Things are quite different now. Instead of hiding their nerdiness, people are celebrating it. I think that the Internet has played a huge part in this. People used to hide certain aspects of their lives because they felt alone. They didn't realize that there were lots of people out there who liked the same things they did, or felt the same way they were feeling. Now, a simple Google search can lead you to an entire online community of people who are just as obsessed about something as you are.
Everyone wants to feel connected. The immense popularity of social networking sites is proof of this. We can interact easily with people all over the world on a daily basis. No one around you shares your interest in origami? Well, you can go online and find hundreds of people who do. Our exposure is no longer limited to just what's around us. Our circles of friends can extend much further than the boundaries of our communities.
Instead of separating us, our differences are bringing us together. We are proud of the things that make us nerds. In keeping with this new-found pride, I'm going to tell you some of the things that I do, or have done, that some might consider nerdy.
- I love Harry Potter.
- I have a degree in Computer Science.
- I like Pokemon games. I have played the Soul Silver, Pearl, and White versions.
- I think that the Oxford English Dictionary is really awesome. I love to tell people the story behind its creation.
- I adore Doctor Who! David Tennant is my favorite, but Matt Smith is a close second.
- I would much rather enjoy a quiet night in than go to parties.
- I play Dungeons and Dragons. My Paladin is now level eight!
- I spent many Tuesday nights watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
