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? Nerd is a term that encompasses many areas, including gaming
of any kind and computers. If you are interested in joining the fantastic
universe of nerddom, read on.Steps - Understand what being a nerd means. A
nerd is someone intelligent, individual, and nonconformist. (Many people thought
of as "punk" are actually nerds in disguise.) A geek is someone known for their
obsession(s) with one or more things. A dork... is a dork. It is NOT a good
thing to be a dork. A loser, contrary to popular belief, is not the category
that nerds, geeks, and dorks fall under. A loser is someone who thinks they're
cool but is really just a bully. - Learn. Just learn. Read everything
you can get your hands on, including reference books and encyclopedias. Watch
PBS, the history channel, the science channel, etc. Read the newspaper and watch
the news. Keep your bookshelf stocked with more non-fiction than fiction.
Whenever you don't know the meaning of a word, look it up. And, most of all, pay
attention in class! You don't have to pick up on things like quantum physics and
computer programming, but hey, that's a great place to start! - Read books. They will make you
smarter. All of sci-fi and most of fantasy are nerdy. Non-fiction, especially on
historical topics no one has heard of, is nerdy. Computer manuals, well, manuals
in general. Math textbooks are good. Ask a lot of questions in class. Do
research above and beyond what is taught in class about certain topics.
- Increase your vocabulary, and use it!
Don't get wordy, but substitute little words (jumped, typed) for better ones
(lunged, hammered the keyboard frenziedly). But make SURE you only use your
brainy words when they'll fit, or you'll look like a show off. And make sure
there's someone around to appreciate your vocabulary when you use it, or people
will think you as more eccentric and a show off than nerdy. - Become an "expert" on certain topics.
Notice the aforementioned topics? Talk about them, but stop when you can tell
someone is getting bored and let them talk about their own interests. Become
more informed than others on certain topics. Don't just play the computer game;
know all the designers, and the characters' back stories. Make sure that
everyone you know, knows you know these things. Also, use as much of the
subject's unique vocabulary as possible. Use a google of jargon, but be ready to
give a definition when asked. - Find friends with similar interests.
Not all nerds have only nerdy friends, but it may help you to fit in with other
nerds if you learn to play some stereotypically nerdy games and watch
stereotypically nerdy movies and TV. At the same time, have a few friends who
are anything BUT nerds. This'll make sure you're skillful socially and aren't
just trying to withdraw. Teach them a few things, and who knows? Maybe they'll
know something important that you don't! - Dress uniquely. This can be as
extreme as suspenders and high-waters, or if that's too much, just buy some
tee-shirts that make reference to obscure or computer related things. (Video
games, D&D, 1337, Binary, or any math topic make great choices.
[www.thinkgeek.com think geek] is a great place to get clothes like this) Also,
always wear a digital watch. The alternative to dressing nicely is to not care
how you dress. (This makes you a nerd since you don't care about appearance)
- Embrace nerd entertainment-Star Wars,
Star Trek, online gaming ("Counter Strike","World of Warcraft", "Joint
Operations: Typhoon Rising", "Ragnarök Online"). Play nerd related games-- Magic
the Gathering, D&D, Trivial Pursuit (especially nerd theme editions). Dress
up as your favorite characters for movie premieres, or even just for fun.
- Ponder everything. If at any point
you're not pondering, you need to try harder. Question yourself first and the
world around you. Don't be afraid to ask others for their answer. Be ready to
accept it and even adopt it if it's better than yours.
undefined Tips - Remember that there are different types of nerds.
Here's a good list of them:
- Music nerd: also called "band dork," these nerds
got groove. Usually seen with wieldy French horns or silently tapping out
complicated drum rhythms. - Computer nerd: these nerds are by and large
considered the most helpful, and can mend a motherboard in a heartbeat. Usually
seen putting the finishing touches on a website or helping the computer-tech
teacher. - Factoid nerd: annoying at times, but weirdly
endearing. Can recite dozens of things no one needed to know—from the full
"Hamlet's Soliloquy" to the nutritional value of hippo milk. - Geek nerd: have no real talents. These nerdy nerds
are gifted with a natural lack of grace and style that brand them as 100% nerd!
- Drama nerd: possessed with an attitude, which is
rare in other types of nerds. They know the ins and outs of many theater arts,
including dance, mime, chorus, et cetera. - Math nerd: usually knows calculus at a young age
or another form of advanced math. They can sleep through math class and still
get As. - Science nerd: almost always specializes in one
form of science (biology, physics, astronomy, chemistry, geology) and is
extremely proficient in that on field of science.
undefined Warnings - If you are a guy: Female nerds are in short
supply, get used to it. - Not everyone in your life will relish your
nerdiness. Some may even taunt, boo, or try to convince you that no, you have it
wrong—nerds actually are uncool. Whatever you do, do not listen to these idiots.
- Don't be a know-it-all ALL the time! If you have
to point out a mistake or a faulty logic, do it politely and discretely. - Nerds are usually very unsocial. Lack of
eye-contact and shoe-shopping-talk may be convincing.
undefined Things You'll Need - Glasses. If vision correction is in fact
unnecessary, get glass glasses or wire frames. - Hair tie. For girls, this is quintessential when
reading your below mentioned tome. - Tome. May be spiritual, psychological, mental,
whatever. Favorites include Sigmund Freud, the Bible, Einstein, and Darwin’s
Origin of the Species. For “nerds in denial”, lighter reading may be used—namely
a magazine, such as Scientific American, Astronomy Today, or The Smithsonian.
- Pens. At least five are needed. No, the
stereotypical pens-in-shirt-pocket-gig is not used anymore; in fact, it is quite
frowned-upon in nerdier circles. You should probably keep your pens in the
spiral of a spiral-bound notebook, or perhaps one tucked behind your ear and the
rest in a discreet pencil bag. For girls with long hair, you can also use a pen
as a hair-stick, instant accessibility. - Genre-specifics. Some types of nerds need
different items. For example, a computer nerd would never be seen without a
flash drive around their neck; a factoid nerd might have an English-to-Esperanto
dictionary. Remember to improvise when needed! - Suspenders. OK, these are a bit typical, but they
look great on nerds and are a great alternative to belts.
? Do you know someone who calls him or herself a class 'A',
dyed-in-the-wool, or true-blue nerd? Nerds come in all shapes and sizes, and
proud super-nerds usually have unique preferences when it comes to gifts. Here's
how to find the perfect token of affection for the geeky genius in your life.
Steps - Find your nerd friend's passion. Nerds are
generally somewhat obsessive or very knowledgeable in one particular area. You
might even say they know "way too much" about the topic for any kind of
practical application (e.g. memorizing about 300 digits of pi, or obsessive
trivia knowledge of Star Trek). - Think of a gift relating to that passion. Keep in
mind that nerds, whether they be math nerds, chemistry nerds, or whatever, will
enjoy something that either relates to something obscure about this subject,
something that alludes to their obsession with it, or flatters their deep
knowledge of the subject. As an example, let's try a common nerdy obsession:
Math. What would a math nerd consider a cool gift? Well, the best nerd gifts are
ones that relate to something obscure about this subject, particularly something
unique. For example, you can get any book in the universe about math, and a math
nerd will probably gobble it up...But get them an autographed book by their
favorite mathematician, and you'll score major bonus points. Or, what
about a clock that, instead of the numbers one through 12, has the unit circle?
Posters, thank-you cards, a math puzzle that you have written, or anything else
that lets math nerds surround themselves with their own intellectual obsession
make thoughtful gifts as well. - Search high and low for gifts related to their
passion. There are millions of websites now that have classic nerdy stuff. Some
good gifts are available from well known providers like eBay and Amazon. There
are also a number of "geek stores" dedicated to satisfying specific geek needs
(see the external links below for some examples). - Add an extra touch. The more thickly you can pour
it on, the better. Be creative with the wrapping, the card, etc., in ways that,
again, refer to his or her passion. For a geek, find wrapping paper that looks
like a circuit board. For the science nerd, hand them some safety goggles while
they open the package. For the math nerd, make a mathematical scavenger hunt to
get to their gift. There are hundreds and hundreds of possibilities; explore
them...Your friend will love you for it!
undefined Tips - Remember that, though ideal, a gift doesn't have
to have a lot of real-life practical application in order to be a great gift.
Take, for instance, an alarm clock that gives the time in binary instead of
decimal. Sure it tells the time, but why would one want to go to the extra
effort of translating the binary into decimal just to know what time it is? This
is the coolest gift in the universe for a math nerd (or geek) because it
flatters his/her understanding of binary and his/her ability to transfer numbers
from one base to another. - An obscure or esoteric 'toy' is almost sure to
pique their interest. Example cool gifts for a physics/math nerd would include:
a super-egg, a snail-ball, orbitz soda (hard to find), a home-brew holography
kit, fog zero-blaster, and a glass klein bottle. These are great because they
give nerds an opportunity to explain the gift to their friends. - If your friend is one of those people who seems to
be reading a book per week, you could get them a gift certificate for the local
bookstore; but also consider paying off their library fines, if they're the
disorganized type. If they like writing, try a calligraphy set. If they like
playing the piano or another instrument, get them a gift certificate for
somewhere that sells sheet music. Or if you want to be more expensive, buy them
a variation of their instrument of choice: if they play flute, you could give
them a piccolo, for example. - If you have a well known university in your area,
chances are it will have a few very well known professors in a specialized
field. Most profs enjoy talking about their research and are very good about
signing books that they've written regarding a particular subject.
undefined Warnings - Though used somewhat interchangeably throughout
the article, some regard geeks and nerds as different people, and some are
adamant about being labeled correctly. Consider reviewing the article How to Tell the Difference between Nerds and
Geeks if you are concerned. - If one thing is for sure, nerds like the fact that
they know a lot about certain things that others know very little about. A big
no-no on a gift, then, is to get him something generic that refers to his
obsession. For example, even though a math nerd loves math, don't get them a
calculator. EVERYONE has a calculator, and so it's not a compliment to their
unique position in society as the person who has "nerdy" math stuff. Nerds are
interested in gifts that identify them as a nerd. Geeks are interested in gifts
that identify them as a geek. Which would you think pegs someone as a math nerd:
"He has a calculator" or "He has a clock that is the unit circle instead of the
numbers 1 through 12?" - Buy a gift of appropriate complexity for the
recipient. Don't embarrass a geek with "Windows XP for Dummies." Conversely,
don't buy a PhD level book on TCP/IP for a sixth grader. - Open source software will be much better than a
generic program (although that's mostly no-cost software and the geek can get it
himself...) - If your nerdy friend is only semi-self-proclaimed
(i.e. only their closest friends know of their nerdyness) make sure not to give
them the gift in front of a large crowd, thereby making their sort-of-secret
passions known to the world. - Be careful about buying electronics and
specialized gifts or anything that will "be of use" to the geek. Even something
like a wireless mouse may require careful consideration for a computer geek as
it is very important to not get "the wrong one." Make sure the hardware you buy
is compatible with the geek's computer. There's nothing worse than eagerly
opening a box of hardware and finding it doesn't work on your system. - Star Wars, Star Trek and Stargate are all NOT the
same thing.
undefined undefined External Links - http://www.thinkgeek.com - One of
the best sources for geek stuff. 'Stuff for the Smart Masses' - Nerd
T-shirts - http://www.kleargear.com - Geeks
Rule - http://www.tshirt-party.com - lots
of geek and nerd related t shirts - http://www.thinkgeek.com - t-shirts,
gadgets, etc. for computer, math, or gaming nerds - http://www.x-tremegeek.com
- http://www.pidye.com - Features Pi
and other math merchandise - http://www.computergear.com -
Computer focused gifts - http://www.mathematicianspictures.com - Math, Physics &Computer T-shirts, Posters, and Pi-Day gear
- http://www.tshirthell.com - Plenty
of geek related t-shirts which are clever and very funny. - http://www.mentalfloss.com/ - A
nerdy, informative magazine; t-shirts and other gifts also available. - http://www.boardgamegeek.com /
Perfect site for geeks who like to play games. - http://www.kleinbottle.com/ Glass
Klein Bottles for sale. - http://www.free-penguin.org/ Free
instructions to make a stuffed "Tux", the Linux penguin. - http://www.jinx.com/ Clothing for
Gamers, Geeks, and Hackers - http://search.ebay.co.uk - eBay
advanced search, you can find just about anything on eBay! - http://www.grand-illusions.com -
lots of cool stuff in their toy shop - http://www.wikipedia.org - the
"nerd" entry includes debate on the difference between geeks and nerds. - http://www.cafepress.com/mattswittees - Clothing for nerds and geeks of all flavors.
- http://www.valentinesdaylovepoems.com - has free download of song and lyric "Yours Until Infinity" an ode to
being in love with a geek. "Happy Valentines" the album may be purchased at:
- http://www.cafepress.com/amitshop/ -
The Linux Geek shop. Anything will do from here.
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