Strangeworld
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While I agree with pretty much all your observation there, Isis, I think those words 'geeky', 'nerdy' etc., hold quite different connotations these days - in that being geeky is the new cool, and really something to proudly identify with as a subculture rather than terms of insult.
Well, in my crowd these days it is, ahaha, so no disrespect is meant by them here. If I use those terms by way of comparison, I'm speaking to possible self-perceptions rather than personal judgement, or as a subculture identifier.
But I see what you're saying, and tend to agree. Some kids are just not able to be a duck's back of water when it comes to others' perceptions, accurate or surmised.
- Aus (proud geek) :B
Ausgirl, totally know what you mean. That's why I hated using those terms in my last post. It all depends on the context. I love to embrace my inner introvert (not a gamer, but still think I'm nerdy!!). I reckon the media will really play on the 'geeky nerdy' stuff to try and highlight how different he was to Morgan.