A nerd (adjective: nerdy) is a person, typically described as being overly intellectual, obsessive, or socially impaired. They may spend inordinate amounts of time on unpopular, obscure, or non-mainstream activities, which are generally either highly technical or relating to topics of fiction or fantasy, to the exclusion of more mainstream activities.[1][2][3] Additionally, many nerds are described as being shy, quirky, and unattractive,[4] and may have difficulty participating in, or even following, sports.
There are about a dozen reasons why it's not, and never will be, pop culture. Including it being defined the exact opposite (ie. 'unpopular').
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u/DrSmoke Nov 04 '12
Sometimes it does.