Nerd Forever Word Count 310

    The pocket protectors, glasses fixed in the middle with tape, and smell of science and math in the air can only mean one thing, nerd. Style with the khakis, button shirts, bow ties, and bowl style haircuts make this a fashion disaster to many. Made fun of throughout their life for being different they locked themselves away with their board games and robotics. Completely different in their own time now the nerds of the old are each and every one of our lives.     In the early 1960s, computers were just taking off. On the other hand, sports were the biggest fad in those days. If you were into the computers instead of sports you were an outcast. Those people were labeled a nerd by the jocks. The clubs throughout the years were broke off into the same groups. Being different was a bad quality to have.
    Today there is no real way for many to know they are sitting next to a nerd until they pull out a portable game system or the talk of computers arises. But now the talk and system does not mean you are a nerd. The only way to know for sure is the constant talk about video games or a group playing in a certain spot every day. Being different is expected and what is wanted in this time period.
    Why has this subculture disappeared? Was the bullying too much for the "nerds"? Has everyone in this generation become part nerd themselves? This subculture is alive and thriving. Everyone has now become part of this movement to be more than just a jock, a nerd, and a princess. Our culture is more defined and more united compared to the past. Technology is a part of this society as much as we are. Computers are everywhere and being used for everything. I am a nerd.

They Call Me Nerd Herd Leader. Word Count: 300

   
    The pocket protectors, glasses fixed in the middle with tape, and smell of science and math in the air can only mean one thing, nerd. Style with the khakis, button shirts, bow ties, and bowl style haircuts make this a fashion disaster to many. Made fun of throughout their life for being different they locked themselves away with their board games and robotics.
    In the early 1960s and getting into the later term, computers were just taking off and only few were excited for it. Sports were the biggest fad in those days. If you were into the computers instead of sports then you were left out and alone with your computers.  Labeled a nerd by the jocks. In clubs throughout the yearbooks were broke off into the same groupings. Being different was a bad quality to have in the past.
    Today there is no real way for many to know they are sitting next to a nerd until they pull out a portable game system or the talk of computers arise. But now a day even that talk and system does not mean you are a nerd. The only way to know for sure is the constant talk about video games or a group playing every day. Being different is expected and wanted in this period.
    Why has this subculture disappeared? Was the bullying too much for the "nerds"? Has everyone in this generation become part nerd? This subculture is alive and well. Everyone has now become part of this movement to be more than just a jock, a nerd, and a princess. Our culture is more defined and more together compared to the past. Technology is a part of this society as much as we are. Computers are everywhere and being used for everything. I am a nerd.

It Came from the Darkness! Word Count 247

     Growing up I was more into cartoons and superhero comics. My interests ranged from crime fighting turtles to guys in different colored spandex. Reading was not one of these interests. I did however love the pictures in there. Then one day my cousin made me go to this movie with her because it was based off of one of her favorite books of all time. Since I was not a fan of reading I had never heard of it before. She knew my interests and thought I would enjoy it. I sat there in a crowded theatre with the smell of pop corn and cleaning supplies filling the room. Many of the people were dressed in character for the different roles in the movie. A little out of place and creeped out from the people I sat there still and quiet. More and more people filled the room and then the lights went out and got as dark as room at night. Previews flashed and people started to get reckless from anticipation and wanting to see the movie of their beloved book. As soon as the previews ended and the movie began playing a sigh of relief and excitement filled the room. The movie played and I sat in awe at the wonderful story line and graphic images. I fell in love with the movie and for the following years I could not put the books down and gained more interest in reading. Thank you Harry Potter.

The Day the Earth Stood Still...

On June 22nd, 1990. BAM! the earth stood still when I was born. From a small childhood I fell in love with superheros like power rangers. I grew older and my love went to computers. Ever since tenth grade I have worked and tinkered with computers and going to make a career from that. I live with my parents and my brother. I work at Sears selling tractors. Yes, I know big difference from tractors to computers. I am a fun and adventurous individual and one day the world will go BAM! and I'll be dead.