A COMMUNITY. FOR PEOPLE WITH PASSIONS.

Welcome to Communerdy, a brand-new site that celebrates all things nerdy, written by fans of their subjects, with an open invitation for anyone to join!

Communerdy stems from a desire to tell stories and speak of our individual fandoms as a community. What are we extremely nerdy about? What makes us, as individuals, geek out? In telling our stories, in sharing our passions, do we reach out to like minds? Do we realize that these fan sources of happiness unite us when we have platforms to tell these stories?

This is the place where we gather to tell those stories. To educate. To celebrate. To be ourselves among others who share similar interests. We hope you are informed, entertained, and feel a sense of belonging no matter where you may be.

Here’s the best part of Communerdy: Everybody is invited to be a part of it. We are always accepting article submissions; in fact, we rely on a broad and diverse selection of subjects, so participation is encouraged. The more we share, the more we find so many of us have common interests, and the more connected we become.

Perhaps at this point in our lives, in this period of history, this connection is even more essential. As of this writing, many of us are sheltering in place, avoiding leaving the safety and comfort of our homes, and taking necessary social distancing measures wherever we can. Others in jobs deemed essential are working, trying to stay safe, but may need an outlet away from their day-to-day stress once they’re away. Let's be honest - these are stressful times. Our true desire and hope is that being members of the Communerdy helps us feel a littler more connected and perhaps a little less alone.

Examples of nerddom discussed in the Communerdy may include (but are not limited to):

  • Intellectual Properties (Disney, Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Harry Potter, etc)
  • Movies
  • TV Series
  • Music
  • Sports
  • Books
  • Hobbies
  • Collectibles
  • Travel
We will be posting new articles on a regular basis, so be sure to check back often. Don’t see a subject you think should be here? This is your opportunity to share! Check out our instructions and guidelines for submitting an article.  We look forward to hearing from you and encourage civil and nerdy discussion!

Thank you for visiting, and come back to see us real soon!

DEFINING COMMUNERDY

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary offers up definitions for the word “Community”:

community
noun, often attributive
com·​mu·​ni·​ty | \ kə-ˈmyü-nə-tē
plural communities

Definition of community

1 : a unified body of individuals: such as
  • a : the people with common interests living in a particular area broadly : the area itself the problems of a large community
  • b : a group of people with a common characteristic or interest living together within a larger society a community of retired persons a monastic community
  • c : a body of persons of common and especially professional interests scattered through a larger society the academic community the scientific community
  • d : a body of persons or nations having a common history or common social, economic, and political interests the international community
  • e : a group linked by a common policy
  • f : an interacting population of various kinds of individuals (such as species) in a common location
  • g : state, commonwealth

2 : a social state or condition The school encourages a sense of community in its students.
  • a : joint ownership or participation community of goods
  • b : common character : likeness community of interests
  • c : social activity : fellowship
3 : society at large the interests of the community

DEFINING COMMUNERDY

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary offers up definitions for the word “Community”:

community
noun, often attributive
com·​mu·​ni·​ty | \ kə-ˈmyü-nə-tē
plural communities

Definition of community

1 : a unified body of individuals: such as
  • a : the people with common interests living in a particular area broadly : the area itself the problems of a large community
  • b : a group of people with a common characteristic or interest living together within a larger society a community of retired persons a monastic community
  • c : a body of persons of common and especially professional interests scattered through a larger society the academic community the scientific community
  • d : a body of persons or nations having a common history or common social, economic, and political interests the international community
  • e : a group linked by a common policy
  • f : an interacting population of various kinds of individuals (such as species) in a common location
  • g : state, commonwealth

2 : a social state or condition The school encourages a sense of community in its students.
  • a : joint ownership or participation community of goods
  • b : common character : likeness community of interests
  • c : social activity : fellowship
3 : society at large the interests of the community
The word, “Nerd,” however, gets a bit trickier.
According to Merriam-Webster:

nerd
noun
\ ˈnərd

Definition of nerd
The word, “Nerd,” however, gets a bit trickier.

According to Merriam-Webster:
: an unstylish, unattractive, or socially inept person especially : one slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits computer nerds
And for a very long time, that has been the social outlook on nerds.

According to the “nerd” entry on Wikipedia, however:

Originally derogatory, the term “nerd” was a stereotype, but as with other pejoratives, it has been reclaimed and redefined by some as a term of pride and group identity.

It also notates that this term doesn’t necessarily apply to just the academic cultures anymore.

Although originally being predominately an American stereotype, Nerd culture has grown across the globe and is now more acceptable and common than ever. Australian events such as Oz Comic-Con (a large comic book and Cosplay convention, similar to San Diego Comic-Con International) and Supernova, are incredibly popular events among the culture of people who identify themselves as nerds.

“Nerd” has definitely expanded in a societal vocabulary to mean so much more than it originally did. Because of this, there is often a debate that those who identify as nerds are not nerds at all, but actually geeks. In an article posted by BigThink.com, the difference comes in pursuit and interest:

geek – An enthusiast of a particular topic or field. Geeks are “collection” oriented, gathering facts and mementos related to their subject of interest. They are obsessed with the newest, coolest, trendiest things that their subject has to offer.

nerd -A studious intellectual, although again of a particular topic or field. Nerds are “achievement” oriented, and focus their efforts on acquiring knowledge and skill over trivia and memorabilia.

Both are dedicated to their subjects, and sometimes socially awkward. The distinction is that geeks are fans of their subjects, and nerds are practitioners of them.”

Truth be told, many that call themselves either “nerd” or “geek” identify as both in some manner (Why are knowledge and trivia separated? Both require a level of academia on said subject, so why not identify in both worlds?), though nerd seems the more popular term. Truth be told, I think more of us gravitate toward the word “nerd,” as “geek” has some… less than savory origins. According to Wikipedia, Dictionary.com’s fourth definition of “geek” is as follows: “a carnival performer who performs sensationally morbid or disgusting acts, as biting off the head of a live chicken.”

I think I’d rather be called a nerd myself, hence the name Communerdy.

PRIVACY POLICY: Communerdy takes privacy seriously. At this time, we collect only the information you give to us when submitting an article or what's visual when you comment on an article. This information is never shared or sold. We will use this information to interact and/or communicate back with you. If at any time you would like to cease communication with Communerdy, simply let us know and we'll remove all information and/or articles. For our authors submitting articles, all of your content remains your copyrighted content. We are simply sharing your passion and words here with our community of fellow nerds. In addition, your work will never be sold or shared without your permission as the author.

The word, “Nerd,” however, gets a bit trickier.
According to Merriam-Webster:

nerd
noun
\ ˈnərd

Definition of nerd
The word, “Nerd,” however, gets a bit trickier.

According to Merriam-Webster:
: an unstylish, unattractive, or socially inept person especially : one slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits computer nerds
And for a very long time, that has been the social outlook on nerds.

According to the “nerd” entry on Wikipedia, however:

Originally derogatory, the term “nerd” was a stereotype, but as with other pejoratives, it has been reclaimed and redefined by some as a term of pride and group identity.

It also notates that this term doesn’t necessarily apply to just the academic cultures anymore.

Although originally being predominately an American stereotype, Nerd culture has grown across the globe and is now more acceptable and common than ever. Australian events such as Oz Comic-Con (a large comic book and Cosplay convention, similar to San Diego Comic-Con International) and Supernova, are incredibly popular events among the culture of people who identify themselves as nerds.

“Nerd” has definitely expanded in a societal vocabulary to mean so much more than it originally did. Because of this, there is often a debate that those who identify as nerds are not nerds at all, but actually geeks. In an article posted by BigThink.com, the difference comes in pursuit and interest:

geek – An enthusiast of a particular topic or field. Geeks are “collection” oriented, gathering facts and mementos related to their subject of interest. They are obsessed with the newest, coolest, trendiest things that their subject has to offer.

nerd -A studious intellectual, although again of a particular topic or field. Nerds are “achievement” oriented, and focus their efforts on acquiring knowledge and skill over trivia and memorabilia.

Both are dedicated to their subjects, and sometimes socially awkward. The distinction is that geeks are fans of their subjects, and nerds are practitioners of them.”

Truth be told, many that call themselves either “nerd” or “geek” identify as both in some manner (Why are knowledge and trivia separated? Both require a level of academia on said subject, so why not identify in both worlds?), though nerd seems the more popular term. Truth be told, I think more of us gravitate toward the word “nerd,” as “geek” has some… less than savory origins. According to Wikipedia, Dictionary.com’s fourth definition of “geek” is as follows: “a carnival performer who performs sensationally morbid or disgusting acts, as biting off the head of a live chicken.”

I think I’d rather be called a nerd myself, hence the name Communerdy.