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09-09-2008, 08:57 PM
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Your Bartender
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09-09-2008, 07:53 PM
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trying hard to be a better person
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So what constitutes a nerd, and then what constitutes the opposite?
Can't you be a bit of both depending on the circumstances? My son Aden has the reputation of being a 'cool nerd' at school because he's good looking, is the most popular boy (apparently) but also gets straight A's. He thinks it's pretty cool to be known as a cool nerd. Looks and brains and sensitive. That boy is blessed. (I hope they get that male contraceptive pill sorted out soon)
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09-09-2008, 09:26 PM
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Beware of potatoes
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Clods and Bri are right, Star Wars movies are for nerds, and the first one was a big disappointment.
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09-09-2008, 11:43 PM
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so, you're a geek.
and Star Wars IS . . .
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09-10-2008, 03:55 AM
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The scriptures foretold all of this, the coming of the anti-nerd, ... Brianna!
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09-10-2008, 06:09 AM
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Bitchy Little Brat
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Seriously, no one likes Star Trek do they? thats just an urban myth.
Star Wars... good stuff. Battlestar Galatica...fucking awesome. |
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09-10-2008, 08:34 AM
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Slattern of the Swail
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I do not get the sci-fi worship thing.
I thought the Life of Brian was awesome. I thought Rocky Horror was awesome....there are those who would argue that RH was kinda sci-fi, but that's only if you can overlook Tim Curry and nobody can do that. The whole point of this thread was that I never had to look up so many references in my life. (I mean, what the hell is "Zardoz" about?) YOU GUYS (smirk) would LOVE it. (the book---oscar wao)
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In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum Last edited by Trilby; 09-10-2008 at 08:39 AM. |
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09-10-2008, 08:51 AM
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Snowflake
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09-10-2008, 09:16 AM
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Slattern of the Swail
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nuh-UH!
so, being a nerd is like...homoerotica?
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In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum |
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09-12-2008, 01:16 AM
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I know, right?
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I am a nerd. I'm just a specific genre of nerd.
I couldn't live without my computer and wifi. In fact, I bought a miniature one so I could take it with me everywhere I go (the Eee PC, I wuv it so much). I am fond of nerdy comics like http://xkcd.com/ But I do not like Star Wars. It makes me sleepy. I do however enjoy Star TREK. I like poli-sci. Don't like sci-fi/fantasy, but do like spec fiction. Not all nerds are cast from the same mold! 
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09-12-2008, 08:21 AM
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Snowflake
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Hmmm... I think you're a geek.
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****************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio |
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09-13-2008, 12:10 PM
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~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~
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My funny bone is smiling.
You guys are a hoot. |
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