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Xomba Top 5's | Top 5 Nerds

posted June 12, 2008 - 2:00am
Xomba Top 5's | Top 5 Nerds

Time for another round of the Xomba Top 5's. Today topic is Top 5 Nerds. These can be either fictional or real life nerds and I highly encourage you to make your list funny. Here is my list:

5. The Nerds From Revenge of the Nerds

These guys were awesome. Not only did they bring down the cruel jocks but they did it by playing an awesome Devo-esque song.


4. "Weird Al" Yankovic

The king of the song parody is, in his heart, just a really big nerd. Whether he is wearing a giant fat suit or starring in his feature film "UHF", Weird Al has been entertaining us for decades. His opus to nerds everywhere is here in his song "White and Nerdy".


3. Toby Radloff

Toby is best known for doing TV spots for MTV in the late 80s and for his character in the film "American Splendor". Toby is, as he describes himself, a genuine nerd. He is a fully self realized nerd and is not embarrassed to flaunt it. The best thing about him is that he is just a normal guy from Cleveland. Here is him talking about some of his favorite nerd foods.


2. Billy Mitchell

Billy Mitchell is the king of classic video games. He has a perfect score in Pac-man and is one of the best in the world at Donkey Kong. His story was covered quite thoroughly in the film "King of Kong" which pitted himself against an upstart Donkey Kong player from Oregon. Even though Billy can be quite arrogant at times, he is the best know video game player in the world and of course he has his trade mark haircut. Here is Billy talking about his Pac-man record.


1. The 501st

The 501st Legion or Vader's Fist is THE organization for Star Wars costumers. These are the people you will find at events dressed up in Stormtrooper or other Star Wars related costumes. These people are not just participating in a hobby, they are very serious about what they do. They can be seen marching at Star Wars Weekend parades at Disney World, comic shop events or even at birthday parties. Their biggest event was marching at the Rose Bowl parade in 2007 to mark the 30th anniversary of Star Wars. Here is a clip from the parade.


Like my list? Think you can make a better one? Comment and leave your Top 5 Nerds below.


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Al is a pretty good pool player.

Al and I played pool [8-ball] for several hours in Sioux Falls, SD, once many years ago.  I was there for a science meeting; Al was on the road doing a few nights shows, staying at the same hotel.  I could not sleep one night so went to the billiards room and I played pool, practicing my shooting. Al came in really late, after his show, with a bunch of his crew, and they started relaxing.  I was alone at my pool table and Al came over introduced himself, and asked if I wanted to play against someone?  We played for several hours, until I had to crash for my meeting's conclusion the next day.  Al beat me more rounds than I won -- by at least 2-1.  But he is a bright guy; a vivacious character.  Fun, too. 

Nerd?  Well, different!

Nerds Vs Geeks

So what's the difference? I thought they were the same. What about Mr. Bean?

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On nerds & geeks

I'm not really sure Milton qualifies as a "nerd". He's more of a "geek", isn't he? ↑ Grab this Headline Animator Join Xomba

 
 

Nerd Ville ~

I would have to say that The Nerds From Revenge of the Nerds is Number 1!! More were found in Porky's... I think every comedy has at least one great nerd in it. I would also have to list Police Academy. Great post! 1++++++++++

Weird Al is a local here

Weird Al Yankovic is a Cal Poly San Luis Obispo alumnus. I got to see him a few years ago when he played the Mid State Fair--awesome show--and he actually changes into those different costumes featured in the videos in less than two minutes. Milton was one of my favorite characters in Office Space. The stapler bit was memorized and repeated many times in my circle of friends. DO YOU HAVE THE WRITE STUFF?

Very True

Your are right Milton and Dwight are both awesome nerds.

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[img_assist|nid=158871|title=Milton|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=340|height=227] Milton from Office Space is the ulimate nerd with a violent streak. "That's my stapler" [img_assist|nid=158872|title=Dwight|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=271|height=340] Dwight from the Office - the biggest kiss-a** of alltime.

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