Nerd parents, I know you're out there - Page 3

[Bekka]

I was resisting the call, but this is just classic--we gave dd12 a slide rule and a scientific calculator for her bday.

I am a nerd, dh is a geek/nerd. We have FIVE little geeklets--dd12 is learning to program and plays violin in the youth orchestra, and has many other geek characteristics, dd10 leans toward the fantasy aspects of nerddom and has ner nose in the books at all times, and plays the piano, ds6 is Lego Extraordinaire, and the two littlest dd's love books and learning.

DH is a physicist. I am a biologist (student midwife). We get American Scientist, which is a great general science magazine for one of dh's science honor's societies. We've also gotten Smithsonian and Nat'l Geog. in the past although right now we don't. DH has gamed more than I have ever wanted to; but we don't actively do any of that right now. With time we'd probably go to 2-3 Ren Faires a year and make all our own costumes. We like Star Wars and Star Trek, and DH is reading LOTR aloud to our oldest 3 and me too . DD10 wants to be Galadriel for Halloween. DH has a great Faramir "dress costume" that I made for him a couple of years ago...it looks awesome! DH likes Dr. Who; I lean toward MP. We have Monty Python Fluxx which along with Scrabble is one of our fave ways to spend a date night. We're so weird!

[ecoteat]

I'm a nerd!

I was at a gathering with some of my hippie-mama friends today and we were talking about books we've been reading. I was trying to describe The Disappearing Spoon to them, and everyone looked at me like I had three heads. Who on earth would want to read about the periodic table for fun? ME! (The book is fascinating, by the way--highly recommended)

I'm a middle school science teacher and my kids all generally think of me as one of the smartest and nerdiest people they know, which delights me to no end. Last year I was Issac Newton for Halloween and the year before I was a Spinning Beachball of Doom. I LOVE Carl Sagan and have a huge crush on Michael Pollan. I can't remember the last time I read something that wasn't about science.

[philomom]

My kids just had "Nerd day" at high school this week. I think its harder to dress my female nerd than my male nerd!

[nicky85]

Our favorite outings are to museums and the planetarium. We're going to try out a star party soon too. =) I get children's non-fiction books from the library and read them to my 8 month old so that story time isn't boring for me. I'm really sad that the History Channel is mostly "Pawn Stars" these days.

[Greenmama2]

Originally Posted by Kyratomic

"I'm more of a geek than a nerd but hi!"

I'm with this mama (^_^). More of a geek than a nerd, but all of us types should stick together haha. Anyways nice to see this tribe

Me too!

Somewhere on the web there's a quiz called "are you a music theory geek?"
Suffice to say I passed

[kyrahudler]

Agreeing with the person who said they're more of a geek than a nerd, definitely a geek here. But still, checking in and subbing

EDIT: Also just realized I used to be in this thread under Kyratomic...wow never thought I joined here when I had that username. I should get that one deleted because i wont use it (>_<)

[Adaline'sMama]

Wow, I have never considered myself a nerd, but I am dedicated to Radiolab and I did just dress my kid in a google onesie....I guess Im more nerdy than I thought.

[Minxie]

Subbing in...geek/nerd here!

[MaerynPearl]

I have a question! I would generally post this in the thread for TV shows but this focuses on something that I think you mamas are a bit more experts in (or your hubbies are)


Hubby and I were watching this weeks Big Bang Theory tonight (Season 4, Episode 7) and noticed the Batman logo shirt Sheldon is wearing. Usually I would just run over to SheldonShirts.com to find out where to get one, but they don't have it on that site!

Does ANYONE have any clue where we may be able to get one? I don't usually see shirts on TV and think OMG I LOVE THAT SHIRT! But... OMG I love that shirt!!!

[philomom]

I can't find that particular t-shirt anywhere. I wonder if they made it up just for the show. Here's a link to lots of other Batman styles, though.

http://www.superherostuff.com/charac...an/Batman.html

[Pariah]

This thread needs to pick up again! I'm nerdy...I work in IT and just got really excited when I registered for a programming/C++ class for my spring semester, along with a math class. Luckily my boyfriend is just as nerdy and we play video games together and such. Our son seems to be happily following in our nerdy foot steps!

[mirlee]

Rock, paper, scissors, lizard, Spock....need I say more (It's the shirt ds is currently wearing)   

[philomom]

http://www.thinkgeek.com/tshirts-apparel/

The best place for nerdy/geeky apparel.

[SashaBreeze]

Not a nerd but totally a major geek here. : )

D&D - I refuse to play anything but 2nd addition and have played it weekly since highschool.  The group I currently play with has been together over a decade.

MMOs - Been playing them since the original EQ.

Video Games - I cried when Aerith (the flower girl) died and I am NOT ashamed to admit it.

Star Wars - Yes our son has his fathers old pillow cases.

Lord of the Rings - I seriously debated naming the twins Frodo and Bilbo.

It is a fun life to live, isn't it.

[SashaBreeze]

OH! and Comic Books how the heck did I forget those?  I could debate Marvel vs. DC literally for hours.

Yes, there are other publishers... but come on those are the big boys and most likely always will be

[LittleTimebomb]

Waving my hand in the air. Mr. Timebomb is an engineering student who can never get enough of talking about math. Our little ones got a fully functioning marshmallow trebuchet for Christmas and a full scale physics lecture to go with it. The kiddos are 7 months and 20 months so it might take a bit to stick. I'm a science nerd who worked at a comic book shop through out college. If you're looking to talk about why Dr. Who is awesome in spite of it's historical, scientific, and physics errors we are your tribe. I'm also all about home chemistry in the form of baking, and making my own cleaning solutions. The microbiologist in me wants everyone who comes over to remove their shoes, and bans "anti-bacterial" anything, but is just fine with the kids observing the 5 second rule.

[philomom]

Originally Posted by SashaBreeze 

OH! and Comic Books how the heck did I forget those?  I could debate Marvel vs. DC literally for hours.

Sweet. I know, right. Dc has the classic Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman but Marvel has got the awesome X-men. Sigh.

[LittleTimebomb]

Hooray for another comic book lovin mama!

[SashaBreeze]

Originally Posted by philomom 

Originally Posted by SashaBreeze 

OH! and Comic Books how the heck did I forget those?  I could debate Marvel vs. DC literally for hours.

Sweet. I know, right. Dc has the classic Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman but Marvel has got the awesome X-men. Sigh.

 Don't forget Spider-man and the Hulk on the Marvel side.  How can you not be in love with Stan Lee and his marvelous creations?

Have you ever seen the interview Kevin Smith did with him?  It's called Mutants, Monsters and Marvels and yes we own it.

We are also zombie fans here so for Christmas I found the perfect gift for my husband the complete set of Marvel Zombies.

Oh! and I bought this http://www.amazon.com/Superman-Red-Elseworlds-Mark-Millar/dp/1401201911/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1293759873&sr=8-1  for my FIL.

[philomom]

Well, I live in the city that homes Dark Horse comics. It is very cool to go visit.

This is not my page but gives you a flavor.

http://laughingsquid.com/tour-of-dark-horse-comics/