The image I put out there (and that I'm not going to change any time soon) is that of one who has no self confidence, but always seems to have an in-depth knowledge of whatever the topic of conversation happens to be.
What I've been told on the other hand, is that I'm the one who people don't notice in conversation, because I stay quiet the whole time, but then I come up with either something incredibly witty or something incredibly relevant to the conversation. I'm like Ferb from that show "Phineas and Ferb" only a bit less philosophical. That's with one group.
With most groups, I'm seen as a nerd. And I don't mind that. I pride myself on being able to fix any problem you may commonly come across in a computer. I'm proud of my gaming history. So people see hat I take nerd as a compliment rather than a jibe.
In some of my closer groups, including my family in fact, I'm seen as a HUGE cynic. For example, I always seem to see how patterns in life are repeating themselves, well before anyone else notices it. Ok, a bit confusing to understand? A more 'examply' example then:
yesterday, I saw an advert for "3D-ready TVs" so I turned to the person next to me (my dad, and had the following rant:
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What I've been told on the other hand, is that I'm the one who people don't notice in conversation, because I stay quiet the whole time, but then I come up with either something incredibly witty or something incredibly relevant to the conversation. I'm like Ferb from that show "Phineas and Ferb" only a bit less philosophical. That's with one group.
With most groups, I'm seen as a nerd. And I don't mind that. I pride myself on being able to fix any problem you may commonly come across in a computer. I'm proud of my gaming history. So people see hat I take nerd as a compliment rather than a jibe.
In some of my closer groups, including my family in fact, I'm seen as a HUGE cynic. For example, I always seem to see how patterns in life are repeating themselves, well before anyone else notices it. Ok, a bit confusing to understand? A more 'examply' example then:
yesterday, I saw an advert for "3D-ready TVs" so I turned to the person next to me (my dad, and had the following rant:
see what I mean? Patterns. And it's not just that; if I want, I can generally find something in any situation to be cynical about. However, this does not a great tactic for keeping friends make, so I shut up unless I'm sure others will understand what I'm talking about.Oh great! 3D ready tv... Those'll cost a fortune. And then the equipment you need to take advantage of it will cost even more! Oh sure, the price'll come down, but as soon as it does, they'll bring out "Full-3D" tvs... And they'll cost even MORE, and the equipment...? Forget about it. Might as well wait until it's mainstream. But by then, they'll have invented the fucking holodeck or something........
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