Though I was on several sports teams throughout high school, I am sure that both I and my fellow schoolmates would all agree I was most definitely a card-carrying member of the “nerd herd.” This past weekend, fellow nerd, John Hodgman, gave a delightful speech on “the cultural war of our time: jocks vs. nerds” at the Radio & TV Correspondents Dinner. You might remember Mr. Hodgman from such hipster-havens as The Daily Show, McSweeneys and This American life.
Those of you would would like to do some extra credit reading (overachievers), are encouraged to check out American Nerd: The Story of My People by Benjamin Nugent. While not the greatest book in the history of mankind, it’s amusing enough and the cover is gorgeous.
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