what kind of nerd are you?

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  • Galatea_Stone
    Galatea_Stone Posts: 2,037 Member
    I wasn't sure if I qualified as a nerd, so I looked up the definition.
    nerd
    nərd
    noun, informal
    noun: nerd; plural noun: nerds; noun: nurd; plural noun: nurds
    (1) a foolish or contemptible person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious.
    "one of those nerds who never asked a girl to dance"
    synonyms: bore; More
    (2) a single-minded expert in a particular technical field.
    "a computer nerd"

    I am "a ….contemptible person who…..is boringly studious." I do things like study logic and philosophy and look up things online like "what is a nerd".

    I am not anything in definition (2). The only video game I ever played is Grand Theft Auto. Unless you count Golden Tee at the bar. I am barely computer literate. I don't know my ascii from a hole in my head.
  • bregalad5
    bregalad5 Posts: 3,965 Member
    Video games, fantasy, sci-fi. I also research everything that piques my interest. If someone mentions something I don't know, I will google until I'm satisfied I understand it.

    I'm also a teacher and I try my best to pass along some of my knowledge to the next generation :)
  • NerdySamoan
    NerdySamoan Posts: 78
    im a closet Otaku
  • SwashBlogger
    SwashBlogger Posts: 395 Member
    I read non-fiction and watch documentaries for fun.

    Me too!!!! :drinker:
  • mcibty
    mcibty Posts: 1,252 Member
    First and foremost I am a Marvel nerd.

    Secondly, a Harry Potter nerd.

    Finally, a dystopia nerd.
  • AlistairBernardNormal
    AlistairBernardNormal Posts: 999 Member
    Ultimately, I am the type of nerd who just wants to always be learning. I have my obsessions *cough* STAR WARS *cough* and my snobby, condescending opinions *cough* music *cough*. Aloof and contemptible seem pretty accurate.
  • dwm2112
    dwm2112 Posts: 77 Member
    Where to start? Computer programming, computer/video games, sci-fi and fantasy, math, science, chess.
  • michellemybelll
    michellemybelll Posts: 2,228 Member
    so what i take from this is that anyone is a nerd who is remotely passionate about anything. which is cool; just making an observation. and, in that case, i guess I nerd out to most anything TNG related, NDT can make my toes curl, talk of multiverses, my boyfriend and I can nerd out to some serious random **** without even realizing it. it's pretty awesome. i guess going back to my original observation i could be considered a yoga and running nerd. i'm a HIMYM nerd too. i dunno, i could go on, but i'm feeling apathetic.
  • P90XBowler
    P90XBowler Posts: 152 Member
    I'll be the odd one like usual.

    I'm a bowling nerd :glasses:
  • HunterKiller_deleted
    HunterKiller_deleted Posts: 458
    Scifi, Fantasy and gamer nerd checking in :)
  • kateangel2312
    kateangel2312 Posts: 242 Member
    im a cooking, real ale and gym nerd, great combo :drinker:
  • lookin4gains
    lookin4gains Posts: 1,761 Member
    I enjoy sci-fi and fantasy novels, huge Silver surfer fan, love RPG's.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Video games, fantasy/sci fi books, shows and movies and RPGs (although I haven't played in too long).
  • NothingLikeSleep
    NothingLikeSleep Posts: 1
    Video games (pc and console), Russian literature, History and Political Science, fantasy, and Sci Fi
  • mank32
    mank32 Posts: 1,323 Member
    anyone is a nerd who is remotely passionate about anything


    SciFi ('Wars, 'Trek, Firefly), fantasy (LOTR), languages (Latin), poetry (reading + writing), art, music (violin), cakes, yoga, running, longboarding, learning

    eta tabletop/card/dice games (i kicked the MMORPG habit and i'm NEVER GOING BACK)
  • gunshowgreg
    gunshowgreg Posts: 169 Member
    Proves my point to others that nerds come in all shapes and sizes and nerd stereotypes are obsolete lol
  • miss_jessiejane
    miss_jessiejane Posts: 2,819 Member
    The best kind!!

    I'd name all the stuff I'm into, but it'd take a really long time.
  • laynerich15
    laynerich15 Posts: 1,918 Member
    The best kind.

    Mario sleeve for proof ;)
  • alpha_andy
    alpha_andy Posts: 160 Member
    Bodybuilding, fitness, sports cars, mind-bending movies, music, engineering, home / construction, computer security, philosophy, psychology, too many to list! Anyway I use another site for all that.
  • melissajane83
    melissajane83 Posts: 54 Member
    anything that has to do with Space/ Astronomy...love it!
  • tmm_0127
    tmm_0127 Posts: 545 Member
    I nerd-out over all historical stuff, scifi ... love love love outer space. <3 Doctor Who, ST-TNG/DS9/V/TOS ... Farscape ...
  • mralmayes
    mralmayes Posts: 325 Member
    Studied History in school.
  • tabbyblack13
    tabbyblack13 Posts: 299 Member
    I'm a nerd for anime and console gaming (PS3 and XBox 360). I also love scifi/fantasy shows and books. If it wasn't for the kindle my trailer would filled with books, comics, and manga.
  • dinojay28
    dinojay28 Posts: 57 Member
    Book worm and sports junkie
  • ashleyblossom1
    ashleyblossom1 Posts: 699 Member
    Super smart knows way too much about random stuff nerd. I'm studying to be a neurological surgeon so I don't know what kind of nerd that is but its a nerd. Math and science nerd. Computer nerd. Secret online gaming nerd. Likes to read about aliens and paranormal stuff nerd. Mild comic nerd. Ancient history nerd. SciFi. Lets just say all around nerd.
  • Crimson_Fire
    Crimson_Fire Posts: 2,504 Member
    Pens, ink & paper nerd.
    You should sell paper for a living o.o
    My sister and I want to start a pen & paper store. We would sell stationary & invitations, and I would do the calligraphy for the invitations. :smile:
  • iiRenity
    iiRenity Posts: 22 Member
    I love to read, play video games, Magic the Gathering, D&D 3.5, White Wolf: Vampire the Masquerade, etc. =) Classic nerd maybe? I absolutely love my ps3 and books. Skyrim is my favorite game and lately I've been getting my butt kicked playing Dark Souls II. Stick of Truth was also an amazing game.
  • blakebailey87
    blakebailey87 Posts: 13
    Game of Thrones, gaming, and Coheed and Cambria nerd here. I fanboy out to some Coheed.
  • ashesmf
    ashesmf Posts: 100 Member
    I'm a Loki-loving, Fellowship of the Ring-envying, Marvel comic-reading, Muggle-born, Mean Girls-quoting chick!
    Oh and I like my porn in book form (Fifty Shades tattoos to prove it).

    "In the end, you will always kneel." - Loki
    Ummm....yes sir!

    hahahaha I should go to bed now.
  • embrace_the_dark_side
    embrace_the_dark_side Posts: 236
    Fifty shades :/

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