hehe... I like words & definitions. Here's what good ol' Webster has to say about some common labels...
Main Entry:dork
Pronunciation:
Function:noun
Etymology:perh
Date:1967
slang : NERD; also : JERK 4
Main Entry:nerd
Pronunciation:
Function:noun
Etymology: perhaps from nerd, a creature in the children's book If I Ran the Zoo (1950) by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel)
Date:1951
: an unstylish, unattractive, or socially inept person; especially : one slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits *computer nerds*
–nerdish \*n*r-dish\ adjective
–nerdy \-d*\ adjective
Main Entry:geek
Pronunciation:
Function:noun
Etymology:prob
Date:1914
1 : a carnival performer often billed as a wild man whose act usually includes biting the head off a live chicken or snake
2 : a person often of an intellectual bent who is disapproved of
–geeky \*g*-k*\ adjective
1: Name: Laura
2: Nickname: um…
3: Country of living: here
4: Birthdate: 3/22/85
5: Length: 5' 8.5”
6: Eye color: blue
7: Religion: Christian!
8: School/work: school (WSU)
9: You smoke?: no!!!
10: Hobbies: volunteering, attempting to ‘get a life,' drawing
11: Brothers/Siste
12: Relationship: never had… maybe someday…
13: Piercing(s): ears -- one in each
14: Tattoo: nope… but if I did, it'd be a ><>
15: Vacationland: anywhere is cool…
16: Are there people you wont reply to?: nope
17: Nicest person you met this year: Anna (future roomie) & others
18: Person you rather not have met this year: it's a good thing that no one is coming to mind, right?
19: Who would you like to meet: Peter Furler, Patch Adams (again)
20: Who is it that you admire: Emerson
21: Most sexy person(s): Maguire
22: Favorite Pyama (clothes to sleep in): pj pants / shorts & a t-shirt
23: Favorite Car: the itty bitty ones I saw in Italy
24: Favorite Movie(s): A Beautiful Mind, & any of the “series” that are out now
25: Favorite music: Christian... and pretty much anything else (NOT really a fan of rap, some heavy metal, or having to listen to more than five country songs in a row, though…)
26: Favorite City(s): Rome, Richfield, Boston
27: Favorite Plush: my yellow bunny---but my mom sold it for $0.50 at the garage sale : (
28: Favorite Perfume/au de toilette/after
29: Favorite Magazine: Reader's Digest (laughter, the best medicine…)
30: Favorite sound: a sigh
31: Favorite TV-series: Frasier, 3rd Rock
32: Favorite Writer: Piers Anthony, Tolkien, Dostoevsky, Hurston, Tim O'Brien
33: Favorite Nickname: Moose
34: What is on your mousepad: my finger
35: What all is under your bed: an extra mattress (for guests)
36: Favorite color: blue, purple
37: Favorite Song ever: Forever (Hillsongs)… and any Newsboys song!
39: Favorite food: mom's cookin'!
40: Favorite class in school: English (111, 211, 212)
41: Favorite drink: Starbuck's Mocha Frappaccinos
42: Lucky number: 3
43: What do you think that is greatest about yourself: empathy, tenacity
44: What deodorant do you use: Secret
45: Favorite shoes: comfy ones!
46: What time do you go to bed on schooldays: I don't let myself stay up past 3am…
47: What word do you use most: “meh”
48: Most romantic moment in your life: sadly, none yet (no BFs)
49: Most ashamed moment of your life: ironing the dining room table?
50: You spend your time rather inside or outside: yes ;)
51: What do you do in the weekends: putz
52: What class in school do you dislike most: social studies (blech)
53: Your Breakfast: grab a granola bar
54: What do you really really dislike to eat: most seafood
55: Pets: I want a dog!!! my sister killed my bird years ago…
56: Laugh or dream: yes!
57: Serious or funny: combo.
58: Fast or slow: directly proportional to the amount of sleep I get…
59: You prefer being alone or have relation: I like people… I'm just shy at times (grrr)
60: Simple or Complicated: “simplify, simplify” -Emerson
61: Cremate or Buried when dead: bury the ashes
62: Sex or alcohol: no
63: Stay up late or go to bed early: stay up late!
64: Light or dark?: light (usually)
65: Speak or Silence: equal
66: Tall or small women/men: either
67: News paper: Star Trib
68: Hug or kiss: hug first
69: Happy or Sad: sad… wait, that's not right… scratch that… happy!
70: Life or Death: life
71: Gig or Disco: uh…
72: Left or Right: I'm right handed, but hit the spacebar with my left thumb… what does that make me?
73: Sausages on top, or on the side: eggs & pancakes
75: What would you ask God if you could ask him 1 single question: “why?”
76: You believe in reincarnation: nope
77: You believe in Aliens: nope... unless you're talking about that time when...
78: When you die, what will be your last words?: “thank you”
79: Does true love exist?: I hope so!
80: How many kids would you like to have?: three?
81: What is the thing you can't stand: apathy
82: Best feeling: knowing I've made a difference
83: Worst feeling in the world: guilt
84: What are you afraid of: making phone calls
85: Are you an emotional person: at times
86: You cry while watching a movie?: not yet
87: Your goal in life: to dedicate my life to Christ through helping others
88: What was the promise you made to yourself at new years eve: didn't
89: Who is your favorite artist?: Rockwell
90: As what animal would you like to reincarnate (if you believed in it): dog!
91: What is the most beautiful part on the male body: eyes
92: Most original place to ask your love to marry you: skydiving
93: What do you think of elftown?: sah-weet
94: Is there something you miss about elftown?: uh… no.
95: Where did you get this question list?: copied it from [Redeemed]… great person
96: Besides elftown, what do you do most on your PC: e-mail
97: Is there a question you missed in this all?:
Do you appreciate the finer things in life? then...
1) Go to Google
2) Insert "Weapons of Mass Destruction"
3) Click "I'm feeling lucky"
4) READ THE PAGE CAREFULLY--esp
you'd normally ignore.
let me know what you think!
-Laura