Chuck, the TV Series, is meant to portray the bumbling of a Mr Bean-esque Nerd who ends up as a spy. But if Chuck is a Nerd then I'm the Pope, and now Chuck can solve all of his problems with 'magic' (that well known trick for solving an impossible situation caused by inept writers) he is less Nerdy than ever. I wont even get started on his Australian girlfriend and her 10" heels.
I like to think of myself as a bit of a Nerd, maybe not 'Revenge of the Nerds' level, but I think I have a few of the classic characteristics.
MovieBob did an interesting video about what defined a Nerd in the past and how people selectively apply the label to suit their needs. It's an interesting watch even though it isn't one of his best videos.
I don't really mind it when nerds are caricatured as spotty, socially inept, cowardly, loners but what does annoy me is when square jawed, gel haired, 6ft, glossy toothed individuals are claimed to be 'Nerds'.
The Big Bang Theory is just within the levels of acceptability in this instance largely due to the exceptionally funny Sheldon who manages to counter balance the fact that Leonard clearly isn't Nerdy enough.
So I'll finish this post the way any true Nerd would
Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USS Enterprise
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