
Geek vs Nerd
GEEK VS. NERD
In the ongoing battle between geek and nerd, one must take sides. But how can this be done without a solid argument for both personas? It's time to lay all the cards on the table to determine which is better and answer the question some fear to know:
Are you a geek, or a nerd?
History:
The terms geek and nerd may sometimes seem synonymous, but they have very different roots in history
Geek
While used as a derogatory term originally, the word "geek" gained popularity in the circus. Circus performers that performed amazing feats were Geeks
Nerd
This term was coined from Dr. Seuss in 1954 in a line that read "A nerkle, a nerd, and a seersucker too!" - So really nerkle and seersucker are synonymous with nerd.
Geek Traits
Someone with a specific niche interest/lifestyle that they have become the expert on
An early adopter.
Knowledge can range from mundane to "living encyclopedia" status.
Can be pretentious and longwinded.
Wears ironic t-shirts.
A Mac.
Interests might include gaming, film (both artsy film and anything Will Ferrel stars in), collecting, gadgets/tech, computing, coding, hacking, techno music, screen printing, etc.
A fan of gadgets.
Nerd Traits
Extreme interest or fascination with academics.
Introverted.
Socially inept.
Diverse and sometimes impractical skills due to broad interests in games, movies, science, computers, etc.
A PC
Interests might include: Battlestar Galactica (BSG), LARPing, SecondLife, Physics, Chess, Fantasy/Sci-Fi, Computer programming.
Likely geek jobs:
Web design/development
IT professional
Marketer
Graphic designer
Game designer/developer
Barista at an indie coffee shop
Entrepreneur
Record store
bartender
Geeks can fall for and marry non-geeks
Nerds marry other nerds, it's the natural state of the universe
Likely nerd jobs:
Rocket Scientist
Reclusive professor
Computer programmer
Engineer
IT professional
Inventor
Or work at a video store
Geek Talk
You know you're talking to a geek when they remind you of their "hip" lifestyle by discussing their "cool" habits or dropping pop culture references
There's nothing like kicking it to some crunchy bass while enjoying a good Malbec.
[While pulling out their iPhone] Let me pull out my pocket iPad.
60% of the time it works all the time.
Nerd talk
You know you're talking to a nerd when they insert obscure references into a sentence:
There are 10 types of people in the world: those who understand binary and those who don't.
I would love to change the world, but they won't give me the source code.
The box said 'Requires Windows 95 or better' so I installed LINUX.
Factoids/Stats
87% prefer the word GEEK over NERD
17% of Americans identify as geeks
65% of video game designers identify as geeks
50% of technology engineers identify as geeks
37% of bloggers identify as geeks
66% of millennials think "geek" is a compliment
45% of people believe geeks are early adopters
31% of people believe geeks have a higher chance of being successful
41% of people would be comfortable called a geek while only 24% would be comfortable called a nerd.
On average, self-identified geeks have a better view of themselves than others view geeks:
Self-Identified Geek Vs. Non-Geek
73% vs 54% -is a person people come to for Technology Advice.
60% vs. 43% - Is a first adopter of new technology.
59% vs. 43% - Is extremely intelligent
50% vs. 48% - Works in the IT or Tech industry
48% vs 29% - Gets obsessed with certain aspects of pop culture.
47% vs. 28% - Has a higher chance of being professionally successful.
34% vs. 54% - Is socially awkward.
Geek and Nerd Movies
A geek would rather be called a geek over a hipster
23% are OK with being called a hipster
41% are OK with being called a geek
Movie Geeks Love... (and some nerds too!)
Anchorman
Donnie Darko
Tron
Office Space
Arrested Development (yes, it's on the way!)
Movie Nerds Love... (and some geeks too!)
Lord of the Rings
Battlestar Galactica (yes, it's on the way!)
Star Trek
Matrix
Pi GEEK VS. NERD In the ongoing battle between geek and nerd, one must take sides, But how can this be done without a solid argument for both personas? It's time to lay all the cards on the table to determine which is better and answer the question some fear to know: Are you a geek, or a nerd? History: The terms geek and nerd may sometimes seem synonymous, but they have very different roots in history: Geek Nerd While used as a derogatory term originally, the word "geek" gained popularity in the circus. Circus performers that performed amazing feats were Geeks. This term was coined from Dr. Seuss in 1954 in a line that read "A nerkle, a nerd, and a seersucker too!" - So really nerkle and seersucker are synonymous with nerd. Geek Traits Nerd Traits Someone with a specific niche interest/lifestyle that they have become the expert on. Extreme interest or An early adopter. Knowledge can range from mundane to "living encyclopedia" status. fascination with academics. Introverted. Can be pretentious and longwinded. Socially Inept. A Mac. Wears ironic t-shirts. Diverse and sometimes impractical skills due to broad interests in Interests might include gaming, film (both artsy film and anything Will Ferrel stars in). collecting. gadgets/tech, computing, coding, hacking, techno music, screen printing, etc. games, movies, science. computers, etc. A PC Interests might include: Battlestar Galactica (BSG), LARPing. SecondLife, Physics, Chess, Fantasy/Sci-Fi. Computer programming. A fan of gadgets. Likely geek jobs: Likely nerd jobs: Web design/development IT professional Marketer Rocket scientist Reclusive professor Computer programmer Engineer IT professional Inventor Or work at a video store Geeks can fall for and Nerc y other nerds, marry non-geeks. it's the natural state of Graphic designer Game designer/developer Barista at an indie coffee shop the universe. Entrepreneur Record store Bartender Geek Talk You know you're talking to a geek when they remind you of their "hip" lifestyle by discussing their "cool" habits or dropping pop culture references: There's nothing like kicking it to some crunchy bass while enjoying a good Malbec. [While pulling out their iPhone] Let me pull out my pocket iPad. 60% of the time it works all the time. Nerd Talk You know you're talking to a nerd when they insert obscure references into a sentence: There are 10 types of people in the world: those who understand binary and those who don't. I would love to change the world, but they won't give me the source code. The box said 'Requires Windows 95 or better' so l installed LINUX. Factoids/Stats: 87% prefer the word GEEK over NERD. 17% of Americans identify as geeks 65% of video game designers identify as geeks 50% of technology engineers identify as geeks 37% of bloggers identify as geeks 66% of millennials think "geek" is a compliment 45% of people believe geeks are early adopters 31% of people believe geeks have a higher chance of being successful 41% of people would be comfortable called a geek while only 24% would be comfortable called a nerd. On average, self-identified geeks have a better view of themselves than others view geeks: Self Identified Geek Non-Geek 73% 54% - Is a person people come to for Technology Advice. 60% 43% Is a first adopter of new technology. 59% 43% Is extremely intelligent. 50% 48% - Works in the IT or Tech industry. 48% 29% - Gets obsessed with certain aspects of pop culture. 47% 28% - Has a higher chance of being professionally successful. 34% 54% - Is socially awkward. A geek would rather be called a geek over a hipster. Geek and Nerd Movies 23% 41% are OK with being called a hipster are OK with being called a geek Movies Geeks Love.. Movies Nerds Love.. (and some nerds too!) (and some geeks too!) Anchorman Lord of the Rings ANN Donnie Darko Battlestar Galactica (yes, it's on the way!) Tron Star Trek Office Space Matrix Pi Arrested Development (yes, it's on the way!) PROVIDED BY: MastersInlT.org Sources http://www.boardofwisdom.com/default.asp?start=1&topic=D10058&listname3DGeek http://www.wikihow.com/Tell-the-Difference-Between-Nerds-and-Geeks http://www.geekwire.com/2011/geek-pride-day-geek-flag-fly-charts
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