What is your Nerd-y little secret?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:45:07 -0400

There is a closet nerd in everyone. I let mine out a long time ago, and I was never afraid to admit to my geekiness. I flex my ability to speak movie quote fluently, have prior to my military career taken a week off of work to play video games, and can name pretty much every superheroes real name and their mild-mannered alter-ego's profession.

What is your nerdy little secret?

If I have one, it is that I am also an avid Pathfinder (an off-shoot of Dungeons & Dragons) player. I really don't hide it, but that would be it.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 23 at 2014 4:51 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:51:21 -0400

Mine is that I was a FarmVille addict for about a year ... played it every free moment. But I quit cold turkey a couple years ago. Those games are extremely addictive! Now I'm off that ... and on RallyPoint!

Response by CPT Zachary Brooks made Oct 23 at 2014 4:55 PM

CPT Zachary Brooks — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:55:05 -0400

DnD, Comic books, cartoons, movies, video games, Legos.

At least those things. I've been in a few strange situations in which I have been in deep discussions on video game (or otherwise) forums and then run into those individuals at a get together and they are surprised by my appearance and fitness level. I am a huge fitness and healthy eating nut, as well as being in the military, but I am a nerd first.

I think the middle school me wants to still be there, but also does not want to be bullied anymore.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 23 at 2014 5:10 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:10:42 -0400

You never go full Nerd.....

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Oct 23 at 2014 8:58 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 20:58:35 -0400

My action figure collection which REALLY isn't a secret anymore.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 23 at 2014 9:07 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 21:07:45 -0400

I'm such a geek that I can't pick just one.
1. I read textbooks for fun.
2. I am an "Eternal" badge-holder at DragonCon (a sci-fi multi-genre convention) in Atlanta.
3. I like medieval fairs.
4. I love trivia games.
5. I am still addicted to Candy Crush, though I haven't moved levels in two months.
6. I really badly want to make my own Steampunk costume.
7. LTC Paul Labrador reminded me...I was in marching and concert band as 1st chair clarinet.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Oct 23 at 2014 9:23 PM

MSG Wade Huffman — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 21:23:42 -0400

Geocaching... nothing like using multi-million dollar satellites to find Tupperware containers hidden in the woods! No.. seriously.. it's fun! You all should check it out!

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Get the free Official Geocaching app and join the world's largest treasure hunt.

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Response by SGT Rebekkah Thomas made Oct 23 at 2014 10:11 PM

SGT Rebekkah Thomas — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 22:11:19 -0400

I play Pathfinder and other tabletop rpgs.
I am obsessed with Doctor Who.
I can fps with the best.
I am working on a Kara "Starbuck" Thrace cosplay for next years cons.
And so much more. I fly my geek flag high.

Response by SFC Melker Johansson made Oct 23 at 2014 10:13 PM

SFC Melker Johansson — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 22:13:41 -0400

I just love maps. The best thing anyone could buy for me would be a map of some sort. Name a country, past or present, and I should be able to point it out on an unmarked map and tell you a few tidbits about that country.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Oct 23 at 2014 10:28 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 22:28:28 -0400

I've collected comic books since I was 12.

I am a huge anime fan. Love "regular" cartoons too.

I love video games.

I was in marching band AND drum and bugle corps.

Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Oct 23 at 2014 11:16 PM

SPC(P) Jay Heenan — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 23:16:48 -0400

My nerdy little secret? I guess that it would have to be that there is NOTHING sexier than 'nerdy' girls! I guess this would also depend on ones definition of 'nerdy'. Oh, this gives me a great idea for a fun topic...

Response by SPC Daniel Edwards made Oct 23 at 2014 11:23 PM

SPC Daniel Edwards — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 23:23:11 -0400

Pretty much anything and everything superhero related. I am constantly having to teach my wife facts about superheroes so that she understands the plot.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 23 at 2014 11:49 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 23:49:24 -0400

I have a couple

1. I know how to sew. I have even used a sewing machine in the past. I have sewn my own patches on in the past.
2. I was in Navy JROTC in high school to avoid gym, because I was the fat kid.
3. I love comics and watch youtube about them. I went to comic com in San diego every year when I lived there.
4. And I read Army TMs, FMs, ADRPs, TC, and just about everything else for fun.
5. I also have the complete series of DBZ and DBZ GT.

The biggest one of all was that I wanted to be a Signal Officer when I commissioned. Infantry was my second choice and got that instead.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2014 12:19 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 00:19:27 -0400

I'm a nerd for all Chuck Norris cheesy lines. Hit me with your best shot!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2014 1:00 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 01:00:54 -0400

As a 2M0X1, it is a job requirement to be a nerd.

Response by SN James Shaw made Oct 24 at 2014 2:21 AM

SN James Shaw — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 02:21:42 -0400

I have a 40U server rack in my basement. I just added 2x Nokia IP390's running OpenBSD 5.5 for the redundant router/firewall/VPN systems on the top section of the rack.

I also handle a family-wide VPN network connecting our systems together utilizing the Nokia IP390's as the core routers (at my house) and a combination of dd-wrt or OpenWrt embedded wireless routers for the relatives.

Response by SSG Pete Fleming made Oct 24 at 2014 7:10 AM

SSG Pete Fleming — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 07:10:53 -0400

Like MAJ Robert Petrarca, I have a massive action figure collection... I even made a series AFN commercials for the Super Bowl a couple years ago... Plus I love movies/filmmaking, writing, but mostly just creating my own universe (not to the extent that I think it is real, haha)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrvkVjvm1vU&list=PLPgeN1Je6BZZEeEhIThYDKt0xUdgLVRcn

AFN Commercial 1 "Changes"

AFN Commercial Submission

Response by SPC James Mcneil made Oct 24 at 2014 7:16 AM

SPC James Mcneil — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 07:16:54 -0400

I have a couple. First would be that I am a walking talking movie quote. Nearly every situation reminds me of a movie quote, and for that reason I am compared to DiNozzo from NCIS often.

Second, I am an avid Yu-Gi-Oh player. I started in the spring of 2010, and I've collected several decks since then. Most people that I play tell me that I approach it like a strategy game and each game is a combat for me.

My loved ones kind of cringe when they see that I've noticed a Yu-Gi-Oh collection for sale or something similar.

Response by LT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2014 8:23 AM

LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 08:23:01 -0400

I love video games and I am a big Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings fan.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2014 8:43 AM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 08:43:19 -0400

I'm a big Dr. Who fan. I really loved David Tenant who was the tenth doctor. I also love Torchwood. I am a Harry Potter fan too. I really got into Neil DeGrasse Tyson's Cosmos that was on tv for a bit.

Response by LTC Chris Norton made Oct 24 at 2014 9:05 AM

LTC Chris Norton — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 09:05:09 -0400

I collect spores, mold, and fungus.

And used to be this guy.

Response by SFC Steven Borders made Oct 24 at 2014 9:06 AM

SFC Steven Borders — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 09:06:51 -0400

Well I have quite a few. I used to play Magic the Gathering, still collect curtain cards. I am a huge Star Trek NG.

I played Middle-earth Role Playing, and D&D. I collect 80's toys.

Great question SSG Houde.

Response by SGT Richard H. made Oct 24 at 2014 9:28 AM

SGT Richard H. — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 09:28:07 -0400

Remember the days when someone who was enthralled with technology was a "Computer nerd"? Today it's a polar change. Now people snicker behind your back if you don't know how to build a drop-down menu in Excel. I was computer when computer wasn't cool...yeah, I was also outdoorsy and played sports, but there was also a time when I was the only enlisted man in my entire Infantry company who had his own computer.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2014 9:34 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 09:34:51 -0400

Here are mine:

1. I love....LOVE Harry Potter. Its sad but I'll watch it EVERY-TIME ABC Family has it on TV.
2. I used to be addicted to World of Warcraft and secretly wish I can go back and play again.
3. I play The Simpsons religiously on my iPad building my new Springfield.
4. I love Costco, watch all TV shows on it and try to convert friends into true Costco believers.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2014 9:48 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 09:48:20 -0400

It’s no secret I am a geek. I’m so much of a geek I brought out the geek in my wife. Got her addicted to Doctor Who and just about any other sci-fi. As for me I am a computer programmer by trade. In my spare time learn new programming languages and operating systems. Absolutely love anything on Nat Geo. And cannot channel surf past “Mr. Magorium Magic Emporium” without watching it.

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2014 10:46 AM

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 10:46:38 -0400

I am a Die-Hard Marvel Comics Geek, I spent alot of my time on youtube and Moviepilot watching clips, trailers and looking at spoilers about upcoming marvel movies.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2014 11:23 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 11:23:46 -0400

1. I love super-hero comics, movies, and cartoons. (Captain America and the Avengers have long been my favorite)
2. Star Wars > Star Trek, but I will watch both.
3. I introduced my kids to the LOTR when they were 5 and they are hooked.
4. I was in band/marching band. I played the Baritone and Tuba
5. My guilty pleasure is reading Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels. The Game of Thrones books are awesome!
6. I have used a Jeopardy template on powerpoint to make several trivia games for my friends and family.
7. I still play video games (albeit not as much as I used to; kids change that)

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2014 11:37 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 11:37:45 -0400

No secret. Comic books.

My wife and I own several thousand comic books between us. Common birthday and Christmas gifts are collected volumes and graphic novels.

Between her love of me, comics, and football, I couldn't not marry her.

Response by 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2014 11:40 AM

1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 11:40:26 -0400

My nerdism's grounded in reality; I can name the crew of every manned Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo flight what their specific mission objectives were, and various details regarding call signs, Astronaut Group selection, etc.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2014 12:24 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 12:24:50 -0400

I like to go to comic cons and Nerdcore concerts. Here's a picture of me with MC Chris. MC Chris is known for such songs as "Fett's Vette" (http://youtu.be/z0BIazf-7j4) and "Hoody Ninja" (http://youtu.be/MUu9SkBQcXw?list=PLB9E88522EAFEF069).

For those who don't know what Nerdcore is:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nerdcore

Nerdcore - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Nerdcore is a genre of hip hop music characterized by themes and subject matter considered to be of general interest to nerds. Self-described nerdcore musician MC Frontalot has the earliest known recorded use of the term (to describe this genre) in the 2000 song "Nerdcore Hiphop".[1] Frontalot, like most nerdcore artists, self-publishes his work and has released much of it for free online. As a niche genre, nerdcore generally holds to the DIY...

Response by SGT Scott Curtice made Oct 24 at 2014 12:52 PM

SGT Scott Curtice — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 12:52:01 -0400

I geek out on so many things, I can still get on an xbox/playstation around my nephews and hang somewhat, though I'm far removed from having my own system; I'm a total movie, music (still have about 250 vinyl records), comic geek; travel and food geek; beer, wine, and scotch geek; a bit of a tattoo geek; outdoor geek, especially love time in Mt Rainier National Park, not sure any of it's been hidden :)

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Oct 24 at 2014 1:17 PM

COL Jean (John) F. B. — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 13:17:31 -0400

- I collect records and all sources of music (cassette, CD, iTunes) and have since I was a kid (when dinosaurs roamed the earth). I profess to being be a "musicologist"(music trivia buff)
- I like "Chick Flicks" (romantic comedies) almost as much I like a good military/action movie
- I enjoy going to see Broadway plays in New York (not opera or ballet, however)
- I love dogs and animals of all types and abhor those who abuse them. I see no sport in hunting defenseless animals, if you don't need the food to survive.

I feel so much better, now.... :-) :-)

Response by PO2 Rocky Kleeger made Oct 24 at 2014 2:34 PM

PO2 Rocky Kleeger — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 14:34:48 -0400

Comic books and computers...

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Oct 24 at 2014 2:47 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 14:47:38 -0400

Where do you fall....?

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2014 2:54 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 14:54:44 -0400

Not that any of these are secrets, but plenty of nerdy geekiness:
1) Huge Tolkien fan (some would say fanatic) for over forty years. Have a Tolkien bookcase, not bookshelf;
2) Met my wife at a Science Fiction convention;
3) Scheduled my R&R from Afghanistan in 2011 so we could go to the World Science Fiction convention;
4) Go to Renaissance Faires;
5) Wear costumes at both Science Fiction conventions and Renaissance Faires;
6) Have worked at a Renaissance Faire;
7) Have run role-playing game campaigns in a fantasy world I created.

Response by SGT Scott Curtice made Oct 24 at 2014 3:02 PM

SGT Scott Curtice — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 15:02:33 -0400

I forgot what a Doctor Who, Star Wars, Star Trek, and Tolkien geek I am, and after reading everyone's responses, I'm wondering if it's easier for me to state what I'm not a geek of, lol

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2014 3:31 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 15:31:56 -0400

I been Playing WOW for about 9 years also collect Baseball cards, Like anything Star Wars, also a Big Trekkie.

Response by LTC Hillary Luton made Oct 24 at 2014 3:53 PM

LTC Hillary Luton — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 15:53:42 -0400

OK, I admit it....I love SciFi and Marvel Comic type shows and even attended a Trek Conference. But then again, I also like war movies, Disney movies, mysteries and drama, and yes the occasional chic flick, but I'm not big into those. I have fun at Ren Fairs (although I haven't been to one in years) and I actually like going to military balls and dining ins. I played in band in HS (1st chair flute), was in drama, speech competition and FBLA. I'm all geeked out. And just to confuse things, I played volleyball and softball in HS, and VB after HS, I was a cheerleader, and sang small groups in choir. I'm still a geek. Oh well.

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Oct 24 at 2014 4:20 PM

SSG Trevor S. — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 16:20:36 -0400

I write horror and science fiction books, a few of which are published.

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Oct 24 at 2014 4:22 PM

CW5 Sam R. Baker — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 16:22:53 -0400

Fantasy Football and Words with Friends........

Response by SPC Chelsea Fernandez made Oct 24 at 2014 4:29 PM

SPC Chelsea Fernandez — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 16:29:48 -0400

My nerdy secret is

1. I spend my free time in the library and have two different cards for different libraries in my area.
2. I love reading books on various topics.
3. I spend my childhood reading a medical book and dictionary to expand my knowledge.
4. I can backdoor someone face book without them knowing
5.Love the fill in crossword puzzle
6. Love art especially Leonardo da Vinci Art
7. I owe may documentary DVDs that I like to watch for fun. My favorite is the making of America

Response by SPC David S. made Oct 24 at 2014 4:43 PM

SPC David S. — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 16:43:58 -0400

I'm a home automation nerd. Just one of the many things I have set-up is when I start playing a movie via my entertainment center lights dim when movie starts and ramp up when movie finishes. Love my z-wave stuff.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2014 4:50 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 16:50:43 -0400

I have a Glamdring letter opener that sits on my desk.

I have J.R.R. Tolkien's initials tattooed on my left calf.

I re-watch Firefly regularly.

Response by SGT William Howell made Oct 24 at 2014 5:17 PM

SGT William Howell — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 17:17:13 -0400

I cry when watching movies at the drop of a hat. I mean I think I cried in the Hang Over. Thank God it is dark!

Response by SFC Josh Jackson made Oct 24 at 2014 8:19 PM

SFC Josh Jackson — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 20:19:35 -0400

I collect Transformers figures. I have more than 40 pieces. I've even done a few mods.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2014 8:23 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 20:23:38 -0400

good ol' fashioned table top gaming (like DnD and things of that sort)

I play World of Warcraft and have 7 max level characters.

I used to be able to quote the specs for Star Wars spacecraft as well as those of a Bradley or M-16

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2014 9:36 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 21:36:01 -0400

Pokemon... video games in general... Warhammer... >.>

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 25 at 2014 2:51 AM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 02:51:29 -0400

If left to my own devices I will play video games all day long, with just a few breaks for food and shower. I can also talk about comic books for hours, while it has cut down a bit since I've had kids, I still know enough about them to keep me in any conversation.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 25 at 2014 9:08 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 09:08:02 -0400

I suppose since everyone else has been so open, I might as well open up and share my inner nerd-y-ness.
First and foremost would be my love of LEGOS, which I have collected and played with since I was about 7 years old. So, for the last 25 years, I have been collecting them and now have had the joy of passing them on to my children, who also love them. In fact they love them so much, they told me they wanted to go to LegoLand, over Disneyland when I get home from this deployment!

The secret that I hide from those in my unit is that I am an avid D&D player (hours upon hours with my brother-in-law and friends) and that I play World of Warcraft. I have actually been playing WoW since it first came out and take great pride in the development of my characters. I in fact own every collector's Edition (except for the first and second ones) that has come out for WoW.

There you go, my nerd-y little secrets. Now you know, and knowing is half the battle.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 25 at 2014 9:09 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 09:09:49 -0400

When I'm watching Breaking Bad, I can name all the chemical elements in the staring cast's names and can tell you exactly what is incorrect about what is written on the chalkboard in the classroom scenes.

Response by CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 25 at 2014 9:10 AM

CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 09:10:53 -0400

Not a closet nerd at all, i came in full force nerd. Guess thats why i was a 35 series when i started. But the days of nerdiness being a quality to hide are numbered, geek chic is a lot more popular now than ever before. You do you man, nothin wrong with some good nerdy fun.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 25 at 2014 9:16 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 09:16:28 -0400

I run a mining Corp in EVE: Online, don't tell anyone.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 25 at 2014 11:56 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 11:56:17 -0400

I am and always have been a Sci-Fi nerd ever since I saw that first Star Wars movie. (the actual first one, now known as SW IV: A New Hope) But I love all science fiction, from Frank Herbert's novel Dune, to Star Trek, Firefly, Stargate, Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, S.M. Stirling, etc. I'll even share my FB page for it.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sci-Fi-Without-Borders/ [login to see] 47746?ref=hl
(Did I lose cool points for that?)

For the record: I include sports lovers into the nerd category. If someone can rattle off stats about a subject, can name specific events in history and then argue about their significance, that is the very definition of being a geek.

Sci-Fi Without Borders

Response by SSG Tim Everett made Oct 25 at 2014 12:53 PM

SSG Tim Everett — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 12:53:09 -0400

I have no nerdy secrets. I'm proud of everything I do. I cosplay. I go to DragonCon and other cons. I play video games. I develop video games. I act and direct films. I speak multiple languages. I play D&D. I write. I read. I play music. I also play various sports (very well), I drink beer and whisky, I shoot firearms (also very well), I play paintball, and I have a beard.

I refused to let my military experience become like high school where jock soldiers couldn't hang out with, much less enjoy the same things as, geek soldiers.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 25 at 2014 1:44 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 13:44:42 -0400

Did anyone else go full "white girl" over the Age of Ultron trailer? I fully can't even right now.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 25 at 2014 6:17 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 18:17:37 -0400

Look up "Nerdy" in the dictionary you'll see a picture of me giving you a thumbs up! Nerdy hobbies of mine:
1) video games
2) comic books
3) otaku
4) Star Trek fan
5) Thorough knowledge of facts regarding first four categories that am able to spout out at a moments notice

Response by SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 25 at 2014 7:32 PM

SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 19:32:48 -0400

I was addicted to an online game called Travian and I have a large collection of Garbage Pail Kids cards. Not sure if that last one qualifies as nerdy or creepy, lol.

Response by MSG Brian Allen made Oct 25 at 2014 8:39 PM

MSG Brian Allen — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 20:39:19 -0400

I am a science fiction weirdo.. I fabricate, mold, cast and model all sorts of blasters, helmets, armor from all genre of sci fi. I cover it up by building scale models for folks leaving the unit. I think the cat's outta the bag, tho, as more folks in my unit are catching me at the local cons.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 25 at 2014 11:14 PM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 23:14:29 -0400

I'm pretty nerdy really but oddly enough the things that I consider nerdy have become very mainstream these days. I collected comics for many years, I read sci/fi almost religiously, and don't even get me started on Star Wars (I'd never shut up). I've always been a fan of RPG's, everything from D&D at a table with dice to MMORPG's online like Everquest and such. But my biggest nerd secret would be that I used to spend my weekends running around in armor and a kilt in the SCA. Wife gives me dirty looks whenever I suggest it now, so that's all in my past now LOL.

Response by CPO Sean Hancock made Oct 26 at 2014 1:05 AM

CPO Sean Hancock — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 01:05:03 -0400

I was always considered a nerd or bookworm geek. I was the one who either knew some little tidbit about some obscure medical condition or a factoid nugget of truly useless trivia. It got to the point that I would post a UFOD (Useless Fact of the Day) on the board whenever I taught. That being a magnet for any and all knowledge is kind of my nerdy slightly-less-than-secret.

Response by Sgt Daniel V. made Oct 26 at 2014 3:24 AM

Sgt Daniel V. — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 03:24:57 -0400

I play video games, currently Archeage, like its nobodies business.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2014 10:43 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 10:43:17 -0400

Wow! This thread made it onto the "Trending Discussions" shortcut! Yay, NERDS!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2014 11:48 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 11:48:54 -0400

To all my fellow 90's Nerds... the early years of the Selfie.

Response by SGT James S. made Oct 26 at 2014 12:18 PM

SGT James S. — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 12:18:19 -0400

I'm a big fan of indie comics, especially the ones online (Thank you CPT Zachary Brooks for posting a new one I can become addicted to), I'm addicted to open world, RPG style video games (Elder Scrolls, Fallout) but I love to play me some Skylanders with my kiddos and...

I like to read the dictionary for fun (Yes, really).

Response by COL Jon Thompson made Oct 26 at 2014 1:42 PM

COL Jon Thompson — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 13:42:40 -0400

I have a comic book collection, most of the issues I purchased as a grown adult.

Response by SSG Jed Fisher made Oct 26 at 2014 3:54 PM

SSG Jed Fisher — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 15:54:06 -0400

My nerdness is well hidden beneath my rough exterior.
I played trumpet in marching band, and played French horn in concert band, in high school.
I write internet articles; I self-publish ebooks; I have published a science fiction series. I type over 80 words per minute. I am a computer whiz.
I have watched every episode of Stargate and Star Trek and Star Wars. All of it, every related series and movie and special, plus some amateur fan fiction. And I have read many of the related books.
But I by no means look the part.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2014 6:32 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 18:32:42 -0400

Im a (OLD) Star Wars fan, I love Marvel Comics, I still collect baseball cards (been doing so since I was 11), I love heavy metal music and horror films (not the "torture porn" crap), and I have a pretty good collection of "B" grade movies

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2014 8:03 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 20:03:42 -0400

I love love love cosplay & wigs.
Dressing up for the Renaissance or anything Medieval
Addicted to Runscape (a ghetto version of wow)
Bill Nye <3
anything from the 80/90s

P.S. Farmville is NOT I repeat NOT a "nerdy" thing or any new age phone app lol

Response by 1SG David Niles made Oct 26 at 2014 8:07 PM

1SG David Niles — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 20:07:56 -0400

I use to play D&D in Jr High when it was AD&D version 1. I use to make swords and armor in my friends shop then have sword fights. I used modems when they had a Baud rate. LOL that is about it. not to nerdy anymore.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2014 3:18 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 03:18:02 -0400

Pathfinder for the win.

Warhammer for the win.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2014 7:50 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 07:50:13 -0400

I play World of Warcraft from time to time. I used to be heavy into the early Final Fantasy games.

Response by SMSgt Raymond Hindle made Oct 27 at 2014 9:04 AM

SMSgt Raymond Hindle — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 09:04:21 -0400

I'm a 41 year member of the Society for Creative Anachronism, a not-for-profit Medieval Society. And I'm a closet rocket scientist!

Response by Sgt Alvin P. Liendo "Tanto" made Oct 27 at 2014 10:35 AM

Sgt Alvin P. Liendo "Tanto" — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 10:35:39 -0400

I play video games... but only to develop my "hand-eye coordination." Yeah.. that's it... "hand-eye coordination." =P

I have almost 50,000 point gamer score on Xbox. My Gamertag is (Sgt Tanto).

http://www.xboxgamertag.com/search/Sgt-tanto/

I've been playing video games most of my life. You would think my "hand-eye" coordination is super human.

Sgt Tanto - Xbox Gamertag - Xbox Gamertag

Sgt Tanto - Xbox Gamertag. Gamerscore: 52,871

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2014 10:57 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 10:57:33 -0400

Video games. I'm not much into the RPG games, but will try any video game once. I like Candy Crush, but haven't played in a month as it pissed me off (couldn't solve the level I was on). I read a lot of books - classics as well as newer tomes. And I like to create excel spreadsheets to make my life easier. I usually use them for tracking purposes to keep abreast of upcoming appointments for my Soldiers and when evaluations are due. I know it can be done with the myrad of databases the Army has, but not all of them work from home.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2014 12:03 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:03:13 -0400

I play Destiny. Enough said.

Response by 1LT Nick Kidwell made Oct 27 at 2014 12:11 PM

1LT Nick Kidwell — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:11:32 -0400

I secretly wish I was Hoban "Wash" Washburne, but without the Reaver harpoon in my chest....

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2014 2:54 PM

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 14:54:03 -0400

I'm in the Signal Corps.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2014 2:55 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 14:55:56 -0400

I am actually a nerd for Electrophysiology! It's actually what I do in my civilian job! However, explaining it to others, even those who work in this department daily, can be very challenging. What can I say, I like squiggly lines (aka intracardiac electro grams)!

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2014 6:20 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 18:20:39 -0400

Prior to being a Marine and presidential security and Military Police; all of which are badass and commenddable I was a Wildland Forest Firefighter which is also in IMO pretty badass. Before that I was power lifter and on the wrestling team.

However, I also sang in Choirs for 7 years, including the schools advanced ensemble title Meister Singers. I was quite an accomplished baritone having solo'd many times and performed hundreds of public performances in both a Barbara Shop Quartet and a Jazz Ensemble.

To round out this nerdaholics anonymous presentation I was an avid RPG participant for the better part of 20 years, Comic-Con attendee (when I could still get tickets), and I am an ardent Brown Coat. I would go to Hogwarts if they extended the entry age and believe in the possibility of just about anything.

I feel dirty....

Response by SSG Maurice P. made Oct 27 at 2014 6:54 PM

SSG Maurice P. — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 18:54:13 -0400

world of warcraft......

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2014 11:53 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 23:53:52 -0400

I was kind of hard to label in high school...kinda.

While the jocks were earning their Letters for sports...I was lettering in academics. Thaaaaaaat's right...I lettered in German. But wait, it gets worse...

In high school, (my school had an AWESOME language program!), besides German V, I also took French II, Russian III, Spanish II, and a year of Independent Study of Esperanto.

So as to confuse you even further, I was on the wresting team during my sophomore year, and a highly recruited baseball player my freshman year (I broke my arm the summer between 8th and 9th grade and couldn't make the try-outs), so I never played.

I had long hair and hung with the heads. I wore Izod shirts (gimme a break, it was the '80's), and was accepted by the preps. I got straight A's and labeled a teachers pet. I was perpetually shy around girls, so got labeled a nerd.

I was also a grade A hell raiser. Since I didn't fit anyone's definition, I was invited to every groups party on the weekend. I guess I was a social butterfly before it was cool to be one.

Get that homework done and pass the beer bong! I think that would summarize my high school career nicely. :)

Response by PO1 Andrew White made Oct 28 at 2014 4:49 PM

PO1 Andrew White — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 16:49:46 -0400

Model airplane geek here...no, not the cool ones that fly, just plastic kits that just sit there and look cool...
Always have been a huge airplane geek, it's why I ended up in Naval Aviation to begin with. I always found that once word got out that I built models, there was always a steady stream of folks wanting me to build a plane for them...a trainer they soloed in, a squadron bird with they're name on it, retirement gifts, I've even built a few Blue Angel jets for folks in that squadron.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2014 12:01 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 12:01:30 -0500

With the announcement of a LARGE number of Marvel and DC movies, I wanted to see if this can be revived a little. Any thoughts on the upcoming Captain America 3, Thor 3, Avengers 2, Fantastic Four Reboot, etc?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2014 1:06 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 13:06:09 -0500

SFC Private RallyPoint Member, people who are fluent in movie quote crack me up. They always have a suitable quote for every situation on the tips of their tongues.

My nerdy secret is that I still spend hours trying to improve my Rubik's Cube resolution time. The rest of the world lost their Rubik's obsession ages ago, but I never shook mine.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2014 5:33 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 05:33:10 -0500

Ok, since we’re all outing ourselves where do I begin.

1. I’m a Sci-fi fan, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, Star Wars, and Firefly, Game of Thrones
2. I’m at most Marvel movies on opening day
3. I bought my first metal detector this year
4. I love taking my wife to our local ren faire, King Richard’s Faire, and I just added The Highland Games to my kilt wearing activities. At the last Highland Games I met the guy that most recently played The Mountain on Game of Thrones. The guy is 6’9” and 419lbs.

Response by SPC Phillip Ludlow made Dec 11 at 2014 5:42 AM

SPC Phillip Ludlow — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 05:42:00 -0500

i still use and contribute to gophernet. i use it for news, weather updates, realtime weather radar, and on occasion i jump on an obscure server hosted by Berkeley from way back in the day.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gopher_%28protocol%29

if you have linux, you can sudo apt-get install gopher, and run it the old way, black and green screen style.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2014 5:48 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 05:48:51 -0500

I got teased alot by my friends growing up in Detroit. I boxed for almost a decade but spent most of my time alone building RC cars and model cars. fast forward and now I'm helping my kids build their RC cars while I build my hot rods (blown/stroked 79 vette, blown mazda 6, 406 stroker dakota R/T)
I love Marvel and DC but I favor marvel. I keep up with all the shows and movies. Next wolverine or X-men movie better have Omega red and sinister or I'm done! jk....

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2014 5:55 AM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 05:55:23 -0500

Keep it Secret? You can DO THAT?!?!?

There is no secret.

I don't advertise it but I don't hide that I have a podcast and make videos. I also edit music to work better with the length of my videos.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2015 12:34 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 12:34:04 -0500

Not really secrets, but here's what little nerd cred I have.

- I'm a huge fan of the show Stargate SG-1.
- I to this day go back and play the OG Legend of Zelda from the NES era, and I still love it.
- I have been to a convention. RTX 2014. I'll be attending this years RTX too.
- I read and thoroughly enjoy the Halo expanded universe books. Yes, as in books based off of the video game Halo.
- I have a TEOTWAWKI contingency plan, purely because it was so entertaining to think about and draft.

If I were to have a real secret the closest thing would be that I have no idea how to do even the most basic maintenance on a car. Yeah, I can PMCS a HMMWV, but that didn't teach me how to change my own oil much less do anything else. Nerds are mechanically illiterate, right?

Response by Sgt Packy Flickinger made Feb 7 at 2015 1:27 AM

Sgt Packy Flickinger — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 01:27:23 -0500

I love watching aircraft engines start. Especially old radials like the F4U or B29.

I'm a sucker for take offs also. At Cherry Point I would sit at the end of the runway as they took off full afterburner.

Response by SSG Roderick Smith made Feb 7 at 2015 2:44 AM

SSG Roderick Smith — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 02:44:04 -0500

I'm a gigantic Star Wars fan. I have seen all the movies, read every single novel, and know way too much about it. I have also read the entire Encyclopedia Britannica. Why? Just cuz. I know a lot of random stuff now though! And lets not get started on Legos... Not only do I love them, but my son does too so I still get to play with them. He also shares my obsession with Star Wars.

Response by PO2 Steven Erickson made Feb 7 at 2015 3:14 AM

PO2 Steven Erickson — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 03:14:48 -0500

I'm a Navy Nuke Submariner.
I have a degree in Physics (concentrations in Particle Physics and Cosmology)

I'm a movie quoter:
Monty Python (Grail & Meaning of Life)
Princess Bride
Anything by Mel Brooks

World-class sci fi nerdling:
Firefly
Babylon 5 (and spin-offs)
Battlestar Galactica (both)
Star Trek (but not Star Wars)
Space 1999
UFO

And I play tabletop games:
Warhammer 40K (Space Wolves)
Warmachine (Mercs)

Response by Sgt Packy Flickinger made Feb 7 at 2015 5:11 AM

Sgt Packy Flickinger — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 05:11:04 -0500

Ok, Dr. Who. It was better in the old days but I still watch it.

Response by SSG Sean Garcia made Feb 7 at 2015 5:51 AM

SSG Sean Garcia — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 05:51:35 -0500

I still have a box of old you Soldiers in my closet. Sometime I bring it down to reminisce and I have no intentions of sharing them with my children lol

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2015 5:58 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 05:58:00 -0500

Big on Madden and NCAA Football games by EA Sports. I built myself a RB that plays for Arizona and owner of Cleveland in Madden and a RB at LSU (only cause Colorado didn't offer a scholarship) and an Offensive Coordinator at Colorado. I love the management part.

I use a notebook to track my stats in both games.

Response by SGT Jim Z. made Feb 10 at 2015 5:43 PM

SGT Jim Z. — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 17:43:59 -0500

Don't you all want to know and if I told then it would not be a secret would it. Also I do not think anyone has the clearance or the need to know...lol

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 27 at 2015 1:47 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 13:47:20 -0400

He is real!!!!

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made Mar 27 at 2015 1:49 PM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 13:49:56 -0400

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 27 at 2015 1:55 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 13:55:15 -0400

1. DnD
2. I used to play Warhammer 40k and Fantasy and still collect the models.
3. Video Games ( I grew up on Final Fantasy and still love those games to this day)
4. Comic Books (I may or may not have an obsession with Iron Man and the Joker)
5. I love attending conventions and its my goal to go to PAX Prime next year
6. I was first chair Alto Sax in my high-school marching band and played the Baritone Sax for symphonic band
7. Oh and I still play the Pokemon games.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 27 at 2015 2:26 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 14:26:42 -0400

Oh my goddess where to start.

1: I also play the hell out of pathfinder with a group formed across a couple of the places I've worked. When I'm at the states we all meat up at my house every Tuesday night.

2: I spend way too much time watching educational videos from the likes of Smarter Every Day, Minute Physics, SciShow and Veritasium on YouTube (to name a few, YouTube is essentially solely educational videos for me)

3: Anime, oh so much anime.

4: I read theoretical physics lectures for fun, thoguh I don't exactly have collegiate understanding of them :/

[Edit] Forgot to mention that I lead the graphics design department for a StarTrek fan group / volunteer organization named Fleet 31, making things like this image as graphics for the fleet, along with car decals and posters and the likes. [/Edit]

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made Mar 27 at 2015 2:36 PM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 14:36:08 -0400

Response by BG David Fleming III made Mar 28 at 2015 12:59 AM

BG David Fleming III — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 00:59:48 -0400

I watch Glee! I'm so ashamed.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 28 at 2015 10:00 AM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 10:00:05 -0400

I've been a historical re-enactor for many years-Mostly focusing on the Golden Age of Piracy and the early Rennaisance. I also particpate in "European Martial Arts"...aka sword fighting with rapier and dagger.