The concept of 'geekism'
Have you ever wondered what the word ‘geek’ means before you used it to illustrate the naïve, unsuspecting or uncomplicated person/s you detest, because you are outright jealous of something they are/you are not? If you haven’t comprehended the substance of the question above, I would request you to re-read it. If you still haven’t understood - I would advise you to visit your nearest psychologist and get your IQ level checked. According to a little ‘research’ I conducted on the background of the word ‘geek’ – the word was originally used to describe certain performers at circus and carnivals. It gradually assumed a wide variety of meanings and lately has been used synonymously with the term ‘nerd’. It is supposed to be a derogatory term for one with low social skills, regardless of intelligence.While being described as a geek tends to be an insult, the term has recently become less condescending, or even a badge of honor, within particular fields and subcultures. Let me give you an in...