Why is the neckbeard some kind of nerd pride symbol..

[ShleeDragon]

Seriously. It's like the pride rainbow of the unwashed masses. Freaks me out.

 

[Asmo]

Reverse psychology. I'm not unattractive by accident or omission, I CHOOSE to be.

 

[moxie]

I guess that as a geek, you're simply not bothered with such unimportant conventions as cutting off the hair under your chin. Seems a bit unnecessary, doesn't it?

 

[TrashyMG]

I need to shave twice a week, it just means I haven't shaved on Wednesday.

 

[DaMummy]

what about the hair on the back of my neck, does that not get any recognition? 

 

[Klumpen]

Seriously. It's like the pride rainbow of the unwashed masses. Freaks me out.

1. I have never seen it on any nerd/geek.

2. What does this have to do with washing/not washing?

3. Taste differs, just look at my hair

Do you mean something like this?

 

[Asmo]

I can't even wear a tie, the idea of that on my neck makes me feel ill.

what about the hair on the back of my neck, does that not get any recognition?

Only if there's none on your head.