“If You Need It Explained, You Won’t Understand”: 50 Posts From ‘Delusions Of Adequacy’ (New Pics)

There’s a little bit of geekiness in all of us. Who doesn’t have that one thing about which they strangely know a lot and pride themselves on being experts? Whether it’s gardening, the Harry Potter universe, or video games, it’s not such a bad thing to channel our inner Sheldon Cooper sometimes. Sure, he’s a bit socially awkward, but that doesn’t take away from his charm.The subreddit we’re looking at today is exactly that—nerdy and a little bit challenged in the adequacy department. Its 17.6k members, or as they call themselves, delusionists, are entitled to discuss everything from Sigmund Freud to Star Wars. So without further ado, we invite you to scroll through the best that the subreddit “Delusions of Adequacy” has to offer.This post may includeaffiliate links.

The subreddit we’re looking at today is exactly that—nerdy and a little bit challenged in the adequacy department. Its 17.6k members, or as they call themselves, delusionists, are entitled to discuss everything from Sigmund Freud to Star Wars. So without further ado, we invite you to scroll through the best that the subreddit “Delusions of Adequacy” has to offer.

This post may includeaffiliate links.

Be Nice, Don’t Be Like Me

I Hate All Reality TV On Principle, But I Would Watch The Hell Out Of This!

Also, Paddington 2 Is A Great Movie, In Case Anyone’s Wondering

Not All Who Meme Are Lost

Were We All The Monsters All Along? Short Answer: Yes

Sounds Fair To Me

Their About Community tab is also quite mysterious. It’s full of cryptic sayings like “the road to adequacy leads through the dark forest of your own inadequacy” and “if you need it explained, you won’t understand, if you understand you won’t need it explained.” When it comes to some of us with below-average brains, we really need to look twice before we can figure this one out.

Heckin' Gates Of Hell

My First Word Was ‘Actually’

Look At Those Fancy Dogs, Thinking They Can Snowboard!

However, in a previous interview forBored Panda(which you can find here), the creator behind this subreddit explained that sometimes he’s confusing on purpose. Those who understand his kind of humor will get it, and those who don’t will never be able to, no matter how much he tries to explain. By being intentionally puzzling, he hopes to encourage people to try and think their way into adequacy (hence the name) and minimize the number of fellows who think they’re smarter than everyone but actually are quite dimwitted.

Come On, If You Don’t Laugh, It Just Seems Mean

Thanks, I Hate Punctuation, And It Hates Me Too

Needs Vary, Some Say Pinterest Risotto, Others Say Pinterest O-Face, They’re Both Good

Not so long ago, being a nerd like that wasn’t cool. Hobbies such as reading comic books, obsessing over Star Wars, and spending hours at the arcade could’ve gotten you easily teased or bullied, to the point that many kept them to themselves. Imagine it being lame to like Marvel or Call of Duty, especially now when the hidden aspects of nerd culture have made it into the mainstream for everyone to enjoy. Currently, science fiction shows are popular, people crowd comic conventions, and our new heroes are the Michael Ceras and Andrew Garfields.

When You Condition The Dog, Beware That You Do Not Also Condition Yourself!

If I Didn’t Limit My Book-Buying By My Book-Reading, I’d Need A Bigger Apartment

Mr Mittens Is Hungry, Feed Mr Mittens Or Suffer The Conequences!

The question is, how and why now? The internet has been a game-changer and those who couldn’t keep up with it risked being left behind. Geeks, armed with in-depth knowledge, passions, and skills, were able to quickly adapt to the new technological advancements. In the 1990s, when Silicon Valley, a high-tech industry, started to bloom, faces like Bill Gates and Steve Jobs became huge successes. They changed the way nerds were seen in the media, with a quote floating around that encouraged people to be nice to them because chances are they’ll end up working for one.

Can’t Argue With Flawless Logic

I Thought Maybe They Were Cold!

Thanks Buddha! I’m Going To Poison So Many People!

It was also a time of fantasy and science fiction, both previously labeled as nerd territory. Releases like Harry Potter, The Matrix, and The Lord of the Rings broke the geek culture wall. Before that, as a comic-loving moviegoer, the best you could expect was an action movie about The Blade or The Punisher. During the ’90s, actors who played nerdy roles were now seen portraying more muscular and tough characters. As a result, the film stars started to flaunt their nerdiness rather than hide it. Now most of us wish we could be Iron Man - a superhero who started off as a geeky engineer.

The Key To Escaping Reality Isn’t Corners, It’s Books… But However You Do It, Just Kee Latibulating

More Specifically, It’s The Greed And Stupidity Of Those Who Pretend To Be Leaders

That’s The Dream! All I’m Good For Is Making Stuff Up That Sounds Credible

Ah, To Be Young And Filthy In War-Time! Also, Don’t Read Other People’s Mail!

I Was Never The Child Reader, But I’m Definitely The Adult Version

Not Everything Is Bad All The Time, Just Most Things

There’s no need for modern-day nerds to be hiding in the shadows anymore. Now they’re represented as intelligent, interesting, respectful, and very successful people. Don’t get us wrong; they’re still seen as a bit socially awkward, but in a positive and adorable way. Don’t get us wrong; they’re still seen as a bit socially awkward but in a positive and adorable way. People passionate about their hobbies proudly label themselves as all types of nerds - book nerds, food nerds, gaming nerds, science nerds, etc.

Thanks, I Hate How Accurate This Is

Bohemian Rhapsody May Be The Greatest Song Ever, I Will Keep Saying So As It Lures Me Ever Closer To My Death

I Promise, I’m Not Getting A Snack, And If I Do, I’ll Bring You One Too!

It’s quite troubling that it took us so long to accept dorky culture, but all that matters is that we’re here. We’re finally at a place where we can share our excessive hobbies and passions with the rest of the world. For more on all things dweeb, make sure to check out our earlier publicationhere.

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