Truth. Just because Miller references obscure things doesn't automatically make him a nerd.
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Originally posted by Drake Tungsten View Post**** off. They have more creative talent then you could possibly dream of.
No, they don't. If they did, they wouldn't be hanging around a loser like you."I predict your ignore will rival Ben's" - Ecofarm
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"I hope you can see this 'cause I'm [flipping you off] as hard as I can" - Ignignokt the Mooninite
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No, the fact that he was a nerd makes him a nerd. Apparently Drake's definition of nerd is only someone who wears glasses.
'About his social status during this period, Miller writes: "When I went to college, I lived on campus, and the guys I hung out with made me do some things I'm not proud of, although they made the characters in Revenge of the Nerds look like the Rat Pack in 1962. I myself made that kid Booger look like Remington Steele" (I Rant, Therefore I Am).'“As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”
"Capitalism ho!"
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This digression is stupid. There are plenty of great (or at least very famous) comedians who are decidedly not nerds.Apolyton's Grim Reaper 2008, 2010 & 2011
RIP lest we forget... SG (2) and LaFayette -- Civ2 Succession Games Brothers-in-Arms
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Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui View PostAndy Dick, a nerd comedian? WTF?! And Newhart?!
Do you have any idea what a nerd is?
The mere fact that you show more outrage over him than Jerry Lewis says it all.Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
"Hating America is something best left to Mobius. He is an expert Yank hater.
He also hates Texans and Australians, he does diversify." ~ Braindead
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Originally posted by -Jrabbit View PostThis digression is stupid. There are plenty of great (or at least very famous) comedians who are decidedly not nerds.“As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”
"Capitalism ho!"
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Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui View PostBut Drake has a point. If you are going to list the nerd comedians (to attempt to deflect the exception that proves the rule), you should probably list a bunch that are actually well known and not just "going to be big" or "appeared on HBO" (do you know HOW many comics appear on HBO?!!)). There are thousands of comedians in LA, plus Emerson is a huge school for comedians, so I wanted to use examples rather than just make a blanket statement.
The only reason I mention these specific people is because I know them personally. I'm sure if BFB said something about doctors, someone here who works with doctors would probably use them as an example, rather than Sanjay Gupta. I figure someone else can name people everyone already knows about."I predict your ignore will rival Ben's" - Ecofarm
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"I hope you can see this 'cause I'm [flipping you off] as hard as I can" - Ignignokt the Mooninite
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Conan O'Brien
Demitri Martin
Sarah Silverman
John Hodgeman
Stephen Colbert
Aasif Manvi
Ed Helms
Lewis Black
David Letterman
Daniel Tosh
Chris Hardwick
Joel McHale
Bob Saget
Jerry Seinfeld
Kathy Griffin
Penn & Teller
Chris Rock
David Spade
Patton Oswalt
Norm Macdonald
Dana Carvey
Larry the Cable Guy (real name Dan Whitney)
Jeff Foxworthy
David Cross
Eddie Izzard
Tina Fey
Jimmy Fallon
Steve Martin
Woody Allen
Janeane Garofalo
Jim Carrey
Paul Reubens/Pee Wee Herman
Cast of Monty Python
Cast of Kids in the Hall
Cast of Reno 9/11
Cast of Broken Lizard (guys who made Super Troopers)
the list goes on and on..."I predict your ignore will rival Ben's" - Ecofarm
^ The Poly equivalent of:
"I hope you can see this 'cause I'm [flipping you off] as hard as I can" - Ignignokt the Mooninite
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And adoption of a nerd persona makes one a nerd, doesn't it?
Just like putting on a pantomime horse costume makes one a horse.The genesis of the "evil Finn" concept- Evil, evil Finland
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Stand-up comedy is based in truth. A nerdy persona is usually an extension of an already nerdy person.
Which of those people would you refute?"I predict your ignore will rival Ben's" - Ecofarm
^ The Poly equivalent of:
"I hope you can see this 'cause I'm [flipping you off] as hard as I can" - Ignignokt the Mooninite
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Comedy is based on life experiences and observations. My boss went to school with David Spade. He is as he appears to be.Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
"Hating America is something best left to Mobius. He is an expert Yank hater.
He also hates Texans and Australians, he does diversify." ~ Braindead
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I was on set for about two weeks on the upcoming Grown-Ups, with a bunch of comics.
And after seeing Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, David Spade, and Kevin James "play" basketball, I feel confident telling you how massively nerdy they all are. Especially Chris Rock. Dude almost had to give back his "Brother" card."I predict your ignore will rival Ben's" - Ecofarm
^ The Poly equivalent of:
"I hope you can see this 'cause I'm [flipping you off] as hard as I can" - Ignignokt the Mooninite
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Emphasis on "his show".
Drake, you're such a nerd.Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
"Hating America is something best left to Mobius. He is an expert Yank hater.
He also hates Texans and Australians, he does diversify." ~ Braindead
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Originally posted by Drake Tungsten View PostWhich of those people would you refute?
Most of them. Seriously, Daniel Tosh? Have you ever even seen his show?
Tosh himself is a major geek. You can dress well and sleep with women and still be a geek.
You said "most of them" - get specific. If you're going to refute, back it up with evidence of their lack of nerdy. For every one, I will provide evidence of their possession of nerd qualities."I predict your ignore will rival Ben's" - Ecofarm
^ The Poly equivalent of:
"I hope you can see this 'cause I'm [flipping you off] as hard as I can" - Ignignokt the Mooninite
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