Skytrotter 26 June 8, 2012 Author Share June 8, 2012 (edited) Why can't a nerd call themselves a nerd? In my experience, the word isn't a good or a bad thing, it's just a noun (well, that's how it was at my schools, a least). I refer to myself as a nerd. Now, I don't go out of my way to call attention to my nerdiness, but if it comes up, I will, and if someone asks, I'll reply that I am indeed a nerd. ( Again, I wasn't trying to imply that individuals aren't allowed to/have the right to call themselves whatever they wanted. All I was doing was making an observation as to how the word/identity is interpreted in society today, and the differences between the past and the present. Call yourself whatever you want. You have the right to. Edited June 8, 2012 by Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnKrunk 307 June 8, 2012 Share June 8, 2012 I dont care if your a geek,black,white,asian,gay,lesbo,ugly,pretty,or weird ECT.As long as you treat me with respect.Your cool. (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ ✧ﾟ･: *ヽ(◕ヮ◕ヽ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Sugar Sprinkles~ 638 June 8, 2012 Share June 8, 2012 I have noticed that. That a real nerd is someone into school, technology, and being smart and always get bullied, and now it's video gamers into Nintendo, playstation, xbox, and being an otaku (Meaning obsessive of things) lol, I guess im that nerd, an otaku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akemi Homura 7,680 June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 Nerds, geeks... in other words, stereotypes. People are not stereotypes. They are real folks with real feelings, with their own character and personalities. Sure, they may have the credentials to be called "nerds", but once again that is a label. Speaking again on the "deeper personality" thing, a person's sense of character should always overshadow stereotypes. Take me for example. I wear glasses, love video games, have a fondness for the sciences (especially biology and health), and am a good student. In the eyes of people, at first glance I would be considered a nerd. However, I am also highly jockish. I love sports. I just can't get enough of the thing. Athletics are really "my thing", as it were. I live for the competition, I am also arrogant at times and trash talk a lot. Would it make me a jock or a nerd in this case? The answer is both and neither. You are what you are. If you allow yourself to be labelled as a stereotype, instead of standing up for your true character, then you are reinforcing the idea that all people who actively have interests for getting education, have glasses, and are good students are nerds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strafe 594 June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 Yeah I'm getting really tired of this trend, too. So true, I'm sure a lot of people fall into that second category. "The Gods envy us. They envy us because we’re mortal, because any moment might be our last. Everything is more beautiful because we’re doomed. You will never be lovelier than you are now. We will never be here again." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuteycindyhoney 13,307 June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 (edited) Yeah I'm getting really tired of this trend, too. OMG! Real nerds don't have eyes! I call myself a nerd all the time. I see no problem with it. While I wasn't actually teased or bullied in school, I do have a bit of a learning disability with mathematics. That didn't stop me from building two computers from discarded parts, and selling them for a nice profit. Besides that. Nerd girls are hot, just ask my husband! PS. My glasses aren't a fashion statement. I have extremely poor vision. I don't drive much any more, because I don't trust my sight. Edited June 9, 2012 by cuteycindyhoney Thank you Sparklefan1234!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiliscael 3,960 June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 I personally do not refer to myself as a nerd or geek. I do like things that are generally looked upin as nerdy, such as Pokemon, MLP, and Star Wars. I agree that being a "hipster"(realize the quotation marks ) is the new cool thing for kids to do. I've seen so many kids go from 6th to 8th grade and COMPLETELY pretend to hate things that they used to like and pretend ti be gamers and internet users so that they can jump on the bandwagon. and most of these kids are tge obnoxious trolls that no-one likes and who just act like dicks because they can. I tend to take the high road, get stoned, and fly low . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random User 249 June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 I am NOT claiming to be a nerd, as my bible: The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it to be a derogatory word. Oh gods I just realised this. You know Merriam-Webster also added "funner" to their dictionary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch 15 June 10, 2012 Share June 10, 2012 When I was little, I was a nerd with my nerd buddies. We were beat up, verbally abused, trashcanned, and all that jazz. We truly enjoyed various fantasy and sci-fi things. We were there, the opening day of the Phantom Menace, we've beta tested more games then we care to remember, and we've all owned tech ranging from C64's to XBox 360's. We were a group of friends, mainly together to spread the hatred over multiple shoulders. We are all still nerds, we just don't hang out anymore. Scottish by birth, Texan by law, Highlander by the grace of God. -Brendan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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