How to Rock Being a Nerd
The defining characteristic of a nerd is braininess. So, if you're a nerd, you know you are. Now you need to rock it.
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You Will Need
- Area of expertise
- Books
- Groundbreaking project
- Network
- Nerdy clothes
- Good grades
- e-book reader (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Excel at something
Be awesome at something. There are many different types of nerds. Determine whether you're a math, science, literature, sci-fi, music, video game, computer, chess, or some other kind of nerd, and embrace your nerdiness. Confidence rocks anything.
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Step 2
Carry books
Carry a book with you at all times. Nothing says "I'm a brainiac" like carrying around books that nobody else understands.
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If you're a science and technology nerd, carry an e-book reader.
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Step 3
Use your smarts to create something
Do something really cool with your intelligence. Conquer new frontiers by writing a computer program, inventing new electronics, or composing an amazing piece of music.
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Get some other nerds to work with you. It'll be a lot more fun, and who knows what results you'll get when you pool all of that grey matter?
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Step 4
Create your own network of nerds
Create your own network of nerds -- start an underground club and a newspaper.
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Step 5
Own your look
Be proud of your pocket protector, suspenders, high-waist pants, black-framed glasses, and your mismatched accessories. The nerd look is indistinguishable from the hipster look.
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Step 6
Study
Apply yourself to your studies to get high enough grades for acceptance -- better yet, a scholarship -- to a top school, and eventually land the perfect job. You'll be smiling at every high school reunion.
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The ultimate nerd, Anthony Edwards, who played Gilbert Lowe in Revenge of the Nerds, is an activist and chairman of the Shoe4Africa organization.
