17 listopada 2005
Miss Who? Ms. Lefevre?
My brother claimed that I missed Neko Case on Sunday night. For one thing, I didn't know she was playing. For another thing, I was in Frisco, Texas, watching a bunch of Bostonians drink.
Tom claims I missed out. Well, let's see: I've already seen Neko Case play, I've had dinner with her, I've even bought her and her friend grilled cheese sandwiches when they were drunk. On the other hand, I could go to Frisco and have the possibility of meeting Brandi Chastain. I'll take Brandi...I haven't met her yet so she doesn't know what a geek I am. Besides, Brandi has needed to meet me for a long time. I can tell.
Hasta la proxima. Do zobaczenia.
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You are a geek Ted? Never knew that.
I would have said you were a nerd.
"Traditionally, the designation nerd (occasionally in the form nurd) applies to a very intelligent but lonely and socially awkward person, one fascinated by knowledge, especially science. Beginning in the late 1990s, many nerds on the Internet reclaimed the word nerd as a badge of pride, and began using it as a positive description of any technically competent person, with less implication or focus on social awkwardness. Dispute continues as to whether to regard nerd and geek as synonyms, or if not, as to exactly how they differ."
Except for the lonely part.
I would have said you were a nerd.
"Traditionally, the designation nerd (occasionally in the form nurd) applies to a very intelligent but lonely and socially awkward person, one fascinated by knowledge, especially science. Beginning in the late 1990s, many nerds on the Internet reclaimed the word nerd as a badge of pride, and began using it as a positive description of any technically competent person, with less implication or focus on social awkwardness. Dispute continues as to whether to regard nerd and geek as synonyms, or if not, as to exactly how they differ."
Except for the lonely part.
The difference between the two words is actually greater than the assumption here.
Geek is derived from the Low German, geck. The term, to quote Webster, is "a person often of an intellectual bent who is disapproved of." The word nerd, has, according to Webster, no etymology unless you are referencing Dr. Seuss as a valid source for linguistic discussion. The term nerd means, again quoting Webster, "an unstylish, unattractive, or socially inept person; especially : one slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits."
Based on those definitions, I would have to agree with Ted that I would designate him more of a geek than a nerd.
These definitions don’t account for the overwhelming national practice of using words where they don’t belong and for definitions other than originally intended. If enough people agree, then it must be right. Right?
Geek is derived from the Low German, geck. The term, to quote Webster, is "a person often of an intellectual bent who is disapproved of." The word nerd, has, according to Webster, no etymology unless you are referencing Dr. Seuss as a valid source for linguistic discussion. The term nerd means, again quoting Webster, "an unstylish, unattractive, or socially inept person; especially : one slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits."
Based on those definitions, I would have to agree with Ted that I would designate him more of a geek than a nerd.
These definitions don’t account for the overwhelming national practice of using words where they don’t belong and for definitions other than originally intended. If enough people agree, then it must be right. Right?
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: piątek, listopada 18, 2005 12:51:00 AM
: piątek, listopada 18, 2005 12:51:00 AM
That's rude. If you weren't a chick, I would kick your ass.
# posted by : sobota, listopada 19, 2005 5:24:00 PM
: sobota, listopada 19, 2005 5:24:00 PM
Not to change the subject, but Tucson's SECOND favorite redhead (a very CLOSE second, by the way) has a fun review of the recent "intimate" Neko Case show on her blog.
http://regulus2.azstarnet.com/blogs/subbacultcha
The review fails to mention "Rachel," the gleefully unselfconcious woman who now sings backup for Neko. She was almost as much a joy to watch as the Lady Pilot herself.
http://regulus2.azstarnet.com/blogs/subbacultcha
The review fails to mention "Rachel," the gleefully unselfconcious woman who now sings backup for Neko. She was almost as much a joy to watch as the Lady Pilot herself.
# posted by : poniedziałek, listopada 21, 2005 9:01:00 AM
: poniedziałek, listopada 21, 2005 9:01:00 AM
How dare you mention the words "Lady Pilot" so soon after the University of Portland defeated the U of A in the NCAA Women's soccer tournament.
Okay, fine, I'll use some other nickname for her.
How about "Deep Red-Headed Belle," "Pretty Girl" or "The Virginian?" just as long as it's not "Alt Country Chanteusse."
I'll have to admit total ignorance of this collegiate athletic thing. What sport is that, anyway?
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How about "Deep Red-Headed Belle," "Pretty Girl" or "The Virginian?" just as long as it's not "Alt Country Chanteusse."
I'll have to admit total ignorance of this collegiate athletic thing. What sport is that, anyway?
# posted by : poniedziałek, listopada 21, 2005 10:36:00 AM
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