What Are Some Nerdy Habits?

Utah has been labeled and the "Nerdiest State in the US" by Zippia.com. It is easy to see why this is. Given that there is a plethora of tabletop gaming stores around the state, and our very own comics convention known as FanX, and the multitudes of fandom searches on the internet for titles such as:

Star Wars
Star Trek
Dungeons Dragons
Live action role-playing game (LARPing)
Harry Potter

And to be considered a Nerd nowadays is not a bad thing. Today it more or less means that you have a passion for a hobby, TV series, Movie Series, or even some sort of STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).

As a Nerdy Utahn myself this got me to think about, what are some habits that go along with along with being a Nerd?

What are Some Nerdy Habits?

Reading: Learning a story from its source getting to know the characters, storylines, and world. Reading can also help you learn about a variety of topics and improve your mental activity.
Questioning: Nerds enjoy questioning everything.
Dissecting movies: Often When you have a passion for a franchise a fan will analyze movies, especially after watching them. Discussing the special effects, costume design, soundtracks, actors/voice actors, and plot holes.
Being particular about TV shows: Many may be very particular about the TV shows they watch.
Weird or over-the-top ways of celebrating mainstream holidays: Going hyper accurate on costumes and decorations for Halloween and Christmas.
Using nerdy slang terms or quotes: Instead of using actual cuss words some may use alternate words like "Frack" as their choice adjective. Also using film or Tv quotes from some of their favorite shows.
Using other popular platforms to recreate favorite elements of fandoms: Building plastic models, dioramas, props, costumes, using a digital space to build a location from a book series.

Some can be a Benefit

Many of these habits are good to practice. Reading not just for a story, It can also help activate cognitive functions like attention, concentration, and comprehension. Others habits inspire the use of creativity to reproduce a piece of a hobby.

Some Habits can be Annoying or Unconstructive

Dissecting a movie or show can be harmful to your experience of a performance. Ever since I learned about all that goes into making a stage play. I find it difficult to be able to just sit and enjoy a show. Most often I will just analyze and critique all the parts of the show from set design to costumes, to stage direction. Be careful with the depth of your use of these habits, and learn how and when to use them