Nerd! How the word popularized by Dr. Seuss went from geeky insult to mainstream
- Posted on August 20, 2025
- By NPR
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Nerd! How the word popularized by Dr. Seuss went from geeky insult to mainstream
Nerd has been part of our lexicon for three-quarters of a century, its geeky meaning embodied by some of the most recognizable characters in film and TV, but its origin story is a bit murky.
