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  1. 1. Do you consider yourself a nerd?

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I vote no. I probably SEEM nerdy to some people, but I think that's because most people don't take an interest in most of the things I do. I have very eclectic tastes, I think; what I love ranges from Japanese rock and classic literature to biology and medicine. *laughs*

 

Well, at least most of the people that I hang out with a lot take little or no interest in science-related things, so in their eyes, I probably would be a nerd; then again, it certainly depends on how far you want to take the definition of the word. :3

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Nope, I can be a loner at times but I'm definitely not socially awkward. According to the Geek Test I'm around 50% geek. FWIW my geek code is

 

BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK

Version: 3.1

GO d- s+:+>: a+ C++(+++) UL++> P+++ L++ E- W++ N++ |o K w O+ M? V? PS+++ PE Y+ PGP+ t+ 5 X++ R+ tv b+ DI++ D+ G e+ h---- r+++ z+++

END GEEK CODE BLOCK

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The pocket protector has been used by the scientifically-challenged as the defining characteristic of the nerd, but it's an accessory I wear proudly. I take it to a higher level, since I have three separate pocket protectors: one for metallurgical purposes, one for electronics, and one for the chemical lab. Sometimes my tasks overlap, so I have one in my shirt pocket and one in my lab-coat pocket.

 

I find these implements indispensable during my daily activities, but I still catch some good-natured flak over it. Those in my worksphere never seem to mind when I instantly produce a spring-loaded center punch, a flexible 6" steel rule, or a continuity tester for electrical circuits without running to fetch one of these essential gadgets, however.

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Nerd test:

http://www.wxplotter.com/ft_nq.php

 

I just did it, and I got some very suprising results... so I'm not sure if the test is accurate at all.

My nerd score is 84%...which is a High-Level Nerd!!!!

they even got me this picture: http://www.wxplotter.com/images/ft/nq.php?val=5753

 

I got an 89%, High Level Nerd. I don't think it's a good test though, it seemed more geeky than nerdy. IMO, the fact that I use Firefox for instance has nothing what-so-ever with being a nerd. I also don't think building my own PC with 512+MB of RAM to run Linux on has much to do with being nerdy but that's just my opinion...

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I'm blaming it all on nemo...!

I mean, really! There is just no way that I am a nerd OR a geek. How silly to even suggest such a thing! You'll see in May - I'm about the farthest thing from either you can imagine.

 

Oh yeah, got a wonderful box in the mail today. WOW, tell Yvonne thanks for that awesome bag.Gret already tried to steal it. I'm listening to the cd now. And I'll get your $$ to you asap. Also, got an e-mail from Y. Tell her thanks for the pics. I'm still struck by the one of Em with those Big Blue eyes! Gave me goose-bumps... So, what's it like to be surrounded by beautiful girls, Tormod? Do you own any guns yet? Your girls will be dating age soon, ya know...

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So, what's it like to be surrounded by beautiful girls, Tormod? Do you own any guns yet? Your girls will be dating age soon, ya know...

 

Saving up for Killean's fluffy bunny ray gun. :friday:

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Ok, that test is just messed up- I got a 93!!!

 

Rats, you just beat me. I'm a supreme nerd at 91%.

 

I think the things that did me in was that I admitted to using AOL and Windows: that drops nerd points.

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I personally don't consider myself intelligent enough to qualify for Nerdship, but I'm still working on it. Let's just say that I'm in training and with a little luck, someday I'll get my diploma, Nerd Master.

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