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Message: <blockquote data-quote="caudor" data-source="post: 2485562" data-attributes="member: 8367">I think I can clear up some confusion...There are actually two types of geeks:  garage geeks and pocket-protector geeks.Garage Geeks - these are born-to-be-geek geeks.  Everything about them--appearance, the way they laugh, interests, clothes, and hobbies spells geek.  Most have a very high intelligence and IQ, but suffer somewhat in social circles.  A garage geek is one who would build a computer in his garage.  Some garage geeks bear their geekdom in silence, feeling somewhat cursed. Most embrace their geekdom and search out other geeks as companions.Pocket-protector Geek - these are otherwise average people who have been transformed into a geek, either because of a new interest or hobby or some life-altering event. They envy the garage geeks, but would not actually desire to become one.  Some pocket-protector geeks exhibit only one or two geeks traits, but you would never guess they are geeks in other settings.  Some pocket-protector value their geek traits and openly wear symbol of geekdom (a pocket protector, for example).  Others are keenly aware they have geek traits, but try to hide them when around non-geeks.There may be other types of geeks I'm not aware of...perhaps the quasi-geek; the athletic geek, etc.</blockquote>