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Social Stereotype Battles

The Geek vs Nerd Infographic Explains the Difference Between the Two

— January 7, 2012 — Pop Culture
Once you survive the rough waters of high school, it is time to let your nerd or geek flag fly proudly, but before you designate yourself to either one of these social camps you may want to check out this witty infographic entitled Geek vs Nerd. Too often the terms geek and nerd get minced together; masters in IT took it upon themselves to unravel the terms and present the differences in a manner visual learners will fawn over.

Filled with dictionary definitions, statistic and important identifying features of both social (or not so social) animals, the Geek vs Nerd infographic is sure to alleviate all the burning questions you had about these two stereotypes. The infographic even includes a handy viewing guide, so if you ever have to entertain a geek or nerd you know what to have playing on the television.

Hilarious, tongue-in-cheek and downright informative, the Geek vs Nerd infographic is good for the funny bone and the vocabulary.
Trend Themes
1. Geek Culture - Opportunity for businesses to tap into the growing market of geek culture by creating products and services that cater to the unique interests and preferences of geeks.
2. Infographic Marketing - Disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to use infographics as a visual and engaging way to convey information and capture audience's attention.
3. Social Stereotype Analysis - Opportunity for businesses to conduct research and analysis on social stereotypes to gain insights and create targeted marketing strategies.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - Industry that can leverage geek culture trends to develop and market movies, TV shows, and video games that resonate with the geek audience.
2. Marketing and Advertising - Industry that can utilize infographic marketing to effectively communicate brand messages and engage with customers.
3. Market Research - Industry that can offer services to analyze social stereotypes and provide insights for businesses to make informed decisions in their marketing and product development strategies.
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