We can all agree that there are some aspects that set nerds apart from the rest of humanity when they proclaim great feats on aspects that no one cares about in any way or form. Nerd merits come in a variety of aspects ranging from 1337 completed actions to having 0 emails in your work inbox. This is where nerd merit badges come in to proudly note that your accomplishments to uncaring co-workers. Yet do these nerd merit badges really constitute what a Modern Nerd is about?

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