6 Ways you could be a Nerd

How do you know if you are a nerd? Well there are many ways you can find out. Here are 10 ways you could be a nerd.

#6 Knowing facts that no one else knows

Do you know what PI means? Not the kind you eat but the actually number? Do you know the Atomic chart? Do you know detailed facts about tv series like the big bang theory or Myth Busters? Then you may be a nerd or just really knowledgable.

#5 Playing Games

Do you like online gaming, or regular video gaming,  playing magic, chess, bowl, or do play in some kind of boardgame leauge? Then you may be a nerd. Lots of people that are considered nerds like to play games of some sort. This is a great hobby for anyone even if you don't consider your self a nerd.

# 4 Dressing up in costumes other than Halloween

Alot of us nerds like to dress up. I personally have a harry potter and hobbit costume but that's just me. Other nerds like to dress up like Star Wars or Star Trek characters or even comic book and super hero out fits. If you like to dress up then you may be a nerd and have a great imagination!

# 3 Liking Educational movies or shows

You may be a nerd if you like watching educational shows like Myth busters or comedy shows like "Big Ban Theory". If you watch shows likes "Taboo" or the discovery channel or also the Food network then you also still may be a nerd. I love shows like these myself.

# 2 Wearing Galsses

Some people think being a nerd includes wearing glasses. A lot of people try to get contacts to upgrade from glasses, but glasses are still in style. Not all people who wear glasses are nerds though and vise versa not all nerds wear glasses.

# 1 Collecting action figures or comics

If you collect comic or movie action figures, comic books or memoriablia then you may be a nerd. However, being a collector is not a band option especially if you want to keep some historic items for your self.

These are just 6 ways that you may be a nerd, but trust me there are some many other ways you can determine you are a nerd.

Where Nerds Dress up

Some of us are considered to be nerds love to dress up when it comes to conventions, events, or faires. You may be wondering what kind of opportunities do you have to dress up and how can you attend these venues?

Well don't worry here are some places where you can become a nerd and enjoy dressing up at some of the best events in the US.

Comic Con International!

Comic Con International is the largest comic event that happens every year in San Diego, CA at their convention center. Thousands and thousands of people come to san diego to see celebreties, to enoy in comics and meet up groups, enjoy panel sessions and access to movie and comic films, and to dress up. One of the main reasons people come to comic con is to show off their costumes. Comicon goers dress up as favorite super hereos, comic book characters, sci fi characters, characters after movie films and other get ups. Comic Con happens every year around July and is very popular. To attend this event you definately want to get tickets in advance because they usually sell out early.

To get more information you can go to: http://comic-con.org/

Wonder Con!

Wonder Con is another comic book and movie convention that usually happens in San Francisco, CA. This year it will be in Anaheim, CA for 2013. If you can make Comic Con International in San Diego then this is another great convention to go to if you would like to dress up as comic characters. Also this is a great convention to learn more about comic nerd mania!

For more information on this convention you can go to:
http://www.comic-con.org/wca

Anime Conventions

Some nerds are very passionate about Anime conventions. This is the japanese version of comics but sometimes they are very adult. Anime are japense usually full film animation cartoons. There are different kinds of aime some catered to children and some adult and some that have sexual content in it.

For more information about Anime Conventions in your area you can go to:
http://animecons.com/

Do you want to dress up in your favorite Star Wars outfit other than for halloween? Then don't freight they also have a event for that as well. You can go to the upcoming Star Wars Celebration.

For information on this event you can go to:
 http://www.starwarscelebration.com/

 

 

Star Trek Gala

Attention all Star Trek Fans, want to celebrate you favorite series and dress up? Then go to the annual Star trek gala! Yes, there is still a place for all of us to dress up like our favorite star trek characters.

For more information on this gala go here:
http://www.planetxpo.com/40th/

Do you love Harry Potter and want to dress up in your house robes? You can! You can go to the annual Leakycon!

For information on Leakycon you can go to: http://www.leakycon.com/

We want to see Edward and Jacob again! That's right Twilight fans there is also a convention for you and yes you can also dress up! You can go to the Twilight Saga Convention!

For information on this convention you can go to: http://randolphmase.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/harry-potter-convention.jpg

Do you like the Medieval Era? Do you like being a madien, knight, or pirate? There is the annual pleasure faire every year. This is one of my favorite faires to go to.

For information on Ren Faire you can go to: http://www.renfair.com/socal/

If you are a nerd then these are just a few places for you to go to a convention.

Are you a Nerd?

Are you a Nerd?

What is a nerd anyway? Is it someone who wears glasses or plays video games? Is a nerd someone who gets good grades or likes to study? Is it someone who gets involves with academic topics like sciences or mathmatics? There's not a real definate answer. I believe it is determined by our culture and what is deemed as being nerdy.

 

Lets examine the last few decade and what our society defines a "Nerd" being. Currently, the definition of nerd as defined on Dictionary.com is:

1.

a boring or unpopular person, esp one obsessed with something specified: a computer nerd

2.

a stupid and feeble person Now this definition may only be a stereotypical explanation of what a nerd is. Someone who is called or thinks themselves a nerd may not be unpopular or stupid just maybe passionate about something. Here are some things people who are considered nerds may be passionate about:   The Lord of the Rings books by J. R. R. Tolkien were written between 1937 and 1949, and started a fan favorite in the 70's but also in the last decade thanks to the Lord of the Rings Movies. During the late 1960's around 1966-67 started the original Star Trek Series that created a huge crowd following until today. There are many groups and conventions dedicated to this popular series.     May the Force be with you! When Starwars came out no one knew how big the movies would actually get. This science ficition film series started 1977 and was created by George Lucas. The first film was Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, and then came Episode V and VI. In 2005 three prequel films were released to tell the Story of how Luke's Father turned into Darth Vader. Recently, Disney annouced that they are working on a Star Wars Triology that annouced in 2012. In the 1980's there was funny film stereo typing the social life of nerds during that time and how they stopped being bullied by jocks. You may know this film title "The revenge of the nerds".     Now there is one show in particle that I used to watch as a kid that I thought showed what being a nerd was. It was in the 1990's and it was a young man who was stereotyped as a nerd because of his dress, demeanor, and intellect. Do you remember Steve Urkel? He was from the show Family Matters. It was one of my favorite shows.     As we get into our decade it seems like being a nerd has turned from being a negative thing to a positive thing. Being a nerd is not so much of a stigma but more of a cool fade. If you look at the series "Big Bang Theory" you will see that the defination of being a nerd is in a humorous way being more understood and our society is being more sympathetic and understanding.   So by looking at the past few decades and shows and passions that people are interested in you can see how the definition of nerd changes and I think towards the positive.