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"Social ineptness" is not a prerequisite for the trope.


'''Basic Trope''': If you have "geeky" interests and talents, you are too socially-inept to get laid.

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'''Basic Trope''': If you have People having "geeky" interests and talents, you are too socially-inept talents have yet to get laid.
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Go back to NerdsAreVirgins and [[TVTropesWillRuinYourLife continue browsing this site]], [[YouNeedToGetLaid because it's not like you'll ever be getting any]].

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Go back to NerdsAreVirgins and [[TVTropesWillRuinYourLife [[JustForFun/TVTropesWillRuinYourLife continue browsing this site]], [[YouNeedToGetLaid because it's not like you'll ever be getting any]].
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Dewicking per TRS.


** Seamus O'Taku is in fact {{asexual|ity}}. He would actually prefer to take his geeky hobbies over sex any day.

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** Seamus O'Taku is in fact {{asexual|ity}}.UsefulNotes/{{asexual|ity}}. He would actually prefer to take his geeky hobbies over sex any day.



** Alternatively: It turns out that Seamus' lack of sexual life isn't a consequence of his geeky-interests, but [[CelibateHero a life-style decision]]. He might be waiting for the right moment and / or person, or he might be [[{{Asexuality}} not interested in it at all]]; however this situation doesn't have a negative impact at all on him, as he uses all the extra energy, time and resources he would spend "trying to get some" to do constructive things (like writing science fiction novels, [[SmartPeopleBuildRobots or building robots]]) that are more fulfilling and satisfying to him.

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** Alternatively: It turns out that Seamus' lack of sexual life isn't a consequence of his geeky-interests, but [[CelibateHero a life-style decision]]. He might be waiting for the right moment and / or person, or he might be [[{{Asexuality}} [[UsefulNotes/{{Asexuality}} not interested in it at all]]; however this situation doesn't have a negative impact at all on him, as he uses all the extra energy, time and resources he would spend "trying to get some" to do constructive things (like writing science fiction novels, [[SmartPeopleBuildRobots or building robots]]) that are more fulfilling and satisfying to him.
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Trying to avoid assuming Seamus O'Taku's sexual orientation


** Seamus O'Taku is saving himself for the right girl, [[GeekyTurnOn preferably one who shares his geeky interests]].

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** Seamus O'Taku is saving himself for the right girl, girl (or guy), [[GeekyTurnOn preferably one who shares his geeky interests]].



** Seamus has PerverseSexualLust and doesn't like 3D girls anyway.

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** Seamus has PerverseSexualLust and doesn't like 3D girls (or guys) anyway.



* '''Subverted''': Seamus O'Taku loves anime, manga, comic books, ''Franchise/StarTrek'', video games, etc. But he also has a girlfriend or wife that he loves, and, yes, sleeps with.
* '''Double Subverted''': When he isn't too busy fantasizing about all those {{Moe}} anime girls. He is way more attracted to the {{Moe}} Bishoujo than he is to his real-life flesh-and-blood girlfriend or wife.

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* '''Subverted''': Seamus O'Taku loves anime, manga, comic books, ''Franchise/StarTrek'', video games, etc. But he also has a girlfriend or wife significant other that he loves, and, yes, sleeps with.
* '''Double Subverted''': When he isn't too busy fantasizing about all those {{Moe}} anime girls. girls (or guys). He is way more attracted to the {{Moe}} Bishoujo (or Bishounen) than he is to his real-life flesh-and-blood girlfriend or wife.significant other.



** Seamus O'Taku participates in discussions about girls, but would rather ogle Moe Bishoujo at home.
** Seamus is actually quite successful at attracting women and convincing them to come back to his home for sex, but the second they spot his game console or shelf full of comic books and action figures, they immediately turn around and walk out the door while laughing at him for being a nerd, so he has never actually ''had'' sex.

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** Seamus O'Taku participates in discussions about girls, but would rather ogle Moe Bishoujo (or Bishounen) at home.
** Seamus is actually quite successful at attracting women (or men) and convincing them to come back to his home for sex, but the second they spot his game console or shelf full of comic books and action figures, they immediately turn around and walk out the door while laughing at him for being a nerd, so he has never actually ''had'' sex.



** Seamus O'Taku acts this way to drive off girls who wouldn't accept his interests and would bore him.
** Seamus O'Taku is either gay, a victim of sexual abuse, or [[RapeAndSwitch both]], and he uses this to cover up his homosexuality or avoid being in any situation that reminds him of his abuse.

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** Seamus O'Taku acts this way to drive off girls (or guys) who wouldn't accept his interests and would bore him.
** Seamus O'Taku is either gay, is a victim of sexual abuse, or [[RapeAndSwitch both]], and he uses this to cover up his homosexuality or avoid being in any situation that reminds him of his abuse.



** Seamus O'Taku still likes his anime, manga, video games, comic books, Franchise/StarTrek etc. But develops other interests, and becomes a more well-rounded person. He also develops better social skills as he comes out of his shell. Eventually he meets a girl that he likes, and they have a happy, healthy relationship. (And, yes, sex.)

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** Seamus O'Taku still likes his anime, manga, video games, comic books, Franchise/StarTrek etc. But develops other interests, and becomes a more well-rounded person. He also develops better social skills as he comes out of his shell. Eventually he meets a girl (or guy) that he likes, and they have a happy, healthy relationship. (And, yes, sex.)
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** '''Implied''': When someone asks Seamus about his love life he just looks sad and tells the person who asked to shut up.

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** * '''Implied''': When someone asks Seamus about his love life he just looks sad and tells the person who asked to shut up.

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** All the nerd-shaming and VirginShaming Seamus faces causes him to fall in with a [[StrawMisogynist misogynistic]] [[HeManWomanHater hate group]], because he finds people who, like him, are frustrated by all that shaming.* '''Implied''': When someone asks Seamus about his love life he just looks sad and tells the person who asked to shut up.

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** All the nerd-shaming and VirginShaming Seamus faces causes him to fall in with a [[StrawMisogynist misogynistic]] [[HeManWomanHater hate group]], because he finds people who, like him, are frustrated by all that shaming.* shaming.
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'''Implied''': When someone asks Seamus about his love life he just looks sad and tells the person who asked to shut up.
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** All the nerd-shaming and VirginShaming Seamus faces causes him to fall in with a [[StrawMisogynist misogynistic]] [[HeManWomanHater hate group]], because he finds people who, like him, are frustrated by all that shaming.

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** All the nerd-shaming and VirginShaming Seamus faces causes him to fall in with a [[StrawMisogynist misogynistic]] [[HeManWomanHater hate group]], because he finds people who, like him, are frustrated by all that shaming.* '''Implied''': When someone asks Seamus about his love life he just looks sad and tells the person who asked to shut up.



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** Seamus is a total sports nerd. The girls are simultaneously drawn in by his enthusiasm for a non-geeky subject, but repulsed by his dedication going beyond mild interest.

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** Seamus is a total sports nerd. The girls are simultaneously drawn in by his enthusiasm for a non-geeky subject, but subject and repulsed by his dedication going beyond mild interest.interest.
** Robert [=McMuscles=], resident bicycle and BrainlessBeauty, never bothered to learn anything in school because "books are for sexless prudes".



* '''Deconstructed''': Seamus O'Taku has no interests that others (save for fellow nerds) can relate to, and feels alienated by the others (and they, likewise, feel alienated by him.) He then fixates on the geeky pursuits that give him comfort, resulting in further alienation and further comfort-seeking.

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* '''Deconstructed''': Seamus O'Taku has no interests that others (save for fellow nerds) can relate to, and feels alienated by the others (and they, likewise, feel alienated by him.) him). He then fixates on the geeky pursuits that give him comfort, resulting in further alienation and further comfort-seeking.
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** Seamus has read sci-fi exactly once, and it was the Cliff's Notes version of a beloved story everyone already knows. He's ''still'' considered too geeky to be boyfriend material.
** Seamus is a total sports nerd. The girls are simultaneously drawn in by his enthusiasm for a non-geeky subject, but repulsed by his dedication going beyond mild interest.

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* '''Played For Drama''': Seamus fears that he'll never get married and may die alone.
** All the nerd-shaming and VirginShaming Seamus faces causes him to fall in with a misogynistic hate group, because he finds people who, like him, are frustrated by all that shaming.

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* '''Played For Drama''': Drama''':
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Seamus fears that he'll never get married and may die alone.
** All the nerd-shaming and VirginShaming Seamus faces causes him to fall in with a misogynistic [[StrawMisogynist misogynistic]] [[HeManWomanHater hate group, group]], because he finds people who, like him, are frustrated by all that shaming. shaming.
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** All the nerd-shaming and VirginShaming Seamus faces causes him to fall in with a misogynistic hate group, because he finds people who, like him, are frustrated by all that shaming.
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Back to the basement full of [[NerdsAreVirgins Nerdy Virgins]].

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Back Go back to the basement full of [[NerdsAreVirgins Nerdy Virgins]].NerdsAreVirgins and [[TVTropesWillRuinYourLife continue browsing this site]], [[YouNeedToGetLaid because it's not like you'll ever be getting any]].
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Back To The Basement Full of [[NerdsAreVirgins Nerdy Virgins]]

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Back To The Basement Full to the basement full of [[NerdsAreVirgins Nerdy Virgins]]Virgins]].
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* '''Straight''': [[{{Otaku}} Seamus O'Taku]] loves anime, manga, comic books, Franchise/StarTrek, and video games, but has never had sex.
* '''Exaggerated''': Seamus O'Taku is well into his 40's and is still a virgin. He may also be a BasementDweller.

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* '''Straight''': [[{{Otaku}} Seamus O'Taku]] [[PunnyName O]]'[[{{Otaku}} Taku]] loves anime, manga, comic books, Franchise/StarTrek, and ''Franchise/StarTrek'', video games, etc., but he has never had sex.
* '''Exaggerated''': Seamus O'Taku is well into his 40's 40s and is still a virgin. He may also be a BasementDweller.



* '''Subverted''': Seamus O'Taku loves anime, manga, comic books, Franchise/StarTrek, and video games. But he also has a girlfriend or wife that he loves, and, yes, sleeps with.

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* '''Subverted''': Seamus O'Taku loves anime, manga, comic books, Franchise/StarTrek, and ''Franchise/StarTrek'', video games.games, etc. But he also has a girlfriend or wife that he loves, and, yes, sleeps with.



** Seamus O'Taku is a BasementDweller with MommyIssues.
** Seamus hires a prostitute, but it turns out that not even a whore is willing to sleep with him!
** A jihadist arrives in {{Heaven}}, believing that he will be rewarded for his faith and efforts with 72 virgins. And he gets...[[WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy 72 Trekkies.]]

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** Seamus O'Taku is a BasementDweller with severe MommyIssues.
** Seamus hires a prostitute, but it turns out that ''[[EveryoneHasStandards not even a whore is willing to sleep with him!
him]]''!
** A jihadist [[MiddleEasternTerrorists jihadist]] arrives in {{Heaven}}, believing that he will be rewarded for his faith and efforts with 72 virgins. And he gets... [[WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy 72 Trekkies.]]Trekkies]].
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** Seamus lives in an environment where these interests mark you out as uncool or generally a social pariah, hence girls avoid him.
** Seamus' interests tend to attract a mostly male following so he doesn't get much of an opportunity to meet women within what social circles (e.g. fan clubs) he is a part of.
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** Seamus has PerverseSexualLust and doesn't like 3D girls anyway.

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* '''Played For Drama''': Seamus fears that he'll never get married and may die alone.



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* '''Downplayed''': ???

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* '''Downplayed''': ???Seamus has only been in a few romantic relationships, most of which were very brief, and never once had sex until he got married at the age of 30.

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** Seamus O'Taku is considered to be [[{{Gonk}} unattractive]], or he has {{no social skills}}.



** Seamus O'Taku is considered to be [[{{Gonk}} unattractive]], or he has {{no social skills}}.



** NerdsAreSexy



** NerdsAreSexy
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** Seamus O'Taku is fact {{asexual|ity}}.

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** Seamus O'Taku is in fact {{asexual|ity}}.{{asexual|ity}}. He would actually prefer to take his geeky hobbies over sex any day.
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* '''Double Subverted''': When he isn't too busy fantasizing about all those MoeMoe anime girls. He is way more attracted to the MoeMoe Bishoujo than he is to his real-life flesh-and-blood girlfriend or wife.

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* '''Double Subverted''': When he isn't too busy fantasizing about all those MoeMoe {{Moe}} anime girls. He is way more attracted to the MoeMoe {{Moe}} Bishoujo than he is to his real-life flesh-and-blood girlfriend or wife.
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* '''Downplayed''': ???

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** Seamus O'Taku is considered to be [[{{Gonk}} unattractive]], or he has {{no social skills}}.



** Seamus has bad looks and/or bad social skills.



** Seamus hires a prostitute, but it turns out that not even a whore is willing to sleep with him!



** Seamus hires a prostitute, but it turns out that not even a whore is willing to sleep with him!
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** See Exploited below, but PlayedForLaughs.

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