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Difference between a Dork, a Nerd, and a Geek

It's a question I've been meaning to answer on this blog for some time now, but never really had it down to one or two or three sentences... until now...

DORK – A socially awkward, wardrobe challenged individual. That’s saying it nicely; notes from other sites “A stupid, inept, or foolish person”. That’s just mean.

CBCA (Comic Book Convention Analogy) – shows up at the convention in their favorite super hero’s costume. Rarely dresses as a villain, they’re bad…

NERD – Has deep intelligence in certain topics yet suffers from social awkwardness and could use some help with their wardrobe (although the tight high-water pants are in now)

CBCA – at the convention to sell collectables, purchases items for future prosperity, and get their comic books signed by dorks in costume

GEEK – Has a breadth of knowledge over a diverse set of seemingly random topics and has the ability to go deep and gain an expert’s understanding on any particular topic. Also has a stylin wardrobe (most of the time)

CBCA – at the convention with friends for the irony of it all (but experiences a secret deep pleasure at their core by being there)

Have thoughts, opinions or ideas about what a Dork, Nerd, or Geek is? Do share, post them here…

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