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What exactly is the difference?

(Yes, yes, I could just wikipedia it, but...I'm curious what y'all think.)

It seems to me that geek is more socially acceptable than nerd*. I mean, when I think "nerd" I think "Revenge of the Nerds" and pocket protectors; and when I think geek I think of many of my friends, none of whom wear pocket protectors.

What say you?



* Unless we're talking that X-Files episode, in which case, dude, I am SO not interested in continuing this discussion. shudder

Date: 2009-09-27 03:59 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cissa.livejournal.com
My husband wore a pocket protector on our first blind date. Yes, really.

And I looked at it and said to myself "Well! At least he's not wearing a calculator strapped to his belt!" which he wasn't.

And we went out to eat, and it came time to pay the bill... and lo! he had a CALCULATOR WATCH!!!! I almost cracked up right then and there, but didn't because i didn't want to have to explain.

We've since discussed it, though, and we both think it's pretty funny.

Date: 2009-09-27 04:16 am (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] elionwyr.livejournal.com
Awesome!

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