Geek vs. Nerd

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Geek vs. Nerd (image : geeknerds)

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  • Scutterman January 5, 2012
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    There isn’t a clear cut between Geek and Nerd, but rather a spectrum. People can be anywhere along the spectrum and have qualities of both.

    I always identify as a geek, but (according to the infographic anyway) I’m somewhere in the middle.

    • Joel Lee January 5, 2012
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      I agree with you. Geek and Nerd are different, but they can definitely overlap.

      I even think that Dork is different, too. All 3 are unique in their own ways.

      • Anonymous January 10, 2012
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        Has dork stopped being a derogatory term, then?

        • Joel Lee January 10, 2012
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          I think all 3 are still used in a derogatory sense. Geek is definitely the least derogatory of the 3, though. Then comes Nerd, then Dork.

          In fact, I don’t think anyone ever uses Dork except in the derogatory sense. :(

  • Asd January 6, 2012
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    My sister uses a Mac! Not a Geek or a Nerd!

    • Peter Galley January 25, 2012
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      Idiot then

  • Moneybook2u.Com January 11, 2012
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    inovation of cools ideas

  • Ankur January 11, 2012
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    lol, geeks do job of bartender :D

  • Sajib January 11, 2012
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    Definitely whoever made this is a mac fanboy. You don’t have to own a mac to be a real geek. You may wish to get one, but not necessarily have one.

  • Stephen Kirby January 11, 2012
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    Thanks for this, I was trying to clarify things with a neighbour just before Christmas so I have sent him the link. Geeks, in my experience fix stuff for friends and get phone calls asking for advice. Whilst I’m here why is the epithet “fanboy” always attached to Mac users (like me)? Presumably by Windows Nerds. So what shall we call them? Losers? Virus Lovers? Drens? Mmmm….thinks.

    • Peter Galley January 25, 2012
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      Shut up! Fangimp

  • Peter Galley January 25, 2012
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    I’m a bit of both. Hate Apple Products so I guess I could be a bit more nerdy lol

  • Ryan Caldwell February 22, 2012
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    Here’s one called Geeks vs Hipsters from the same designers:  http://www.becomecareer.com/geeks-hipsters/