either one would be ok with me 
a) would allow me (and probably others) to say what they really want to say about the OP’s ideas (or lack of) regarding us fem-nerds
b) would be a nice ego boost for those of use who fall into that category (which is many of us)
Shakes. Seriously. At which point did you think:
“I will take pity on this woman that I perceive as sad and pathetic and brag about my magnanimity on the Dope and all will hail me as God’s gift to nerd girls” ?? Here’s your sign.
Confucious say:
OP who receive vitriol recant story before 5:00 pm cst.
Pass her number on to someone who’ll appreciate that, “So, wanna play Diablo?” is the perfect way to begin an evening and you stick to the drunken, idiot barflies.
It sounds as though, from her behavior, (blushing and nervous giggling and making a point to talk to you) that she must not know you very well, hence her minor crush on you. This nerdy girl has had crushes on men at work before. Generally, I get to know them and after about three months, they make me sick and I’m relieved that I didn’t act on my crush.
Assuming she’s no fun, assuming she’s lonely and assuming nobody has ever asked her out… will turn out to be a mistake on your part. (How to show a nerdy girl a good time: be considerate, respectful and be interested in who she is as a person, which means intelligent, thoughtful conversation. You may need to practice first.)
I think, based on your callousness and lack of consideration toward other humans, that nerd girl is far too good for you. You should ask her out so she can show you how to have a good time without alcohol and barflies. You might learn something and I know she will: her crush will be cured. She’ll see how condescending you are, you’ll make her sick, she’ll get over it and move on.
Hmm…as a professional nerd girl myself, I like reading, cooking, wine, good conversation, art, music. I also like beer, dancing, movies, athletics, astronomy, board games, cards, video games…well, there’s not a whole lot I don’t like come to think of it. But maybe I’m one of those coooool nerds.
I think everyone’s getting so edgy with you because the tone of your post is incredibly egotistic. If you like her and would like to get to know her better, ask her out. If you’re just “feeling charitable”, don’t bother, she’ll know.
Vitriol? You write gems like this and wonder why people think you’re a jerk:
…in a thread asking us to convince you you should take this “nerd girl” out. Let’s not forget the patronizing:
There aren’t enough :rolleyes: on this board for this guy.
Let’s not forget the originator of it all: Archie comics! 
Also it’s important to have the girl take off her glasses and get her hair done. Trust me; it’s always Rachael Leigh Cook or somebody under there.
Well, quite. Its all a front with us nerd girls you see. We want you to fall for our personalities, not our looks, so we put it all on. Underneath, we’re actually all really hot babes. 
I totally read the OP differently than most of you. I thought that it was at least slightly tongue-in-cheek, and was essentially asking something like “should I try dating a different type of woman than I generally do?” - not, I’m gonna take one for the team, hope you all appreciate what I’m doing for you, or, look at how nice I am for taking pity on this girl.
I assume that Shakes is at least interested in dating this girl, and does find something attractive about this girl. I couldn’t imagine anyone actually bringing up the question of why one should date a girl on a messageboard without already being interested.
As for what to do on a date with her, I never go on dates, but how about a movie. Or bowling. Or a concert. Or…
Just send the girl the link to this thread. That should kill her interest.
“throw her a bone”? Who’s the real nerd here.
Can someone point me to the nerdy drunken bisexual barflies?
Agreed…I’d say you don’t deserve her, Shakes.
You apparently missed his second post.
The fact that his second post was essentially ‘Look, I’m trying to be a nice guy taking this loser out. Why are you all so pissed off at me?’ rather than ‘Oops, my humour apparently didn’t come across, what I meant was…’ the possibility that he was not talking about a pity date gets increasingly remote.
No need for the wink smiley, everyone who has/had a nerd girl of their very own knows this one. It’s like librarians.
“Oh god, not her! Look at those glasses!!! …and that ponytail!! AAAGH! The humanity!”
In all honesty, even if you really are attracted to her, I suggest passing on this one. You work together, for chrissakes. Never take the company ink out for a little fun, whether or not you intend to dip your pen in it.
God, don’t they teach you anything during trivia hour at your local college bars?
You’re close, Ross; actually what happenes is that SHAKES goes out with her, strings her along, then she overhears him referring to her as “nerd-girl” to his friends so she gets angry and dumps him. As a result, he realizes that he’s truly fallen for her, so to win her back he pulls some strings to get her elected prom queen. BUT, as she’s standing up there in front of the entire school with the tiara on her head, she suddenly and loudly tells him to go f*ck himself and runs off with her lovelorn best friend/advisor, Nerd-Boy, since she now sees that he’s the one who’s truly loved her all along. She and Nerd-Boy live happily ever after and produce lots of cheerful, gurgling little Nerdlets who go on to run the world.
Not for nothing did I watch every single John Hughes movie as a teen.
[Foghorn Leghorn]Boy’s ‘bout as sharp as a bowlin’ ball[/Foghorn Leghorn]
I still say Ducky should’ve ended up with Molly Ringwald.