We are all nerds now

[Lyta_Underhill]

In fact, one might simply take it as a catch-all term for anyone who lives any sort of inner life at all.

I like this definition, Squatter! I've never disavowed being both a nerd AND a geek! But, the sad thing of it is that, although, I've come to terms with this lifelong affliction and now believe it to be a strength, there are millions who have appropriated and modified it, so that it seems to mean something else now. Honestly, how many of the New Geeks have been tormented like us older ones (or have I been out of school too long?) It can be through torment and reflection that this inner life springs forth and becomes a primary force. So, in a way, the definition of "socially maladjusted" fits, and in another, it doesn't. It becomes an adjustment in itself--better than becoming an axe murderer! The only problem with that definition is that "socially" is changing. They just won't admit that the mainstream is fickle and the nerds and geeks are eternal! Hooray for the outcasts! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Anyway, I thought the definition for a "geek" was a circus performer who bit the heads off chickens! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Cheers,
Lyta

P.S. Thanks for allowing a geeknerd to rant a bit! [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

P.P.S.

But it does make a good point. Don't call us nerds.

Ah, it is the age of sharp re-definitions, is it? I think perhaps these terms have become emotionalized and relativized (is that a word?) lately! I think it depends on what realm you move in. Geek and nerd can be internal or "in the eye of the beholder." Hard to pin down, just like any good topic of conversation! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 12:55 PM December 13, 2003: Message edited by: Lyta_Underhill ]