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what makes all nerds nerds? An­ swer: the classic tape on the dark-rimmed glasses.
unaware of the sign on his back saying "KICK ME!"
collar buttoned to the top {He won't have it any other way.)
pockets with pocket-protectors stuffed with pens & pencils
pants . . . otherwise known as "lint collectors"
knees .. bruised from getting tripped all the time
freshly shined loafers four sizes too big
fantasizing about science class
bookbag straps worn on both shoulders
bookbag filled with what he needs to get through another day
goofy trousers pulled unneces­ sarily high
apple in the pocket ready to brown nose Doc
more books
FLOODS!
stretched-to-the-limit cotton socks with essential colored stripes
and a million other things but we don't want to write a novel
The Nerd (''Poindexter")