The Great Debate: Geek Versus Nerd Interesting etymological notes from Wikipedia: Formerly, in 18th century Austria-Hungary, Gecken were freaks shown by some circuses. In 19th century, in North-America, the term geek referred to a freak in circus side-shows (see also freak show). In some cases, its performance included biting the head off a live chicken. The 1976 edition of the American Heritage Dictionary included only the definition regarding geek shows. “Nerd” entered the English language via Dr. Seuss’ If I Ran The Zoo with this line: ”And then, just to show them, I’ll sail to Ka-Troo/And Bring Back an It-Kutch a Preep and a Proo/A Nerkle a Nerd and a Seersucker, too!” Image: Detail from Geek Vs Nerd via Memeburn.

The Great Debate: Geek Versus Nerd

Interesting etymological notes from Wikipedia:

Formerly, in 18th century Austria-Hungary, Gecken were freaks shown by some circuses. In 19th century, in North-America, the term geek referred to a freak in circus side-shows (see also freak show). In some cases, its performance included biting the head off a live chicken. The 1976 edition of the American Heritage Dictionary included only the definition regarding geek shows.

“Nerd” entered the English language via Dr. Seuss’ If I Ran The Zoo with this line: ”And then, just to show them, I’ll sail to Ka-Troo/And Bring Back an It-Kutch a Preep and a Proo/A Nerkle a Nerd and a Seersucker, too!”

Image: Detail from Geek Vs Nerd via Memeburn.

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    I enjoyed this a bit too much. I say that I am a geek, and was never a fan of being called a nerd. However, I’m a PC...
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