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5 Difference Between Nerds And Geeks

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Nerds are clearly the superior species of off-brand humans, and there have been quite a few misconceptions when it comes to the true definition of a nerd for many generations. Nerds have too long been categorized as geeks, and geeks have too long been mislabeled as nerds.

The distinction is clear, and we are here to help extinguish the fabled nonsense of the many. You may now clearly understand the difference between a nerd and a geek, and feel complete. You’re welcome, ahead of time.

Straightening out the definitions

The simplest form of explanation in this age-old debacle is to clearly define each term. [Read more…]

How the Geeks Earned their Rise to Greatness

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Although the jocks and prissy girls dominated the popularity competition in high school, the geeks were busy developing their own style and subculture. Now the geeks — those who excelled at math, science, and computers — occupy senior positions up and down the corporate ladders of every major high tech company on the planet.

This has been a major upset for those who put geeks down in the past. Today, the geeks who were walked all over by others in their youth, now sign the paychecks of those who found pleasure in pushing the geeks around in the past. They also are quick with a stylus, and can grab the latest retail info off sites like HoursMap.com.

But how did the geeks overcome the stigma of being labeled as social outcasts? [Read more…]

Interesting Geek Facts on Cable TV

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Geeks don’t just exist in the real world. They’re also on television.

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In fact, thanks to cable TV shows, these so-called nerds have become very popular these days. Unlike in the past when they were looked down, geeks shown on TV today have a more positive image especially in the area of finding solutions (including the use of technology) to problems. And take note, they have become the popular character while the good looking guys play only supporting roles.

A popular geek character on television is Sheldon of The Big Bang Theory. Since 2008, this guy has gained a lot of fans owing to his unique personality and that includes his humor. Based on votes on the show’s official website, Sheldon is the most popular character in the show.

But geeks on television these days go beyond just the characters. There’s also a cable TV network, channel, show and a TV movie.

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