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Somewhere at the three-way intersection of the [[Hollywood Nerd]], the [[Dogged Nice Guy]] and [[The Woobie]], there is a character who is, quite frankly, a huge dork. He is [[No Social Skills|socially awkward]], [[Hollywood Homely|not conventionally attractive]], and a failure at his attempts to win the pretty girl ([[Heroic Mime|if he can even get a complete sentence out in her presence]]). And we root for him, because he's just so humble and adorable in between [[Expospeak Gag|his flashes of brilliance]]. He might be capable of heroics if pushed, but he is generally not the [[Badass Bookworm]] or the [[Badass Labcoat]] ([[Took a Level In Badass|at least,]] [[Character Development|not yet]]). He's smart but [[TV Genius|generally only in the hard sciences or obscure topics]], giving him a possible foot in the door as a tutor to [[The Chick]] or an [[Voice With an Internet Connection|assistant]] to [[The Hero]]. Obviously, in a [[Five Man Band]], [[Lovable Nerd]] will be [[The Smart Guy]]. Often subject to [[Geeky Turn On|geeky turnons]].

Somewhere at the three-way intersection of the [[Hollywood Nerd]], the [[Dogged Nice Guy]] and [[The Woobie]], there is a character who is, quite frankly, a huge dork. He is [[No Social Skills|socially awkward]], [[Hollywood Homely|not conventionally attractive]], and a failure at his attempts to win the pretty girl ([[Heroic Mime|if he can even get a complete sentence out in her presence]]). And we root for him, because he's just so humble and adorable in between [[Expospeak Gag|his flashes of brilliance]]. He might be capable of heroics if pushed, but he is generally not the [[Badass Bookworm]] or the [[Badass Labcoat]] ([[Took a Level In Badass|at least,]] [[Character Development|not yet]]). He's smart but [[TV Genius|generally only in the hard sciences or obscure topics]], giving him a possible foot in the door as a tutor to [[The Chick]] or an [[Voice With an Internet Connection|assistant]] to [[The Hero]]. Obviously, in a [[Five-Man Band]], [[Lovable Nerd]] will be [[The Smart Guy]]. Often subject to [[Geeky Turn On|geeky turnons]].

For a ''lust''able nerd, see [[Nerds Are Sexy]]. Has a high chance of being [[Adorkable]].

== [[Anime]] and [[Manga]] ==

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* Bart from ''[[The Adventures of Shirley Holmes (TV)|The Adventures of Shirley Holmes]]'' has quite a few admirers among the fandom. Also Matt, Shirley's genius [[Love Interest]].

* Marshall from ''[[Alias (TV)|Alias]]'' fits this trope to a T.

* On ''[[~~Thirty~~ Rock (TV)|30 Rock]]'' Liz thought herself to have been one of these in high school. However, her classmates remembered her as a jerkass bully

* On ''[[30 Rock (TV)|30 Rock]]'' Liz thought herself to have been one of these in high school. However, her classmates remembered her as a jerkass bully

* Billy from [[Mighty Morphin Power Rangers]]. He's a fan favorite for a reason.

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== [[Web Original]] ==

* [[Doctor ~~Horribles~~ Sing Along Blog (Web Video)|Doctor Horrible]] is a [[Lovable Nerd]] trying to be a [[Badass Labcoat]], at least at the beginning.

* [[Doctor Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (Web Video)|Doctor Horrible]] is a [[Lovable Nerd]] trying to be a [[Badass Labcoat]], at least at the beginning.

* Tyler from ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYLdM8wXkzM&feature=related Disappointing Gay Best Friend]'' is a nerdy bookworm type who's constantly annoyed by his friend Mikala's attempts at making him a [[Pet Homosexual]], but if the videos' comments are to be believed, he has built up more than a few admirers.

* Most of [[That Guy With the Glasses (Website)|That Guy With the Glasses]] are a mix between [[Hollywood Nerd]] and [[Adorkable]]. Despite their penchant for [[Accentuate the Negative]], the [[Fan Boy]] and [[Fan Girl]] inside them come out for regular super-sonic [[Squee]].

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* Harold from ''[[Total Drama Island]]''. Also Cody, with even more emphasis on the [[Dogged Nice Guy]] part.

* Gretchen and Gus from ''[[Recess]]'' are both [[Adorkable]] and really sweet.

* Twilight Sparkle from [[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)|My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic]]. She's a [[Badass Bookworm]] who starts the series as an [[Ineffectual Loner]]. Even after she learns to socialize she's still depicted as being organized almost to a fault and as a compulsive studier who's joy for learning is absolutely [[Adorkable|adorable]] In one episode, she hosts a sleepover by reading a guidebook to slumber parties, in another she dresses up for [[All Hallows Eve|Nightmare Night]] as an obscure historical character that no one recognizes (And is surprised by this), and in another she's so scared of bruising her study grades that she actually kicks off a moderately large crisis in her town.

* Twilight Sparkle from [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Animation)|My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic]]. She's a [[Badass Bookworm]] who starts the series as an [[Ineffectual Loner]]. Even after she learns to socialize she's still depicted as being organized almost to a fault and as a compulsive studier who's joy for learning is absolutely [[Adorkable|adorable]] In one episode, she hosts a sleepover by reading a guidebook to slumber parties, in another she dresses up for [[All Hallows Eve|Nightmare Night]] as an obscure historical character that no one recognizes (And is surprised by this), and in another she's so scared of bruising her study grades that she actually kicks off a moderately large crisis in her town.

== Real Life ==

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