Comments on: The Dork Anthem: Yeah, I Believe in Magic! http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2010/03/01/the-dork-anthem-yeah-i-believe-in-magic/ tech, science, news and social issues for geeks Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:53:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Kabiri Jesterhttp://www.geeksaresexy.net/2010/03/01/the-dork-anthem-yeah-i-believe-in-magic/#comment-287247 Kabiri Jester Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:18:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/?p=23009#comment-287247 Personally I think their is an evolutionary process that most people over look, within the world of geekdom. I'm my eyes,.. i see the geek evolution as such: []"Dorks", are level 1 characters, a mere adolescent in the scheme of things. Only capable of some very basic concepts, gaming, comics, and maybe a cult movie or two, Nothing too serious, nothing too socially inept. [] "Nerds": Over time, a dork evolves, become less situationally inept, and more obsessive, evolving into a bonified "Nerd", a Juvenile with Juvenile behavior and ways of handling social awkwardness .They correct peoples grammar, spelling, ideas and thoughts, and generally annoy people about their ideals of what and how they think things should be based within their obsession. []"Geeks": Then over time, if cultured and cured, a dork evolves into Adult hood, known to many scientist's as the "Geek" stage. They know ever line to their favorite movie series, Their clothes, room, and email all fit your obsession, and everyone around them becomes slowly concerned for their sanity. [] "Otaku": Lastly we have,... the guru of the evolutionary chain, the wise and Fabled old sage of the obsession chain, the "Otaku". Within the Japanese culture the very ideal, and level of obsession, within their society that people have shown in the past, in turn spawned its own unique word, called "Otaku". This is a word in Japanese that emphasizes the idea,.. of complete over the top unshakable obsessive compulsive fandom. They are so far gone into the world of their escapism, that they only can function with people who are on a semi equal level of their obsessiveness. They quite literally live their life as a character from their choice obsession. They often believe that its actually real, and suspect their is a conspiracy keeping the general masses from knowing the truth. Their family, and what they can barely attempt at calling friends, knows their completely and totally insane,... and simply humor you out of fear for either their own safety, or concern about the said fanatic. Personally I think their is an evolutionary process that most people over look, within the world of geekdom. I'm my eyes,.. i see the geek evolution as such:

[]"Dorks", are level 1 characters, a mere adolescent in the scheme of things. Only capable of some very basic concepts, gaming, comics, and maybe a cult movie or two, Nothing too serious, nothing too socially inept.

[] "Nerds": Over time, a dork evolves, become less situationally inept, and more obsessive, evolving into a bonified "Nerd", a Juvenile with Juvenile behavior and ways of handling social awkwardness .They correct peoples grammar, spelling, ideas and thoughts, and generally annoy people about their ideals of what and how they think things should be based within their obsession.

[]"Geeks": Then over time, if cultured and cured, a dork evolves into Adult hood, known to many scientist's as the "Geek" stage. They know ever line to their favorite movie series, Their clothes, room, and email all fit your obsession, and everyone around them becomes slowly concerned for their sanity.

[] "Otaku": Lastly we have,… the guru of the evolutionary chain, the wise and Fabled old sage of the obsession chain, the "Otaku". Within the Japanese culture the very ideal, and level of obsession, within their society that people have shown in the past, in turn spawned its own unique word, called "Otaku". This is a word in Japanese that emphasizes the idea,.. of complete over the top unshakable obsessive compulsive fandom. They are so far gone into the world of their escapism, that they only can function with people who are on a semi equal level of their obsessiveness. They quite literally live their life as a character from their choice obsession. They often believe that its actually real, and suspect their is a conspiracy keeping the general masses from knowing the truth. Their family, and what they can barely attempt at calling friends, knows their completely and totally insane,… and simply humor you out of fear for either their own safety, or concern about the said fanatic.

]]> By: Sachihttp://www.geeksaresexy.net/2010/03/01/the-dork-anthem-yeah-i-believe-in-magic/#comment-240843 Sachi Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:08:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/?p=23009#comment-240843 I like it! I don't even care about the title--I'll call myself a dork if I act like it, and I'm happy if someone realizes that I am a dork, a nerd, and a geek. Plus, the beat is catchy and they're totally right. "I'll be your boss one day" got me through a whole lot of hard times with people. I like it! I don't even care about the title–I'll call myself a dork if I act like it, and I'm happy if someone realizes that I am a dork, a nerd, and a geek.

Plus, the beat is catchy and they're totally right. "I'll be your boss one day" got me through a whole lot of hard times with people.

]]> By: Sachihttp://www.geeksaresexy.net/2010/03/01/the-dork-anthem-yeah-i-believe-in-magic/#comment-278178 Sachi Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:08:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/?p=23009#comment-278178 I like it! I don't even care about the title--I'll call myself a dork if I act like it, and I'm happy if someone realizes that I am a dork, a nerd, and a geek.Plus, the beat is catchy and they're totally right. "I'll be your boss one day" got me through a whole lot of hard times with people. I like it! I don’t even care about the title–I’ll call myself a dork if I act like it, and I’m happy if someone realizes that I am a dork, a nerd, and a geek.

Plus, the beat is catchy and they’re totally right. “I’ll be your boss one day” got me through a whole lot of hard times with people.

]]> By: imadorkhttp://www.geeksaresexy.net/2010/03/01/the-dork-anthem-yeah-i-believe-in-magic/#comment-238755 imadork Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:04:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/?p=23009#comment-238755 Fair enough, but just because you don't enjoy something doesn't mean it isn't good. Fair enough, but just because you don't enjoy something doesn't mean it isn't good.

]]> By: imadorkhttp://www.geeksaresexy.net/2010/03/01/the-dork-anthem-yeah-i-believe-in-magic/#comment-278177 imadork Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:04:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/?p=23009#comment-278177 Fair enough, but just because you don't enjoy something doesn't mean it isn't good. Fair enough, but just because you don’t enjoy something doesn’t mean it isn’t good.

]]> By: AllenJBhttp://www.geeksaresexy.net/2010/03/01/the-dork-anthem-yeah-i-believe-in-magic/#comment-238686 AllenJB Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:06:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/?p=23009#comment-238686 I understand the sentiment, but the track was frankly not good, in my opinion - gimme Electric Funstuff or MC Hawking any day over these guys. Not forgetting Jonathon Coulton, or Nerina Pallot's Geek Love. I understand the sentiment, but the track was frankly not good, in my opinion – gimme Electric Funstuff or MC Hawking any day over these guys. Not forgetting Jonathon Coulton, or Nerina Pallot's Geek Love.

]]> By: AllenJBhttp://www.geeksaresexy.net/2010/03/01/the-dork-anthem-yeah-i-believe-in-magic/#comment-278176 AllenJB Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:06:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/?p=23009#comment-278176 I understand the sentiment, but the track was frankly not good, in my opinion - gimme Electric Funstuff or MC Hawking any day over these guys. Not forgetting Jonathon Coulton, or Nerina Pallot's Geek Love. I understand the sentiment, but the track was frankly not good, in my opinion – gimme Electric Funstuff or MC Hawking any day over these guys. Not forgetting Jonathon Coulton, or Nerina Pallot’s Geek Love.

]]> By: imadorkhttp://www.geeksaresexy.net/2010/03/01/the-dork-anthem-yeah-i-believe-in-magic/#comment-238666 imadork Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:51:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/?p=23009#comment-238666 The song states "you say i'm a dork." The guys in the song have been called dorks all their lives, because the types of people who would call them names would choose to be derogatory. They would not be concerned with choosing a PC term like "nerd" or "geek". In the end of the song the singer says "I know i'm a dork" as a way to just say "screw it, i'll embrace the term, cuz i'll get you back someday." The song states "you say i'm a dork." The guys in the song have been called dorks all their lives, because the types of people who would call them names would choose to be derogatory. They would not be concerned with choosing a PC term like "nerd" or "geek". In the end of the song the singer says "I know i'm a dork" as a way to just say "screw it, i'll embrace the term, cuz i'll get you back someday."

]]> By: imadorkhttp://www.geeksaresexy.net/2010/03/01/the-dork-anthem-yeah-i-believe-in-magic/#comment-278175 imadork Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:51:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/?p=23009#comment-278175 The song states "you say i'm a dork." The guys in the song have been called dorks all their lives, because the types of people who would call them names would choose to be derogatory. They would not be concerned with choosing a PC term like "nerd" or "geek". In the end of the song the singer says "I know i'm a dork" as a way to just say "screw it, i'll embrace the term, cuz i'll get you back someday." The song states “you say i’m a dork.” The guys in the song have been called dorks all their lives, because the types of people who would call them names would choose to be derogatory. They would not be concerned with choosing a PC term like “nerd” or “geek”. In the end of the song the singer says “I know i’m a dork” as a way to just say “screw it, i’ll embrace the term, cuz i’ll get you back someday.”

]]> By: Matt Sharpehttp://www.geeksaresexy.net/2010/03/01/the-dork-anthem-yeah-i-believe-in-magic/#comment-238609 Matt Sharpe Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:49:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/?p=23009#comment-238609 Agreed, I don't think "dork" is something geeks or nerds actually want to be called. Agreed, I don't think "dork" is something geeks or nerds actually want to be called.

]]> By: Matt Sharpehttp://www.geeksaresexy.net/2010/03/01/the-dork-anthem-yeah-i-believe-in-magic/#comment-278174 Matt Sharpe Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:49:00 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/?p=23009#comment-278174 Agreed, I don't think "dork" is something geeks or nerds actually want to be called. Agreed, I don’t think “dork” is something geeks or nerds actually want to be called.

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