TEST: What Kind of Geek Are You?
For each question, select the best answer, then tally your responses using the chart below.
Question A
Right now I have:
At least one game on preorder.
Five or more books on technology (hardware, software).
Tons of ideas for a new creative project or company.
At least five books in one ‘the world’ of something I’m a fan of (Star Wars, Buffy, Mortal Instruments).
Five books on a single subject area not listed above.
Not sure how to answer this one.
Question B
Of the following, I consider the most kick-ass achievement to be…
Finishing a new RPG or other game faster than anyone else in the world.
Getting a patent on new hardware or software I designed.
Winning an award for something I created (drawing, article, company).
Having dinner with the ‘guru’ of my favorite fantasy world (such as George Lucas for Star Wars).
I have another guru I’d love to meet, but not in a fantasy world.
You totally lost me there.
Question C
When I think of the web, I think:
Group play.
SAAS.
Time suck.
Of my favorite fan site.
Of another site with information I love not related to my job (science, nature, fashion) that I visit daily.
Starting to wonder if I should have taken this test.
Question D
Typical lame adult comment when I was growing up:
Turn off that computer, go outside and play.
Why did you take that apart? (remote, radio, frog)
Get your head out of the clouds.
She’s a little obsessed with [POP CULTURE ICON] now. She’ll grow out of it.
She’s a little obsessed with [SOMETHING ELSE] now. She’ll grow out of it.
I know other kids who’s parents said stuff like that, but I didn’t necessarily hang out with them.
Question E
I used to (or still) collect:
Game manuals and cheat site URLs.
Good hacks.
Things I could use someday for a project (articles, pictures, pieces of string).
Stuff related to my favorite world (Harry Potter wands, Hunger Games books).
Lots of stuff, just not something that’s listed here.
Starting to wonder if this is a good use of my time.
Question F
If you don’t tell me to stop, I’ll talk for hours about:
Great game cheats.
The future of hardware and software.
My latest project.
What I’m wearing to Comicon.
This great convention I’m going to for fun.
Nuthin’. I’m more a listener.
Scoring:
Whichever response number you chose the most often (be it 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5), then that’s your primary geek type, although it’s awesome to resemble more than one! The test’s author is a major Dreamer with a side helping of Expert.
Did you answer ‘1’ the most?
Then you’re a Gamer. You follow forums, know your best game times cold, and only turn to cheat sites as a last resort. Your bookshelves are filled with game guides and related figurines, all lovingly positioned and cared for. According to the latest research, you’re also smarter than the average bear with advanced reasoning skills. Go you, gamer.
Did you answer ‘2’ the most?
You’re a Tech Guru. No one had to tell you that technology was your thang. Whatever it was that caught your attention—whether computers, software or gadgets—those lovelies called to you, kept you up nights, and sucked up your extra pocket cash like a hoover vacuum on cat hair. Find another geek with your area of interest, and you either have a best friend (or new enemy) for life.
Did you answer ‘3’ the most?
Hello, Dreamer. You don’t so much have your head in the clouds as your mind focused on building something new. You love turning ideas over, figuring out the angles, and seeing how things can work in new ways. Where other people ask ‘what’s everyone else doing,’ you’re fine-tuning your master plan to take over the world. Because that’s how dreamers really roll.
Did you answer ‘4’ the most?
Then you’re a Fan Girl or Guy! You’ve found something you love and, dang, you own that world like a boss. You’ve got the books, the special edition DVDs, and the awesome cos play (that’s costume play for the uninitiated). Plus, you know the right sites to check for insider information. Keep living the fandom dream, cuz.
NOTE: Because I’m a nerd, I must point out that not all fans maintain dual citizenship with the greater land of geek. Read here about when the coolness of fandom crosses into the sublime state of geekery.
Did you answer ‘5’ the most?
In that case, you’re an Expert. You know an assload about a particular area, but it’s not one that falls under a mainstream fandom umbrella. I’m talking late-era Victorian jewelry, miniature schnauzers, or obscure ways to pimp your Harley. You own your area like a boss and can talk its intricacies for hours/days. You do this because you love it, although if you love it and it’s your day job too, then you’ve reached geek expert nirvana.
Did you answer ‘6’ the most?
Sad to say, you’re not primarily a geek…yet! That doesn’t mean you aren’t totally awesome in other ways, nor does it mean you can’t grow into your geeky-ness. Many gateway geek experiences include a love of video games, comic books, and any movie where the special effects budget tops $100M. Find what works and follow your inner geek!
What kind of geek are you? Post your particular flavor of cool in the comments below…
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