People who wear eyeglasses have historically been thought of as nerds but this has basically disappeared from popular culture at this point. The days of being called “4 Eyes” and “poindexter” are thankfully over, not only because it’s moderately rude but also because they’re really dumb insults. Maybe in the 1950s they held some weight and being called “poindexter” was the worst thing that could happen to someone with glasses but these days the insult will hurt the hurler more than the receivee. This is a picture of Poindexter from Revenge of the Nerds…

Here’s a picture of Buster Poindexter, who made “Hot Hot Hot” so popular…

Buster Poindexter’s real name is actually David Johansen, who was originally in the New York rock band, The New York Dolls - here he is from that period…

He’s really changed over the years, much like the public image of someone in prescription glasses has changed. That’s the main point you should take away from these various Poindexters. Poindexter sounds like something a William Zabka antagonist would say - William Zabka is best known as Johnny from the first Karate Kid - here he is in Just One of the Guys, an ’80s class…

Even the first Poindexter from Revenge of the Nerds looks cooler than him. When was that sweater vest popular? It must be so warm underneath all that. People get meaner when they’re overheated, maybe that has something to do with it.

ANYWAY - MOVING ON…

It used to be that wearing glasses was something people who wore contacts resorted to when they lost their contacts or were at home, in privacy, when nobody would see them, or if you just didn’t know any better, which is what nerds were thought as (not knowing any better). And it’s probably because eyeglass designers weren’t as fashion-forward as clothing designers, all of whom now manufacturer fashion-forward eyeglass frames. For instance, here’s Linda Carter, also known as Wonder Woman, in the 1970s…

Now those are probably in style, being worn by young retro-enthusiasts who think 1976 was when the Declaration of Independence was signed.

Something similar made by Gucci is the 3503…

Not known as the official “Wonder Woman” style but we’re going to say that you will probably feel a lot like Wonder Woman with these, even if you’re a man (Wonder Man? He sounds more baffled than super). People have been writing us from all over the world with success stories like “Thank you for my Gucci 3503s! I am Wonder Woman!”

Here are some current celebs who look hot in their prescription eyeglasses, proving “you’re a nerd if you need glasses” is a thing of the past…

Starting with Megan Fox…

Nothing really nerdy going on there. Looking over the shoulder helps.

Tina Fey has made her glasses part of her image…

Here’s Christina Hendricks from Mad Men…

Here’s Lauren Conrad from The Hills & Amber Riley from Glee…

This one’s a little freaky - it’s Annette Bening looking like she was struck by lightning…

Anne Hathaway in large square glasses…

The ones in the photo above are very similar to the Armani 776…

Now YOU can look like Anne Hathaway if you want - this offer has never been made before. People have never known how to look like Anne Hathaway and they have been roaming Hollywood in search for answers - search no more!