text: Its to do with intellect. A "nerd" or "geek" (Americanisms, Phtoo!) is an intellectual who has achieved a state of interest in something other than sports and sex. In the case of Science Fiction those who are challenged by anything more complicated than basic needs are not interested because they have to work to hard to "get it". Its just that its an exciting genre through conceptual stimulation. And the "Down" that comes from those who consider themselves above it through their own physical beauty, prowess or popularity is really a reflection of their own shallowness. Don't let the In crowd spoil your fun Science Fiction allows access to creative places like no other concept.