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Am I a Geek? How Would I know?
Being I was taught along time ago to Do my homework before thinking I know it all I decided to take some time and research this with Help from my Friend Mr. Google:
According to Dictionary.com
Geek
n. Slang
A person regarded as foolish, inept, or clumsy.
A person who is single-minded or accomplished in scientific or technical pursuits but is felt to be socially inept.
A carnival performer whose show consists of bizarre acts, such as biting the head off a live chicken.
[Perhaps alteration of dialectal geck, fool, from Low German gek, from Middle Low German.]
it has a link to Computer Geek in there too. So I Dig Deeper into the webb looking for Geek wisdom and discover The Geek Code. Now Reading What Robert said I understand his Pain, I remember when the internet was a message board on Dialup using Hyperterminal. I remember thinking I was cool for getting a 122 mhz pentium COmputer.
The Geek code also sections out Geek hood Using the code to tell what Kind of Geek you are. So being as I am a Geek in my own Rights I took out my Note pad and started down the lists making MY GEEK CODE. Yeah! Lets see if I can do this Right. Azar's Geek Code
-----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK-----
Version: 3.1
GU d--- s: a- C+++ P! L E? W++ !N o+ K? w+(O)? M V? PS++ PE Y+ PGP t+ 5 X+ R+(*) tv b+++ DI++ D G e(*) h++(-) r x+(*)
------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------
As soon as my Head deflates. you know that was entertaining but still doesn't answer my question. though it does Categorize it.
Well that gets me closer to my Question. Am I a Geek. The Dictionary states it is for our cases a single-minded person. But can it be that simple? Cause then I am not a Geek. I mean ok the Code says I am but can Geekdom be that easy?
So I took a test:
Thudfactor Polygeek version
| You are 55% geek |  You are a geek. Good for you! Considering the endless complexity of the universe, as well as whatever discipline you happen to be most interested in, you'll never be bored as long as you have a good book store, a net connection, and thousands of dollars worth of expensive equipment. Assuming you're a technical geek, you'll be able to afford it, too. If you're not a technical geek, you're geek enough to mate with a technical geek and thereby get the needed dough. Dating tip: Don't date a geek of the same persuasion as you. You'll constantly try to out-geek the other. |
Take the Polygeek Quiz at Thudfactor.com
They say I am a geek but only 55% I can live with that. SO I stand tall I am a geek I figured out the code and I took the test...giggle giggle. Though honestly I still don't know what makes a geek
Oh and for those who can't figure out the Geek code...don't worry they make a Decoder ring!
my thoughs,
Azar
OOOOH, online tests. *drool* I must take it! The fact that it pertains to geekyness just makes it all the more appealing.
| You are 50% geek |  You are a geek liaison, which means you go both ways. You can hang out with normal people or you can hang out with geeks which means you often have geeks as friends and/or have a job where you have to mediate between geeks and normal people. This is an important role and one of which you should be proud. In fact, you can make a good deal of money as a translator.
Normal: Tell our geek we need him to work this weekend.
You [to Geek]: We need more than that, Scotty. You'll have to stay until you can squeeze more outta them engines!
Geek [to You]: I'm givin' her all she's got, Captain, but we need more dilithium crystals!
You [to Normal]: He wants to know if he gets overtime.
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Okay, I had issues with this at first. In fact I had real issues. 50% geek, my ass! You ask any of my friends and 99% of my co-workers (who are also all geeks) and they'll back me 120% on this one. LOL The difference between me and a few other geeks (in case you haven't noticed) is I embrace my inner geek. She and I are very good friends.
I did, however, get over my issues when I actually read the answer. Okay, fine, I agree, I may qualify. I know a lot of geeks, and I deal with the public and turn geekeze into plain speak. It's way harder than it sounds at times, and can be as frustraiting as hell. After all what the hell is hmtl and what does it stand for? My response to this is.. and you just got done telling me you were a web developer.... lieing bastards! Well they're lieing or they truly don't have a clue. Take your pick. That is a rant for another post though, not this one. SOOO even though I don't agree with the %, I'm willing to agree with what it's saying. I do mostly get along with almost everything... oh wait I meant everyone.
IMO geek really just means someone who is very focussed on one thing to the point where the average person can't grasp your attachment to x thing. With me it's the itnernet, MMORPG's, computers, music, horses, reading, art, and a few other random things. For someone else they may be into saving the world from global pollution by studying microscopic organisms in the rain forest. I'd consider them a geek too. A lot of people say it is your ability to socialize as well, but honestly I don't agree. Geeks simply don't always communicate the best with non geeks. Most geeks (not all, but quite a few) are going to be bored to tears if you make them watch 12 hours of football on tv. Now give them a video game, or their favorite (insert geeky addiction here) and they are happy as clams for hours on end.
ANYWAY, this could go on for ages, so I think I'll stop now.
Tink's Geek code
----- BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK -----
Version: 3.1
GIT d- s-:++ a- C++(++++)U! P+>+++ L+ E-- W+++ N+ o K? w+ o- M V? PS+ PE+ Y+ PGP t+ 5 X++ R+(*) tv b+++ DI++ D++ G e+ h++(-) r x+ z+
----- END GEEK CODE BLOCK -----
Damn servers are down A-FREAKING-GAIN.. what the hell do they expect me to do... go watch tv?!?!
Kitty ~out
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