I think my ex girlfriend has some serious misconceptions about what it is to be a nerd.
The other day she invited me to go to the mall with her and her new friend. She said he was a total nerd, and that I should embrace him with my nerdiness.
So we find the guy, and we get introductions out of the way. This is how the conversation went:
* * *
ZV: "So are you psyched for Skyrim?"
Him: "For what?"
ZV: "Skyrim, Elder Scrolls..."
Him: "What's Elder Scrolls, a computer game? I don't really play MMO's."
ZV: (http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu167/ciprusm/Meme/pokerface.gif)
*Turns to look at ex*
ZV: "You said this guy was nerdy..."
Her: "He plays video games!"
*Looks back at him
Him: "I play like FPS's."
ZV: "Everyone plays FPS's."
Him: "Yeah..."
. . .
*Turns back to ex*
ZV: "What you have here isn't a nerd. It's actually just your average american teenager."
Her: "I guess..."
* * *
So I opened my nerdy arms to the kid, and now he thinks I'm a dork. Thanks a lot ex. However, no I have to ask you. What exactly do you think separates the nerds from the rest?
To me, a nerd MUST know the name Elder Scrolls. You don't have to have played any of the games, just KNOW WHAT THE HECK IT IS.
A nerd knows that after the purchase of a brand new title that he or she has been waiting for, they should also make a stop at the nearest store to stock up on snacks and drinks, because it's going to be a long night.
A nerd WILL attend a midnight release for their favorite titles, no questions asked.
A nerd WILL listen to other nerds' nerdy game and movie suggestions, and broaden their gaming/movie horizons so that when the topic comes up later, they can hold their own in a very nerdy debate.
Nerds love debate.
And finally, a nerd will know the difference between a fellow nerd (http://itongmuntingmundo.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/nerd.jpg), and a dweeb (http://www.pollsb.com/photos/o/35194-nintendo_nerd.jpg).
That is what a nerd is to me.
I think that sounds like a very reasonable summation of nerddom
Nerds openly embrace their nerdiness, and often do things largely because they think it's rather nerdy.
Or something like that.
Good list, ZV. Just one thing...
Quote from: Zelda Veteran on September 22, 2011, 10:07:56 AM
A nerd knows that after the purchase of a brand new title that he or she has been waiting for, they should also make a stop at the nearest store to stock up on snacks and drinks, because it's going to be a long night.
Pfft. A
true nerd would just go home and play the game, regardless of how empty his/her stomach is and how filled his/her bladder is. :P
Quote from: MagmarFire on September 23, 2011, 07:07:19 PM
Good list, ZV. Just one thing...
Quote from: Zelda Veteran on September 22, 2011, 10:07:56 AM
A nerd knows that after the purchase of a brand new title that he or she has been waiting for, they should also make a stop at the nearest store to stock up on snacks and drinks, because it's going to be a long night.
Pfft. A true nerd would just go home and play the game, regardless of how empty his/her stomach is and how filled his/her bladder is. :P
^^^^^^^^
That.
And no one is really a nerd unless they can quote The Princess Bride. It's sorta become a staple of nerdiness.
I have the Giant "EVERYBODY MOVE!" quote in my head now. Thanks a lot, Shoe. >:|
Well, ZV, now I understand why she's your ex in the first place.
Quote from: Jean Havoc on September 24, 2011, 01:49:49 PM
Well, ZV, now I understand why she's your ex in the first place.
Explain? ;)
She's implying that anyone who plays video games is a nerd. I would've broken up with anyone who thinks that.
But that's just me. ::)
Hehe, I see what you did there, Havoc.