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Do you think being called a nerd is an insult?

Growing up, I was the kid always sketching in the margins of my notes. Finish a drawing, grin, and then erase it to start another. Whether it was drawing, playing music, or watching anime, they never stayed as a hobby. They were my passion. And what does one do when they are obsessed with something? Yes, that’s right, you nerd out. As I pass through posters and billboards, I talk to myself, “Is that the default cyan in Adobe?” “That ad had six different fonts.” “Did they seriously use a PNG with the background?” (Sorry to my friends who had to listen.)

Being an advertising student is the best of both worlds: getting to be creative while being a nerd. What started as doodles has evolved into a part-time role as a graphic designer and a daily pursuit of building creative concepts.

So, to answer the question, is being called a nerd an insult? Not to me, because when I’m called a “nerd,” I hear, “she’s passionate.”