I only got 20-something 'wannabe nerd' I think that's because I have to do all practical things day to day running my family, so a lot of the questions I lost nerd points
Yes, if I had any actual responsibility it would definitely eat into my online time :-) I still have no excuse for remembering bits of the periodic table, though.
I only scored 85. I think something is wrong with the test. I am sure I lost points for not owning a microscope, or laptop and having a relatively clean office. (They did not ask how much old equipment is stacked up in it) I used to own a microscope. They didn't ask about sliderules either. They also didn't ask how many web sites do you have, how many pages do they have, or how many domain names you own. I think having www.mikekellner.com should count for something. They also didn't ask if you knew the origins of the term Spam, had ever hand made computer cables, or had ever written software just for fun.
I do own a microscope, but it once belonged to my elder brother (who majored in physics) and I haven't used it for years.
And I guess I also got some points for using Mozilla as a browser when I did that quiz, but this is only due to the fact that our computer room is administrated by really nerdy Linux freaks. Windows and Internet Explorer would be anathema to them...
I'm definitely getting geekier as I'm getting older. Mr A. was going to get me a microscope for Xmas, but we've started small, with a little chemistry set. And I'm making crystals as well.
I think I got geek points for remembering bits of the periodic table, and (I *think*) for recognizing Isaac Newton.
Mr A. was going to get me a microscope for Xmas, but we've started small, with a little chemistry set. And I'm making crystals as well.
Definitely geeky. According to a women's magazine, you should have been longing to get jewelry. ;)
I think we've still got my brother's chemistry set stowed away somewhere, but my Mom wouldn't let me use it. She said that she was sick of smelling sulphur in the kitchen. And I've never ventured into crystal making, either. So when will you start creating your first own Silmaril?
I did the 'recognise this scientist' questions by having a vague idea of when they were around, and eliminating any names that I knew weren't from that period. Got 'em both right, too.
Crystals are fun. We grew crystals of table salt on a bit of string when I was a kid.
This was a little crystal growing pack with bits of quartz and stuff. They're taking their time to grow. I don't have the patience to be a proper scientist.
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Date: 2005-01-12 12:41 pm (UTC)But then I lose a lot of nerd points by refusing to jump on the anti-Microsoft bandwagon.
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Date: 2005-01-13 04:18 pm (UTC)Bah, they're just jealous.
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Date: 2005-01-12 04:44 am (UTC)It was those damned chemistry questions. I was too lazy to look things up on the periodic table.
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Date: 2005-01-12 04:52 am (UTC)http://www.whatismyipaddress.com
*g*
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Date: 2005-01-12 07:36 am (UTC)Only 85! Bah!
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Date: 2005-01-12 11:50 am (UTC)They didn't ask if you could repair computers either.
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PS: Grrrrr!
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Date: 2005-01-12 09:09 am (UTC)I do own a microscope, but it once belonged to my elder brother (who majored in physics) and I haven't used it for years.
And I guess I also got some points for using Mozilla as a browser when I did that quiz, but this is only due to the fact that our computer room is administrated by really nerdy Linux freaks. Windows and Internet Explorer would be anathema to them...
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Date: 2005-01-12 09:28 am (UTC)I think I got geek points for remembering bits of the periodic table, and (I *think*) for recognizing Isaac Newton.
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Date: 2005-01-12 09:33 am (UTC)Definitely geeky. According to a women's magazine, you should have been longing to get jewelry. ;)
I think we've still got my brother's chemistry set stowed away somewhere, but my Mom wouldn't let me use it. She said that she was sick of smelling sulphur in the kitchen. And I've never ventured into crystal making, either. So when will you start creating your first own Silmaril?
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Date: 2005-01-13 02:02 am (UTC)As opposed to making my own jewellery! Now where did I leave that design for a Nauglamir...
So when will you start creating your first own Silmaril?
Just trying to get the hang of the Flame Imperishable first...
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Date: 2005-01-12 12:49 pm (UTC)Crystals are fun. We grew crystals of table salt on a bit of string when I was a kid.
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