with ye polly.
 
  • #108
tribdog said:
Arrr. Tis far from land we be and yer parrot bee quite the fetching lass. I'll trade ye me oak'n leg fer an hour with ye polly.
Let's find out.


Polly want a tribdog?
Polly said:
Augh --Nevermore.
I thought that's what the raven said.
Polly said:
Did you ask her about being tribdog's wench too?.
Polly says no deal.
 
  • #109
Arrrrggggg
 
  • #110
YAAaaarrrrghhh!

Ye be nerds o' seafarin' heartys be. Hordin' an' Buryin' th' Star Trek Booty an' yer Wench Se'en o' Nine. Aaargh. Ye be Geek-Lasses. Ye all be fancy computer seafarin' heartys wi' nay respect fer th' seafarin' heartys o' old. Where be yer peg leg? Whats this? Did ye replace yer peg leg wi' yer new Rob'tic Synthetic Leg? Ye all be weak dog seafarin' hearty nerds.
Ya lily livered scurvy dog!
 
  • #111
yaarrrrh! simmer down, all o' ye scurvy cur, or ye'll meet with me swarrd anon!
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YAAAARRRHHHH!
 
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  • #112
I swear I think (I think!) that this thread might have gotten a tad bit off topic, but that's just me, I am crazy like that some times.
 
  • #113
ARRRGGH! I be a scurvy dog!
 
  • #114
Yarrgh! The wenches be mine! Ha!
 

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  • #115
Yarrh? Me long lost love, Ken? Ye became a pirate?
 
  • #116
Is THAT thing Ken...??:surpised: What happened to him...?Just got out from a train crash...?

Daniel.
 
  • #117
Our divorce was very hard on him.
 
  • #118
Isn't that a poor lucky ba$$tard,or what...?What did he do ??

Daniel.
 
  • #119
Arr this here be thread changed so gradually from nerds t' pirates that it be barely noticable.
 
  • #120
motai said:
YAAaaarrrrghhh!

Ye be nerds o' seafarin' heartys be. Hordin' an' Buryin' th' Star Trek Booty an' yer Wench Se'en o' Nine. Aaargh. Ye be Geek-Lasses. Ye all be fancy computer seafarin' heartys wi' nay respect fer th' seafarin' heartys o' old. Where be yer peg leg? Whats this? Did ye replace yer peg leg wi' yer new Rob'tic Synthetic Leg? Ye all be weak dog seafarin' hearty nerds.
Ya lily livered scurvy dog!
Arrrrghhhh! They be sailin' the internet in search of virtual booty. Arrrghhh.

(Well most of them are, I be guessin') :biggrin:

Aarrrrrrrtman
 

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