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Confessions of a 21st Century Nerd
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So lately I've been thinking about nerds and geeks. Yesterday's computer nerds are today's hot dot com millionaires, one of the geekiest franchises (Star Trek) is the number one movie in America, Oprah is a fixture on Twitter, and Stephen Colbert has become a sex symbol. Now that nerdom seems to have gone mainstream, what makes a modern-day nerd? Or rather, what makes YOU a nerd?
I Have Lots of Internet Friends
It’s true; I heart my Internet friends. I even met one of my very best friends the Internet! I even kind of met my boyfriend through Internet-related activities (I swear we met in person before we found each other’s Internet presences!). But seriously, I heart the Internet because some of the very best people are on it!!
added by Susie 05/18/2009
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Facebook friends are WAY better than real friends anyway.
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Friends that only talk to me in small snippets and only when I decide to check are totally awesome!
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Aww… Blogger love!
I follow politics mostly online
Watched inauguration via video feed
Followed twitterers who offered political commentary
Watched Daily Show / Colbert report online
Followed news blogs
Used social media to express my own opinions
Image Source: XKCD
added by joslloyd 05/19/2009
Is There No Such Thing as Revenge of the Nerds?
New York Magazine weighs in.
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I heart New York Magazine. Los Angeles Magazine DEFINITELY pales in comparison!
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Bragging time. I was an intern at NYM!!!
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Every week when I get it, the main article feels like something I was thinking about JUST that week. I swear they are bugging my brain.
I Think Ira Glass is Sexy
See above.
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omg. LOVE him!!! His voice is amazingly sexy too!
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I know!!! Smart, cute, and funny. It doesn’t get better than that!
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I don’t love the sound of this voice, I was actually surprised when I first saw a picture of him— I didn’t think he’d be that cute!
I Watch Masterpiece Theatre
I don’t really tell people this, but I’d rather watch Charles Dickens adaptations than The Office.
Matthew Goode
Goode is the host of Masterpiece Contemporary (Laura Linney hosts Masterpiece Classic). If Matthew Goode isn’t a pretty compelling reason to tune in to public television I don’t know what is.
Wallander
This is the latest series on Masterpiece Theatre’s Mystery! series. Even though Kenneth Branagh has put on a few extra pounds I think he still looks pretty hot.
Masterpiece Theatre
Where you can watch episodes online in virtual anonymity.
I Read The Wall Street Journal
I don’t work in finance and I don’t really understand the whole credit default swap thing, but I still love reading The WSJ. Also, something I don’t usually tell people.
The Wall Street Journal
Here’s an analogy for you. The NYT is to presentable spouse as The WSJ is to ugly-looking mistress you don’t want anyone to know about.
I'm a Big "Says You!" Fan
This public radio quiz show is the epitome of word play nerdiness. Oh, and did I forget to say that I’ve been to a live taping?
Guidespot Goes Geek
Crazy, Sexy USB Drives by Me
Super Sexy Geek Tattoo Roundup! by JayFerris
The Ultimate Planning Guide for Any Geeky Bride by freeandflawed
What Are Your Geek Crushes? by JayFerris
I Own and Read Books...
I used to notice on the old MTV dating show Room Raiders that peoples rooms never had a book in sight unless it was on how to get rich quick. This was apparently never a deal breaker. This is a nerdy train of thought.
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Haha. Somehow I’m not surprised that none of those people had books on their shelves…
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Ahhh you’re sooo right!! I have books EVERYWHERE in my room. And spilling off my bookshelves!
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There was a show where a guy gave a quiz because he had to have a ‘smart’ girl – the girl he chose didn’t know who the VP of USA.
Balderdash Is My Favorite Game EVER
And sometimes, I just play it with a dictionary. Oh, yeah.
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I can’t believe I forgot board games! I’ve been known to stay in on a Saturday night and play Apples to Apples.
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Yeah, you don’t need the game, just a dictionary and friends you trust not to cheat. I call it “Fictionary.”
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Clearly we need to have a Guidespot Balderdash meet-up since nobody else will play it with me!!
I Bring Up Science in Everyday Conversation
I don’t know why, but I always happen to bring up random science topics in conversation. The other day I got into a whole conversation with someone about centrifugal force. Ummm… yeah.
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I love the photo used here. It’s something I’d say. If I didn’t already know I was a nerd, I’d be surprised.
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It’s actually a t-shirt! You should totally get it!!
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I just might!
Why Being Smart Won't Get You Laid
AlterNet weighs in!
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It’s SO true! So painful, but SO true.
Area.com - is the coolest site
I accidentally came upon the site, Area.com and I loved it. I passed it to other geeks I knew.
Try it out – so so neat. They need to add more areas though.
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Ummm, where was this site when I was taking the SAT?
I Love Planet Earth
I love this show so much I watch the reruns. Who knew Ibeks and caves could be so fascinating?
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I need a TV.
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How else are you going to learn about cave-dwelling animals?
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Perhaps Matthew Good has his own “giant tree” just for you.
Planet Earth
Everything you wanted to know about the mating habits of elephants. And more.
I Enjoy Classical Music
But I draw the line at opera.
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