The Town of Odyssey

TigerintheShadows wrote:A geek is generally considered to be someone who has like, freakish amounts of skill in a particular area--for example, someone who is very talented at music in general (singing, playing an instrument, music theory, etc.) can be known as a music geek. Nerd, however, is generally a derogatory term applied to someone who is either boringly studious or simply has his/her nose buried in a book constantly. In addition, nerds are also generally classified as having little to no social skills.

So if someone's saying someone is a geek, it's a compliment. Nerd, however, is an insult.

A derogatory reference to a person obsessed with intellectual pursuits for their own sake, who is also deficient in most other human attributes so as to impair the person's smooth operation within society.
A person who is interested in technology, especially computing and new media. Geeks are adept with computers, and use the term hacker in a positive way, though not all are hackers themselves.
A person who relates academic subjects to the real world outside of academic studies; for example, using multivariate calculus to determine how they should correctly optimize the dimensions of a pan to bake a cake.
A person who has chosen concentration rather than conformity; one who passionately pursues skill (especially technical skill) and imagination, not mainstream social acceptance.
A person with a devotion to something in a way that places him or her outside the mainstream. This could be due to the intensity, depth, or subject of their interest. This definition is very broad but because many of these interests have mainstream endorsement and acceptance, the inclusion of some genres as "geeky" is heavily debated. Persons have been labeled as or chosen to identify as physics geeks, mathematics geeks, engineering geeks, sci-fi geeks, computer geeks, various science geeks, movie and film geeks (cinephile), comic book geeks, theater geeks, history geeks, music geeks, art geeks, philosophy geeks, literature geeks, historical reenactment geeks, 2012 geeks, video game geeks, and roleplay geeks.
A more recent school of thought sees nerd as being a derogatory phrase, whilst geek is simply a description[citation needed]. It is taken to be someone who is an enthusiast, often in things outside of the mainstream spectrum. It may also describe immersion in a particular mainstream interest to an extreme that is beyond normalcy (e.g. sports geek)[citation needed]. Of note is that in this definition, there is no reference to being socially inept in the slightest

Nerd is a term, often bearing a derogatory connotation or stereotype, that refers to a person who avidly pursues intellectual activities, technical or scientific endeavors, esoteric knowledge, or other obscure interests, rather than engaging in more social or conventional activities. The nerd may be awkward, shy and unattractive.Therefore, a nerd is often excluded from physical activity and considered a loner by peers, or will tend to associate with like-minded people.

nerd, however, is an insult.

Moontide wrote:

nerd, however, is an insult.

Not to all people! Dome people claim to be nerds. I wouldn't mind being called a nerd. In geekdom there are large discussions about whether you are a geek or a nerd. So calling someone a nerd is not always a insult.

Amethystic wrote:*pshaw* Nerd is not a derogatory word! I am a Nerd and I'm proud of it!

takeitfromthetop wrote:A Nerd is like a guy who stays up all night to get tickets for lord of the rings 3. stuff like that. a geek is like a math wiz and really good at homework

Invisible Ninja wrote:

Moontide wrote:

nerd, however, is an insult.

Not to all people! Dome people claim to be nerds. I wouldn't mind being called a nerd. In geekdom there are large discussions about whether you are a geek or a nerd. So calling someone a nerd is not always a insult.

Okay then, you're a nerd.

Amethystic wrote:*pshaw* Nerd is not a derogatory word! I am a Nerd and I'm proud of it!

Even if it is derogatory I'm proud of it!

Oh, and relating to nerd superiority..

IDANCE4JESUS wrote:Me & Top.

Yanny wrote:

IDANCE4JESUS wrote:Me & Top.

You and Top what?