Nerd
Nerd nɚd is a term often bearing a derogatory connotation or stereotype, that refers to a person who passionately pursues intellectual activities, esoteric knowledge, or other obscure interests rather than engaging in more social or popular activities. Therefore, a nerd is often excluded from physical activity and considered a loner by peers, or will tend to associate with like-minded people.
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Result added by stephenhester
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PROSCONS
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Mar 31, 2009
"geek" is more accurate
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Mar 31, 2009
Apparently, either you're a nerd or a jock. I wish there was a middle ground result.
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Mar 31, 2009
yes, I also think 'geek' is the more appropriate 21st century handle
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Apr 3, 2009
Aside for all the yeses of the geek sign, I'm also a jock, and I do kick asses.. so I'm OK with 68%
I prefer "geek" than nerd
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May 1, 2009
Geek: Knowledgable person of all things computer related.
Nerd: May be knowledgable, but takes computing too seriously.
Dork: Not very knowledgable of computers and usually acts in an unusual way.
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Mar 31, 2009
Old-school definition. get fresh!
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Apr 19, 2009
" Massive nerd. "
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Apr 19, 2009
either the definition of nerd is shifting, or I'm more comfortable with myself than I was in jr. high, or some combination of the two is occurring
I could be so nerdy I don't see how much of a nerd I really am.
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May 4, 2009
Tech keen is more accurate
is there really a con to being a "Nerd"
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Apr 1, 2009
I am not a nerd, I'm a geek.
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Apr 4, 2009
Doing this test alone on a saturday night. Check.
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Jun 29, 2009
I would have disagreed if it wasn't for the last sentence in the definition.
Its relatively subjective. That statement just proves it doesnt it?
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Jul 5, 2009
:)
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Sep 17, 2009
Wonderful! I love being a nerd.
I prefer the term geek, and I think it was rather heavy emphasis on technology. I'm a physics and literature nerd too!
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Oct 19, 2009
Despite the hatred of nerds and all things "nerdy", nerds are the wheel that makes the world go round. They are the ones who obsess over problems that—when solved—change the way we live.
Nerds aren't fashionable. I prefer being a geek with some nerdy traits (video games, unusual love of japanese manga/anime). The whole "rich nerd" thing is a myth.
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May 1, 2009
50\50 hah
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Jun 16, 2009
Always considered myself more of a geek
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Jun 17, 2009
68% yeah agreed. I'm a nerd but not a nerd nerd nerd :)
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Jun 18, 2009
I'm a nerd, so what
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Oct 2, 2009
98% nerd....
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Oct 3, 2009
I am a nerd, so what at least i am smart
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Oct 5, 2009
I am a nerd and I am glad to have it confirmed, sort of legally. LOL I always knew it and am PROUD to tell others. I love being intelligent and love that I cannot get enough of learning everything.
I wish there were more questions on the quiz. A more pleasing description would be nice too. I think it would erase some stereoptypical misconceptions. I am social. I love being alone to read etc
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Oct 7, 2009
i play chess, i like comic books, and computers...
...but i'm not smart enough to be a nerd. they always get the highest grades!
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Nov 20, 2009
Well, I'm almost a nerd. Hopefully there is still room to change :-)
There are no hints, how to change or cloak into the other extreme.
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Mar 31, 2009
It got it right I suppose
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May 6, 2009
didn't know these were mutually exclusive.
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May 6, 2009
geeky is in this year
is there a plus to being a nerd and in no way tech-savvy?
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Jun 16, 2009
agreed with the rest , we are geek !
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Jun 17, 2009
I am a geek.
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Jun 18, 2009
i agree geek is better
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Jun 18, 2009
Geek and nerd are not synonymous. Geek implies technical preoccupation while nerd focuses on social inadequacy. That's my personal take on current usage.
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Jun 24, 2009
Yeah, I prefer "geek", too.
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Jul 12, 2009
geek makes it sound better
it's a nerd
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Jul 19, 2009
I AINT NO NERD
MARK MY WORDS I AINT NO NERD and hear a song called white and nerdy
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Jul 30, 2009
HOY, I AM A Nerd
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Sep 17, 2009
can't believe the score..
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Oct 7, 2009
smart 51% nerd
no dudes
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Nov 25, 2009
Hmmm no surprise there.
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Dec 9, 2009
I can be very nerdy, but I'm more nerdy about things like the arts and literature than about technology. There is variety in everything, I suppose, and knowledge is indeed power.
I don't see any cons for this- I'm happy the way I am in this case. Plus, I love me some nerdy boys.
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Dec 9, 2009
98% nerd. that's about right
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Jan 6, 2010
I think that being called a nerd is a complimet..
I agree with Rick... would be nice it if was a middle ground
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Jan 17, 2010
99% MDR
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Jan 21, 2010
LOL! this is hilarious! ... and yes i am alone
w/e
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Jan 14, 2010
yay im a nerd lol
should put a middle between these 2 extremes :P
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Apr 1, 2009
geeky nerd! is the right terms
I hate it before..
