[psiga]

I have this habit of delineating the fine lines between things. I've classified Geeks, Nerds, and Dorks because of it.

Where the seemingly "normal" could be roughly classified as the Trendy, the Jocks, and the Poseurs, what we would call "outcasts" are nearly equivalent.

the Geeky : the Trendy
Those who can hold a decent conversation, but prefer to focus on what they enjoy.

the Nerds : the Jocks
Those who are so specialized at their talents that they severely lack social graces in turn.

the Dorks : the Poseurs
Because every social group needs followers who either cannot think for themselves or do so very poorly when attempting to.
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[psiga]

I suppose there is a sort-of trend toward trying to glam on to bits of the "outcast" status. I passingly saw a Justin Timberlake interview where he said that he is actually nerdy. It was conveyed in a really deep deadpan that made you question whether he was serious or, like you said, just pushing the sarcastic self-criticism.

The only reasoning that comes to mind is the idea that the trendy, the jocks, and the posers have all earned a reputation for being somehow shallow. To say that you are geeky, nerdy, or dorky is to say that you are deeper than your outward appearance, are actually interested in more than what someone sees on the surface, and you maybe have some quirks that make you a special case.
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[psiga]

[psiga]

nerd : emo :: commie : terrorist

"Progress".
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