Four-Eyes No More: The New Nerd
By Chris Hofer
This was a rather amusing article about nerds. Because I classify myself as such, this article piqued my interest. The author states that nerds no longer have glasses. While only a few months ago, I was able to point to myself and agree with that statement, I no longer can. After spending several years completely glued to either a book or a computer screen, I have become incredibly near-sighted. Now I have joined the ranks of the bespectacled nerds that the author claims are dying out. In general, I think his assumptions are based on the wrong side of things. He claims that nerds are becoming more socially accepted. From all my experiences in multiple high schools, this isn't quite the case. What's becoming more socially accepted is technology. Having a cell phone is a social must, as well as computer access to get on Facebook or Twitter or whatever kids are using nowadays. Also popular amongst guys are video games, particularly shooting games. Well, to be honest, it's mostly just Call of Duty anymore. Nerds are still socially outcast, and can often be picked on by the “cool” kids. Don't believe me? Then you've obviously never had a cup of soda thrown down your tuba at a football game. The stigma of being a nerd has lessened slightly as technology continues to become an ever-important part of our lives, but there still remains a strong social barrier that allows the cool kids to express their inflated superiority over some group of people.
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