Geeks? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lalaith · 07-01-2004, 05:29 AM

One of the great pleasures of the Barrowdowns: coming across new knowledge. To think I have lived this long without knowing that there was a special word for a person who bites the head off live chickens at carnivals. *claps hands with joy*

But coming back to the more common use of the word 'geek': For me, it's ok as an adjective but not as a noun. Being geeky about a specific area of interest is quite cute and is a sign of an enthusiastic, intelligent nature - quite different to actually being labelled a general, all-round geek.
And I also applaud wholeheartedly those of you who are constraining against pigeon-holing and stereotyping. Some high schools and colleges seem to operate like the Hindu caste system, you are stuck into rigid roles and have no choice but to play them out. Good for anyone who kicks against that.

Tar-ancalime, I *love* your geek-peredhil concept....

07-01-2004, 05:29 AM	#11
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	One of the great pleasures of the Barrowdowns: coming across new knowledge. To think I have lived this long without knowing that there was a special word for a person who bites the head off live chickens at carnivals. claps hands with joy But coming back to the more common use of the word 'geek': For me, it's ok as an adjective but not as a noun. Being geeky about a specific area of interest is quite cute and is a sign of an enthusiastic, intelligent nature - quite different to actually being labelled a general, all-round geek. And I also applaud wholeheartedly those of you who are constraining against pigeon-holing and stereotyping. Some high schools and colleges seem to operate like the Hindu caste system, you are stuck into rigid roles and have no choice but to play them out. Good for anyone who kicks against that. Tar-ancalime, I love your geek-peredhil concept....