Daryl Goard
Postmodern CriticUpdate on the New Geek Quiz - Suggestions Still Needed
April 5th 2007 00:30
I hadn't realised how long it was since I last posted on this blog. Curse real life for getting in the way of my online one! Some of you may remember that, an eon ago, I posted asking for suggestions for a new geek quiz. This quiz would hopefully be more representative of the views of actual geeks, particularly those that frequent Orble.
After going through the comments, I've come up with a rough outline for some questions. They are not all inclusive, and can certainly be changed. More questions are needed also to fill in the gaps that I have left. For the moment, it is done in the format of one answer per question.
So that is what I have so far. As you can see, it is far from perfect, and definitely needs to be added to. There needs to be more questions concerning Technology, Comics and Music, as well as something Academic or Trivia related. Comics in particular is an area I don't know much about, so suggestions for that section would be greatly appreciated - I'm afraid I need Marvel vs DC explained to me!
After going through the comments, I've come up with a rough outline for some questions. They are not all inclusive, and can certainly be changed. More questions are needed also to fill in the gaps that I have left. For the moment, it is done in the format of one answer per question.
Current Categories
Fashion Geek (out of 8)
Gamer Geek (out of 8)
Internet Geek (out of 8)
Movie Geek (out of 8)
Science Fiction Geek (out of 8)
Comic Geek (out of 4)
Technology Geek (out of 4)
Music Geek (out of 4)
Questions (Orble won't accept plus signs, so just assume each number has a plus sign before it - ie plus 1 Internet)
Do you blog?
- No - what a time waster. 0
- Yes, sporadically on no fixed topic. 1 Internet
- Yes, frequently on a set topic. 2 Internet
- Yes, every day - I have my own domain and an Adsense account. 3 Internet
Do more people know you by your handle or avatar than your real name?
- Ava-what? 0
- I don't have too much of an online presence. 1 Internet
- I have about the same number in both. 2 Internet
- Who needs a real name? 3 Internet
Your thoughts on Space Invaders?
- Never heard of it. 0
- I've played it, I guess it's alright. 1 Gamer
- It's a pretty cool retro game. 2 Gamer
- It is the greatest game ever conceived. 3 Gamer
How many game consoles do you own?
- 0. 0
- 1-2. 1 Gamer
- 3-4. 2 Gamer
- 5 or more. 3 Gamer
Do you wear ‘geek’ glasses?
- No, I don’t wear glasses. 0
- I wear glasses, but not ‘geek’ glasses. 1 Fashion
- Yes, I wear ‘geek’ glasses. 2 Fashion
- Yes, I wear ‘geek’ glasses, and I actually need them to see. 3 Fashion
Your ideal accessory?
- Jewellery or no accessory. 0
- MP3 player. 1 Fashion, 1 Music
- Portable gaming device. 2 Fashion, 1 Gamer
- Anti-static wrist band. 2 Fashion, 1 Technology
- Binary Watch. 3 Fashion, 1 Technology
- Lightsaber. 3 Fashion, 1 Movie
- Phaser. 3 Fashion, 1 Science Fiction
Do you read web comics?
- No. 0
- I will occasionally read them. 1 Comic
- They are a part of my daily/weekly routine. 2 Comic
- Not only do I read them, but I have my own. 3 Comic
Which of the costumes below have your worn/do you own? (If you own more than one, pick your favourite)
- Star Trek uniform. 1 Science Fiction, 1 Fashion
- Wonder Woman. 1 Comic, 1 Fashion
- The 4th Doctor. 1 Science Fiction, 1 Fashion
- Jedi Robe. 1 Movie, 1 Fashion
- Leia’s slave outfit. 2 Movie, 2 Fashion
- I don’t own any of the above costumes 0
How often do you quote movies in everyday life?
- Never. 0
- Sometimes I will say something if it is fitting. 1 Movie
- I frequently quote well-known movie lines. 2 Movie
- I use a bevy of quotes from Star Wars, Rocky Horror, the Princess Bride or the Monty Python movies at every opportunity. 3 Movie
Your ideal ring tone?
- The latest chart topper. 0
- Theme from Futurama. 1 Music, 1 Science Fiction
- Theme from a Retro Video Game. 1 Music, Gamer
- Theme from the original Star Trek. 2 Music, 1 Science Fiction
- Theme from Doctor Who. 2 Music, 1 Science Fiction
- Sound of the TARDIS materialising. 3 Music, 2 Science Fiction
- Theme from Star Wars. 2 Music, 1 Movie
- Star Wars Cantina Music. 3 Music, 2 Movie
How knowledgeable are you about a computer?
- I know nothing. 0
- I can plug in a USB Flash drive. 1 Technology
- I’ve done some hardware upgrading. 2 Technology
- I can build a computer. 3 Technology
Are you a SciFi fanboy/fangirl?
- I watch, but that is about it. 1 Science Fiction
- I watch and engage in discussion online. 2 Science Fiction, 1 Internet
- I watch, engage in discussion and write fan fiction/create fan art 3 Science Fiction, 2 Internet.
- All of the above, and I read the likes of Clarke, Heinlein and Asimov. 4 Science Fiction, 2 Internet
- I’m not into SciFi. 0
Fashion Geek (out of 8)
Gamer Geek (out of 8)
Internet Geek (out of 8)
Movie Geek (out of 8)
Science Fiction Geek (out of 8)
Comic Geek (out of 4)
Technology Geek (out of 4)
Music Geek (out of 4)
Questions (Orble won't accept plus signs, so just assume each number has a plus sign before it - ie plus 1 Internet)
Do you blog?
- No - what a time waster. 0
- Yes, sporadically on no fixed topic. 1 Internet
- Yes, frequently on a set topic. 2 Internet
- Yes, every day - I have my own domain and an Adsense account. 3 Internet
Do more people know you by your handle or avatar than your real name?
- Ava-what? 0
- I don't have too much of an online presence. 1 Internet
- I have about the same number in both. 2 Internet
- Who needs a real name? 3 Internet
Your thoughts on Space Invaders?
- Never heard of it. 0
- I've played it, I guess it's alright. 1 Gamer
- It's a pretty cool retro game. 2 Gamer
How many game consoles do you own?
- 0. 0
- 1-2. 1 Gamer
- 3-4. 2 Gamer
- 5 or more. 3 Gamer
Do you wear ‘geek’ glasses?
- No, I don’t wear glasses. 0
- I wear glasses, but not ‘geek’ glasses. 1 Fashion
- Yes, I wear ‘geek’ glasses. 2 Fashion
- Yes, I wear ‘geek’ glasses, and I actually need them to see. 3 Fashion
Your ideal accessory?
- Jewellery or no accessory. 0
- MP3 player. 1 Fashion, 1 Music
- Portable gaming device. 2 Fashion, 1 Gamer
- Anti-static wrist band. 2 Fashion, 1 Technology
- Binary Watch. 3 Fashion, 1 Technology
- Lightsaber. 3 Fashion, 1 Movie
- Phaser. 3 Fashion, 1 Science Fiction
Do you read web comics?
- No. 0
- I will occasionally read them. 1 Comic
- They are a part of my daily/weekly routine. 2 Comic
- Not only do I read them, but I have my own. 3 Comic
Which of the costumes below have your worn/do you own? (If you own more than one, pick your favourite)
- Star Trek uniform. 1 Science Fiction, 1 Fashion
- Wonder Woman. 1 Comic, 1 Fashion
- The 4th Doctor. 1 Science Fiction, 1 Fashion
- Jedi Robe. 1 Movie, 1 Fashion
- Leia’s slave outfit. 2 Movie, 2 Fashion
- I don’t own any of the above costumes 0
How often do you quote movies in everyday life?
- Never. 0
- Sometimes I will say something if it is fitting. 1 Movie
- I frequently quote well-known movie lines. 2 Movie
- I use a bevy of quotes from Star Wars, Rocky Horror, the Princess Bride or the Monty Python movies at every opportunity. 3 Movie
Your ideal ring tone?
- The latest chart topper. 0
- Theme from Futurama. 1 Music, 1 Science Fiction
- Theme from a Retro Video Game. 1 Music, Gamer
- Theme from the original Star Trek. 2 Music, 1 Science Fiction
- Theme from Doctor Who. 2 Music, 1 Science Fiction
- Sound of the TARDIS materialising. 3 Music, 2 Science Fiction
- Theme from Star Wars. 2 Music, 1 Movie
- Star Wars Cantina Music. 3 Music, 2 Movie
How knowledgeable are you about a computer?
- I know nothing. 0
- I can plug in a USB Flash drive. 1 Technology
- I’ve done some hardware upgrading. 2 Technology
- I can build a computer. 3 Technology
Are you a SciFi fanboy/fangirl?
- I watch, but that is about it. 1 Science Fiction
- I watch and engage in discussion online. 2 Science Fiction, 1 Internet
- I watch, engage in discussion and write fan fiction/create fan art 3 Science Fiction, 2 Internet.
- All of the above, and I read the likes of Clarke, Heinlein and Asimov. 4 Science Fiction, 2 Internet
- I’m not into SciFi. 0
So that is what I have so far. As you can see, it is far from perfect, and definitely needs to be added to. There needs to be more questions concerning Technology, Comics and Music, as well as something Academic or Trivia related. Comics in particular is an area I don't know much about, so suggestions for that section would be greatly appreciated - I'm afraid I need Marvel vs DC explained to me!
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Comment by katyzzz
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I'm exhausted.
I could actually answer some of those questions.
But how about an education feature for would be geeks, like me.
I enquired at the University, met with some titters, other staff took me very seriously and I did a slow tour and 'have you tried'? journey of time wasting, before deciding there was no such course.
How about introduction for beginners, like 1.have you heard of computers, 2. do you have a computer, 3. what other digital equipment do you have in your house, 4. do you know how to turn on a computer.....no, not that sort of turn on, 5. do you always rely on others for computer needs 5. have you heard of mspaintart.
and, what is a program, hardware? software? don't care? Bill gates, no does not relate to garden gates, bits,bytes, mega, giga, ram, rom, disc,floppy, CD, burn, MP3, i-tunes, i-pod, buses?
You'll probably find most can tell you what a TV program is, how a disc is in the back somewhere, floppy - yes bunnies' ears, burn, don't go near the fire, buses, of course, don't use them much prefer the car or the train.
I'll be looking forward to my first lesson, along with the computer illiterates of barely literate, and of course, we all know what literacy is , it's about Orble and a team of writers.
I do hope you find this helpful. Your up and coming geek, katyzzz
Comment by yoda76
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Well there's something rght there!!
Comment by Nina
yoda:Having your own vodcast is very geeky, and pretty damn cool as well. I look forward to hearing more.
Comment by yoda76
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Oh, and ideal ringtone might want to include:
Crazy Frog - minus points for that one!
And I'm not sure where you'd put it , but there should be an AYBABTU reference in there somewhere.
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Comment by yoda76
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All Your Base Are Belong To Us!
a) um... OK... 0 points
b) I love doof music 1 point
c) Make Your Time!! 3 points
;o)
Comment by Nina
a) um... OK... 0 points
b) I love doof music 1 point
c) Make Your Time!! 3 points
That's great! The question is, is it solely gamer points, or does it encompass internet and general geek points as well?
Comment by yoda76
The Tube Blog
Maybe gamer and general geek? In fact, you're right, probably all three!
Comment by Cibbuano
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a) Because air is blue 1 point
b) Because the air reflects the colour of the oceans 0 points
c) Because blue light bounces off air 3 points
d) Because space is blue 0 points
2. The Millennium Falcon did the Kessel Run in how long?
a) 3 days 0points
b) 12 parsecs 2 points
c) 12 parsecs * 3.25 minutes/parsec = 39 minutes 0 points
d) A parsec is a measure of distance, not time 3 points
3. In the manga film Ninja Scroll, how does Jubei kill the hunchbacked demon, Mushizo?
a) Stung by his own bees 4
b) By electrocution 0
c) By sealing him in a vat of molten gold, then dumping him in the ocean. 0
d) Strangling her with piano wire. 0
4. In James Cameron's Aliens, what scene was added to the Special Edition version in 1992?
a) There were more living colonists. 0
b) There were more alien eggs. 1
c) There were robot sentry guns. 1
d) B & C 3
e) A & B 0
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