Is geek an offensive term?
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Is it just me or does anyone else feel that being labeled a 'geek' or a 'nerd' is unflattering?
'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control,mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country! from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?' - Jay Leno
Timothy W. Okrey wrote:
labeled a 'geek' or a 'nerd' is unflattering?
Depends on time, place and circumstance.
You have, what I would term, a very formal turn of phrase not seen in these isles since the old King passed from this world to the next. martin_hughes on VDK
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Is it just me or does anyone else feel that being labeled a 'geek' or a 'nerd' is unflattering?
'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control,mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country! from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?' - Jay Leno
Lot better than it used to be. I guess having the former richest man of the world known as a super nerd helps.
regards, Paul Watson Ireland & South Africa
Fernando A. Gomez F. wrote:
At least he achieved immortality for a few years.
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Is it just me or does anyone else feel that being labeled a 'geek' or a 'nerd' is unflattering?
'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control,mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country! from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?' - Jay Leno
Well, generally I work out much more and am in much better shape than the people that would call me such a name, so I can usually laugh it off...or severely beat them. :-P I really don't mind being called either one. It's usually a sign that you're smarter than the accuser.
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Well, generally I work out much more and am in much better shape than the people that would call me such a name, so I can usually laugh it off...or severely beat them. :-P I really don't mind being called either one. It's usually a sign that you're smarter than the accuser.
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Well, generally I work out much more and am in much better shape than the people that would call me such a name, so I can usually laugh it off...or severely beat them. :-P I really don't mind being called either one. It's usually a sign that you're smarter than the accuser.
I work out quite a bit as well. My point isn't does it bother me, but rather, why would anyone like to be called a geek or nerd?
'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control,mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country! from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?' - Jay Leno
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Is it just me or does anyone else feel that being labeled a 'geek' or a 'nerd' is unflattering?
'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control,mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country! from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?' - Jay Leno
I am Geekish not Nerdish and am offended by the insinuation that I am a Nerd! :-) To my friends that do not understand what I do I am a 'Nerd'; to my wife, kids and those in the know I am a 'Geek'. Personally, couldn't care less as long as I get paid!
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Is it just me or does anyone else feel that being labeled a 'geek' or a 'nerd' is unflattering?
'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control,mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country! from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?' - Jay Leno
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I am Geekish not Nerdish and am offended by the insinuation that I am a Nerd! :-) To my friends that do not understand what I do I am a 'Nerd'; to my wife, kids and those in the know I am a 'Geek'. Personally, couldn't care less as long as I get paid!
This is a great explanation!
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Is it just me or does anyone else feel that being labeled a 'geek' or a 'nerd' is unflattering?
'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control,mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country! from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?' - Jay Leno
It's only unflattering for girlie men. Real men either take action (punch the person out), or ignore it because they don't put any emphasis on people who need to label others in order to boost their own self-importance.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
Is it just me or does anyone else feel that being labeled a 'geek' or a 'nerd' is unflattering?
'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control,mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country! from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?' - Jay Leno
I like the term geek but not nerd.
Cheers, Vikram.
The hands that help are holier than the lips that pray.
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Is it just me or does anyone else feel that being labeled a 'geek' or a 'nerd' is unflattering?
'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control,mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country! from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?' - Jay Leno
If someone who is a technical person or computer programmer calls me a geek, I consider it a compliment. I also consider it a compliment if someone calls me a geek for having extensive knowledge on a subject such as 80's music. I don't like the term nerd, but I call one of my cockatoos a Nerd Bird.
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It's only unflattering for girlie men. Real men either take action (punch the person out), or ignore it because they don't put any emphasis on people who need to label others in order to boost their own self-importance.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
because they don't put any emphasis on people who need to label others in order to boost their own self-importance.
You mean, like "not a real man," etc.? Sorry, John, that one was just too easy. :-D
Christopher Duncan Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes Coming soon: Got a career question? Ask the Attack Chihuahua! www.PracticalUSA.com
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Is it just me or does anyone else feel that being labeled a 'geek' or a 'nerd' is unflattering?
'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control,mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country! from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?' - Jay Leno
Geek was once an insult. Now, for the technically empowered, it's a badge of honor. Nerds are those weird little guys with the horn rimmed glasses, white lab coats and pocket protectors. They weren't cool way back when, and they still aren't now. :-D
Christopher Duncan Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes Coming soon: Got a career question? Ask the Attack Chihuahua! www.PracticalUSA.com
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John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
because they don't put any emphasis on people who need to label others in order to boost their own self-importance.
You mean, like "not a real man," etc.? Sorry, John, that one was just too easy. :-D
Christopher Duncan Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes Coming soon: Got a career question? Ask the Attack Chihuahua! www.PracticalUSA.com
I'm not labeling people - I'm merely modifying their status through arbitrary point value changes... :)
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
I'm not labeling people - I'm merely modifying their status through arbitrary point value changes... :)
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001:laugh: "Why no, Sheriff, we ain't brandin' them cattle. We're just helping them build a sense of community."
Christopher Duncan Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes Coming soon: Got a career question? Ask the Attack Chihuahua! www.PracticalUSA.com
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Is it just me or does anyone else feel that being labeled a 'geek' or a 'nerd' is unflattering?
'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control,mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country! from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?' - Jay Leno
I feel the same way.
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Is it just me or does anyone else feel that being labeled a 'geek' or a 'nerd' is unflattering?
'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control,mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country! from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?' - Jay Leno
Nope. I'm a geek - and proud of it. ;P
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Is it just me or does anyone else feel that being labeled a 'geek' or a 'nerd' is unflattering?
'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control,mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country! from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?' - Jay Leno
I look like a sterotypical geek. Small build, glasses and and attempts at humor that nobody else understands. :rolleyes: It'll not be too difficult for people to identify that I work in software development. That said, I've grown immune to people calling me a geek(or the equivalent term in my language).
SG Cause is effect concealed. Effect is cause revealed.
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Is it just me or does anyone else feel that being labeled a 'geek' or a 'nerd' is unflattering?
'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control,mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country! from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?' - Jay Leno
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Is it just me or does anyone else feel that being labeled a 'geek' or a 'nerd' is unflattering?
'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control,mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country! from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?' - Jay Leno
Geek is okay. It just means you're dedicated to something that other people can't relate to. Nerd is a different story. It means you're anti-social and have other mental issues.
