Nerd Alert

Here I am. Back to grill people with my views :P. Well, it's a new year and I am totally bored and hope the exams end soon and the college opens soon. On other notes, try listening to Where were you by Alan Jackson - a beautifully put song about the 9/11 tragedy. And what i'm doing during these holidays? (like you'd even care, but I wanna say it. :P) I've been watching South Park and learning Linux and watching movies. I've probably watched more movies in these holidays than all the last year combined :P. Well, first things first. An acknowledgement to make - this post is mainly inspired from the blog of one of my close friends. The post is called : Why do some Nerds hate other Nerds? (actually, go ahead and check out the blog, it is very nice!).


Now, no surprises about the topic of this post, right? The picture and the other post make it very clear. What I'm trying to put here is the explanation of the stereotype and try to end the stigma about being a Nerd. Well, I've been called a nerd like a million times and the people who call me that do so in a tone akin to their believing that being a nerd is an unforgivable crime. Well, let me put things in perspective here : being a nerd isn't a crime. Actually, I need to define a nerd before jumping any further explanation. Here is what Wikipedia says is a Nerd:

Nerd is a term often bearing a derogatory connotation or stereotype, that refers to a person who passionately pursues intellectual activities, esoteric knowledge, or other obscure interests that are age-inappropriate rather than engaging in more social or popular activities. Therefore, a nerd is often excluded from physical activity and considered a loner by peers, or will tend to associate with like-minded people.

 That is very accurate. And for all you 3 Idiots fans out there: Chhatur (the muggu from the movie, a.k.a. Silencer) is not a nerd - he is a muggu (and for a definition of this term, go through Five Point Someone by Chetan Bhagat). It is a common misconception of people to feel that all muggus are nerds and vice-versa. Alright, let me not digress. Fine, with the definition clear, I fail to understand why people see being a nerd as a negative. For one thing, let's face it, nerds are cool! Whether it be about having esoteric knowledge or having lot more knowledge about things some people can't even start to comprehend. Actually, sometimes I feel that, the nerd way-of-life is the only one that can guarantee success. No, I'm not saying others to follow it unless you are born to be one, but the discrimination kills me (not literally... ;)). And about the stereotype of nerds having thick glasses, formal clothing and...well, look at the picture it gives a good idea. Well, nerds are not always like that :). And people who make fun of nerds are actually kind of jealous (no??) because the other person knows more than them. This is just a weird behavioral pattern I'm trying to explain and mean no offense to anyone. And, please stop the discrimination against nerds - we are humans too! :P


Fine, I think I've gotten through fairly well and have a great time. And of course, NERD ALERT!! :P

And all the best for your exam(s), placements and other tests. :D