<p>Well, there is a bit of a chasm here between myself and other posters. What I’m saying is that someone who is a 4.0 student but also the class president, socially adept and sexually active <em>isn’t</em> a nerd, even if they jokingly refer to themselves as one. Maybe it sounds like semantics but I am trying to make a real point.</p>
<p>My opinion would be that being called a “nerd” is never a positive thing. Being called “smart” is, but the former is an insult given to those who are generally socially inept, sexually inactive, somewhat intelligent and possibly a bit eccentric. If you’re being labeled a “nerd” by your peers, chances are you fit the bill.</p>