NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Have you ever been called a nerd? Chances are if you were the kid in class that loved to read, got good grades in math and science, and was well liked by all of your teachers, then you've probably been called a nerd. In the past, being classified socially as a "nerd" meant you'd never have a date, you wore clothing that was less than fashionable, and you were lacking in a significant amount of that "it factor." Basically it meant you were the "Screech" of your high school.