Archived The Hang Out Thread v.10

[Koen]

I guess that means we're geeks

(Though I admit, I did have to check my instincts on google)

That depends on what's the definition of a geek (because it varies a lot)

but do I look like it? Nah I wouldn't say that of course

 

[baboysai]

I'm a geek, and I'm proud of it.

Besides, I feel that one isn't a geek if he/she denies it. A geek loves to be a geek. :P

 

[Koen]

I'm a geek, and I'm proud of it.

Besides, I feel that one isn't a geek if he/she denies it. A geek loves to be a geek. :P

A geek = the same as a nerd?

I heard so many times the word but is it the same as a nerd or is it something different? Can anyone help?

 

[Gold Knight]

I have a suggestion. Why don't you join Survivor

I was thinking the same.

Miyi, do it! You would kick butt, I'm sure.

A geek = the same as a nerd?

I heard so many times the word but is it the same as a nerd or is it something different? Can anyone help?

Hmm, I think nerd can be used as slightly more derogative than geek in America. As in, nerd = guy with no social grace, puny, etc. (Classic example - Screech from Saved by the Bell, and his friends are even more stereotypical.) Geek isn't used in the same sense so much, I think - heck, everybody's a geek in their own way, if they have any big interests. Dunno about anywhere else. But some people use them equally I'm sure.

I do prefer geek over nerd though. Unless I'm being called a computer nerd, which is I think OK - I'm definitely not one though

 

[baboysai]

I pretty much understand it that way too, GK.

geek (not equal to) nerd.

for me geeks may not be bookish or socially reclusive, as opposed to the general opinion on nerds. And you can be a geek about anything: cars, a certain sport, architecture, etc. That's why in a sense, geeks are proud to be geeks because they're "addicted" to something and try to know much more about it.

That's just my understanding of the word though. Correct me if it doesn't sound right.

 

[Koen]

Well call me a geek then

geek interests: sci-fi and/or fantasy movies/series but I am certainly not a computer nerd or geek whatever you call it

but nice explanation Gk

 

[rabb]

I'm a geek, and I'm proud of it.

Besides, I feel that one isn't a geek if he/she denies it. A geek loves to be a geek. :P

damn straight XD geeks fuckin rock!

A geek = the same as a nerd?

I heard so many times the word but is it the same as a nerd or is it something different? Can anyone help?

Hmm, I think nerd can be used as slightly more derogative than geek in America. As in, nerd = guy with no social grace, puny, etc. (Classic example - Screech from Saved by the Bell, and his friends are even more stereotypical.) Geek isn't used in the same sense so much, I think - heck, everybody's a geek in their own way, if they have any big interests. Dunno about anywhere else. But some people use them equally I'm sure.

I do prefer geek over nerd though. Unless I'm being called a computer nerd, which is I think OK - I'm definitely not one though

I pretty much understand it that way too, GK.

geek (not equal to) nerd.

for me geeks may not be bookish or socially reclusive, as opposed to the general opinion on nerds. And you can be a geek about anything: cars, a certain sport, architecture, etc. That's why in a sense, geeks are proud to be geeks because they're "addicted" to something and try to know much more about it.

That's just my understanding of the word though. Correct me if it doesn't sound right.

its geek > nerd but other than that you mostly got it right. but no one mentioned that geeks have friends and senses of humor that normal people understand, and stuff like that. geeks can pass as normal. we just choose not to.

and i feel that it is worth mentioning that in some places the definitions are switched. stephynee-chan's school does it back wards like that. where nerds are cool and geeks are the Screeches

 

[iThePirate]

NIRVANA FTW!! LETS GET DRUNK N' SING THROUGH THE NIGHT!!

so, my headchef called me this morning n woke me up (my day off) and it was like usual
"Yeah you gotta come in, I have to go, so be here in 2 hours, see ya."

Damn, ive gots to start turning my phone off on my days off..

 

[baboysai]

pirate is getting drunk all over MH again. -_-

 

[iThePirate]

pirate is getting drunk all over MH again. -_-

I'm actually sober and have no real intention of gettin drunk tonight >_>;;

 

[gdupninja]

Im a geek, shyt im like the general of the geek squad! Just kidding im not that much of a geek. Im really smart and I guess im an otaku so does that mean im a nerd? I dont know, I have alot of other interests that dont involve geeky things.

 

[Koen]

Im a geek, shyt im like the general of the geek squad! Just kidding im not that much of a geek. Im really smart and I guess im an otaku so does that mean im a nerd? I dont know, I have alot of other interests that dont involve geeky things.

okay I do a lot of things too that don't involve geeky things (going out, sports - active and passive -, student job, etc) but there's always a tiny piece of geek part in everyone

compare it like its said that every man has his female side in him (which the opposite gender always like)

 

[rhapsody blue]

i find it funny that people here rather be geeks than nerds. at my university, it's better to be a nerd than a geek (heck, people even call themselves nerds proudly). geeks are people who don't have social skills, annoying, and like... well anime lol nerds are people who are smart and use it to do well in class. they're easier to talk to since they can help with homework and are social coherent. geeks usually talk about the same old things which can get boring after a while.

 

[gdupninja]

Ohhhhhh, ok then im a nerd. Im not socialy withdrawn or anything like that and I dont talk about anime with any of my friends that dont watch it or read manga.

 

[Koen]

i find it funny that people here rather be geeks than nerds. at my university, it's better to be a nerd than a geek (heck, people even call themselves nerds proudly). geeks are people who don't have social skills, annoying, and like... well anime lol nerds are people who are smart and use it to do well in class. they're easier to talk to since they can help with homework and are social coherent. geeks usually talk about the same old things which can get boring after a while.

you know what, I am none of them. I am as social as I can be, I prefer active life with friends above a pc or anyhting else. So I am a normal guy though anime/manga is an unusual preference (since we have an own decent though different comic culture)

 

[gdupninja]

you know what, I am none of them. I am as social as I can be, I prefer active life with friends above a pc or anyhting else. So I am a normal guy though anime/manga is an unusual preference (since we have an own decent though different comic culture)

Yeah, i hate being lazy. I might be a procrastinator when it comes to schoolwork, but i have no problem with getting out of my house or off the computer. If my knee wasn't messed up, I would still be playing basketball. I might start jujitsu soon cuz one of my friends from back in the day is trying to go pro now and he said he will help train me.
I still love anime and manga, definitly a hobby I would never give up just because someone says that im a nerd.

 

[Koen]

I might be a procrastinator when it comes to schoolwork

I totally agree with you but this line isn't the only thing I couldn't understand

what's a procrastinator?

 

[gdupninja]

procrastinate - To put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness
So basically I was saying that i can be lazy when it comes to doing schoolwork and I sometimes wait till the last minute.

 

[PaperYomiko]

Procrastinators are people who are posting on MH when they should be finishing a paper that was due today

 

[Gold Knight]

i find it funny that people here rather be geeks than nerds. at my university, it's better to be a nerd than a geek (heck, people even call themselves nerds proudly). geeks are people who don't have social skills, annoying, and like... well anime lol nerds are people who are smart and use it to do well in class. they're easier to talk to since they can help with homework and are social coherent. geeks usually talk about the same old things which can get boring after a while.

Yeah, I guess it depends on where you live. Confusing stuff