So you're saying that taking interest in stuff in order to get on with people is a bad thing? I'd say that's generally what people do to be polite...
the whole "geek chick" thing....
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My girlfriend is a proper 'geek chick'. We play games most weekends together and she has a PC, PS3 and a DS.
She is full on nerd as well, which I love. She knows everything about LotR, Doctor Who and Star Trek, whilst I know everything about Star Wars and other misc nerdy stuff.
We actually just recently got through playing Borderlands together, so now we begin the DLC!
She is full on nerd as well, which I love. She knows everything about LotR, Doctor Who and Star Trek, whilst I know everything about Star Wars and other misc nerdy stuff.
We actually just recently got through playing Borderlands together, so now we begin the DLC!
I was just using Star Wars as a general example, I would be considered a geek, but I am not a fan of it personally.jesskit said:I have to say legion has it kinda for general fiction based geek, tho why is it alway star wars that makes someone a geek, what bout us who love trek, does that not qualify us hehe
But seriously there are many types of geeks, computer geeks, science geeks, scifi, fantasy, gamer geeks etc etc. It usually boils down to if someone knows their stuff about their interest areas they are usually a geek to meLegion said:
well I think the distinction here is likeRiboNucleicAxe said:
Girlfreind: "so whats this?"
Boyfreind: "its Mass effect 2, wanna see?"
Girlfreind: "hmm I guess.."
as opoased to
Girl:"omg I love mario and nitnendo! I'm such a nerd, behold male geeks, stand before me in awe for I have tits and play video games!"
at least I think anyway
the way I see it I think, well If Im going to get a t-shit why not be a t shirt about somthing I think is really cool? and looks cool as well (in my eyes anyway)jck4332 said:
I think if a girl tried to present herself as a geek in order to make me happy that would be kinda nice. That is if she didn't hate "geeky" stuff because if she did that wouldn't be good. If a girl legitimately likes that stuff, then they are instantly cooler in my book(I've met maybe 2-3 total).
A lot of people take on the interests of the person they like. Helps the relationship in my experience.
A lot of people take on the interests of the person they like. Helps the relationship in my experience.
To my mind a geek is merely someone who is overly enthusiastic about niche topics- its very very hard to fake something like that, and those that try can be spotted a mile away.
And yes with all phonies its eye rolling and hilarious, but taking the piss can be hilarious.
And yes with all phonies its eye rolling and hilarious, but taking the piss can be hilarious.
My wife (RIP) could practically quote the rules to AD&D including almost every spell detail.
I think everyone is a geek to someone else. It's a matter of perspective. I'm sure everyone knows someone who can spout sports statistics perfectly and in depth off the top of their head, to me that's geeky.
Sure sports in general are a common subject for enthusiasm but how few people need to be interested in something for it to be called "niche"?
Aside: Grammar Nazis, genuine question. should that question mark have been inside the inverted commas?
I think everyone is a geek to someone else. It's a matter of perspective. I'm sure everyone knows someone who can spout sports statistics perfectly and in depth off the top of their head, to me that's geeky.
Sure sports in general are a common subject for enthusiasm but how few people need to be interested in something for it to be called "niche"?
Aside: Grammar Nazis, genuine question. should that question mark have been inside the inverted commas?
True, but considering the emotional immaturity of a large number of the community its not surprising it gets blown out of proportion, hopefully when the prevailing stereotype of the geek being a basement dwelling social reject changes then the "GAMER GURL" phenomenom will also disappear.Aetera said:
Exactly, you can tell them as soon you ask them about their favourite topic, just like you can with the male geeks.Togs said:
It's no more annoying than anybody who sticks themselves with any other label anyway.
It depends on your definition of things...well of geeks anyway, I think we can agree on what a girl is meant to be.
Anyway. I don't think of myself as a geek but I have been called one, due to my knowledge of films, books, comics and games, but I tend to think of geeks as being obsessive.
But back to the topic at hand, I don't think there are many posers, but being a girl on a game related forum always used to get you instant attention (although there are more girls here now then back when I go here, and one of those turned out to be a guy) and that attention can be pretty enjoyable, especially on a more polite forum such as this one. Some people might get carried away in terms of trying to be liked, and this could be where your posers appear.
Anyway. I don't think of myself as a geek but I have been called one, due to my knowledge of films, books, comics and games, but I tend to think of geeks as being obsessive.
But back to the topic at hand, I don't think there are many posers, but being a girl on a game related forum always used to get you instant attention (although there are more girls here now then back when I go here, and one of those turned out to be a guy) and that attention can be pretty enjoyable, especially on a more polite forum such as this one. Some people might get carried away in terms of trying to be liked, and this could be where your posers appear.
Being genuinley intelligent with a lust for science and a good understanding of how to conduct rational thought with the ability to avoid fallacies and avoid letting emotions trump over facts is something I like to see in a woman. A woman trying heavily to conform to the nerd stereotype to try to appear intelligent just seems pathetic.
That said, somebody who really likes the Star Wars and spends all day on WoW is considered a nerd. So I guess intelligence isn't a required factor. Well done me, I've refuted my own comment.
Going to agree with zhoominator though.
"Exactly, you can tell them as soon you ask them about their favourite topic, just like you can with the male geeks.
It's no more annoying than anybody who sticks themselves with any other label anyway.
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People shouldn't be labelling themslves, they should just do what they want and obtain their societal label naturally.
That said, somebody who really likes the Star Wars and spends all day on WoW is considered a nerd. So I guess intelligence isn't a required factor. Well done me, I've refuted my own comment.
Going to agree with zhoominator though.
"Exactly, you can tell them as soon you ask them about their favourite topic, just like you can with the male geeks.
It's no more annoying than anybody who sticks themselves with any other label anyway.
report"
People shouldn't be labelling themslves, they should just do what they want and obtain their societal label naturally.
personally Ive always thourghtSuperNova221 said:
Nerd= acedemically focused, like knows science and math
Geek= fiction/ pop culture focused
obviously there is alot of crossover
I would be on the geeky side of things, since I kinda had problems at school, and Im not even at univeristy right now (Ill never call myself stupid however)