| > | | | | logos. A such example might show a picture of Darth |
| Long gone are the times where geeks were loathed | | | | Vader with the famous words emblazoned, Come to |
| on, shoved into toilets, and usually made fun of for | | | | the Dark Side. Others may prefer references to |
| the way they clothe themselves. In fact, now you | | | | video games or animated films, depending on their |
| may even be considered fashionable for dressing like | | | | particular niche. This once looked down upon |
| a nerd. It started when glasses, suspenders, bow | | | | subculture has not only found public exposure, but |
| ties, and other similarly dorky items from the 1950s | | | | has slowly become a prominent majority. Even |
| and 1960s became cool things to wear. Today you | | | | persons who do not have the credentials of a nerd |
| can see elements of this in college and hipster | | | | still wear the same nerdy T-shirts. |
| fashion. Long gone are the times where geeks | | | | But what must make somebody want to look like a |
| were loathed on, shoved into toilets, and usually | | | | nerd? Well first of all, it tells people that you have |
| made fun of for the way they clothe themselves. In | | | | wit and intellect. Most people will assume that if you |
| fact, now you may even be considered fashionable | | | | own a shirt that references a cult classic, you must |
| for dressing like a nerd. It started when glasses, | | | | also be well read and have good interest in film. It |
| suspenders, bow ties, and other similarly dorky items | | | | also shows you have enough confidence to wear |
| from the 1950s and 1960s became cool things to | | | | your nerdiness on your sleeve, literally. Geeks are also |
| wear. Today you can see elements of this in college | | | | known for being handy, modern, and having a quirky |
| and hipster fashion. | | | | sense of humor. Let us face it, nerds have created |
| The most important feature of the geek style is | | | | their own unique style and culture. One that, whether |
| graphic Ts, particularly ones starring a fantasy or sci-fi | | | | we want to admit it or not, want to be a part of. |