I see it as Nerd Identity politics, their entire self-image is wrapped up in being a nerd so everything gets evaluated solely on whether it increases or decreases the power and status of nerds in society.
“Nerd identity politics” brings to mind the phrase “nerd blackface” which was invented as a criticism of the show big bang theory. Nerds are insufferable and simultaneously want nerdiness to be cool and gatekeep it at the same time.
I see it as Nerd Identity politics, their entire self-image is wrapped up in being a nerd so everything gets evaluated solely on whether it increases or decreases the power and status of nerds in society.
“Nerd identity politics” brings to mind the phrase “nerd blackface” which was invented as a criticism of the show big bang theory. Nerds are insufferable and simultaneously want nerdiness to be cool and gatekeep it at the same time.