Imagine that there is an English word smack dab in the middle of the semanti-scape between 'nerd' and 'dork.' Pretend that the word is 'derd.' Here is a list of the derdiest physical artifacts:
1) Broken horn-rimmed glasses with a piece of tape in the middle
2) Pocket protector
Tied for 3) Fanny Pack
Tied for 3) Suspenders
Tied for 3) Orthodontic head gear
Further suggestions for artifacts that should be listed under "Tied for 3)" are welcome and encouraged. Comment containing arguments regarding "1)" and "2)" will be mocked and subsequently deleted.
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It's weird, because all those things sound like regular old-fashioned nerd stereotypes, before "nerd" was claimed as a positive thing and then redefined dozens of different ways so as to hardly mean anything anymore.
'Dork' and 'nerd' are hard to disentangle. And I agree that 'nerd' definitely seems to overshadow. However, if the term in question were just 'nerd,' I believe 'orthodontic braces' would not only be on the list, it would be a solid 3rd. Furthermore, 'fanny pack' (my personal pick for 3rd) would be much further down the list.
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