Don't you think the so-called insult "nerd" is actually good? As in, it would be more of a compliment really?

Question

I'm not one myself seeing as how I certainly don't neglect my looks, but if I were to be called one, I think I would actually appreciate more than be hurt! Nerds are smart-- what's the problem? And the jerks who usually call others "nerd" are ones secretly jealous of the intelligence and trying to bash the actual nerd just because of his looks... pathetic, really! So, how would you take it? The wrong way or well-taken???

***Thanks for answers in advance***

Answer 1

I've been called a nerd before just because I'm smart and always got good grades. it was meant as an insult but it didn't insult me because there's nothing wrong with being smart. The people who called me a nerd were the same ones asking me for help later.

Answer 2

read below, this is on the yahoo home page as of 8/26


We've been called all three, and to be honest, we always assumed they meant the same thing. However, according to the cool kids, there are differences.
Official definitions for nerd, geek, and dork each use the words "inept" and "foolish." Nerds have the added distinction of being "unattractive." Ouch. While it's hard to argue with the dictionary, we sought out definitions from the Internet at large.

According to Whatis.com, nerds are people of above-average intelligence who place little importance on their appearance. Nerds are often aware of their status, but they don't mind. In fact, many take pride in the putdown, as it means they're smart and not wrapped up in superficial worries.

Geek is a more specific term. Back in the day, geeks worked at carnivals, and (according to the dictionary) "bit the heads off live chickens." Thankfully, the term now has a different connotation. Like nerds, geeks are smart, but they tend to focus more on technology. As Urban Dictionary explains, these are the people you make fun of in high school and later work for as an adult.

Being called a "dork" is the biggest insult of the three. There's no way you can spin it into something positive. After all, even the dictionary writes that dorks are "stupid" people. And to make matters worse, dorks assume they're cool. Oh, and they smell, too.

So, to sum things up, if someone calls you a geek or a nerd, thank them. If someone calls you a dork, consider going back to school and investing in some new deodorant.



this was on the homepage, its not there anymore, but i hope this helped!

(ps.... ive been called them a couple of times, but its not a crime to be smatr and good looking, is it??? lol

Answer 3

i think the word nerd has lost it's meaning as of late , as it used to mean an extreme freak with too much knowledge, but now-a-days being called a nerd by a peer or co-workers in someway may be a compliment if intending on your personal work as i may be called a nerd in the sense of i know extensivley of military and war operations, i would take that as a compliment but if i were called a nerd suggesting that i had no social skillz that is more intended as a insult, sorry i am not perfect with grammar and i hope you understand what i'm attempting to say

Answer 4

Nerd implies social awkwardness as a result of a focus on education and self directed learning. To someone who's struck a balance between the two areas, a nerd seems excessive, and perhaps the implication includes smothering controlling parents which have led to the nerd having "issues."

Answer 5

I think it's a compliment. I'd rather be a nerd than some unsuccessful person...

Answer 6

bill gates is a nerd...... look at his success

Answer 7

I agree with what Susie, said............:)