Nerds ruled the 1980s, or so it seemed. Not only did geeks get their own franchise with Revenge of the Nerds, but they also were mainstays in movies such as The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and ...

The word “nerd” has changed a lot in the last few years, evolving from a derogatory term meant to skewer uncool or out-of-touch individuals to a more value-neutral (and sometimes even positive) ...

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