Are you a Geek or a Nerd?

Sid April 28, 2012 3
Are you a Geek or a Nerd?

You think it’s cool being called a Geek or a Nerd? But do you know what does these terms actually stand for? What’s the difference between a Geek and a Nerd? They might have something similar in their nature but these two are totally different. Both have these names have a history of their own.

Nerd Traits:

  • Extreme interest or fascination with academics
  • Introverted
  • Socially Inept
  • Diverse and sometimes impractical skillets due to broad interests in games, movies, science, computers, etc.
  • Uses a PC
  • Interest might include: Battle star Galactica (BSG), LARPing, Second Life, Physics, Chess, Fantasy/Sci-Fi, Computer programming

Geek Traits:

  • Someone with a specific niche interest/lifestyle that they have become the expert on
  • A fan of gadgets
  • An early adopter
  • Uses a Mac
  • Wears ironic t-shirts
  • Can be pretentious and longwinded
  • Knowledge can range from mundane to “living encyclopedia” status
  • Interests might include gaming, film (both artsy and anything Will Ferrel stars in), collecting, gadgets/tech, computing, coding, hacking, techno music, screen printing, etc.

Check out this wonderful infographic below to know more about the difference between a Geek and a Nerd.

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Infographic By: MastersInIt.org

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3 Comments »

  1. abhishek April 30, 2012 at 4:10 PM -

    guess m neither of da two. m a confused soul.