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Enchant X ![]() Forum Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: July 31 2014 Location: Australia Status: Online Points: 937 |
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No! we are very cool
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Gnik Nosmirc ![]() Forum Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: March 28 2024 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 368 |
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If we go by the definition mathman0806 mentioned, then I guess I'm a movie nerd, a book nerd, and definitely a music nerd—in the broadest sense. 😉
When it comes to sci-fi and fantasy, though, I couldn’t care less. Call me superficial if you like, but I’m only in it for the music—not the lyrics. |
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AFlowerKingCrimson ![]() Forum Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: October 02 2016 Location: Philly burbs Status: Offline Points: 19332 |
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Some are and some aren't. Like a bit like my brother in that I have nerd in me but neither of us are full on nerds.
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mathman0806 ![]() Forum Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: June 06 2014 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 6853 |
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Depends on how you define a nerd. One definition is a person who is extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable about a particular subject, especially one of specialist or niche interest.
Prog rock is certainly a niche interest. You could arguably call someone a "prog nerd," but that doesn't mean they fit some other characterization of nerd. Certainly, not every sci-fi/fantasy nerd is into prog rock. Using what I think is how you are characterizing a nerd, the answer to your question is some are and some aren't. |
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Gnik Nosmirc ![]() Forum Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: March 28 2024 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 368 |
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I've never really considered myself a nerd, apart from my interest in computer science. I'm quite sporty, and my taste in literature and film leans more toward the classic and art-house end of the spectrum than toward fantasy or sci-fi. While some branches of progressive rock could be labeled as nerdy, genres like RIO, Krautrock, post-rock, or the Canterbury scene evoke a completely different atmosphere—more psychedelic, experimental, and offbeat. To me, listening to that kind of music suggests an eclectic, countercultural, and intellectually curious mindset rather than the stereotypical sci-fi/fantasy nerd identity.
I don’t have anything against nerds, but I think the label is often used too broadly and simplistically. Even classic prog bands like Yes, King Crimson, or Rush—despite their fantasy and sci-fi themes—can’t be reduced to “nerd music.” Their work intersects with psychedelic traditions and even elements of classical philosophy. Ironically, most of the nerds I know don’t even listen to this kind of music. Anyway, that turned into a bit of a rant, but I’m honestly just tired of the cliché. Edited by Gnik Nosmirc - May 25 2025 at 17:10 |
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