Why wearing nerdy shirts is cool

>logos. A such example might show a picture of Darth
Long gone are the times where geeks were loathedVader with the famous words emblazoned, Come to
on, shoved into toilets, and usually made fun of forthe Dark Side. Others may prefer references to
the way they clothe themselves. In fact, now youvideo games or animated films, depending on their
may even be considered fashionable for dressing likeparticular niche.  This once looked down upon
a nerd.  It started when glasses, suspenders, bowsubculture has not only found public exposure, but
ties, and other similarly dorky items from the 1950shas slowly become a prominent majority. Even
and 1960s became cool things to wear. Today youpersons who do not have the credentials of a nerd
can see elements of this in college and hipsterstill wear the same nerdy T-shirts.   
fashion.   Long gone are the times where geeksBut what must make somebody want to look like a
were loathed on, shoved into toilets, and usuallynerd?   Well first of all, it tells people that you have
made fun of for the way they clothe themselves. Inwit and intellect. Most people will assume that if you
fact, now you may even be considered fashionableown 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 itemsalso shows you have enough confidence to wear
from the 1950s and 1960s became cool things toyour nerdiness on your sleeve, literally. Geeks are also
wear. Today you can see elements of this in collegeknown 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 istheir own unique style and culture. One that, whether
graphic Ts, particularly ones starring a fantasy or sci-fiwe want to admit it or not, want to be a part of.