Breaking the Geek-FIRST Bias

[suneel112]

There should be some "cool" activities if it really was worthwhile to prove yourself.
I like the IRI talent show (deferred, wha wha!!), especially Dean Simmons and the Kamens, and even though I spent most of my time laughing at them, there was one good solo.
There should also be a rap-off. One thing geeks are stereotyped as is being "polite" and not using vulgar language. We have to be graciously professional, but a good, semi-clean FIRST rap (without bad language) would instantaneously break the image of Geeks and Nerds.
Then again, we should show some geek pride. wha wha!

[phrontist]

Originally Posted by suneel112

There should also be a rap-off. One thing geeks are stereotyped as is being "polite" and not using vulgar language. We have to be graciously professional, but a good, semi-clean FIRST rap (without bad language) would instantaneously break the image of Geeks and Nerds.
Then again, we should show some geek pride. wha wha!

That would be the most awkward thing ever.

[aaronbr28040]

I never really worried about the being called a geek. I'm in college now and try to help out with my former team when I can and I dont really care if people give me a hard time. I guess I got over worrying about being called a geek early on. In anything you do there will be sacrifices. I really dont see why people worry so much about what their friends and others will think about them if they join a FIRST team. If they are really your friends then it wont matter to them. I can honestly say that joining the FIRST team at my high school was the best thing that I ever did. It has already helped me in college and also helped me land a part time job here on campus.
-Aaron