What is Your Nerd Type? - Take the Quiz!

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The discussion revolves around the results of a quiz titled "What Be Your Nerd Type?" Participants share their quiz outcomes, predominantly identifying as Science/Math Nerds, with varying percentages in other categories such as Musician, Literature, and Gamer/Computer Nerd. Many express humor and surprise at their results, particularly at the concept of a "Social Nerd," which prompts questions about its definition. Some participants critique the quiz for its reliance on self-assessment rather than knowledge-based questions, suggesting that a more accurate quiz would focus on objective measures of expertise in each category. The conversation also touches on the evolving definitions of "nerd," with some asserting that being nerdy has become more socially acceptable, complicating traditional stereotypes. Overall, the thread highlights a blend of self-reflection, humor, and debate about the nature of nerd culture.
  • #51
If all geeks are nerds, all dorks are dweebs, and some dweebs are nerds, are some geeks dweebs?
 
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  • #52
Sounds like a job for Venn Diagram Man.
 
  • #53
I think a PHd comic could settle this for us. A diagram on that website counts as a published paper right?
 
  • #54
HeLiXe said:
If all geeks are nerds, all dorks are dweebs, and some dweebs are nerds, are some geeks dweebs?

Not neccesarily.
 
  • #55
One fell swoop- presentist, moderately schizotypal, art-nerd, EN, very/distinctlyF, very/distinctlyP (don’t remember which) and married to, IIRC, an INTJ.
 
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  • #56
What Be Your Nerd Type?
Your Result: Science/Math Nerd
(Absolute Insane Laughter as you pour toxic chemicals into a foaming tub of death!)
Well, maybe you aren't this extreme, but you're in league with the crazy scientists/mathmeticians of today. Very few people have the talent of math and science is something takes a lot of brains as well. Thank whosever God you worship, or don't worship, so thank no deity whatsoever in your case, for you people! Most of us would have died off without your help.
Result Breakdown:
93% Science/Math Nerd
65% Musician
43% Literature Nerd
38% Gamer/Computer Nerd
15% Social Nerd
0% Drama Nerd
0% Artistic Nerd
0% Anime Nerd

hmmm... They didn't ask about boats. I'm actually a boat nerd. Burchcrafts to be specific. I don't really know anything about other boats. Except that they also float, and are generally pointy on one end and not at the other. Then of course there are u-boats, which are designed not to float. And flying boats, which only need to float when they are not flying. And battery powered boats which don't go very far, but allow you put a green bumper sticker on your car that says you're and eco-geek.

...

oops.

:blushing:
 
  • #57
The high anime score must be linked to the fact that every sewing question somehow involved making both normal stuff and Renaissance or anime costumes... and I did one make a powerpuff girl costume (buttercup) for a six-foot tall male colleague in grad school (the other to guys fit the 14-yr-old-girl-sized commercially available costumes).

88% Science/Math Nerd (seems average here on PF)
66% Literature Nerd
60% Musician
39% Artistic Nerd
38% Social Nerd
19% Drama Nerd
13% Gamer/Computer Nerd
8% Anime Nerd
 
  • #58
DaveC426913 said:
Sounds like a job for Venn Diagram Man.

Venn__Diagram_Man_by_MjolnirMahkie.jpg

"To the rescue!"
 
  • #59
physics girl phd said:
I did one make a powerpuff girl costume (buttercup) for a six-foot tall male colleague in grad school (the other to guys fit the 14-yr-old-girl-sized commercially available costumes).

I would say that qualifies for at least 8%.
 
  • #60
HeLiXe said:
Venn__Diagram_Man_by_MjolnirMahkie.jpg

"To the rescue!"

Ha ha ha Nicely done.
 
  • #61
What Be Your Nerd Type?
Your Result: Drama Nerd
You sure do love the spotlight and probably have a very out-going and loud personality. Or not. That's just a stereotype, of course. Participation in the theatre is something to be very proud of. Whether you have a great voice for musicals, or astounding skills for dramas/comedies; keep up the good work. We need more entertainment these days that isn't television and video games (not that these things are bad, necessarily.)
Result Breakdown:
80% Drama Nerd
72% Social Nerd
69% Gamer/Computer Nerd
47% Science/Math Nerd
27% Literature Nerd
16% Artistic Nerd
7% Anime Nerd
0% Musician
Quiz URL: http://www.gotoquiz.com/what_be_your_nerd_type

It's accurate, but of course it is - I answered the questions myself :P
 
  • #62
What Be Your Nerd Type?
Your Result: Science/Math Nerd
(Absolute Insane Laughter as you pour toxic chemicals into a foaming tub of death!)
Well, maybe you aren't this extreme, but you're in league with the crazy scientists/mathmeticians of today. Very few people have the talent of math and science is something takes a lot of brains as well. Thank whosever God you worship, or don't worship, so thank no deity whatsoever in your case, for you people! Most of us would have died off without your help.
Result Breakdown:
88% Science/Math Nerd
56% Social Nerd
44% Gamer/Computer Nerd
41% Literature Nerd
22% Drama Nerd
0% Anime Nerd
0% Artistic Nerd
0% Musician
Quiz URL: http://www.gotoquiz.com/what_be_your_nerd_type
 
  • #63
wow, I do way more science than I do music nowadays...

83% Musician
69% Science/Math Nerd
56% Gamer/Computer Nerd
47% Literature Nerd
46% Drama Nerd
26% Artistic Nerd
26% Social Nerd
9% Anime Nerd

I like how Musician isn't music nerd :rolleyes:
 
  • #64
DaveC426913 said:
Ha ha ha Nicely done.

Would you believe if I told you I did not do this?...I found him on the internets!
 
  • #65
DaveC426913 said:
Sounds like a job for Venn Diagram Man.

HeLiXe said:
Venn__Diagram_Man_by_MjolnirMahkie.jpg

"To the rescue!"

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  • #66
Strangely enough, I don't consider myself a "nerd" at all. I try to think in a logical and rational manner, and enjoy amassing whatever knowledge I can, but I have also taken great pleasure in severely injuring people who tried to bully me. I love Science Fiction and Marvel comics, but I drink and smoke and carry a gun, and most of my girlfriends were married.
By the bye, to the best of my knowledge the term "nerd" never existed until it was created by the writers of the "Happy Days" TV series to bypass the fact that they couldn't call someone a garbagehead on the air.
 
  • #67
jtbell said:
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:smile: This is the best

Danger said:
By the bye, to the best of my knowledge the term "nerd" never existed until it was created by the writers of the "Happy Days" TV series to bypass the fact that they couldn't call someone a garbagehead on the air.

I thought it was created by Dr. Seuss!
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  • #68
HeLiXe said:
I thought it was created by Dr. Seuss!
First_Nerd.gif
Depending upon the time-frame, that is possible. I doubt, however, that his vision of it was anything like the current interpretation.
My exposure to, and appreciation of, Dr. Seuss was based upon "Hop on Pop", "Green Eggs and Ham", and the incredibly politically astute "Starbellied Sneetches". The first time that I ever heard the term, however, was on "Happy Days". You have to know that "nerd" was not the word that Fonzie was actually thinking of when he uttered it.
 
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  • #69
Yeah, I can't imagine the Fonz saying "nerd" lol. He must have been talking to that guy with the red hair.
 
  • #70
What Be Your Nerd Type?
Your Result: Science/Math Nerd
(Absolute Insane Laughter as you pour toxic chemicals into a foaming tub of death!)
Well, maybe you aren't this extreme, but you're in league with the crazy scientists/mathmeticians of today. Very few people have the talent of math and science is something takes a lot of brains as well. Thank whosever God you worship, or don't worship, so thank no deity whatsoever in your case, for you people! Most of us would have died off without your help.
Result Breakdown:
89% Science/Math Nerd
57% Musician
57% Social Nerd
51% Gamer/Computer Nerd
20% Drama Nerd
0% Anime Nerd
0% Literature Nerd
0% Artistic Nerd
Quiz URL: http://www.gotoquiz.com/what_be_your_nerd_type

I'd have to say I'm a computer nerd, the only reason it came out science/maths is because I said I had an interest and would consider a career in it and took classes in it.

Not something I do outside of a work environment though. So not exactly 'nerdy' in my opinion.

There weren't really computing questions, everything in that area was about gaming, which I don't really do so it skewed the result.
 
  • #71
What Be Your Nerd Type?
Your Result: Science/Math Nerd
(Absolute Insane Laughter as you pour toxic chemicals into a foaming tub of death!)
Well, maybe you aren't this extreme, but you're in league with the crazy scientists/mathmeticians of today. Very few people have the talent of math and science is something takes a lot of brains as well. Thank whosever God you worship, or don't worship, so thank no deity whatsoever in your case, for you people! Most of us would have died off without your help.
Result Breakdown:
88% Science/Math Nerd
60% Social Nerd
45% Literature Nerd
39% Drama Nerd
36% Gamer/Computer Nerd
23% Anime Nerd
0% Musician
0% Artistic Nerd

Okay, something went wrong. O.o
I despise social interaction. Guess 4 AM isn't the right time to take quizzes.
 
  • #72
What Be Your Nerd Type?
Your Result: Science/Math Nerd
(Absolute Insane Laughter as you pour toxic chemicals into a foaming tub of death!) Well, maybe you aren't this extreme, but you're in league with the crazy scientists/mathmeticians of today. Very few people have the talent of math and science is something takes a lot of brains as well. Thank whosever God you worship, or don't worship, so thank no deity whatsoever in your case, for you people! Most of us would have died off without your help.

93% Science/Math Nerd (EDIT: seems Drizzle's the only one who's "as nerdy" as me in this)
83% Musician
77% Literature Nerd
50% Drama Nerd
45% Social Nerd
45% Anime Nerd
40% Gamer/Computer Nerd
20% Artistic Nerd

OK, here Science/Math nerd fits me well, but the computer nerd isn't going right...it should have been at the second or third place. And hell! I am NOT a drama nerd! :devil:
 

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