Nerd sniping
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Nerd sniping is a slang term for the action of giving an interesting problem to a person (usually a nerd), thereby consuming all their attention until the problem is solved. It was coined by xkcd author Randall Munroe in the 356th comic of the series on 12 December 2007.[1]
Definition[edit]
Techopedia on November 12, 2020 said:
Nerd sniping is a slang term that describes a particularly interesting problem that is presented to a nerd, often a physicist, tech geek or mathematician.
The nerd stops all activity to devote attention to solving the problem, often at his or her own peril.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Nerd Sniping". Xkcd.com. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
- ^ "What is Nerd Sniping? - Definition from Techopedia". Techopedia.com. Retrieved 2022-01-04.