We’ve all met someone who claims to be part of a certain group, but have you ever gone as far as testing their knowledge to prove it? One guy did just that, and it didn’t go as planned. He and his friends were self-proclaimed nerds, and when a girl joined their group, he couldn’t shake the feeling that she wasn’t a true nerd. So, he decided to put her to the test, but things took an unexpected turn.
The Nerd Group’s Newest Member
Suspicion Arises
The Nerd Test Begins
A Tricky Star Trek Question
Friends Defend L
Not the Guardian of the Group ️
Quarantine Drama Continues
Accusing L of Stealing Friends
Ultimatum: Her or Me
Friends Go Silent
Brother’s Advice: Apologize
No Apologies Here ♂️
Just Making Sure She’s a Nerd?
Not Happy with the Responses
Not Gatekeeping, Just Suspicious ️♂️
The Fallout: Lost Friends and No Apologies
After putting L to the test, our protagonist found himself on the outs with his friends, who defended her and continued to chat with her during quarantine. He accused L of stealing his friends, but his ultimatum of choosing between him or her didn’t go in his favor. His brother suggested he apologize for gatekeeping, but he remains unapologetic, insisting he was just trying to make sure she was a real nerd. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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“YTA. You sound like the typical neck beard who would do this kind of stupid shit. Everyone else gets along with her. What kind of person tries to ‘test’ someone 2 years after they join the friend group? Clearly if she didn’t fit in with the group, everyone else would’ve rejected her. It sounds like you’re the one that doesn’t fit and can’t socialize normally.”
Gatekeeping nerd culture: YTA for trying to oust a female friend
“YTA – You are SO the a**hole. This is a major problem in what is now male dominated fandoms (yes, I’m calling sports a fandom). Women don’t need to know every single thing about a series/game/sport to be a fan/nerd. There is no reason for gatekeeping like this. A lot of men wonder why they can’t find women who like the same things they do. THIS IS WHY. They chase all the women who are moderately interested in it out.
I’ve got news for you on the Star Trek portion, buddy. The oldest fans that know the most about this franchise are women. You would not have conventions, message boards, or zines without them. It was considered to be a silly soap opera until men got interested in it. Feel grateful these women haven’t stripped you of your nerd cred.”
“YTA. Your behavior was already something else, but that edit… “
“Boys like you are the absolute worst ” – Female Nerd
Gatekeeping at its worst! YTA for testing someone’s nerdiness
YTA – Friends side with girl. Insufferable gatekeeping tool. Happy Cake Day!
“YTA. Stop being a weird, misogynistic gatekeeper.”
YTA tries to test nerdiness, fails and loses friends
YTA. Don’t test your friends. Apologize and reflect ♀️
Gatekeeping sexist gets called out for testing girl’s nerdiness
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“Gatekeeping nerd culture is infuriating. I shut down a gatekeeper! “
Gatekeeping: Is it sexist or just misunderstood?
Gatekeeping nerd culture? YTA! Embrace diversity and inclusivity!
Testing her nerdiness was unnecessary and you’re the a**hole.
Gatekeeping is awful. Don’t be sexist. Apologize
YTA. Apologize to your friends and stop being a nerd snob
YTA tests girl’s nerdiness, loses friends. Feeling threatened by her.
Gatekeeping gone wrong: Nerd tests backfire, friendships lost
Nerd unity! YTA for pitting nerds against each other
Gate-keeping neckbeard gets called out for undermining women in Sci-Fi
YTA tests girl’s nerdiness, loses friends. Time to apologize!
“YTA. Post in a public space, get public answers.”
Commenter cringes at the authenticity of the nerd test.
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Gatekeeping Star Wars fandom: YTA epitomizes everything people hate
Gatekeeping jerk tries to test girl’s nerdiness, gets shut down
