Are 'geek' and 'nerd' now positive terms?

Gerald · 11-16-12, 08:08 AM

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Campaigners in Sweden are trying to force a dictionary to change its definition of "nerd". But after two decades of "reappropriation" has "nerd" - and its sister word "geek" - now completely lost its derogatory connotations?

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In the 1984 film Revenge of the Nerds the rousing final speech of one of the protagonists starts with the statement: "I'm a nerd."

Its plot may be cartoonish but the film reveals a certain cultural backdrop - to be a nerd was to be socially awkward, even socially inferior. Jocks, those who were good at sport, or other socially successful groups, usually ended up winning. To turn that on its head could form the basis for comedy.

Things have changed.

No need to be paranoid,to understand this

Note: 16 November 2012 Last updated at 01:07 GMT

August · 11-16-12, 10:11 AM

Nerds are still nerds. To be ridiculed and pushed around constantly,... unless one needs help with preparing for that math quiz.

Penguin · 11-16-12, 10:22 AM

Alyson Hannigan!

sorry, what was the topic agaian?

Oberon · 11-16-12, 10:29 AM

Nerd and a geek and proud of it. Love Star trek, Love Doctor Who, used to wear glasses (and still really should), Brony, not so brilliant at maths but scored well in the others.

Also...Alyson Hannigan...

Dowly · 11-16-12, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Penguin

sorry, what was the topic agaian?

Alyson Hannigan.

Penguin · 11-16-12, 10:39 AM

Ahh, thanks!

The only reason why I am not proud that I've never watched bs like "American Pie".

Rhodes · 11-16-12, 10:58 AM

Hmmm Willow!

The Doctor a nerd or geek?

I am not a geek, I am a connoisseur! (I, around 2008 or something)!

11-16-12, 10:11 AM	#2
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,216 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nerds are still nerds. To be ridiculed and pushed around constantly,... unless one needs help with preparing for that math quiz. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

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Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,519 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	Hmmm Willow! The Doctor a nerd or geek? I am not a geek, I am a connoisseur! (I, around 2008 or something)! __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/

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11-16-12, 10:22 AM	#3
Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	Alyson Hannigan! sorry, what was the topic agaian?

11-16-12, 10:29 AM	#4
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Nerd and a geek and proud of it. Love Star trek, Love Doctor Who, used to wear glasses (and still really should), Brony, not so brilliant at maths but scored well in the others. Also...Alyson Hannigan...

11-16-12, 10:39 AM	#6
Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	Ahh, thanks! The only reason why I am not proud that I've never watched bs like "American Pie".