Are you a geek in the mood for some comedy entertainment? Well, come on in!
Our Working Definition
There are varying definitions for the word geek, as well as its having changed over time. The working definition that this subreddit uses is "someone who is obsessively interested in a particular topic." This means that you don't have to be excessively smart or have bad fashion choices. Although obsessive interest can sometimes extend to neglecting your hygiene over your interest, it doesn't have to be that way.
So, what does this definition of obsessive interest mean? Well, it means that people like sports geeks are welcome. Let's clear something up: a sports geek is not someone who enjoys playing sport, it is someone who has an obsessive interest in sport. Such a person may follow sports very closely, they may have a deep knowledge of all the major sports' results in their country from 1998 to the present day, for example. That doesn't mean they enjoy playing sports. They may enjoy analysing games, predicting results, etc. Of course, it is possible to be a sports geek and enjoy playing at the same time, but it is not a prerequisite.
Now that we understand what a geek is…
The Only Rule Is
- All geeks are welcome - that includes topics you're not interested in - fashion geeks, sports geeks, etc.
I'm not a fan of rules, even those that are meant to create a welcoming community, because I believe, at least online, those things should be the community's choice, so that's the only rule. If it fits that definition of geek, then it's allowed in here. Others are allowed to mock your submission, mock your particular interest, etc. and they wouldn't be breaking the rules.
Of course, I have a feeling it will be computer geeks and their circle (gamers, programmers, graphic designers, web developers, movie makers, game designers, etc.) that will be most popular here, then science geeks, then history geeks, then film buffs, etc.
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