In 2014 Geek Native started using polls as an entry mechanism to the competitions the site runs. There’s been no shortage of giveaways and other comps, we like to connect readers to easy chances to boost their collection of geeky goodness. There’s a competition open when this post gives too – a chance to win To Go Viking.
These polls aren’t hugely scientific as they’re incentivized, the sample is bias and the numbers who take part aren’t huge. They are interesting though and often have some surprisingly results. The stats offer geeky insight into the mind of gamers, anime fans and book lovers. Let’s take a look!
#1: Most people wouldn’t cut the bomb’s wire
What wire would people cut? Bomb panic research by Geek Native so GMs don't have to http://t.co/H4XnEyH1eb pic.twitter.com/XCM1znDpAM
— Geek Native (@GeekNative) August 17, 2014
View the full bomb survey.
#2: Roleplayers less likely to worry about ‘running zombies’ messing up the genre
Do fast moving #zombies ruin the game? The results are in: http://t.co/DUDb1XVD5C pic.twitter.com/mxNjjHBXeO
— Geek Native (@GeekNative) August 29, 2014
Enjoy the full running zombie research.
#3: Anime fans more willing to sacrifice liberty for peace
Surprised? Turns out anime fans more likely to welcome the thought police http://t.co/YDKRvk9xP8 pic.twitter.com/PNRTdx8wHu
— Geek Native (@GeekNative) October 1, 2014
Study the full poll results.
#4: If you enjoy sci-fi novels you are less likely to like sci-fi films
Bogus numbers? Mini survey suggests that sci-fi readers are less likely to enjoy sci-fi films http://t.co/Vnke4WWMrM pic.twitter.com/IekFgAajJj
— Geek Native (@GeekNative) November 7, 2014
Check out the entire sci-fi fan survey.
#5: Gamers more popular than models after the apocalypse
Who would be the most useful friend and ally after the apocalypse? Gamers, medics, mechanics.. http://t.co/3LDQEEt39y pic.twitter.com/uUDfIjgCHp
— Geek Native (@GeekNative) November 27, 2014
View the full post-apocalyptic poll results.
#6: Gamers 50% more willing to explore wormholes
Gamers 50% more willing to explore wormholes than everyone else http://t.co/7fPZ5OdZma pic.twitter.com/G6IbKbl0S2
— Geek Native (@GeekNative) December 10, 2014
Stop by the full study here.
#7: Scientists more likely to believe in sewer creatures
Scientists more likely to believe in sewer creatures than people who don't work in science http://t.co/cPRIi71yBr pic.twitter.com/rib2eZdrv8
— Geek Native (@GeekNative) December 26, 2014
Check out the full research post.
#8: Sci-fi fans more likely to expect hostile aliens
Sci-fi fans more likely to expect hostile aliens than anyone else. Why's that? http://t.co/tp5J6wuMH4 pic.twitter.com/bG8u6VDxuG
— Geek Native (@GeekNative) December 29, 2014
Read the full survey results.
#9: 62% of anime fans think anime tends to be sexist
Is anime sexist? Even anime fans think it tends to be. http://t.co/W0PM1aeF6n pic.twitter.com/8R8sLQZGZB
— Geek Native (@GeekNative) January 2, 2015
Stop by the surprising sexism study here.
Image credit: Science by K Jones.
