Nerd Mentality

Did you know there’s a difference between geeks and nerds? Yep, it’s true. According to MastersInIT.org, the terms ‘geek’ and ‘nerd’ have different historical origins, traits, jobs, and even favorite movies.

A ‘geek’ is someone with a specific niche-interest or lifestyle that they have become an expert on, while a ‘nerd’ has an extreme interest or fascination with academics.

Geeks’ interests might include: gaming, film, collecting gadgets or technology, computing, coding, hacking, techno music, or screen printing; while nerds’ interests might include: Battlestar Galactica, LARPing, SecondLife, Physics, Chess, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, or computer programming.

Geeks are most likely to love Anchorman, Donnie Darko, Tron, Office Space, and Arrested Development; while Nerds are most likely to love Lord of the Rings, Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek, Matrix, and Pi.

So if someone calls you a ‘nerd’ or a ‘geek,’ guess what? Both of those are pretty cool. Don’t be afraid to own it. Wear your geekiness/nerdiness with pride!

These dresser makeovers are will totally make your inner geek squeal with glee:

A Tardis dresser! Geektastic! (Is Dr. Who geeky or nerdy? I’ve never actually watched this show, but my kids are huge fans. Please advise).

I know this next one is nerd-friendly, only because Star Wars was mentioned the ‘nerd’ category above.  I’ve never actually watched Star Wars either. Oh wait, I just reread that paragraph.  It actually says Star TREK is nerdy, it didn’t mention Star Wars. I don’t know much about either one, but I think there’s a difference? *ducks as diehard fans throw things at me*

Geeky? Nerdy? I don’t know! But I DO know an awesome makeover and a talented artist when I see one.

Molly at Just a Little Creativity is responsible for both of these adorable dressers, so head on over to her blog for much more! See the Dr. Who dresser makeover here.

So what are you? Geek? Nerd? I obviously fall into neither category.  Nerdily fascinated with academics? No. I sweat when I have to do math. Expert level interest in film or technology? My favorite movie is Wayne’s World, so … no. I do have a love of cheesy puns and a propensity for dancing badly in public.

I must be a dork!