List 3 stereotypes of computer nerds as shown in the movie. This movie was made in 1995. Which stereotypes are still relevant today, if any? Which of these stereotypes have shifted, or are no longer relevant, if any? If you made a movie about computer enthusiasts today, are there any new stereotypes you would add?
1. Most people who are into computers are men
I think this is not as true anymore today. Although I usually go to men for help when I'm having trouble with my computer, I think there are a great deal of women out there who know a lot about computers too.
2. All wear glasses
I think this was true in the past because contacts weren't as popular, but in today's world I feel like lots of people who aren't "computer nerds" wear glasses or vice versa (computer enthusiasts wear contacts too!)
3. Anti-social
In the movie a lot of the nerds said that computers were their life. They lived and breathed computers. Although I think this stereotype has gotten a little better, I still feel like one can always pick out someone who is very technologically savvy within a group.
I think that if I were to make a video about computer enthusiasts today I wouldn't focus so much on how nerdy they were, but on how smart and dedicated they were to learning and discovering new things about computers. I might also add they computer enthusiasts always have the newest technology and coolest gadgets.
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