Documentaries about nerds rock



I just watched Wordplay. If I had crushes on men other than my husband, I would have a little one on Will Shortz and his geeky crossword puzzle-ness.

It's funny that I don't enjoy crossword puzzles. I usually am very well suited for all things tedious, challenging, left-brained, and time-wasting. Plus, my mom and my dad like them*, which is not only an unusual occurrence, but should mean that I ought to be predisposed. I have no explanation.

*Other things that my mom and dad both like: board and card games (I like), eating out (I always like), movies (not necessarily my favorite), and Abby (everybody likes!)

Update: Steve just offered to memorize all the two-letter words in the dictionary. Who needs geeky crossword puzzle guys when I have Steve? I'll stay true, after all.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Emily, you're so funny! I do love crossword puzzles, although I avoid difficult ones. I do one every single night while watching the news and Letterman. I'm also presently obsessed with Scramble, and you know what my status is there-lower on the totem pole than you, Abby and Diana. AG
September 09, 2008 12:01 AM
Anonymous said…
I want to see Wordplay. AG
September 09, 2008 12:02 AM
abby said…
if only they could both love their four other children...
September 09, 2008 9:03 AM
Sarah said…
Your older sister loves them too. What happened to you?
September 09, 2008 9:29 AM
Anonymous said…
Will you still love me even if I don't memorize the list? What about if I just lose more hair and grow a brown mustache?
September 09, 2008 12:11 PM
Anonymous said…
If you like documentaries about nerds, you must see King of Kong.
September 10, 2008 9:56 PM
Anonymous said…
Isn't that the greatest movie? I wanted to cry, cry, cry for the guy who missed winning because he skipped an early word. It made me sick to my stomach. Great movie, though-- I had no idea the crossword world was so intense. ---Rochelle
September 15, 2008 8:48 PM
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