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Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Nerd / Geek

For the mere fact of me being tired of having to explain the difference between the terms 'geek' and 'nerd' - Here is the explanation:

- Nerd: A person who is really into something, and that 'something' does not necessarily need to be even slightly related to computers, gaming or cartoons. The term 'nerd' is usually preceded by a word, stating whatever said nerd's interest might be. Say for an example that might be biology or mechanics, then said nerd would be a biology-nerd or a mechanics-nerd. To sum up: 'Nerd' is a term used to describe a person whom has a strong interest in any topic in the the history of the world.

- Geek: A description of a person whom shows one or more of certain characteristics.
 - Physical / Appearance characteristics: Small, scrawny, uncombed hair, glasses (possibly with duck-tape vertically across), Clothes showing a picture, term or quote from some sort of computer soft- or hardware.
 - Interests: A 'geek' is usually interested in one or more of the following: anime, manga, comics in general, games (Either computer games or strategic games like chess), computers, programming, soft- hardware, role-playing and so on. A geek might also be a person whom is really into science, which is why I have put together a little quote: "What separates the scientist from the geek, is that the scientist is successful"

So there - the difference between 'nerd' and 'geek!'
And hell be awaiting those that don't know the difference!

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