katsumoto03 said:
Geek- Someone who favors intelligence over popularity.
Nerd- Someone who is socially awkward and thus has very few, if any, friends.
Dork- Someone who is unpopular because they are deemed 'weird' by their peers.
(I think...)
That seems backwards to be honest.
I'm not saying nerds aren't often socially awkward, but the defining characteristic of a nerd is usually being ridiculously smart and somewhat obsessive.
Wikipedia isn't always the most reliable source, but...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nerd
"Nerd is a term that refers to a person who avidly pursues intellectual activities, technical or scientific endeavors, esoteric knowledge, or other obscure interests, rather than engaging in more social or conventional activities. It often carries a derogatory connotation or stereotype. The nerd may be awkward, shy and unattractive.[1] Therefore, a nerd is often excluded from physical activity and considered a loner by peers, or will tend to associate with like-minded people."
Just for my own personal curiosity,
Geek:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geek
"The word geek is a slang term, noting individuals as "One who is perceived to be overly obsessed with one or more things including those of intellectuality, electronics, etc." "
"The definition of geek has changed considerably over time, and there is no longer a definitive meaning"
Well, that explains why I can't figure out what 'geek' really means.
And essentially, based on the first part, a geek and a nerd are the same thing.
All in all, both the definitions and associations of the two terms overlap to such an extent that you can't say anything much to meaningfully distinguish the two.
One thing suggests nerds are the smarter and more successful of the two, while another contradicts it and says geeks are better able to get things done.
Either way, in any practical sense they're clearly the same thing.
