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When I was a boy I was called a nerd all the time — because I didn’t like sports, I loved to read, I liked math and science, I thought school was really cool — and it hurt a lot. Because it’s never ok when a person makes fun of you for something you didn’t choose. You know, we don’t choose to be nerds. We can’t help it that we like these things — and we shouldn’t apologize for liking these things.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the importance of embracing one's passions, even if they are not popular or socially accepted.
Wil Wheaton reflects on his experiences as a child who was labeled a 'nerd' for his interests in reading, math, and science instead of sports. He emphasizes the emotional pain that comes from being ridiculed for one's genuine passions and urges people to accept and celebrate their individuality without feeling the need to apologize for their interests, fostering a message of acceptance and self-love.
Themes
NerdAcceptanceIndividualityPassionSelf-Love
In practice
Example use cases
In a school assembly about bullying, this quote can highlight the importance of embracing differences.
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