I'm a Nerd and proud of it

MikeCrazy

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Fixed it! :flowerforyou:

delirious_vixen

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Fixed it! :flowerforyou:

There we are! And, yes, he did forget that! High five for having all three, people.

poetgirl115

Your post should be reported to the Counsel of Nerd Relations, for review and deliberation.

This is why I hate nerds.

I used to consider myself a nerd. Those around me called me a nerd. I strove to learn as much as possible about everything. I will do a proof to verify a formula because I can. I sincerely thought I was a nerd, adhering to the definition that a nerd is someone overly intellectual, studious and technical. That is no longer what it means.

Society has changed the connotation of that word and turned it into something completely different.

Society now deems a person a nerd if they play video games, like comic books or like cosplay. The word nerd no longer implies intelligence, technical interests or studious behavior. The word nerd has been corrupted and I now hate the term. Down with the nerds who have sullied their title and rid it of its former glory.

I was top of my class in all my studies and was known to get multiple awards for these studies. I understood concepts in math, science, reading, and other academics easily. I would be classified as a nerd by the old 'standards.' Not only that, but I play video games, enjoy the sci-fi shows, and all that other jazz that "society" now considers as being a nerd. Would I, since I enjoy these pastimes along with being a studious person, be denied any right to consider myself or be considered a nerd?

I'd say not, and the same goes with people who do not always go for the intellectual. They are interested heavily into something, just as the classic nerd might've been interested heavily in their studies. Hate is a strong word and hating a whole group of people simply because you believe they do not live up to the label they have given themselves is bigoted, in my own opinion.

Don't hate an entire group because they do not live up to your definition of something. You do not know the person personally, so projecting hate onto them does nothing more than limit your chances of ever doing so.

Completely agree. I was valedictorian in high school, graduaged cum laude from college, and am two semesters away from my Master's Degree. There are many different kinds of "nerds." Shaming a group based on media and pop culture is not only counterproductive but also downright judgmental. If you don't want to be a nerd, don't be one. I am a proud nerd. I have books overflowing in my home (and I do mean overflowing--next to my tv, on my bedside table, piled around my computer, even in my closet), but I also watch sci-fi, play D&D, and slay digital dragons (and the occasional chicken) in Skyrim in my spare time. Don't nerd shame others just because the word is bothersome. Sheesh. :grumble:

MikeCrazy

Completely agree. I was valedictorian in high school, graduaged cum laude from college, and am two semesters away from my Master's Degree. There are many different kinds of "nerds." Shaming a group based on media and pop culture is not only counterproductive but also downright judgmental. If you don't want to be a nerd, don't be one. I am a proud nerd. I have books overflowing in my home (and I do mean overflowing--next to my tv, on my bedside table, piled around my computer, even in my closet), but I also watch sci-fi, play D&D, and slay digital dragons (and the occasional chicken) in Skyrim in my spare time. Don't nerd shame others just because the word is bothersome. Sheesh. :grumble:

^^^^This

...and we shall call you chicken-chaser. Props if you know where that came from.

MikeCrazy

I have another venn diagram about nerds.
Enjoy: (It's too big, have to link it.)
http://th02.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/f/2013/275/2/6/venn_diagram_for_nerds_by_karnezar-d6ozf59.jpg

j_bark

I used to consider myself a nerd. Those around me called me a nerd. I strove to learn as much as possible about everything. I will do a proof to verify a formula because I can. I sincerely thought I was a nerd, adhering to the definition that a nerd is someone overly intellectual, studious and technical. That is no longer what it means.

I would venture to say what you describe actually falls into nerd still to this day. Video games and pop culture? Moving into the geek side of things. Those in the know are appropriate with their placement.

I am geek. Hear me r0ArzZ.

Dragonwolf

Completely agree. I was valedictorian in high school, graduaged cum laude from college, and am two semesters away from my Master's Degree. There are many different kinds of "nerds." Shaming a group based on media and pop culture is not only counterproductive but also downright judgmental. If you don't want to be a nerd, don't be one. I am a proud nerd. I have books overflowing in my home (and I do mean overflowing--next to my tv, on my bedside table, piled around my computer, even in my closet), but I also watch sci-fi, play D&D, and slay digital dragons (and the occasional chicken) in Skyrim in my spare time. Don't nerd shame others just because the word is bothersome. Sheesh. :grumble:

^^^^This

...and we shall call you chicken-chaser. Props if you know where that came from.

Aw, you beat me to it! I have to say that kicking chickens is one of my favorite pass times in those games. :drinker:

Oh, and the fourth one was rather lackluster. They had an awesome idea and then neutered it. I was disappointed.

KatieJane83

Just because this thread must never die.

jnichel

Just because this thread must never die.

Hey baby, would you like to interface and defrag my hard drive? :laugh:

1Highlander

Who's going to Dragoncon? A meet up of fitness nerds must happen. I'll be there.

KatieJane83

Just because this thread must never die.

Hey baby, would you like to interface and defrag my hard drive? :laugh:

Lolz!

j_bark

Its Friday and we need the love. Bring on Friday gifs to this thread. (ps I just want to laugh later when I come back, stoopid meetings)

Docmahi

My level of Nerd is over 9000

lngbrd

I'm not a gamer, nor am I smart enough to truly be a nerd, but my wife calls me a nerd because I'm addicted to listening to old time radio shows on my iphone app during my work commute. Gunsmoke, Johnny Dollar, dragnet, dimension X...

j_bark

soberlicious

Dragonwolf

I don't know whether to be amused or offended by that one... :ohwell:

j_bark

Just say no to Hipster Beyonce.

juhnell2610

Just say no to Hipster Beyonce.

Freaking love your ticker. SHINY

j_bark

Oh Firefly/Serenity. I my Browncoats.

juhnell2610

Oh Firefly/Serenity. I my Browncoats.

Ferrous_Female_Dog

Most of the people who say they're "nerds" probably aren't. It's just cool to say you're a nerd these days. The bar is low in terms of criteria. Play video games? You can say you're a nerd (which is silly by the way because everyone in the post Nintendo generations grew up gaming). You don't even have to be smart anymore like the good old days. You don't need an odd hobby like collecting and mounting bugs.

Well aren't you fun?? I'm allowed to call myself whatever I like. I don't have to "prove" my nerdiness to anyone. I could show you my massive comic collection, all my swords, my collection of first edition toys, all the signed books I have, and my Firefly tattoo. I could tell you most of my favorite jokes are about grammar and I could tell you how high I scored on the SAT's and my GPA. But I don't have to do any of that, you know why?? Because I know what I am, and I AM proud of it, "cool" or not, it's who I am. Deal with it.

I love you. Seriously. I'm a nerd, a geek, and a total dork. Just because I can't quote Tolkein and didn't get Firefly the first time around (I'm swearing to try again, I promise - it was a horrible time in my life) and can't do math very well doesn't mean I'm not a massive nerd.

My nerd creds are just that, mine. Sure, I share an awful lot of with others, and that's a wonderful thing today. In fact, that we can argue about particular topics for hours makes things that much better. I can go from arguing Doctor Who companions to arguing quantum computing in under 45 seconds... and do so quite often. But it doesn't mean we agree either.

I'm lucky to have been a nerd for all of my 41 years. I make my living in computer engineering, I read quantum mechanic books for fun (and oh yeah, can't do a stitch of the math), my biggest crush in history is Isaac Newton. I collect all kinds of fandom stuff, my largest is probably Doctor Who, though Final Fantasy is a close second. And my video games are almost all in the RPG area - MUST HAVE STORY! Oh, and I go to at least one convention a year, I try for two, depending. I just spent 3 days at the Denver ComicCon and I'm *still* recovering.

What makes being nerdy so awesome is that we are all so unique and special. Nerd shaming is a thing, and I find it antithetical to who we are! Embrace your fellow nerd and you may find something new to love every day.

just an observation:

You both say you don't have to prove your nerdiness, then go on to list all the things that make you nerdy.

This sort of bickering over credibility happens in every subculture once it gets into the spotlight.

sullus

Most of the people who say they're "nerds" probably aren't. It's just cool to say you're a nerd these days. The bar is low in terms of criteria. Play video games? You can say you're a nerd (which is silly by the way because everyone in the post Nintendo generations grew up gaming). You don't even have to be smart anymore like the good old days. You don't need an odd hobby like collecting and mounting bugs.

Well aren't you fun?? I'm allowed to call myself whatever I like. I don't have to "prove" my nerdiness to anyone. I could show you my massive comic collection, all my swords, my collection of first edition toys, all the signed books I have, and my Firefly tattoo. I could tell you most of my favorite jokes are about grammar and I could tell you how high I scored on the SAT's and my GPA. But I don't have to do any of that, you know why?? Because I know what I am, and I AM proud of it, "cool" or not, it's who I am. Deal with it.

A real nerd would have mumbled "ok" and slunk away ..

Ferrous_Female_Dog

This needs a re-play.

MrNundy

Im a nerd because at times i act too old for my age.

For example, on my 21st birthday last July, I decided too wash my car for half the day and talk to my fellow neighbours than accept birthday sex from my girlfriend....

AmberMagdalena

I think there are levels of nerdiness these days because of the gaps in generation...I am a proud medical science nerd! Loner, nose in the articles detailing the latest medical releases, making jokes about microbes. It's a lonely life for amoeba.

miss_jessiejane

Most of the people who say they're "nerds" probably aren't. It's just cool to say you're a nerd these days. The bar is low in terms of criteria. Play video games? You can say you're a nerd (which is silly by the way because everyone in the post Nintendo generations grew up gaming). You don't even have to be smart anymore like the good old days. You don't need an odd hobby like collecting and mounting bugs.

Well aren't you fun?? I'm allowed to call myself whatever I like. I don't have to "prove" my nerdiness to anyone. I could show you my massive comic collection, all my swords, my collection of first edition toys, all the signed books I have, and my Firefly tattoo. I could tell you most of my favorite jokes are about grammar and I could tell you how high I scored on the SAT's and my GPA. But I don't have to do any of that, you know why?? Because I know what I am, and I AM proud of it, "cool" or not, it's who I am. Deal with it.

I love you. Seriously. I'm a nerd, a geek, and a total dork. Just because I can't quote Tolkein and didn't get Firefly the first time around (I'm swearing to try again, I promise - it was a horrible time in my life) and can't do math very well doesn't mean I'm not a massive nerd.

My nerd creds are just that, mine. Sure, I share an awful lot of with others, and that's a wonderful thing today. In fact, that we can argue about particular topics for hours makes things that much better. I can go from arguing Doctor Who companions to arguing quantum computing in under 45 seconds... and do so quite often. But it doesn't mean we agree either.

I'm lucky to have been a nerd for all of my 41 years. I make my living in computer engineering, I read quantum mechanic books for fun (and oh yeah, can't do a stitch of the math), my biggest crush in history is Isaac Newton. I collect all kinds of fandom stuff, my largest is probably Doctor Who, though Final Fantasy is a close second. And my video games are almost all in the RPG area - MUST HAVE STORY! Oh, and I go to at least one convention a year, I try for two, depending. I just spent 3 days at the Denver ComicCon and I'm *still* recovering.

What makes being nerdy so awesome is that we are all so unique and special. Nerd shaming is a thing, and I find it antithetical to who we are! Embrace your fellow nerd and you may find something new to love every day.

just an observation:

You both say you don't have to prove your nerdiness, then go on to list all the things that make you nerdy.

This sort of bickering over credibility happens in every subculture once it gets into the spotlight.

No no. That was NOT all the things that make me nerdy. That was a very, very, very, very small portion of the things that make me nerdy. And it wasn't bickering. It was an example of some of the things I could list to "justify" my nerdiness. I didn't actually go into detail because I don't have to do that to a bunch of people I don't know on the interwebz.

Nerds, we do what we want.

ironanimal

kmorgan221

Yeah...I'm not a nerd. Geek, sure, but not a nerd.



And certainly not a dork.

j_bark