is there a difference between a "geek" and a "nerd?"

what do you think? define them!

Yes. Geek just means you are into some "geeky" things (Star Trek, Star Wars, etc.). Nerd is a super smart dweeb that nobody likes.

From what I know, they have similar meaning, but "nerd" is a heavier form of "geek".

if you need to define a difference you're at least one and probably both :Pblue_hazy_basic

Nerds are smart geeks. Not to be confused with dorks, who are geeks but with an air of false superiority.spazzx625

half nerd,half sham

geek, dweeb, or spaz?

So if I like memorized the Marvel handbooks and like every issue of Thor since the 60s, and can pretty much take part in Marvel comics debates the way Barack Obama does politics... does that make me a nerd or a geek? th3warr1or

That makes you a virgin.

But in all seriousness, that makes you a geek.

[QUOTE="th3warr1or"]So if I like memorized the Marvel handbooks and like every issue of Thor since the 60s, and can pretty much take part in Marvel comics debates the way Barack Obama does politics... does that make me a nerd or a geek? Mercury_May2112

That makes you a virgin.

But in all seriousness, that makes you a geek.

[QUOTE="Mercury_May2112"]

[QUOTE="th3warr1or"]So if I like memorized the Marvel handbooks and like every issue of Thor since the 60s, and can pretty much take part in Marvel comics debates the way Barack Obama does politics... does that make me a nerd or a geek? th3warr1or

That makes you a virgin.

But in all seriousness, that makes you a geek.

We can be virgins together. :oops:

So if I like memorized the Marvel handbooks and like every issue of Thor since the 60s, and can pretty much take part in Marvel comics debates the way Barack Obama does politics... does that make me a nerd or a geek? th3warr1or

[QUOTE="th3warr1or"][QUOTE="Mercury_May2112"]

That makes you a virgin.

But in all seriousness, that makes you a geek.

Mercury_May2112

We can be virgins together. :oops:

Sadly, that too. th3warr1or

We can be virgins together. :oops:

I found this image once, it works i think.

I found this image once, it works i think.

it does not matter, both terms mean that you have little to no chance with girls.GazaAli

Unless the girl is also one of those things...its especily rewarding when they are also attractive along with their sweet personalities.

[QUOTE="GazaAli"]it does not matter, both terms mean that you have little to no chance with girls.Xorital

Unless the girl is also one of those things...its especily rewarding when they are also attractive along with their sweet personalities.

A geek is good with tech but a nerd is a social outcast

A geek watches Star Trek. A nerd is fluent in Klingon.

Basically: nerds are smart, geeks aren't.

Nerds are know-it-alls and book worms, whereas geeks just like Star Wars and comic books.

Now, someone can also certainly be a geek AND nerd.

Basically: nerds are smart, geeks aren't.

Nerds are know-it-alls and book worms, whereas geeks just like Star Wars and comic books.

Now, someone can also certainly be a geek AND nerd.

MrGeezer

The term geek has it's origin in circus sideshows. Freakshows where basically a shortened term for freaks of nature shows. People w/ physical abnormalities that would put on a show. As time past more and more shows were consisting of talent that had no physical abnormalities, but where "entertaining" none the less. Probably the most famous of which is biting the head off a live chicken. Apparently carnie folk decided they needed a distinction between these shows hence the term geek originated in popular form.

Nerd is a tougher history w/ no exact origin of how it came into pop culture, but it mostly pertains to those that pursue intellect. Nerds can pretty much come from all facets of life, and don't really pertain to being socially awkward, but often due to academic pursuits they often are.

So there you go.

Geek - bites the heads of chickens

Nerd - obsessive intellect

I like to think that geeks have an obsession with computers, sci-fi etcetera, and nerds are more focused on books and knowledge. I must admit, I have both geekish and nerd-like tendencies.

I would say that nerd's are more into computers where geeks are into school and books. JuggaloRandall

Yes. Geek just means you are into some "geeky" things (Star Trek, Star Wars, etc.). Nerd is a super smart dweeb that nobody likes.

Pirate700

A Nerd is a delicious candy manufactured by Willy Wonka.

I found this image once, it works i think.

Hmm, I always understood geekiness to mean that one was obsessed with computers, video games, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, etc - whereas nerds were really good at math and science. I figured they both had intelligence, but were just knowledgeable about different things. fidosim

Can I be both? :o

I am obsessed with computers, video games, fantasy, and anime (not sci-fi though lol) and I am great at math and science.

Can I be both? :o

I am obsessed with computers, video games, fantasy, and anime (not sci-fi though lol) and I am great at math and science.

See I thought having both geek and nerd traits made someone a dweeb. >.>fidosim

The thing is that I am not socially inadequate in any sense of the word. People are attracted to my nerd qualities!