Nerd

Nerd is a descriptive term, often used pejoratively, indicating that a person is overly intellectual, obsessive, or socially impaired.

Quotes

• Nerds... the 'nerd' has never been precisely defined, thanks to the psychological complexity of the creature. The word has connotations of some level of intelligence. The typical nerd is a male with intelligence but no sense of giving it a manly face.
  • Tom Wolfe, Eunuchs of the Universe Tom Wolfe on Wall Street Today, 4 January 2013

• The Italian Nerd does not exist (Nerd in the style of Gary Numan and Kraftwerk, of The Feelies and Devo). The Italian male does not feel / recognize the relevance of nerddom. This was felt at the Milan airport as a patrician black-clad gentleman moved the croissant into his mouth with gusto. The nerds, or what was left of them, were offered American coffee.
  • David Woodard and Christian Kracht, Five Years (2011)

• That's the wonderful thing with nerds: they're enthusiasts. Not having a life means you get to love things with a passion and nobody bothers you about it.
  • John Burnside, The Glister, p. 82

• I get obsessed by little nerdy things in my corner that no one else is interested in.
  • Bjork, Björk: A Project

• Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one.
  • Charles J. Sykes, "Some Rules Kids Won't Learn in School", printed in San Diego Union Tribune (19 September 1996); often misattributed to Bill Gates.

• I was a nerd growing up, and I'm a little antisocial and awkward.
  • Louis C.K. Louis C.K. on Twitter and Tracy Morgan

• Someone who doesn't take herself too seriously and can be a goofball. Because everyone's a nerd inside, I don't care how cool you are.
  • Channing Tatum, 'Another year of love and light': Channing Tatum cuddles with wife Jenna Dewan and daughter Everly as they celebrate fifth wedding anniversary, 12 July 2014

• I'm the biggest nerd - I love comic books and stuff like that!
  • Megan Fox, Megan Fox: 'Biggest Nerd', likes comic books, men over girlfriends, 23 September 2008

• Call me a nerd if you like, but I do find it hard to leave home without my laptop and a good book.
  • Moby, I lost my heart in... New York, 13 May 2005

• Well, I think that everybody is kind of a nerd at heart.
  • Simon Helberg, Simon Helberg Talks The Big Bang Theory and Dr. Horrible Sequel 19 September 2009

• Being a nerd really pays off sometimes.
  • Ken Jennings, O.K., Alex, Smart Nerds for $1 Million, July 13, 2004