Revisiting the "Geek" definition

[AC Drawings]

Salutations, Escapist forumites, I am here to rouse discussion about a little something I have been exploring.

In my infinite stupidity, I have been trying to track down the definition for Geek and Nerd. Nerd was easy to pin down, but geek has been slightly more difficult to work with because I have narrowed ti down to two working definitions and one of the seems to be the right one, but the other still applies to many of us only without a name.

I further elaborate on the topic here [http://thatonerantinggeek.blogspot.com/2011/04/geek-rant-16-revisiting-geek-definiton.html] and before that, here [http://thatonerantinggeek.blogspot.com/2010/07/geek-rant-topic-05-nerd-or-geek.html]. Your reasonable and well thought out input is appreciated.

 

[Hollock]

Isn't a geek a circus sideshow act that bites the heads off of chickens?

 

[AC Drawings]

Isn't a geek a circus sideshow act that bites the heads off of chickens?

I meant usage relative to the modern vernacular.

 

[AC Drawings]

The fact that your this dedicated shows that your something far above both.

I am aware of my apperent insanity and my minor obsession with finding "THE TRUTH", I just wanted varied opinions on the topic and perhaps answers.

 

[Jimmy T. Malice]

http://www.xkcd.com/747/
There is nothing more to be said.

 

[SilentCom]

According to your definitions, I'm more of a nerd and not really a geek.

 

[AC Drawings]

http://www.xkcd.com/747/
There is nothing more to be said.

I already reference that like twice, I'm fully aware of the silliness.

According to your definitions, I'm more of a nerd and not really a geek.

That's hardly an issue, these is mere exploration fodder than anything else. Overthinking for fun and profit if you will, without the profit