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Whatever you tell me, you wouldn’t convince me there’s not a single bit of nerd in each of us. Whether you're referencing Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter or taking bits from Dungeons or Dragons to the real world, or still talking of Game Of Thrones, both praising it as a masterpiece and complaining about how bad the ending was, we all have our soft spot.

But if you’re a solid nerd-overlord, pointing out not-so-obvious things that make the rest of the crowd shrug in confusion, this corner of Reddit may be just for you. The Delusions Of Adequacy subreddit is a place to share random, nerdy, and geeky stuff all mysteriously explained by the group’s description “the road to adequacy leads through the dark forest of your own inadequacy.”

To find out more about this quirky online community, Bored Panda spoke with the creator behind it named Nick East. Nick is an aspiring fantasy author and self-confessed geek who runs both the Delusions of Adequacy subreddit and a Facebook page by the same name.

So let’s walk that forest road and see where it takes us right below!

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Use Satire Responsibly, I Don't, But I Try

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Terry Pratchett was a legend. This should be much higher. GNU Sir Terry Pratchett

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We spoke to Nick East, the creator behind the subreddit, who said it initially started with a Facebook page, which in fact has been running longer than the subreddit, “as a place for me to save and share memes with friends.” “On it, me and an old college friend both share memes, which I find interesting in a way, because we rarely talk, but in a way we do... with memes,” Nick explained.

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It's The First Of December, My Favourite Season, The Dissing-Christmas-Meme Season

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Part of the appeal of Delusions of Adequacy and the corresponding Facebook page has to do with the fact that many people find the groups so specific and miscellaneous that it’s not entirely clear what the whole concept is about.

But the quirky creator of the subreddit clearly has his own vision for it. “I prefer to let people make up their own minds, I guess I'm assuming those who get my brand of humor will understand it, and those who don't get it never will, no matter how much I try to explain,” he told us in an interview.

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Nick added that sometimes he “may even be deliberately confusing.” His approach clearly reflects in the posts shared on Delusions Of Adequacy, where totally random content meets geeky and nerdy things, and even philosophy.

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D&d Usually Aren't Good, But I'd Watch This One

D&d Usually Aren't Good, But I'd Watch This One

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I Found The Perfect Description Of My Personal Delusion Of Adequacy

I Found The Perfect Description Of My Personal Delusion Of Adequacy

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There's No Time Limit On Having Fun, Unless You Put It There Yourself

There's No Time Limit On Having Fun, Unless You Put It There Yourself

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The creator said he likes anything that makes people think about things, wherever that may lead them. “I just want people to try and think their way into adequacy.” In this way, you can interpret the subreddit as a lighthearted provocation.

It’s worth adding that much of the posts on the subreddit are shared by Nick himself. Thus, he believes, his sense of “humor is a big part of the appeal of delusionsofadequacy.” On the other hand, Nick is aware “it's not something everyone appreciates, but I'm okay with that, since I'm free to post my opinions, people should be free to let me know they don't like them.”

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I Mean Printers Do Suck, It Is Known

I Mean Printers Do Suck, It Is Known

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If Ignorance Is Bliss, This Guy Must Be The World's Happiest Little Fool

If Ignorance Is Bliss, This Guy Must Be The World's Happiest Little Fool

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The Best And The Worst Sherlock, You Know Which Is Which...

The Best And The Worst Sherlock, You Know Which Is Which...

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Make It A Little Less Strange, By Staying Home If You're Sick

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Err, Sir could you please change the channel for us in the waiting room?"

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Technically Correct, The Best Kind Of Correct, Until Someone Starts Crying...

Technically Correct, The Best Kind Of Correct, Until Someone Starts Crying...

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I Don't Usually Support The Use Of Math, But I'll Allow It...

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well..it's amusing how everyone is staying safely away from commenting on this one.

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References Should Go Both Ways, Just Because I'm A Dick Doesn't Mean You're Not One Too

References Should Go Both Ways, Just Because I'm A Dick Doesn't Mean You're Not One Too

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You Can Only Know Yourself, By Telling Yourself The Truth

You Can Only Know Yourself, By Telling Yourself The Truth

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Why Think For Yourself When You Can Autocomplete

Why Think For Yourself When You Can Autocomplete

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is written by the same bot who wrote "Harry Potter And The Portrait Of What Looked Like A Large Pile Of Ash" 😂 AI writings are brilliant!

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Obvious Repost Deserves To Be Reposted Everyday...

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Water itself cost barely anything when it is the mass of a bottle. You are paying for the bottle. BAN PLASTIC BOTTLES!!!

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Someone Just Give The Poor Thing A Compliment Before I Start Crying...

Someone Just Give The Poor Thing A Compliment Before I Start Crying...

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That's How I Feel About Being Human!

That's How I Feel About Being Human!

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I Like To Think I'm Eclectic, But Not Eclectic Enough For Country Music

I Like To Think I'm Eclectic, But Not Eclectic Enough For Country Music

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It makes me want to build hay bales, shot coyotes, drink beer with my kids and cook meth.

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#21

A Sith Does Not What The F, They Are The F

A Sith Does Not What The F, They Are The F

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Theft Is Only Theft When The Poor Do It...

Theft Is Only Theft When The Poor Do It...

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not true. The journalist who released the info was assassinated with a car bomb.

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Boring People Are Easily Bored...

Boring People Are Easily Bored...

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First You Cry, Then It Starts To Make Sense, That's How Know It's Mathematics

First You Cry, Then It Starts To Make Sense, That's How Know It's Mathematics

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I judged a book by its cover 16 years ago. Became hooked on the author´s works. (Simon R. Green, Angels of Light and Darkness)

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Don't Ask Questions You Don't Want To Know The Answer To Xd

Don't Ask Questions You Don't Want To Know The Answer To Xd

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I've Got My Business Griefcase And I'm Going To The Office, Yeah That Works!

I've Got My Business Griefcase And I'm Going To The Office, Yeah That Works!

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Lets Get Super-Weird!

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There's Nothing Like The Taste Of Stale Russian Despair

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You Can Have Both, Don't Let Anyone Tell You That You Can't

You Can Have Both, Don't Let Anyone Tell You That You Can't

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I Was Doing Homework When I Did This...

I Was Doing Homework When I Did This...

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It's Almost All Worked Out, And There Certainly Won't Be Any New Questions We Still Don't Know About

It's Almost All Worked Out, And There Certainly Won't Be Any New Questions We Still Don't Know About

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Agreed, Why Can't I Just Do It Once And Stay Fit Forever?! It's Unfair!

Agreed, Why Can't I Just Do It Once And Stay Fit Forever?! It's Unfair!

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#39

Don't Be Sad Voldemort, I'm Sure You Did Your Best, And That's All We Ask

Don't Be Sad Voldemort, I'm Sure You Did Your Best, And That's All We Ask

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Gardeners, Avoid Existing In Their Realm If Possible Xd

Gardeners, Avoid Existing In Their Realm If Possible Xd

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The previous owner of my house planted Ivy, Blackberries and Mint. Mint. In the ground. I am currently in an alliance with the blackberries against the other two, but make no mistake, once the Ivy is defeated, it's every being for themselves.

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Iapetos
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You made a short-sighted choice to team up with the blackberries. You won't stand a chance against them without mint or ivy backing you up.

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WilvanderHeijden
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I prefer to coexist with nature. Me: "I'll plant these roses here." Nature: "Of course you do, but that's where I planned Poison Ivy. " After a few weeks, me: "You know , the flowers of the Poison Ivy really complement the color palette of my garden."

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband described my gardening style as hacking and slashing.

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M O'Connell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've never realized quite how 'metal' it is to use blood meal as fertilizer.

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Riley Quinn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I loved gardening so much, I started a landscaping business. But now I fully realize it was my love of control that was so overpowering I needed to charge people in order to fulfill my neurotic desires.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just think what sort of gardener Samwise would have become if he had kept the One Ring.

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Edgar Rops
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, unlike other hobbits, Sam had a rather clear idea of how he is going to use the ring. Along the lines of the post above.

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Guido Pisano
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

let nature do what it want - just add some water and it will care of itself

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"Ron And Harry, Stop Being So Stupid" Would Work Well As A Title For All The Books

"Ron And Harry, Stop Being So Stupid" Would Work Well As A Title For All The Books

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes I wonder what the Harry Potter books would be like if they were written from Hermione's perspective

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Opinions Are 100% The Truth All The Time! Guaranteed... Not Fact Checked

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That Sounds Right, And Feel Free To Multi-Class

That Sounds Right, And Feel Free To Multi-Class

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Correction: Blue=science and medical; Red=command; Yellow= ops and engineering; Green=Orion syndicate

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#45

Individuals Must Save So Corporations Can Waste...

Individuals Must Save So Corporations Can Waste...

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just a reminder that those corporations manufacture goods and provide services that we the people consume. Its supply and demand. Its easy to fail to take accountability for one's own actions when you think it won't make a difference, but when everyone in the world takes that view? It adds up. The only way change can be affected is if it is tackled on all sides. And that means world governments coming together to pledge to reduce emissions as has been done with the Paris accords, businesses adapting their ways of working to meet these reduction targets or face heavy fines, NGO's and civil society keeping pressure on gov's and businesses to stay the course, and we as individuals to make more informed consumer choices.

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#46

All Superheroes Are Now Slaves Of Big Business, Just Like Everyone Else :p

All Superheroes Are Now Slaves Of Big Business, Just Like Everyone Else :p

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Look At These Peas! Look At Them!

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So, Is There Like A Website Where I Can Sign Up Or What?

So, Is There Like A Website Where I Can Sign Up Or What?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gotta appreciate the effort of a different and bigger font for the "FINE" :D

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Why Would I Use 'Said' If I Could Use 'Nutted', It Doesn't Make Any Sense

Why Would I Use 'Said' If I Could Use 'Nutted', It Doesn't Make Any Sense

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember when I encountered this for the first time - it was a sentence in a novel by H.G.Wells (I think it was War of the Worlds): "Her husband followed, ejaculating." Good fun was had.

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I Always Knew My Uselessness Would Be Useful Someday

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes you have to keep quiet about your skills to avoid exploitation! (at work mostly)

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