Today a nerd is someone who is somewhat into a subject that might be considered "intellectual", "fantasy" or "sci-fi". Today nerds are associated with thick rimmed glasses (also known as hipster glasses), and "cute shy guys". From what I can tell, this is because of the shows "Big Bang Theory" and "Glee". They have popularized "the nerd" into something it isn't. Hipsters are taking over this stereotype saying they are "book nerds" or "math nerds" or "star wars nerds". I've fairly certain most of those so called nerds have never even taken a look at a book more advanced than Harry Potter or Twilight, or perhaps they read Fight Club through once, then declared themselves well read. The trends change so quickly that a "book nerd" might become a "Gamer nerd" overnight because they downloaded Steam.
And it isn't just hipsters that are perpetuating this trend. The other day I saw this on my Facebook.
I commented, asking him to stop aggregating this trend, he got angry and deleted my comments.
Typical.
If you don't spend hours playing Dungeons and Dragons, don't get extremely interested in something for at least a month and stick with it, or if you wear those moronic thick rimmed hipster glasses, then you are not a nerd.
UPDATE:
I've found a good definition of a nerd from someone who goes by the name DisparitybyDesign
"1. One who derives entertainment from deep, logical thinking and doing activities that require this..."
Original post by DisparitybyDesign can be found here.
UPDATE:
I've found a good definition of a nerd from someone who goes by the name DisparitybyDesign
"1. One who derives entertainment from deep, logical thinking and doing activities that require this..."
Original post by DisparitybyDesign can be found here.
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