Originally Posted by timmhaan
somethings are (unfairly?) exempt from geek status even though people are equally obsessive about them. for example, if i really was into football, or NBA basketball, or big honking trucks, i think it would be a hard stretch to get someone to call you a geek. throw computer games, D&D, Rush, bikes, or whatever into the equation and somehow you become geek worthy. it's stupid. but, i consider the label a badge of honor, because it shows willingness to do what you love even if it's outside the mainstream.
good point. and i think just the simple fact that a person is into ANYTHING AT ALL makes them pretty cool. i mean, how many people are only interested in the things that are spoon fed to them on TV? just going outside the norm in any way to pursue things that you've found to keep you sane and happy make you a Geek and a Cool Dude(ette) at that same time.
and yes, i did say Dudette.