What's the difference between a nerd, a geek, and a dork?

[lebanese_a]

I was searching for the geek website from koukiaz thread and found this:


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Dear Yahoo!: What's the difference between a nerd, a geek, and a dork? Josh
Michigan

Dear Josh: We've been called all three, and to be honest, we always assumed they meant the same thing. However, according to the cool kids, there are differences. Official definitions for nerd, geek, and dork each use the words "inept" and "foolish." Nerds have the added distinction of being "unattractive." Ouch. While it's hard to argue with the dictionary, we sought out definitions from the Internet at large.
According to Whatis.com, nerds are people of above-average intelligence who place little importance on their appearance. Nerds are often aware of their status, but they don't mind. In fact, many take pride in the putdown, as it means they're smart and not wrapped up in superficial worries.
Geek is a more specific term. Back in the day, geeks worked at carnivals, and (according to the dictionary) "bit the heads off live chickens." Thankfully, the term now has a different connotation. Like nerds, geeks are smart, but they tend to focus more on technology. As Urban Dictionary explains, these are the people you make fun of in high school and later work for as an adult.
Being called a "dork" is the biggest insult of the three. There's no way you can spin it into something positive. After all, even the dictionary writes that dorks are "stupid" people. And to make matters worse, dorks assume they're cool. Oh, and they smell, too.
So, to sum things up, if someone calls you a geek or a nerd, thank them. If someone calls you a dork, consider going back to school and investing in some new deodorant.

Source: Yahoo!

[Kingroudy]

haha thank you for that.
they call me geek! (at least xcoder did) then it is good

[abousoun]

hehehehe great informations man really ... however i found this website ... where you can take tests to discover how nerd, geek or dork you are

Click Here

This is my score :

81% scored higher (more nerdy), and
19% scored lower (less nerdy).
What does this mean? Your nerdiness is:

Not nerdy, but then again maybe not all that cool either.

Thank You ...

[Kingroudy]

39% scored higher (more nerdy), and
61% scored lower (less nerdy).
What does this mean? Your nerdiness is:

Low Ranking Nerd. Definitely a nerd but low on the totem pole of nerds.

[striker220]

Your Score Summary

Overall, you scored as follows:

59% scored higher (more nerdy), and
41% scored lower (less nerdy).
What does this mean? Your nerdiness is:

Somewhat nerdy. I mean face it, you are nerdier than about half the test takers.

[mitain]

83% scored higher (more nerdy), and
17% scored lower (less nerdy).
What does this mean? Your nerdiness is:

Not nerdy, but then again maybe not all that cool either.

[Lebanese Army]

Your Score Summary

Overall, you scored as follows:

81% scored higher (more nerdy), and
19% scored lower (less nerdy).
What does this mean? Your nerdiness is:

Not nerdy, but then again maybe not all that cool either.

[Iceberg]

Definitions of geek on the Web:
A geek is a person who is fascinated, perhaps obsessively, by technology and imagination. Geek may not always have the same meaning as the term nerd.

Definitions of nerd on the Web:
Traditionally, the designation nerd (occasionally in the form nurd) applies to an intellectually gifted (probably > 120 or so IQ) but lonely and socially awkward person, one fascinated by knowledge, especially science and mathematics, and less interested in physical and social activities. Visual impairment (hence the glasses) and some form of High-Functioning Autism are also common characteristics, and the social impairment can often be explained by the latter.

Definitions of dork on the Web:
jerk: a dull stupid fatuous person.

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So basically, in terms of importance classification a nerd comes first, followed by a geek and the dork is last.

[Dazlingo]

2% scored higher (more nerdy), and
98% scored lower (less nerdy).

What does this mean? Your nerdiness is:

All hail the monstrous nerd. You are by far the SUPREME NERD GOD!!!

[MayaFPM]

95% scored higher (more nerdy), and
5% scored lower (less nerdy).
What does this mean? Your nerdiness is:

Definitely not nerdy, you are probably cool.