Say it loud, say it proud ... I'm a Nerd!

Trollheart · 09-03-2014, 05:53 AM

Who here will confess to being a Nerd? They used to get a really bad rap, but a programme I watched recently reminded me that without Nerds we would not have the massive advances we have today in the fields of computer technology, mobile phones and so much more. In a very real way, Nerds make the world go round.

So who will stand with me? I've been a Nerd forever: into comics, computers, sci-fi etc. I'm dorky (even though the inestimable Professor Frink postulates that Nerd stands for Not Even Remotely Dorky!) and while not exactly awkward with girls I'm not quite fighting them off with a stick either! I'm the one my neighbours call when their computers, TVs or whatever aren't working (the poor fools!)

and I spend way more time on my computer than I do in the fresh air. I attach a lot more significance to TV programmes than I probably should, and I play no sports and have the kind of body a stick insect would be envious of.

And I love being a Nerd!

So who else will testify? It's not like the old days: the stock image of the geeky teenage boy covered in acne with his home science kit or homebuilt computer has been long erased from Mankind's consciousness --- sort of --- ladies can now be Nerds too, so don't be shy girls!

One of us, one of us, one of us...

Plankton · 09-03-2014, 09:16 AM

Played D&D well into my 20's (still would if someone irl around here did too).

Had a Commodore 64.

Have been programming since the 80's.

Grew up on DOS.

Knows VB, .NET, Lisp, and a bit of C++.

Have a small comic book collection.

Favorite author is Heinlein.

Build my own stereo's.

Build my own PC's.

Had every gaming console since the debut of Pong.

IT/CAD Manager.

(defun C:NerdStat (yes no)
(if (= yes Nerd)
(self wedgie)
(setq Nerd no)
)
)

My God... I never actually thought about it. I. Am. A. Nerd.

But, I can still rock:

LoathsomePete · 09-03-2014, 10:31 AM

Can't I just be a guy that likes nerdy things?

RoxyRollah · 09-03-2014, 10:32 AM

^You mean a, NERD!

Plankton · 09-03-2014, 10:33 AM

Nerds are people too.

Trollheart · 09-03-2014, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

Can't I just be a guy that likes nerdy things?

No.

DwnWthVwls · 09-03-2014, 12:28 PM

I think when people here nerd they think Urkel type personalties. I like nerdy/geeky things but I definitely do not fit the cliche. I never really enjoyed going to Friday Night Magic because I didn't like the other people there.

My nerdiness does not extend beyond gaming: Board Games/TCGs/MMORPGs.

Wpnfire · 09-03-2014, 01:09 PM

Two sets, each with three books, and I read all but two of them. The Fall of Reach, Ghosts of Onyx, and maybe First Strike are three of the most entertaining books I've ever read.

Isbjørn · 09-03-2014, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeHetfield James

Two sets, each with three books, and I read all but two of them. The Fall of Reach, Ghosts of Onyx, and maybe First Strike are three of the most entertaining books I've ever read.

Dude, did you change your name? Only recognized your signature, haha. What happened to your avatar?

The Batlord · 09-03-2014, 03:55 PM

^^^

Who is he? I have no idea.

Yesterday I spent the better part of an hour programming a calender on my computer with my fall TV schedule. I will now be alerted an hour and then ten minutes before any show I want to watch. In my defense, I could have been watching a show for months, but when the day comes I still end up saying, "What's on TV tonight?" Still, non-nerds don't do that.

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Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	Say it loud, say it proud ... I'm a Nerd! Who here will confess to being a Nerd? They used to get a really bad rap, but a programme I watched recently reminded me that without Nerds we would not have the massive advances we have today in the fields of computer technology, mobile phones and so much more. In a very real way, Nerds make the world go round. So who will stand with me? I've been a Nerd forever: into comics, computers, sci-fi etc. I'm dorky (even though the inestimable Professor Frink postulates that Nerd stands for Not Even Remotely Dorky!) and while not exactly awkward with girls I'm not quite fighting them off with a stick either! I'm the one my neighbours call when their computers, TVs or whatever aren't working (the poor fools!) and I spend way more time on my computer than I do in the fresh air. I attach a lot more significance to TV programmes than I probably should, and I play no sports and have the kind of body a stick insect would be envious of. And I love being a Nerd! So who else will testify? It's not like the old days: the stock image of the geeky teenage boy covered in acne with his home science kit or homebuilt computer has been long erased from Mankind's consciousness --- sort of --- ladies can now be Nerds too, so don't be shy girls! One of us, one of us, one of us... __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

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Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,765	Played D&D well into my 20's (still would if someone irl around here did too). Had a Commodore 64. Have been programming since the 80's. Grew up on DOS. Knows VB, .NET, Lisp, and a bit of C++. Have a small comic book collection. Favorite author is Heinlein. Build my own stereo's. Build my own PC's. Had every gaming console since the debut of Pong. IT/CAD Manager. (defun C:NerdStat (yes no) (if (= yes Nerd) (self wedgie) (setq Nerd no) ) ) My God... I never actually thought about it. I. Am. A. Nerd. But, I can still rock: __________________ See location...

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