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This is a long..... Perhaps a little unwieldy but a decent summation of some part of black genre culture...
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I've never used the term #Blerd because
1. Just doesn't roll off my tongue
2. It makes whiteness the default for Fandom identity
I also think the term "Nerd" has been so watered down that it means anybody who likes something and that Mae's the term less powerful
1. Just doesn't roll off my tongue
2. It makes whiteness the default for Fandom identity
I also think the term "Nerd" has been so watered down that it means anybody who likes something and that Mae's the term less powerful
Being a "nerd" implies above average intelligence, not just being socially awkward or interest in science fiction. Rae makes a good point here about the definition creep of "nerd" . Issa on @insecurehbo is NOT a nerd or a geek. She's an awkward black girl. Big difference 
My name is Cienan Muir, I am a proud Yorta Yorta and Ngarrindjeri man living on the lands of the Kulin Nations. I pay my respect to my Elders, lands and community and I pay respect to the Elders, Lands and community of the Kulin Nations for allowing me to take my journey here.
Last year, I organised and hosted the first ever Indigenous Comic Con (@IndigiconA) to come to Australia. At the same time developing my own small platform, INDIGINERD, to help myself deliver this event.
I’ve been apart of, and hosted, a few panels around Indigenous representation in media, particularly the pop culture realms.
I’m a comicbook reader. I’m a D&D player. I’m a Gamer. I’m a cosplayer. I’M AN INDIGINERD.
Over the next week I will be exploring all things popculture.
I’m a comicbook reader. I’m a D&D player. I’m a Gamer. I’m a cosplayer. I’M AN INDIGINERD.
Over the next week I will be exploring all things popculture.
Let’s dive into the #DoctorWho Season 12 finale, The Timeless Children. I’ve got a lot of thoughts about the series today but just going to enjoy the ride. Doctors, please don’t fail me. #highhopes #blerd
Are we going to have a trial of a timelord moment?
They gave Ryan a fucking basketball 🏀...
Being an #IdeaMachine is kind of like being a Dancing Machine, expect more… um… stationary
2/5
#RobinsonTwitterTakeover
2/5
#RobinsonTwitterTakeover
When I was a wee #blerd at Valdosta High School (Go, Wildcats!), a classmate asked me why I picked Science to study t Governor’s Honors Program.
His reasoning:“Pretty much everything has been discovered.” 3/5
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#RobinsonTwitterTakeover
His reasoning:“Pretty much everything has been discovered.” 3/5
gosa.georgia.gov/governors-hono…
#RobinsonTwitterTakeover
