Nerd

Nerd is a descriptive term, often used pejoratively, indicating that a person is overly intellectual, obsessive, or socially impaired. Quotes Nerds... the 'nerd' has never been precisely defined, thanks to the psychological complexity of the creature. The word has connotations of some level of intelligence. The typical nerd is a male with intelligence but no sense of giving it a manly face. Tom Wolfe, Eunuchs of the Universe Tom Wolfe on Wall Street Today, 4 January 2013 That's the wonderful thing with nerds: they're enthusiasts. Not having a life means you get to love things with a passion and nobody bothers you about it. John Burnside, The Glister, p. 82 I get obsessed by little nerdy things in my corner that no one else is interested in. Bjork, Björk: A Project Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one. Charles J. Sykes, "Some Rules Kids Won't Learn in School", printed in San Diego Union Tribune (19 September 1996); often misattributed to Bill Gates. I was a nerd growing up, and I'm a little antisocial and awkward. Louis C.K. Louis C.K. on Twitter and Tracy Morgan Someone who doesn't take herself too seriously and can be a goofball. Because everyone's a nerd inside, I don't care how cool you are. Channing Tatum, 'Another year of love and light': Channing Tatum cuddles with wife Jenna Dewan and daughter Everly as they celebrate fifth wedding anniversary, 12 July 2014 I'm the biggest nerd - I love comic books and stuff like that! Megan Fox, Megan Fox: 'Biggest Nerd', likes comic books, men over girlfriends, 23 September 2008 Call me a nerd if you like, but I do find it hard to leave home without my laptop and a good book. Moby, I lost my heart in... New York, 13 May 2005 Well, I think that everybody is kind of a nerd at heart. Simon Helberg, Simon Helberg Talks The Big Bang Theory and Dr. Horrible Sequel 19 September 2009 Being a nerd really pays off sometimes. Ken Jennings, O.K., Alex, Smart Nerds for $1 Million, July 13, 2004 External links Category:Mind