10 Hot TV Nerds Who Set Completely Unrealistic Expectations

9. Spencer Reid - Criminal Minds

spencer reid If you were a child prodigy who graduated high school before your voice broke, you'd probably find it pretty hard to relate to your contemporaries. At least Reid tries. He just doesn't always know when people are interested in hearing random trivia, and when they've got more important things on their mind. Although Reid has a good 40 IQ points on everyone else in the BAU, they still sort of see him as the kid brother of the group, the one who needs to be protected. Despite this, he's gotten himself into some pretty hairy situations (Dawson, I'm looking at you), and managed to survive solely by using his intellect. The fact that Matthew Gray Gubler looks and dresses like a nerdy hipster god? Icing on the cake. Also, PSA guys: go to Youtube right now and watch Matthew Gray Gubler: The Unauthorized Documentary. You won't regret it.
 
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