Free Blog: More Importantly, What Being A Nerd Is and Why It Rocks

I'm going to talk to you about something very close, and very dear to my heart; being a nerd. It's lovely and fun and I want to tell you all about it. Most of you know me very well, and understand that I am a self-proclaimed nerd. So, a great starting question here is "What is a nerd, anyway?" You could look it up and find a wordy definition if you'd like, but I'll boil it down and explain with a simple quote by the lovely author, Mr. John Green.

"Nerds like us are allowed to be unironically enthusiastic about stuff… Nerds are allowed to love stuff, like jump-up-and-down-in-the-chair-can’t-control-yourself love it. Hank, when people call people nerds, mostly what they’re saying is ‘you like stuff.’"

Basically, nerds are people who just really, honestly, and passionately like stuff; be it computers, video games, books, British television shows, movies, comic books, music, whatever.

Okay, so, now you know what a nerd is. Congratulations! But it doesn't simply end here. Alas, no! There's so much more to understand about the being of nerds. You think it's just a bunch of superheroes and theme songs? Or a group people talking about computers and software?! You're so wrong! "Fine, then! What else could you possibly tell me about being a nerd?" you might be asking yourself. Well, son, allow me to tell you a little bit about why being a nerd rocks.

Firstly, it's super fun and brings you joy getting over-excited about the nerdiest things. Examples include, but are not limited to:

- Season (blank) of (blank) being added onto Netflix's instant watch list,
- Any movie trailer you've been waiting "forever" for,
- British guys,
- Books. Just- books,
- Someone reblogging a gifset on your Tumblr, (oooh nerd overload),
- Videos of cats doing adorable, and usually human, things,
- Japanese animated movies,
- Art!
- Etc.

If you're a nerd, and you're feeling a little blue, think of something to be over-excited about and I guarantee you, you'll feel so shiny that you'll want to start watching that Joss Whedon space-western series everyone's talking about. Nerd things bring joy to nerds. That's just how it is.

Secondly, you get to meet the nicest, weirdest, most enthusiastic, and most ridiculously nerdy people in the world. Trust me, it sounds like they're all creepy but they're not. Some Most of my best friends are nerds and they're my all time favorite people. Overall, nerds are funny, nice, accepting, and overall stellar individuals. I've never met one who's left me with a terrible impression of themselves. I've met some epic nerds through my friends, through other nerds, through the internet, too. Even in Bed, Bath and Beyond when this kid commented on the super cool Tardis t-shirt that I had just gotten and immediately the two of us were talking about Doctor Who and became the best of friends and my mom gave me the weirdest looks, but I didn't care, because obviously, this kid had great taste in British television and I wanted to talk to him. They're all just great people and I want to hug every single one of them

Thirdly, you get to participate is awesome nerdy things. Such as, Harry Potter movie marathons, reading an eight book series in a week, fun chat rooms, actually making fish fingers and custard (you were curious, you had to try it!), and let's not forget Comicon. These probably sound like the weirdest ways to use your time, but being active in nerdy things is great fun! Chances are, you end up meeting fantastic people, and having a blast.

Lastly, you understand that being a "nerd" isn't an insult. It's not about making someone feel stupid for liking something, or making them feel like they don't fit in. Honestly, being a nerd is about being a part of something much bigger, something wonderfully intangible! It's like being encompassed in this fantastical sphere where people understand you're references to "bowties", "okay?", and "I'm in shock." Not only that, but they respond with "are cool!", "okay", and "look, I've got a blanket!" Being a nerd is like always being in a hug. That's what being a nerd is. That's the only way to describe it. One huge, nerdy, accepting, really awkward, but loving hug, and it's beautiful.

So, go ahead! Tell me I'm a nerd! I'll love it, and chances are I'll probably say something like "ALLONS-Y!" or "BAZINGA!" and walk away with my sonic screwdriver, my fandom buttons, and my knee-high piano socks, because you know what? That's how nerds roll. And guess what, we love it.