Why do cool kids dislike nerds and introverted people?

littlesurfergirl
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:30:34 +0000

I thought I’d chime in here. Shouldn’t we be past the cool kids / nerds labels? College isn’t like high school. Just because certain people are more outgoing, social, and into partying doesn’t make them cooler than you. I don’t think we should keep defining ourselves based off of labels that should’ve been behind left in high school.

I’m an introverted person by nature. But as I’ve grown older I’ve learned that this isn’t something to be ashamed of. I’m not socially awkward or unacceptable in any way, I just enjoy spending my time in different ways. If we keep letting only ONE type of person set the bar for what is “cool” than we are severely limiting ourselves in terms of figuring out who we really are, and finding like minded people without the constant looming thought that we need to change ourselves.

Just because I don’t enjoy clubbing and partying on weekends doesn’t make me a nerd. I love studying, I love being in nature, I love intellectual discussions and art. When I find people like me, I think they’re the coolest people ever. So OP, get over the stereotypes that shaped your high school experience and start living for yourself. :)