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Newer page: version 2 Last edited on Friday, February 28, 2003 4:11:49 pm by DanielLawson Revert
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 ''The difference between a geek and a [nerd] is that the geek can get chicks.'' 
  
 Some [geek]s resent the term and would prefer something more glamarous to replace it.. like 
 William Gibson's _Cowboys_. 
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+Others view [geek] as a complement, not an insult. It is statement of respect towards one's ability or knowledge. It's being called a [nerd], however, that gets these [geek]s riled up.