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more about #geek Bokusatsu_Tenshi: I'd rather not be defined by any stereotypes... But oh well, semantics wars, we fight them everyday. From my personal experience, I always thought "g... more » fraying: Amen! In my wold, "geek" just means someone who's really into something. more » Kerensky97: Nerd = Somebody who goes to Star Trek conventions in full Klingon regalia and/or Spock Ears. May also be a WoW addict or other shut-in. Japanophile ... more » MrThunderfield: I take it as a compliment if someone calls me a nerd or a geek. Think about it - It implies that I know more about something than the person calling m... more » Mayor McRib: If being a geek is cool, consider me Steven Hawking. more » sxs3200: I still consider myself a rev2 Geek. The change I've noticed over the past ~10 years is that I don't get strange looks anymore when I call myself a ge... more » Koztah: more » Kaiser-Machead: The likes of Anderegg will not stop the natural progression of the word's mutating definition. Suck it up, fellow geek, for you will reclaim exactly f... more » Jeb_Hoge: Dr. Anderegg is a professor of psychology at Bennington, which I'd think pretty much automatically puts him out of sync with pop culture, if he's like... more » MrEvil: I'm pretty sure Bob Cringely brought nerd out of the perjorative with his "Triumph of the nerds" Documentaries for PBS. Of course, next time someone ... more » OMG! Ponies!: So basically what you seem to be saying is that you liked it when calling yourself a "geek" made you an iconoclast who was beyond the barbs of what yo... more » OCEntertainment: I want to give a hearty amen to that last sentence. And yet, at the same time it seems to serve as the most succinct counterpoint to the good doctors ... more » nutbastard: a geek is a nerd with social skills. more » Die Fledermaus: Well I have to say that I take great pride in the term geek, both in the current cultural meaning and the original meaning from the circus sideshow. more » Segador: geek Pronunciation: \ˈgēk\ Function: noun see image more » BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2: "The first reference came from the 1976 version of the American Heritage Dictionary, describing a performer in a freak show who bit off the heads of c... more » Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: I don't know. We might have to fight the Carnies over the word geek... more » waclark57: I am Geek, hear me Roar! more » dustin.schrimpsher: I work with MILES, Multiple Intergrated Laser Engagement. It's the mil-spec version of laser tag. In our version we put transmitters on real weapons, ... more » Munch the BanNail: I used to play in leagues when I was a kid, and would do this in a heartbeat, letting my geek flag fly high. How about adding ATV's/snowmobiles/skis ... more » -
#rant
It's Time To Reclaim "Geek"
A professor recently declared "nerd" and "geek" derogatory words, to "be avoided." I agree it should be avoided—but for different reasons. More » -
#lasertag
The Ray Guns of War: I Fought In a Laser Tag Nerd Platoon
Crouched behind a thin eucalyptus tree on a crisp Saturday morning, I peer through my gun sight. I spot someone running through the woods. I aim for his head. And fire. The robotic voice in my gun says "CASUALTY". More » -
#halloween
Ideas for Tech-Themed Halloween Pumpkins
If you are looking for Halloween pumpkin carving ideas, here are some classic tech- and sci-fi-themes. I sure like R2-D2 more than Darth Pumpkin and Yod-o'-lantern, but the most terrifying is the red ring of death pumpkin. More » -
#geek
My Gadgets On gdgt
gdgt just posted a video of me talking about some of my favorite gadgets from the past, present and future. Sorry, the house is a bit messy. Also, I'm awkward. [gdgt] -
#wow
Beijing WoW-Themed Restaurant Replenishes Your Health in Real Life
A Beijing man has opened a restaurant themed after his favorite MMORPG: World of Warcraft. After chomping down food, inspired by dishes from Azeroth, customers can log on at various terminals to play WoW. More » -
#jimmyfallon
Jimmy Fallon May Be the First Geek's Talk Show Host
In the second daily video for his upcoming show, Jimmy Fallon name drops services like Flickr and says he's going to have a laptop at his desk so he can Skype people. I believe him. More » -
