I love to learn about the origin of words, so today’s email from MakeUseOf Geeky Fun was especially fun for me. One of the items in the email was an info graphic detailing the differece between geeks and nerds. http://www.makeuseof.com/tech-fun/geek-vs-nerd/
Did you know that the word ‘geek’ gets its origins from circus performers, or that Dr. Seuss coined the word ‘nerd’? I didn’t!
When you read the info graphic on this website you’ll learn more about the difference between, traits of, geeks and nerds, and looking at the two, I guess I’d have to say I am a geek…but only in some respects. I would say that I certainly have specific niches and interests, but I’m far from an expert in any. I try not to be pretentious or long-winded, certainly never wear ironic t-shirts, and my interests have never included gaming (unless you count virtual farming!), but I did enjoy learning html when I first started creating websites (and still use it on occasion including this blog post), and I am definitely a fan of gadgets! (See the info graphic to see what I’m talking about.)
So, today I poke a little fun at myself and challenge you to do the same. If you’re reading this, are you a geek or a nerd?
