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AM I the only one that can smell the NERDGEEK in Prince? it seems no matter how hard he tries to be "cool" i can see the young insecure cat in him thats trying to fit in and be accepted by being "different"
Its just something I pick up by watching him. Him being a gifted person has given him a hedge over many but he has many complexes about him and he has to carry himself to be the top dog in the world he created around him. I can sense a constant need of him to be seen as cool. its kinda sad but thats alot of people for you. It just shows that that is something many cant grow out of. I mean the man is 50 and still has to strut and pout like george jefferson,lol the make up and the sunglasses gotta come off at somepoint fam. yet- rock on homie! 
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the make up and the sunglasses gotta come off at somepoint fam.
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You are not the only one to see this in Prince. Actually it is one of the things that has attracted me most. Even down to some of his lyrics. But I have always been attracted to what the world calls "Nerds/Geeks" they are such freaks  I have often been considered somewhat of one and well....I have said too much "......I gotta' lotta' butta' 2 go" | |
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oh Im one too. I just give off bully mostly. but Im not.
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I see it too. 
We have to be careful about speculating too much and over-analyzing, but at the same time a well-adjusted, socially competent individual simply does not behave the way Prince does. It's not so much the clothes and makeup -plenty of "normal" folks dress like right fuck ups and it's not indicative of any larger problems except maybe a fondness for Hammer pants. In Prince it's more his over-the-top showboating; his constant need to be the "big man" and the center of attention. It's his perfectionism and his snotty, even mean, treatment of others. It's in how he goes out of his way sometimes to be strange (Tora Tora, anyone?) To jack a line from Velvet Goldmine, Prince lives in terror of not being misunderstood. "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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I think anyone who could embrace technology to such an extent at an early age has to have a mega high degree of inner geekiness. "Sheeeeeeeeit" | |
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wickyb said: I think anyone who could embrace technology to such an extent at an early age has to have a mega high degree of inner geekiness.
Agreed. Doesn't Alan Leeds reference this in the org interview that he did? Something about Prince understanding the reaches of the Internet before it was barely popular. | |
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wickyb said: I think anyone who could embrace technology to such an extent at an early age has to have a mega high degree of inner geekiness.
The man was singing about computers in the early 80's Singing. About computers. It's stunning he never wore a pocket protector under those ruffles. "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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he's got a public rep to protect
doesn't always mesh with his truer self | |
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way i see it, we all got a lil bit a slave, i mean
nerdgeek in us | |
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meow85 said: The man was singing about computers in the early 80's Singing. About computers. Computer Blue - possibly the only song ever about masturbating over ascii art. "Sheeeeeeeeit" | |
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wickyb said: meow85 said: The man was singing about computers in the early 80's Singing. About computers. Computer Blue - possibly the only song ever about masturbating over ascii art.
Anyway, the best word to describe Prince (and I'm sure it's been used many times) is versatile. His looks, his music, his voice and even his personality. He has the super sexy side, the cute side, arrogant, shy, geeky and about anything else you could ever think of. That's why we love him, right? He's just full of surprises and you never know what to expect! | |
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meow85 said: wickyb said: I think anyone who could embrace technology to such an extent at an early age has to have a mega high degree of inner geekiness.
The man was singing about computers in the early 80's Singing. About computers. It's stunning he never wore a pocket protector under those ruffles.  x1000  One minute they want peace……
Then do everything to make it go away.  | |
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Individuals have underestimated his level of intelligence. Its easy to be caught up in the fashion and artistic achievements of a performer. He has an advanced level of perception of learning. In basic terms, an undercover geek Why You Jive Turkey You.... | |
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Nvncible1 said: it seems no matter how hard he tries to be "cool" i can see the young insecure cat in him thats trying to fit in and be accepted by being "different"
Its just something I pick up by watching him. Him being a gifted person has given him a hedge over many but he has many complexes about him and he has to carry himself to be the top dog in the world he created around him. I can sense a constant need of him to be seen as cool. its kinda sad but thats alot of people for you. It just shows that that is something many cant grow out of. I mean the man is 50 and still has to strut and pout like george jefferson,lol the make up and the sunglasses gotta come off at somepoint fam. yet- rock on homie!
this just my observation Can´t u get it. It´s alla about the Gemini!!!!! | |
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I love the geek in Prince always have, most geniuses are that way, he doesn't have to fit into mainstream society, he's rich and beautiful and got more money and power than he really knows what to do with. like Bill Gates and a lot of other multi-millionaires.  [Edited 3/7/08 3:29am] | |
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DJJillMonroe said: Individuals have underestimated his level of intelligence. Its easy to be caught up in the fashion and artistic achievements of a performer. He has an advanced level of perception of learning. In basic terms, an undercover geek
I know right. The dude taught HIMSELF how to play 20+ instruments. I wish I was half as smart. | |
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I'll bet there are aspects to Prince's genius that would blow our minds, He could probably study something and mentally just figure it out like teaching himself so much about music, he's obviously got an untapped thirst for knowledge
He seriously needs to have a child and pass those genes on! | |
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meow85 said: wickyb said: I think anyone who could embrace technology to such an extent at an early age has to have a mega high degree of inner geekiness.
The man was singing about computers in the early 80's Singing. About computers. Snort, oink oink... | |
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"I can't hear u."
"It's cause I'm blending so well." "HUHUHUH! Good answer!"  yeah.HE'S COMING AGAIN | |
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Dayclear said: I'll bet there are aspects to Prince's genius that would blow our minds, He could probably study something and mentally just figure it out like teaching himself so much about music, he's obviously got an untapped thirst for knowledge
He seriously needs to have a child and pass those genes on! good thought | |
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everyone knows p is a supernerdygeek!
in the early dayz, when all his mates were taking drugz & getting laid, he was in the studio thinking & writing about it & twiddling with his knobs!.. i think tho he's prob made up 4 lost time. | |
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wickyb said: meow85 said: The man was singing about computers in the early 80's Singing. About computers. Computer Blue - possibly the only song ever about masturbating over ascii art.  "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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Nvncible1 said: it seems no matter how hard he tries to be "cool" i can see the young insecure cat in him thats trying to fit in and be accepted by being "different"
Its just something I pick up by watching him. Him being a gifted person has given him a hedge over many but he has many complexes about him and he has to carry himself to be the top dog in the world he created around him. I can sense a constant need of him to be seen as cool. its kinda sad but thats alot of people for you. It just shows that that is something many cant grow out of. I mean the man is 50 and still has to strut and pout like george jefferson,lol the make up and the sunglasses gotta come off at somepoint fam. yet- rock on homie!
this just my observation Great Thread! 
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Nvncible1 said: I can sense a constant need of him to be seen as cool.
no he's like the Fonz: he just IS cool.  To exercise your True Will, is the Perfect Freedom. | |
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| <<<<< backing slowly out of the room...wondering if anyone has noticed what a nerd the real fonzi really is PRINCE IS WATCHING U  " When an Artist Creates, whatever they create belongs to society"
U can't polish a turd.. but u can roll it in glitter In my Profile Pic | |
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whitewidow said: Nvncible1 said: I can sense a constant need of him to be seen as cool.
no he's like the Fonz: he just IS cool. Hmmmm, Fonzie jumped the shark too!!.... 
 Hef Years...
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The man reeks with it. He's a muscisian for God's sake. | |
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