Current Events > Is nerd just a word that means someone who enjoys escapism?

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darkphoenix181 11/06/19 4:47:44 PM #1:	Notice all the things that deal with being a nerd. Books. Fantasy and science fiction. Lord of the rings, star wars. Video games. All this is escapism. As opposed to enjoyment being going to the gym and working out or working on a car for an entire weekend. <cite>darkphoenix181 posted [p:929765133] in Is nerd ju... [t:78140124]...</cite> <quote>Notice all the things that deal with being a nerd. Books. Fantasy and science fiction. Lord of the rings, star wars. Video games. All this is escapism. As opposed to enjoyment being going to the gym and working out or working on a car for an entire weekend. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Raikuro 11/06/19 4:50:01 PM #2:	Going to the gym or working on cars are forms of escapism though. <cite>Raikuro posted [p:929765266] in Is nerd ju... [t:78140124]...</cite> <quote>Going to the gym or working on cars are forms of escapism though. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darkphoenix181 11/06/19 4:50:45 PM #3:	Raikuro posted... Going to the gym or working on cars are forms of escapism though. What are you escaping from? Cars are part of everyday life. <cite>darkphoenix181 posted [p:929765304] in Is nerd ju... [t:78140124]...</cite> <quote>Raikuro posted... </cite> <quote>Going to the gym or working on cars are forms of escapism though.</quote> What are you escaping from? Cars are part of everyday life. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lil_Bit83 11/06/19 5:58:22 PM #4:	Stereotypically speaking: Nerds are supposed to be the really smart, not always socially adept people. The ones who will sign their detractors paychecks and make all the cool gadgets that we employ in every day life. Geeks are the not always socially adept people who are into comics, fantasy/sci-fi, shows, collectibles and games. --- 2DS FC tempest 1478 9807 1205 <cite>Lil_Bit83 posted [p:929768330] in Is nerd ju... [t:78140124]...</cite> <quote>Stereotypically speaking: Nerds are supposed to be the really smart, not always socially adept people. The ones who will sign their detractors paychecks and make all the cool gadgets that we employ in every day life. Geeks are the not always socially adept people who are into comics, fantasy/sci-fi, shows, collectibles and games.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Wewillrocku 11/06/19 5:58:55 PM #5:	nerd used to mean intellectual, not sure how kids are using it today. --- The american prison system is a sorry mess but giving them game consoles isn't going to solve anything. Zurriah <cite>Wewillrocku posted [p:929768360] in Is nerd ju... [t:78140124]...</cite> <quote>nerd used to mean intellectual, not sure how kids are using it today.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lil_Bit83 11/06/19 6:02:35 PM #6:	Geek does have roots farther back then that with a completely different definition. Not sure how far back nerd goes? --- 2DS FC tempest 1478 9807 1205 <cite>Lil_Bit83 posted [p:929768540] in Is nerd ju... [t:78140124]...</cite> <quote>Geek does have roots farther back then that with a completely different definition. Not sure how far back nerd goes?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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