Are geeks and nerds the same?
The words “nerd” and “geek” are often used interchangeably, as if they mean the same thing. They actually don’t: geek – An enthusiast of a particular topic or field. The distinction is that geeks are fans of their subjects, and nerds are practitioners of them.” In order to clarify those differences, he made this map.
Is geek or nerd better?
Geeks are collection oriented, gathering facts and mementos related to their subject of interest. They are obsessed with the newest, coolest, trendiest things that their subject has to offer. Nerd – A studious intellectual, although again of a particular topic or field.
Is a gamer a nerd or geek?
A gamer is someone who plays games. A nerd is a person who is extremely socially inept and is usually smart. A gamer plays games; A geek plays games and knows an extreme amount of information about said game.
Is Star Wars geeky and nerdy?
No. Liking Star Wars has fully transitioned from “nerdy” to “fashionable”. Liking Star Trek (beyond the most recent films with the younger actors) is still somewhat nerdy (though much less so than a decade or two ago).
Are nerds lonely?
Nerds are genetically different from normal ppl. nerds are lonely because they don’t have an equal intellect friend to discuss, nerds are weird because they don’t care about their appearance, most nerds are shy because they don’t what to be rejected from society yet they don’t know how to be social.
What are Star Wars groupies called?
It’s an exciting time to be a Star Wars fan! But what do these faithful followers call themselves? From “Trekkers” and “Ringers” to “Trubies” and “Potterheads,” almost every fan community has a funny or clever nickname.
What is a Star Wars lover called?
Star Wars fans don’t have a “name”, like, for example, “Trekkies”. They are just “Star Wars fans” That may be because the mass market appeal of the films means that the fandom is more diverse and less attached to the series as a source of personal identity.
What is older Star Wars or Star Trek?
The Star Trek television series was originally produced in 1966, and it influenced the 1977 beginning of the popular Star Wars films. In 1979, the first Star Trek movie was released. On the other hand, Star Trek movies feature the conflict of a crew having to make moral decisions about various dilemmas.
Did Star Trek copy Star Wars?
No, they’re two completely separate entities. Trek is science fiction. Technology is described in pseudoscientific terms, and actual science or scientific theory is used in each episode. Star Wars, on the other hand, is Space Opera.
Is Star Trek worth watching?
Although it is well written and the stories serve as a good continuation to The Original Series and as such are a fun watch, but since many do not consider it canon if you are on a time crunch skipping it will not take away from the rest of the franchise.
Is Star Trek better than Star Wars?
Star Trek has simply been more consistent than Star Wars, and at times can be even more impressive, while still working best as a TV show. The characters have more depth than anyone in the Star Wars universe, and the franchise is willing to step outside the 60 year period all Star Wars adventures are trapped in.
What is the best Star Trek series to start with?
There’s an easy, low-commitment way to find out: Watch the Original Series episode Space Seed (S1, E22), then watch the 1982 movie Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. They’re connected; the first gives you the flavor of the whole, er, enterprise while introducing a fantastic villain.
What is the best order to watch Star Trek?
Watch them in the right order:
- Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
- Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.
- Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.
- Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.
- Star Trek V: The Final Frontier.
- Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.
Should I watch Picard or discovery first?
If you are a Star Trek fan and watched all of the shows up through Enterprise, then the best order to watch in is: First, don’t watch season one of Discovery, Next, don’t watch season two of Discovery. After that, don’t watch season one of Picard.
How do I watch Star Wars in chronological order?
Instead of going with release order, you can also try chronological order based on when the movies are supposed to take place. This would mean starting with Episode I, II, and III of the prequel trilogy, before moving to IV, V, VI of the original movies, then finishing with VII, VIII, IX from the sequels.
What order should I watch Star Wars for the first time 2020?
The release order would go like this:
A New Hope (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Return of the Jedi (1983), The Phantom Menace (1999), Attack of the Clones (2002), Revenge of the Sith (2005), The Force Awakens (2015) ,Rogue One (2016) ,The Last Jedi (2017), and Solo(2018).
What are the 3 original Star Wars movies?
Production information
- May 25, 1977 (A New Hope)
- May 21, 1980 (The Empire Strikes Back)
- May 25, 1983 (Return of the Jedi)
- January 31, 1997 (A New Hope, Special Edition)
- February 21, 1997 (The Empire Strikes Back, Special Edition)
- March 14, 1997 (Return of the Jedi, Special Edition)
David Nilsen is the former editor of Fourth & Sycamore. He is a member of the National Book Critics Circle. You can find more of his writing on his website at davidnilsenwriter.com and follow him on Twitter as @NilsenDavid.