30 Hilarious Memes For The Inner Nerd In Most Of Us, As Shared By This Facebook Group (New Pics)
Nerd used to be a catch-all phrase for someone who had, as far as society was concerned, a little too much interest in topics that were not considered particularly cool. Oh, how times have changed, and for the better. Geek and nerd culture has gone from an often mocked subculture into the mainstream.
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Because comic books, video games, and Dungeons and Dragons have become so firmly embedded in popular culture, the word ‘nerd’ just doesn’t get thrown around as much. The word itself originated in the 1950s, with Dr. Seuss, of all people, though word etymologists, or word nerds, if you want to stick to the theme, believe that it was used among US college students at the time.
By the 1960s, the words had spread around much of the English-speaking world, mostly to describe someone who was particularly bookish and studious. This is somewhat strange since many people avidly read comic books at the time, but only nerds were singled out for abuse based on their hobbies. In general, the trend seemed to be simply to bully those who professed an interest in things like science fiction and fantasy.
A slightly alternative theory is that in the 1970s, nerds, or knurds were people in college deemed to be boring since they would prefer to study, than, say, drink. The eagle-eyed among you may have noticed that knurd is just drunk spelled backward, which isn’t really that clever. Regardless of its ‘true’ origin, the word entered the mainstream lexicon from the sitcom ‘Happy Days’ where it was used regularly.
DM: Okay, Flavius, you're in a locked room, stranded from the rest of the party. What do you want to do? Flavius: I will...cast Fireball on the door! DM: *rubbing temples* You. Want. To. Do. What? Augustus: He wants to Fireball the door. I wanna see this. Marcellus: *eating popcorn* DM: Fine. Roll for attack. Flavius: NAT XX!!! DM: *deep, deep sigh*
Do you happen to have like something absurd like a jetski and a matching electric guitar ? Yamaha : say no more
As it often is with human cruelty, people with high-functioning-autism or Asperger syndrome were often also lumped together with ‘traditional’ nerds and mocked as such. While now a nerd is seen as someone who is perhaps a bit obsessed with science fiction or fantasy, at the time it was a common pejorative for people who struggled socially. Stereotypically, a nerd would have glasses and be buck-toothed, despite neither of these features being at all related to comic books or autism.
He slayed the mystery sky demon...known only as the mythical God Dhron.
But slowly and surely, topics once seen as purely for nerds started to gain mainstream appeal. Comic book movies now dominate the box office for over a decade, while almost all young people and many adults play video games from time to time. Nerds also found allies among celebrities who sometimes would reveal ‘geeky’ hobbies during interviews. After all, if Vin Diesel plays Dungeons and Dragons, maybe it’s not such a ‘lame’ hobby after all.
I only learn better if I’m able to attach personalities to what I’m learning. I’ve been able to do well in math and physics because of each formula’s unique personality. Able to learn chemistry by attaching personalities to the elements and same with bio. I start reaching my limitations when it comes to languages because the rules don’t match with anyone’s personality at all
The changing economic landscape also had a part to play. Previously, the wealthiest business people were titans of industry of finance gurus. Now tech companies dominate, and these are often founded and operated by people who fall into the more traditional category of geek or nerd. Being very smart with computers is now a common pathway to success and many self-proclaimed nerds ware their hobbies as a symbol of pride.
As the owner of a dog named Stilgar, I approve of any and all funny memes about my absolute favorite book (and the pretty-decent 2021 movie adaptation).
And generate power for your all your appliances at the same time.
My mom (84) scribbles with a Sharpie on what she calls the "tops" of all her USBs
Best trope is very tired man has to take care of adorable child. Case in point: Aizawa and Eri, Mandalorian and baby Yoda, Logan and Laura.
"Proffesor Dumbledore, your bird sends me to get food AGAIN" - "Good Harry, I'll have two number 9s, a number 9 large, a number 6 with extra dip, a number 7, two number 45s, one with cheese, and a large soda"
This meme is real poggers, I'd even go so far to say that s**t's dingo!
Never knew it was possible to both relate to and feel attacked by the same post at the same time. So both thank you and curse you
I was so excited when my friend's name turned up about five minutes into the credits of Fantastic Mr Fox! Took a picture, sent it to her, she was like 'Yeah, I know...'
Yes! If I’m knackered I can’t handle three time loops and sixteen mistaken identities.
I had to physically stop myself from snort-laughing because I'm in public lol
Worked in Blockies for eight years. Good times, great people, and all the pick'n mix you could steal!
Robin Hood is still one of my favorite Disney movies. And probably to blame for that phase of my life where I was absolutely a furry.
if torterra grows as big as it does in the movie i might have my own private island or a country sized problem
I don’t know why but Curiousity and all the other rovers look adorable to me. Like it looks like the rover is looking down because they’re shy in this photo
I remember my college days. I took a Philosophy class, and it was SO boring (and I was so young and unused to college; I'd been homeschooled from 8th grade on) I'd fall asleep in class. I got really embarrassed by that, so I stopped showing up to class. Then I learned our entire grade hinged on one written final exam. I showed up for the final exam and aced it. Passed the class even though I'd attended maybe three weeks' worth of classes total XD
I have all of those things except for the zapper and power glove and those four controllers.
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Can I buy the earwax though, asking for a friend of course.
Load More Replies... The funny thing about science is, that the more you learn/read the more fun it gets. The sad thing about science is, that when it really gets to be fun you're an old age pensioner and cannot use it for anything but amusement.
You can become a bisquillionaire by selling your earwax through waxathon.com. The amazing thing is all you need is at least one ear, preferably with a hole in it. To sign up please pay ten monthly instalments of just $5 per hour.
Can I buy the earwax though, asking for a friend of course.
Load More Replies... The funny thing about science is, that the more you learn/read the more fun it gets. The sad thing about science is, that when it really gets to be fun you're an old age pensioner and cannot use it for anything but amusement.
