Nerd

 noun

1.

a nerd is a person seen as overly intellectual, obsessive, introverted or lacking social skills.

a person who is extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable about a particular subject, especially one of specialist or niche interest.

"the executive is an unabashed film nerd".

verb

engage in or discuss a technical field obsessively or with great attention to detail.

"his engineering background means he tends to nerd out a bit on the numbers"

Slang

If you say that someone is a nerd, you mean that they are unpopular or boring, especially because they wear unfashionable clothes or show too much interest in computers or science. Some people consider this word offensive. 

13 reasons why being a nerd is awesome!!

Being a nerd is pretty cool.

1.) You probably have a higher than average IQ

Well, with an interest in maths, physics and/or literature, it just comes part of the package.

2.) You have a large variety of interests

Sci-fi, fantasy, games – the nerd universe has no shortage of niches you can geek out to.

3.) And you’re hugely passionate about them

4.) And you’re not as anti-social as everyone thinks

There’s a massive community of like-minded people out there to actively socialise with.

Thousands of nerds literally attend these things. Thousands.

5.) And even when on your own…you’re never alone

If there’s one place you know your fellow nerds will be, it’s the internet. There’s nothing more fun than giggling together over anime memes.

It really does bring people together.

6.) You never have to play it cool

Being a geek ‘means never having to play it cool about how much you like something’. You can profuse your love for Star Wars or Doctor Who and never have a fear of what people think of you.

It’s liberating to be so comfortable in your own skin.

7.) We rule and change the world

From Bill Gates to Mark Zuckerberg himself, nerds have been powerful movers and shakers in this world.

I mean, just take a look at what happens if Facebook goes down…*shiver*… the world would be saying goodbye to its Tinder and Instagram selfies.

8.) You have the thickest skin

You were probably the weird one at school who was teased for playing Pokemon in the corner of the playground instead of playing football.

No matter how many insults were thrown your way and or how many of your Yu-Gi-Oh cards were hidden though, your nerdy ways were never going to change.

It was tough, but those bullies were not your kryptonite – and you’re so much stronger as a result.

9.) You are ace at pub quizzes

You knew that photographic memory and deep interest in niche genres of electronic music would come handy one day.

Intro round? Easy. Tricky politics questions? No problem. You were born for this.

10.) You’re a good problem solver

Nerds will happily spend hours trying to work their way through a level in a game or untangle huge amounts of complicated code.

You’re not afraid of getting yourself right up to your elbows into a messy situation.

11.) Halloween is just the best

From your favourite superhero, to an infamous villain – there’s just so much to choose from for one of your favourite holiday.

You always have a great costume idea. Or, y’know, a million.

12.) You’re naturally competitive

‘You’ve a level 76 Breton with great sword skills on Skyrim? WELL… You should see my level 80 magic-wielding Dark Elf.’

And it’s that competitive spirit guides you in many other areas in life – from your academic record, to your work ethic.

A guaranteed hard-worker, you could say.

13.) You’re very friendly and accepting… of everyone

Being weird is a fundamental part of being a nerd, so you’re very accepting everyone’s odd little ticks.

We’re just one big nerdy family really.