Dorks v. Nerds

I feel like the definitions of a "Dork" and a "Nerd" need to finally be defined so that the next time you give a swirly to a co-worker, you are calling him the correct derogatory term.  I thought of a couple ways to do this, but using a compare/contrast tactic was the one I liked best, so let's break it down:

• A Dork is not ashamed to admit that they saw The Avengers.
• A Nerd is not ashamed to admit that they saw The Avengers while dressed as Thor.

• A Dork likes to play big name video games (Halo, Gears of War) as well as the lesser known titles (Skyrim).
• A Nerd has played every video ever made.  Ever.

• A Dork might own the complete box set of Star Wars and/or Lord of the Rings.
• A Nerd definitely owns both, plus the full set of action figures and at least one costume from both movies.

• A Dork knows what an MMORPG is only because of the World of Warcraft South Park episode.
• A Nerd owns at least one MMORPG account with a character named after Cartman.

• A Dork enjoys playing movie trivia and is generally pretty good at it.
• A Nerd is the one who probably came up with and wrote those movie trivia questions.

• A Dork is socially acceptable.
• A Nerd.  Not so much.

• A Dork can quote you some pretty obscure quotes from TV and movies.
• A Nerd can quote you the entire scrolling open from all six Star Wars movies.

Basically, think of the main characters from The Big Bang Theory and you have a nerd.  Dorks are much harder to identify in everyday life, but the best way to do it is by making any reference from the TV show Lost and see if you get a reaction.  If so, it's because that person is a dork and they miss watching new episodes of that show and/or are still somewhat disappointed by how it ended.  Well, we all learned something today, and hopefully what you learned is that guy with his head in the toilet is a nerd.  Have fun.

"I debated showing a picture of a Star Wars themed wedding instead of Olivia Munn in the Leia bikini.  I think I went with the right choice."