GEEKS

[oo 1]

So with all this geek discussion on the chat box, I thought I'd ask - what exactly is a geek to you? I don't mean get definitions from other places - what makes you a geek?

[warhawk 0]

Its a hard thing to define! I would say that a geek is into things that most, lets call them "mainstream" folks, aren't. Its a very broad definition, but its a broad base of interests.

 

Sometimes a "geek" will be sooo into something that it willt overshadow other aspects of life. The Japanese Otaku is this kind of geek. Its a much stronger/negative aspect of Geekery.

 

I would call myself a geek (and not be ashamed) cos I love computers. A lot. I like information. I want to learn everything. I have many hobbies, and enjoy them all. I remember being called a geek in highschool because I liked photography and blues music. I spent most lunchtimes discussing/trying different exposure levels etc and playing blues music with my mate in the music room. Never thought that being a geek made me an outcast, I was just doing what I wanted to do.

 

Wow, that was long.

[spook 0]

is there a distinction between geeks and nerds?

[warhawk 0]

I think there is but it would be not much of a distinction. Maybe you could say that nerds are the folks that study all the time. Geeks are the ones with the "weird" hobbies....?

[gerard 6]

What do you play, warhawk?

[warhawk 0]

Instruments? Guitar, bass, and drums. Lately I've been doing a bit of synth/Kbds for laying some stuff down on PC.

[nzlegend 1]

Nerds - are dorky uncool studious types, study study study.

The worlds second richest man was a big ole nerd, so often nerds laugh last.

 

 

Geeks - broad term really, The "_______" Geek is one division of geekdom: computer, manga, anime, gaming, chess, Tolkien, etc.

I wouldnt associate Geek with playing music though.

 

Dont forget the "freaks" - Fattwins is a "gear-freak"

[warhawk 0]

 Originally Posted By: SG

I wouldnt associate Geek with playing music though.
Dont forget the "freaks" - Fattwins is a "gear-freak"

You may be right, SG, but I can talk about effects chains and tweak settings on an amp or synth-effects rack from night until i see daylight outside... People not of the same ilk tend to get bored with me pretty quick! Maybe this could be considered geeky.. Dunno, I just do it.

[Tubby Beaver 209]

Nerds have thick buddy holly specs with a plaster over the bridge and wear knitted tank tops, geeks have spots and can't play sports.......only joking!!

 

[nzlegend 1]

 

Nerd

[muikabochi 208]

So how does the word "otaku" work with geeks and/or nerds?

[warhawk 0]

Otaku is a whole other level in my book. These guys/girls can be downright creepy. Not all of them, of course but the ones I had contact with (in Nova) freaked me out sometimes. I made the mistake of finding a common interest with this one guy and he creeped me the fjork out!

I've never really come across a western version of Otaku... Its a special class for sure and I really don't think you can be Otaku unless you are Japanese. MAybe thats a good thing

[pie-eater 207]

Surely there must be different degrees of otaku.

 

I was called a "pie otaku" by a colleague.

[warhawk 0]

i think theres a special level of otaku for foreigners. I've been called Otaku by most Japanese friends and every Japanese girlfriend I had. But it was more of an affectionate term than a "kimoi" term.