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'I don't think it's a bad thing' - Is it offensive to call someone a geek or a nerd?

A ten-year-old boy in the UK has launched a petition to change the nerd emoji. He says it gives people the wrong impression and makes life very difficult for glasses wearers. Does he have a point? Henry McKean joined Sean for this report...

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15.10 30 Nov 2023


'I don't think it's a bad thing' - Is it offensive to call someone a geek or a nerd?


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15.10 30 Nov 2023


A ten-year-old boy in the UK has launched a petition to change the nerd emoji. He says it gives people the wrong impression and makes life very difficult for glasses wearers. Does he have a point?

Henry McKean joined Sean for this report...


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