Nerds Unite!

HeadsPoppingOutOfCups

I've always classified myself as a "fangirl" but I suppose nerd works as well... The first charm my husband got me on my new charm bracelet was a book, lol. I read so obsessively I even read on the phone at work as people are talking to me. I also have the ability to become completely obsessed with the odd video game here and there but it is quite random and usually well spaced out. However I have been told by several people in the past they have never seen anybody go through a level of Super Mario World as perfectly as I can (I think my husband realized I was the one in one particular level when I went through an entire level bouncing off enemy head.) I used to be into anime but haven't gotten into one in awhile but I like cartoons general as well, recently having watched the entire Jem series and gotten into the new My Little Pony and Venture Bros. Also, I can watch dinosaur documentaries every day of my life and be happy with that. Oddly, I'm not too into most movies or shows though.

DSeay88

Gamer geek. RPG's, LARP's, board games, card games, World of Warcraft. Big science fiction and fantasy fan, both in literature and movies. My favorite time of the year is Gen Con, the best four days in gaming!

LaserOctopus

Gamer geek. RPG's, LARP's, board games, card games, World of Warcraft. Big science fiction and fantasy fan, both in literature and movies. My favorite time of the year is Gen Con, the best four days in gaming!

I am a *huge* bookworm when it comes to science fiction and fantasy literature - preferably hard science fiction and dark fantasy. I am always looking for new favorite authors, if you have any suggestions. My 'unemployed' reading rate is about two books per day, so right now I'm burning through them like crazy on the days I'm not gaming all day (and then there are the days I do both)... If I could find a way to read during my run without the obvious consequences, I'd do it...

miranda823

I've always classified myself as a "fangirl" but I suppose nerd works as well... The first charm my husband got me on my new charm bracelet was a book, lol. I read so obsessively I even read on the phone at work as people are talking to me. I also have the ability to become completely obsessed with the odd video game here and there but it is quite random and usually well spaced out. However I have been told by several people in the past they have never seen anybody go through a level of Super Mario World as perfectly as I can (I think my husband realized I was the one in one particular level when I went through an entire level bouncing off enemy head.) I used to be into anime but haven't gotten into one in awhile but I like cartoons general as well, recently having watched the entire Jem series and gotten into the new My Little Pony and Venture Bros. Also, I can watch dinosaur documentaries every day of my life and be happy with that. Oddly, I'm not too into most movies or shows though.

I had to reply to this. I used to impress friends by playing some levels in super Mario world for the Super Nintendo with my eyes closed, perfectly. Mario ftw!

HeadsPoppingOutOfCups

I've always classified myself as a "fangirl" but I suppose nerd works as well... The first charm my husband got me on my new charm bracelet was a book, lol. I read so obsessively I even read on the phone at work as people are talking to me. I also have the ability to become completely obsessed with the odd video game here and there but it is quite random and usually well spaced out. However I have been told by several people in the past they have never seen anybody go through a level of Super Mario World as perfectly as I can (I think my husband realized I was the one in one particular level when I went through an entire level bouncing off enemy head.) I used to be into anime but haven't gotten into one in awhile but I like cartoons general as well, recently having watched the entire Jem series and gotten into the new My Little Pony and Venture Bros. Also, I can watch dinosaur documentaries every day of my life and be happy with that. Oddly, I'm not too into most movies or shows though.

I had to reply to this. I used to impress friends by playing some levels in super Mario world for the Super Nintendo with my eyes closed, perfectly. Mario ftw!

Omg! Now I have a new goal in life! Heck with all this health stuff I need to hook up the SNES. You must've had a lot of practice at that. I'm seriously jealous. Oddly I'm only good the SNES the other controllers throw me off.

Life0fbrian

I listened to dropkick during lunch today at work, friended.

sphyxy

Hi! General "nerd culture" chick here. Big on pc gaming (Steam now), Star Wars and Batman. I shall add you (:

rage032

Hi my name's Karl.. and I'm a WoW addict. It's been 4 years since I last logged on. I should get some type of badge for that right? :P

....Okay, so I didn't know the steam sale was coming... and I went and bought BioShock - Infinite, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger and Dark Souls the weekend before they all went on sale. BioShock went for half price during the sale. So yes, my wallet is totally dry atm. Haha!

In any case, massive nerd here. I've had all the consoles at one point or another. I mostly PC game these days though. Love comics, don't get to read them as much as I would like as it's a bit of an effort to get them. Love anime. Full Metal Alchemist would have to be my favorite of all time. Give me anything Sci-Fi, including Star Wars, Star Trek, and let us not forget Firefly.

I'm a Web Developer, so I sit around all day coding as well. If not for tattoos i'd be pretty a stereotypical nerd.

cedarblack

I read A LOT of comics, less so superhero stuff (but when I do read superhero comics I prefer to get reeeeally old back issues), I'm more into Fantagraphics/Drawn & Quarterly/Top Shelf etc. published books.

I also play A LOT of video games, like... A LOT.

Not so much into films/TV, simply because I don't have the time to watch them!!

Anyone feel free to add me!

lacroyx

Hi! Sci-fi and fantasy geek here. I play video games too but not as much as I used to. Mostly single player games since I don't have the time to play MMORPGs like I used to. I also read comic books, attend cons with my most recent being SDCC and I work in IT.

SinomenJen

I have a degree in nerdism. Not only did I start on an original Nintendo, currently have all gaming systems, grew up and married someone who is sitting behind me playing on the PS3, I also birthed kids who grew up reading like books were oxygen, pre-ordered at Game-Stop so much the people who work there know them by name, and my son is in college now, with the ambition of working at Google someday!

iwantniceabs

I honestly don't know if I classify as nerd...maybe almost nerd? or sort of nerd? but I'm heading to Comic-con this year, so I'm trying to nerd-up a little more

I'm assuming you don't mean SDCC since that was *last* weekend...

I wish Nope, Chicago is next month!

livingdeadgirl99

I hear ya! Total gamer geek here too! and cosplay geek too hehe! I find cosplaying a great motivator for weight loss, as you don't want to show up at a gaming convention as FF X-2 Rikku with a flabby belly!! Good luck on the weight loss

Brige2269

After reading all the posts, I realize I'm different geek. Use to play second life, but only to be in the Star Wars section. Major sci-fi geek here. Star Wars, Stargate, anything to do with sci fi or time travel! Lovin' BBT also!

thisoldroutine

Hello
Gamer/Sci-fi nerd/geek here.
Totally hooked on Starcraft!
Anyone feel free to add

lafilleavectoi

Nerd here. But I'm not a gamer. Love History, rocks, foreign movies, 60s French pop, and books.

LaserOctopus

Nerd here. But I'm not a gamer. Love History, rocks, foreign movies, 60s French pop, and books.

Ooooh, foreign movies. Another favorite thing. I live in the middle of nowhere these days, so no good art-house theater nearby (I can drive to the nicer ones in Sac or SF, but that's a sucky drive), but I do try to get my fix from netflix as best I can.

TheRunningGuppy

Nerd yes. Gamer, no, hubby is though. Engineer, also no, but my brother is! My nerdiness comes from my love of reading, and sci-fi, especially Dr. Who, classic & current. But also love Warehouse 13, Big Bang Theory, Torchwood, Eureka, and pretty much any superhero movie. And as a crafty nerd, I could probably make any cosplay outfit desired. Hubby loves that, makes Halloween fun for him :bigsmile:

coolraul07

Nerd pedigree:
• Atari 2600, NES, SNES, DreamCast, Wii
• Apple II, Commodore-64, Mac (pre-OS X), PC (80286 to current gen, including building from scratch))
• Comic collector since 1983, mostly superhero genre (Marvel, DC, Image, etc.). At my "worst", I had a $300-400/mth habit and would spend $500 during last week of year during local store's "50% off ALL TPB". I'm much better now since the owner moved away.
• Anime (Otaku wannabe): All 500+ DragonBall eps across 3 series, Inuyasha, Naruto, Kenichi, etc.
• Ol' school gamer: Gimme a coin-op "Marvel vs." anything or a copy of MAME, and I'll wax dat azz!
• Sci-Fi: Star Trek (seen all 700+ eps from all TV series including animated), Star Wars
• Sci-Real: Big Brain Theory, MythBusters, The Universe, Through The Wormhole, and most physics/astrophysics shows on Discovery networks
...and yes, I've seen every ep of "The Big Bang Theory" and get all of the jokes!


ETA: Am currently in year 20 of my IT career and have personal computer lab setup at home (servers, PC, laptops, tablets, multiple routers/switches/UPSes, etc.)

bigphatcat

<<<<Does this tattoo Qualify me as a nerd?

Danalynn39

I think I'm semi nerd being a mother of a nerd, who was dating a nerd that got her involved in nerding activities. So I've had my share of nerding in my house. I'm now weaned off of building virtual houses, harvesting bacon, wool, hiding from zombies, driving a wagon shooting people and who knows what else I was set up to do. But even better I haven't farmed in a few years. Once I realized that I could grow the heck out of veggies and hire people to pick them, however my family was still somehow starving. :ohwell: So now I just spend my time on MFP, blogs searching out hints, the gym and work. I would suggest this blog if you are interested in fun ideas. This one is awesome! And my daughter and her BF loved it!

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/

TheGirlsATimeBomb

i've seen every harry potter, LOTR, and star wars.
i've beat every final fantasy, along with pretty much every series of games to exist.
i like comics.
*turns into a potato and rolls away*

JenOman

I am an engineer so that makes me a nerd by default. Yes, I graphed my weight loss in Excel because MFP was not detailed enough and MFP could not do projections...also graphed the inches lost, calculated BMI, weighed in daily, etc.

I also experimented with a lot of foods to get the calories down while maintaining flavor and still had that "full feeling" when done eating. My current favorite is much improved version of the Subway flat-bread with egg-white and ham.

Being an engineer isn't all bad. You can have poor social skills and dress poorly and when someone asks whats wrong with you...you just shrug and say "engineer" and get a total pass. lol Also, I totally get Big Bang Theory. <g>

OMG! I am the female you!!! I, too, am an engineer and have an excel spreadsheet graphing all those things (had it for 5.4 years) AND I totally use being an engineer as excuse

shortmomma81

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skinnygeekwithin

Nerd here too! With a list way too long to say but here are a few of my favorites... Buffy, Doctor Who, Sherlock, Firefly, LOTR, Harry Potter, Supernatural, Red Dwarf, Star Wars. I also like going to cons and collecting lots of geekery, and playing PS3 and I used to play WoW.

jeremyw1977

Did your wallet cry during the Steam Summer Sale?

I'm Jorean. Total nerd. Comics, games, books, Doctor Who and Joss Whedon love. Nerd stuff.

I just listened to Joss Whedon on The Nerdist pod cast!!!!

I have it downloaded, although I have not listened to it yet. Sorry, first I listen to Howard Stern, then Hardwick.

juiletflt

I've always considered myself more of a dork than a nerd, but I do have a lot of nerd qualities as well.

Harry Potter changed my life. I also love LOTR, Star Wars, Star Trek, Batman, Spiderman, etc, etc, etc.

I am a tax accountant. Was president of Kappa Kappa Psi, band fraternity... marching band for 8 years... oh yeah!

justdoit2322

I would consider myself a nerd! Definitely part of the random : Harry potter Sherlock..etc but I absolutely love doctor who and the walking dead especially the comic feel free to add me!

iyerritsegan1

I like sherlock, doctor who, skyrim, game of thrones, and anything even remotely related to harry potter. XD

seilidhe

Oh yeah, I'm a nerd. I stay away from the games though, because I'm afraid I'll get sucked in and never do anything else. I'm a reader and a bit of a writer (not much lately). Love Doctor Who (classic and new); Defiance, Big Bang Theory, Warehouse 13, Red Dwarf, Harry Potter, LOTR and the Hobbit, Star Trek, Star Wars, etc. Sadly, I have yet to see Sherlock. Was a huge fan of Highlander (the series and the first movie... the other movies? Meh). Was also a big fan of "Forever Knight," "Hercules" and for a time, "Xena" (although I was more a fan of Ares, than Xena. Hahaha). Also "Kindred the Embraced." I like board games and some card games.