| Nerds |
| Dweebs |
| PC pros |
| Oddballs |
| Nerdy types |
| Uncool sorts |
| Some carnies |
| Techie sorts |
| Techies, say |
| Tech whizzes |
| Computer nuts |
| LARPers, e.g. |
| Nerds' cousins |
| Social misfits |
| Computer nerds |
| Unpopular kids |
| Unabashed techies |
| Sideshow performers |
| Unlikely prom kings |
| Sideshow attractions |
| Socially awkward ones |
| Odd circus performers |
| Less-than-social sorts |
| Best Buy "squad" members |
| Virus fighters, at times |
| Techies, stereotypically |
| Comic-Con attendees, often |
| Computer wizards, informally |
| Computer club members, maybe |
| Math whizzes, stereotypically |
| Freaks and ___" (1999-2000 TV series) |
| Freaks and ___" (early Judd Apatow show) |