So... Anyone else a "Closet Nerd"?

[Jharry5]

There are certain parts of 'nerd/geekdom' that I have no qualms at all about openly admitting to liking, there are others that I am less comfortable about admitting liking.
Most people I know know that I'm an avid gamer, and I make no attempt to hide it. Obviously, I won't talk about that stuff to people who aren't interested (unless they ask me, which has happened).
My watching anime, however, is something I'm much more guarded about. I think there's only a handful of people who know I've watched any anime, let alone the range of stuff I've watched. Not sure why, but I'm much more 'closeted' about that particularly 'nerdy' thing I'm into.

 

[Xaryn Mar]

I have never hidden my nerdiness and I actually don't care what (most) people think about the fact.
Besides it would be hard to hide. I'm a physics teacher, Master of Science in Astronomy and have openly played D&D (the old versions that is) since 7th grade (around 1991) even in school.

Why should I hide it? I am who I am.

 

[mcdain]

I'm pretty much a total nerd, and I make no effort to hide it. If the wardrobe full of hilarious t-shirts with nerdy designs/slogans on them doesn't give it away, then talking to me for more than five minutes will.

 

[Aurgelmir]

So at my high school today I realized I'm kind of a "closet nerd". I'm Senior, Defensive line Captain of the football team (american), hang out with the "jocks" and work out reguarly. But most people are suprised when the hear I'm and Avid gamer, Star wars fan, movie buff, watch anime, and role play online.

has anyone else felt this way or know some one like this, because I feel kind of wierd.

Yay for you, who has broken the boundaries

I have been a nerd my whole life, so I cant relate I am a high functioning nerd though, that fit in with a lot of crowds

 

[kebab4you]

Nope or well I keep quiet about most of the anime I watch and manga I read since it isn't really anything I would ever discuss with anyone.

 

[Rastien]

Hehe closet nerd extrodinaire here! my ex of the past 3 years helped me climb out abit but im right back in there now :3 my work collegues and friends have no idea im pushing nats level at magic the gathering xD