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If a nerd is what's described in this thread, then I guess I'm not a big fan. I like smarty pants guys, but I do not like guys who are more interested in comic books and playing games than going out and experiencing real life.
I don't know about nerds... but Engineers tend to fall more in the "geek" territory.
Most of the sociable/successful geeks & engineers I know are in long term relationships with women who wouldn't trade them for the world.
PS: I would define a lover of comics/tech/video games a geek because they have a finite set of heavily focused interests while a nerd is someone who loves all knowledge agnosticly.
If a nerd is what's described in this thread, then I guess I'm not a big fan. I like smarty pants guys, but I do not like guys who are more interested in comic books and playing games than going out and experiencing real life.
The assumption that anybody with an interest in pursuits deemed nerdy isn't interested in going out and experiencing life is a flawed one.
The assumption that anybody with an interest in pursuits deemed nerdy isn't interested in going out and experiencing life is a flawed one.
I agree. I mean among other nerdy things listed in this thread like certain book genres, movie genres, video games, etc.. I like board games and graphic novels (well, at least the old Sandman stuff by Neil Gaiman). But I also love scuba diving, going to the beach on weekends, and camping and things considered "non-nerdy". I am a volunteer with the Girl Scouts (I am working on getting the training to be a camp volunteer). So I get out and do stuff--it's not an all or nothing thing with liking nerdy stuff. Although it's true I am not into clubs, bars, large parties, and that kind of thing.
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Originally Posted by ryazer24
D: all the above but doctor who... never watched it! LOL
I am willing to accept Trekkies (or even a Trekker if you are more serious). Or fans of similar shows... Or I can convert you to be a Whovian
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Originally Posted by burgler09
My question though, is doctor who really that nerdy? Isn't it a typical prime time show in the UK?
You have a very good point. I think it is more of a prime time show in the UK--but in the US (where I am) I think it's still considered a fringe show I think... and maybe a bit nerdy.
I agree. I mean among other nerdy things listed in this thread like certain book genres, movie genres, video games, etc.. I like board games and graphic novels (well, at least the old Sandman stuff by Neil Gaiman). But I also love scuba diving, going to the beach on weekends, and camping and things considered "non-nerdy". I am a volunteer with the Girl Scouts (I am working on getting the training to be a camp volunteer). So I get out and do stuff--it's not an all or nothing thing with liking nerdy stuff. Although it's true I am not into clubs, bars, large parties, and that kind of thing
Yep.
I'm active in a bunch of civic groups in my community, volunteer with youth, teach, do charity 5ks with friends, perform in a city music ensemble, attend MLB ballgames, go to happy hour with friends, go to concerts, go hiking, camping, swimming...in addition to spending a lot of time in bookstores, crocheting, liking renaissance festivals, being an avid museum-goer, being an NPR/PBS junkie, fan of Joss Whedon, etc. The fact that I'm bookish and love staying in doesn't mean I'm not social and don't go out, too. I think that there's this misconception/stereotype that if you consider yourself "nerdy," you are a shut-in who plays Magic: The Gathering in your basement 24-7 and has no other interests or friends.
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