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[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

It's also an age thing - I mean every fandom has Those Fans, but in general being a fan of something and buying / wearing merch is now nbd. Nerd's gone mainstream.

Back when those terms were coined? Sooo not the case. Like, it could literally get you beaten. Wild times.

[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

That's what I'm sayin'! It took me so long not to reflexively whip around to see who said "nerd" and would there be a slap fight. 🤪

(FYI: class of '95 was when this was peak for me)