Dictionary.com gave me these lovely definitions:
Geek:
1. a peculiar or otherwise dislikable person, esp. one who is perceived to be overly intellectual.
2. a computer expert or enthusiast (a term of pride as self-reference, but often considered offensive when used by outsiders.)3. a carnival performer who performs sensationally morbid or disgusting acts, as biting off the head of a live chicken.
Nerd:
1. a stupid, irritating, ineffectual, or unattractive person.
2. an intelligent but single-minded person obsessed with a nonsocial hobby or pursuit: a computer nerd.Excepting the third definition of "Geek," I think that's where I fit. I think I am more peculiar than dislikable and have better social skills than many other geeks. Yet I don't think of myself as stupid, irritating or ineffectual. Am I wrong here??
1 comment:
If you were stupid, irritating and ineffectual, I don't think you'd be working at your current job. ;-)
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