Hi, I've Got a Good Idea That I'm a Big Dork...

[Least Original User Name Ever]

...although i have cause for concern that i may not be quite the definition of "dork"


so, with that clunky introduction, ask me questions to ascertain my level of dorkness, at least for my benefit. also, how close is "dorkitude" to "nerdiness"? if so, i may want to look into the latter.




...first person to say anything about a "whale's penis" gets overly-harsh punishment under the law...you hear?

[some white dude]

I think I need a definition first. Actually, if we were to have some sort of hierarchy, where would dorkness, nerdery and geekitude lie in relation to each other?

Now that I think about it, the above will serve as my dorkness litmus test.

[Eleusis]

so, with that clunky introduction, ask me questions to ascertain my level of dorkness
Do you snort when you laugh?

[Dragwyr]

Do you wear a pocket protector?

How much of a Monty Python fan are you?

[What Exit?]

The Dork is social awkward in an obnoxious way but not neccesarily intelligent. This is optional.
The Nerd should be very smart and a pointdexter. Should be Math/Science oriented, prone to playing Role playing games and usually part of a small nerdy social group.
The Geek is less specific, almost always above average intelligence, can get along find in most socials circles but would not be more than a hanger on to the Alphas of the world.

I will try to find some older links on this subject.

Jim

[Man With a Cat]

If you feel the need to wonder if you're a dork....then, yeah you probably are.

[What Exit?]

What does the word "nerd" mean to you? (http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=331506)

Are you a nerd? (http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=351832)

Best I could do. There was a Nerd test back around July of last year but I cannot find it.

From the Urban Dictionary: Geek (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=geek)
Nerd (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Nerd)

Dork (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Dork)

Dweeb (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=dweeb)

Hope this helps,
Jim

[Dervorin]

Plenty of ads for whale-watching safaris... does that strike anyone else as peculiar?

*Carefully refrains from mentioning any sort of cetacean genitalia*

Incidentally, it's good to know that I qualify as a geek, but not a dork or a nerd. These things have kept me awake at night for months.

[Least Original User Name Ever]

Do you snort when you laugh?


nope, i am completely snort free when i laugh.

my mother, on the other hand..i think she was cross bred with a piglet.

[Least Original User Name Ever]

Do you wear a pocket protector?

How much of a Monty Python fan are you?


god no, no pocket protector.

and monty python? i'm a pretty big fan, i suppose, although not as much as some people are. i have most of the movies on dvd and loved "fawlty towers". whenever they play old monty python shows or fawlty towers shows on pbs, i usually watch em.

[Least Original User Name Ever]

and i think i'm inclined to think that the hierarchy goes (from less dorkness to most)

dork then nerd then dweeb then geek

i think the geeks have the "good at math/science" stigma.
i always was inclined to think that a dork was someone that exhibited nerdish (or geekish) tendencies.

socially, i think that "dork" might be the most socially acceptable. it's usually uttered when someone displays knowledge or a like that most geeks would like.

additionally, it seems that everyone, from dork to nerd exhibits above-average intelligence. anyone encounter any nerds that aren't all that smart?*


* i'm talkin book smart here, not common sense smart, in this instance.

[What Exit?]

and i think i'm inclined to think that the hierarchy goes (from less dorkness to most)

dork then nerd then dweeb then geek

i think the geeks have the "good at math/science" stigma.
i always was inclined to think that a dork was someone that exhibited nerdish (or geekish) tendencies.

socially, i think that "dork" might be the most socially acceptable. it's usually uttered when someone displays knowledge or a like that most geeks would like.

additionally, it seems that everyone, from dork to nerd exhibits above-average intelligence. anyone encounter any nerds that aren't all that smart?*


* i'm talkin book smart here, not common sense smart, in this instance.
It all depends on your definitions, As Millhouse once said "Bit I'm not a nerd, Nerds are smart"

Geeks used to be used for D&D players and Computer people, it now is commonly used for Drama, Band, Comic Books, Movies, etc. Geek has evolved into a much less negative term that many people embrace.

Jim

[movingfinger]

Well, people, back when I was in high school, back in the Pleistocene Era, or whatever the hell it was, we didn't have nerds or geeks. No sir, and no dweebs either! Dorks we had plenty of, and they all belonged to the science club, or were in the school band. Or operated the film projectors for the audio-visual department.

Pocket protectors were a fairly new thing then and had not yet become associated with dorkitude.

Even the term "dork" was used rather carefully as it had subtle, amorphous meanings and shades to it that we were unsure of. One rumor going around was that a dork was someone who farted while taking a bath, and popped the bubbles when they came to the surface. (Jacuzzis were unheard of at that time.) This was rather an uncomfortable concept, and we didn't really want to take it seriously.

[dnooman]

...although i have cause for concern that i may not be quite the definition of "dork"


so, with that clunky introduction, ask me questions to ascertain my level of dorkness, at least for my benefit. also, how close is "dorkitude" to "nerdiness"? if so, i may want to look into the latter.




...first person to say anything about a "whale's penis" gets overly-harsh punishment under the law...you hear?
I'm pretty sure that most dorks, and almost all nerd have heard of capitalization. Both species seem to be familiar with proper sentence structure as well.

"if so, i may want to look into the latter." implies that an option has been selected. You clearly asked for a difference between two definitions.

You are definitley NOT a grammar or punctuation dork/nerd. That much is certain.

If you know the Michelin Man's real name, you do have some dork cred. Take a moment to drink that in.

You don't seem to be a wussie, or a weenie, so you're good there. If you are a milquetoast, nobody can help you. Good luck though.