If you would rather play with your e-devices than watch football,

You might be a nerd.

If you own more than one cell phone,

You might be a nerd.

If you buy extra cartridges for your printer before you need them,

You might be a nerd.

If you spent your vacation at a electronics trade show,

You might be a nerd.

If the trade show was the most exciting vacation you’ve ever had,

You might be a nerd.

If you sometimes forget to leave work at quitting time,

You might be a nerd.

If your tie and socks match,

You might be a nerd.

If you like programming more than you like people,

You might be a nerd.

If you have a spare pair of horn-rimmed glasses,

You might be a nerd.

If you have more than one desktop computer and use them at the same time,

You might be a nerd.

If you spell check your “to do” list.

You might be a nerd.

If you sleep with a smart watch on,

You might be a nerd.

If you save your brown paper lunch bag and reuse it,

You might be a nerd.

If you work for the government, an accounting firm, or a bank,

You might be a nerd.

You think accuracy is more important than speed,

You might be a nerd.

If you never forget to charge your cell phone,

You might be a nerd.

If you download online crossword puzzles,

You might be a nerd.

If your favorite TV program is the Weather Channel,

You might be a nerd.

If you wear your work ID card at home.

You might be a nerd.

If you have any friends that are auditors, programmers, or embezzlers,

You might be a nerd.

If you always remember to floss when you brush,

You might be a nerd.

If you understand the metric system, quantum mechanics, and HTML,

You might be a nerd.

You have a dozen electronic gadgets and actually know how to use them all,

You might be a nerd.

If you have a picture of your mother as computer wallpaper,

You might be a nerd.

If you are allergic to cats, plants, mold, dust, and latex,

You might be a nerd.

If your emergency supplies include an Allen wrench and a tiny screwdriver,

You might be a nerd.

If other nerds envy your taste in pocket protectors,

Might as well admit it, you’re a nerd!

Copyright 2000 Sheila Moss