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The Geek Squad

Ro0kins_Wedding
Ro0kins_Wedding Posts: 295
edited November 2024 in Social Groups
Apparently 'The Geek Squad' is also the name of some American computer support company & so there has been some flack & confusion about our group because of the name.
(See thread: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/514304-the-geek-squad )

So my question is this...

Should we rename the group or shall we stay as 'The Geek Squad'?

If you think we should rename the group what shall we call ourselves?

EDIT:

After looking up the geek squad on wikpedia I saw this...

"In the TV series Chuck, the main character works as a member of the Nerd Herd at a Buy More and drives in a Nerd-Herd-branded car, respectively alluding to Geek Squad, Best Buy, and its GeekMobile"

Now, I don't watch chuck but i'm sure some of you do, and I think 'The Nerd Herd' covers everything that we are. It links back to our original name by being a take on 'The Geek Squad' and it links to Chuck, which is a geek friendly show (i think?), and we are a herd of nerds right? It will be like our own in-joke.

Is it a good idea or will people then assume that this is just a group for fans of the TV show chuck?
What do you guys think?

Shall we be...

THE NERD HERD ?

Replies

  • eatherhey
    eatherhey Posts: 147 Member
    I wondered about that when I joined. Unless you've actually been approached with legal ramifications *kitten* 'em, keep the name. :3
  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,871 Member
    Probably not a bad idea. I'll do some thinking... Of course there will always be those who balk at anything remotely geek chic :tongue:
  • alucard75
    alucard75 Posts: 207 Member
    How about Geeks R Us...no wait that won't work either. I dunno at a lost
  • ZombieChaser
    ZombieChaser Posts: 1,555 Member
    I wondered about that when I joined. Unless you've actually been approached with legal ramifications *kitten* 'em, keep the name. :3

    ^^ THIS!
  • Geeky_Girl
    Geeky_Girl Posts: 239 Member
    I like the name. :smile:

    Edit: After reading the OP's edit, I kinda like the Nerd Herd (if the name must change)
  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,871 Member
    How about Loser Geeks :laugh:
  • twkelly
    twkelly Posts: 91 Member
    Unless someone really gets their *kitten* twisted about us using the name The Geek Squad I think we should stay the course. Nerd Herd is ok with me too I just don't like changing just to suit someone else.
  • eatherhey
    eatherhey Posts: 147 Member
    How about Loser Geeks

    :D I like it! However some might not find the humour in it and be hurt. :<
  • Ekoria
    Ekoria Posts: 262 Member
    If you feel like you ought to change the name I think Nerd Herd is a good choice, equally some narrow minded people thinking we are named after some PC world-esk shop in the US doesn't really bother me. Either way "trolls gunna troll and haters gunna hate" ;)
  • Geeky_Girl
    Geeky_Girl Posts: 239 Member
    Kinda what I think about Geeks :smile: :

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  • mixedfeelings
    mixedfeelings Posts: 904 Member
    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE can we rename the group "The Geek Squid", it would be so much better.
  • eatherhey
    eatherhey Posts: 147 Member
    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE can we rename the group "The Geek Squid", it would be so much better.

    THIIIIIS.
  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,871 Member
    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE can we rename the group "The Geek Squid", it would be so much better.

    LOVE!
  • ShadowSylph
    ShadowSylph Posts: 45
    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE can we rename the group "The Geek Squid", it would be so much better.

    Yes, awesome, do this!
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