Saying 'I notice you're a nerd' is like saying, 'Hey, I notice that you'd rather be intelligent than be stupid, that you'd rather be thoughtful than be vapid, that you believe that there are things that matter more than the arrest record of Lindsay Lohan. Why is that?' In fact, it seems to me that most contemporary insults are pretty lame. Even 'lame' is kind of lame. Saying 'You're lame' is like saying 'You walk with a limp.' Yeah, whatever, so does 50 Cent, and he's done all right for himself.

Summary

This quote highlights the irony behind using labels like "nerd" or "lame" as insults. It suggests that being intelligent, thoughtful, or having different interests should not be considered negative traits. The quote challenges the superficiality of contemporary insults and questions why valuing intelligence or individuality is something to be mocked. Additionally, it implies that successful individuals, like 50 Cent, might possess the traits that are traditionally deemed as "lame," proving the insignificance of such insults.

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