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The Evolution of the Geek [Infographic]

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Published: Oct 20, 2010 01:29 pm

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Flowtown has lovingly documented the evolution of the geek, from chicken-decapitating circus performer to ’50s tech lover to D&D, comics, Star Wars, and beyond. (All male though, eh.)

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