Revenge of the nerds is an american comedy franchise. Law, alyx, and pete record a drinking game commentary for revenge of the nerds. Curtis armstrong born november 27, 1953 is an american actor best known for playing the roles of booger in the revenge of the nerds movies, herbert viola on the tv series moonlighting, miles dalby in the film risky business, famed record producer ahmet. Since then, armstrong appeared in films and tv shows including supernatural and new girl. The man behind many unforgettable supporting roles booger in revenge of the nerds and voices snot lonstein on american dad. This hardcover first edition of revenge of the nerd has been personally signed by curtis armstrong. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
May 29, 2017 tom cruise was a lothario on the set of his first big movie, risky business, says costar curtis armstrong in his book revenge of the nerd. Jul 20, 2019 im not going to say revenge of the nerds was responsible for everything in nerd culture, but i do think you could make an argument that that attitude began with the last scene in revenge. It is hosted by television presenter and writer konnie huq. Revenge of the nerd ebook by curtis armstrong 97812501955. The series began with the eponymous 1984 film and was followed by three sequels. Revenge of the nerd by curtis armstrong signed book. Revenge of the nerds star curtis armstrong dishes on tom cruise. If you have or at some point get the revenge of the nerds dvd, check it out so you at least have a bottom to your barrel of horrible television shows that you can say you have seen. Yes, booger played by curtis armstrong is a nerd and a very vulgar one at best, but this movie is a classic. A classically trained actor, curtis began his incredible. Il blog sulle robe da nerd, i film, le cazzate, le robe da ridere e quelle che ci fanno molto incazzare.
In any but the most superficial of respects, he remains so to this day. Read the revenge of miss nerd 5 from the story tromn 1. I thought it would look stupid to have the original, in effect chapter 1, followed by chapter 12. I dont think i took the time to think about what i was feeling physically, i. Now, ive never seen revenge of the nerds, or if i did i was very young and it was on cable tv and i wasnt paying much attention. Revenge of a nerd originally best full trailer wattpad by leesa88221 bookish princee. The nerd portions of the book seem pretty compartmentalized, for example, either he is a nerd, like in the revenge of the nerds chapter, or. Scott, michelle meyrink, john goodman, timothy busfield, andrew cassese and donald gibb. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
I didnt, i just remembered how it was like with those inexperienced guys. Born and bred a nerd, he spent his early years between detroit, a city so nerdy that the word was coined there in 1951, and, improbably, geneva, switzerland. King of the nerds is a british reality competition series coproduced by electus and objective productions. Loved the trash on top of the library book shelves. When he handed me a copy of the advance uncorrected proof of revenge of the nerd, abashed and acutely aware of the uncorrected bit, i didnt have the heart to tell him that im something of a connoisseur of celebrity memoirs. Besides, without you i might never have thought to learn about people. Brittney was the most popular girl on campus, so of course she d. Do yourself a favor and watch this, youll be guaranteed a smile or two. As an actor, yes, but more than that, curtis is a personal friend and very dear to me. What do all of these movies and television shows have in common. I regularly receive feedback on nerd and recently reread it. It came with instructions on how to hook this strange device up. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
The book club click to join in the discussion about this months book. Chapter 9 an insanely hot girl is introduced to a nerd who shakes up her life. Im not going to say revenge of the nerds was responsible for everything in nerd culture, but i do think you could make an argument that that attitude began with the last scene in revenge. Revenge of the nerds is the juvenile sex comedy perhaps most synonymous with the 1980s, alternating gags and scantily clad women with a power to the underdogs mentality that prompted three sequels. Curtis armstrong on his book, revenge of the nerd by build series. She has such difficulty dealing with him she has to stoop to sincerity.
It was only when he found his true calling, as an actor. Jul 11, 2017 curtis armstrongs adolescence and early adulthood was spent primarily between the covers of a book and indulging his nerdy obsessions. For the first time in a relationship she is not in control and has to decide if its worth the risk. Curtis armstrong on his book, revenge of the nerd youtube. Armstrong, who played booger in the 1984 film, revenge of the nerds, is an avid sherlock holmes fan, and johnson is curator of the sherlock holmes collections at the university of minnesota libraries. The only people who will find humor in this will be someone who still thinks that santa, and the easter bunny are real. The remainder of the book has lots of insights into the back door deals and shinysmarmy environment that pretty much defines hollywood. How revenge of the nerds ruined my life the good men project. Dont let the silly panty raid edition title throw you this disc takes the film seriously and provides extras that make a good case for what sets the film apart from the rest of 1980s comedy pack. When i came across curtis armstrongs memoir, titled revenge of the nerd, i knew i had to request it. Revenge of the nerd by curtis armstrong in armstrongs autobiography, the classically trained actor humorously makes peace with the fact that the first line of his obituary will.
Theres a nerd in every one of us revenge of the nerds is a 1984 american comedy film directed by jeff kanew, and starring robert carradine and anthony edwards, with curtis armstrong, ted mcginley, julia montgomery, brian tochi, larry b. This is the start of the edited version of the original revenge of the nerd. Such a person may spend inordinate amounts of time on unpopular, little known, or nonmainstream activities, which are generally either highly technical, abstract, or relating to topics of science fiction or fantasy, to the exclusion of more mainstream activities. The singular adventures of the man who would be booger a whipsmart, selfeffacing humor, armstrong takes readers on a most unlikely journeyone nerds. Revenge of the nerds star curtis armstrong dishes on tom. The rubinoos revenge of the nerds lyrics genius lyrics. A nerd is a person seen as overly intellectual, obsessive, introverted or lacking social skills. The revenge of miss nerd published book by unknownimous ari with 59,441 reads. Curtis armstrong revenge of the nerd july book signing thara2488 california, massachusetts, movies and television, new york, oregon 1 curtis armstrong, star of revenge of the nerds, will be signing copies of revenge of the nerd at multiple locations in july.
Revenge of the nerds is a 1984 american comedy film directed by jeff kanew, and starring robert carradine and anthony edwards, with curtis armstrong, ted mcginley, julia montgomery, brian tochi, larry b. Post a public comment on this submission click here to send private anonymous feedback to the author instead title of your comment. Fast times at ridgemont high sixteen candles revenge of the nerds the karate kid the breakfast. Tom cruise was a lothario on the set of risky business, says costar curtis armstrong in his book revenge of the nerd. For all that and more, check out armstrongs book revenge of the nerd when it hits stores july 11. Coming off of watching another frat comedy animal house i decided to watch 1984 college comedy revenge of the nerds and believe it or not, i found this film to be more entertaining from beginning to end. After i saw rotf, i was finally proud to call myself a nerd albeit not one who wears glasses, has buck teeth, and has his pant legs halfway up his calves.
I first saw revenge of the nerds when i was ten thats right, ten. A ninthgrade genius with a reputation for being a nerd wreaks revenge on. The nerd portions of the book seem pretty compartmentalized, for example, either he is a nerd, like in the revenge of the nerds chapter, or he isnt, like when he discusses moonlighting. Revenge of the nerd mass market paperback february 1, 1985. Jimmy kimmel prank series revenge of the nerd starring. Curtis armstrongs show business career started with risky business. Alpha beta funny retro nerd nerd geek revenge cool 80s movie humor mens shirt. Dec 03, 2017 this is a trailer for my very own book at wattpad pls. Curtis armstrong was pretty much the secret ingredient to the movies of my childhood, and he continues to pop up in places that just make me smile. John mcnamara a ninthgrade genius with a reputation for being a nerd wreaks revenge on his tormentors using his latest science project, by which he can invade their homes via their television screens. It was the first in a string of classic comedy films and tv shows, including better off dead, one crazy summer, moonlighting and, most significantly, revenge of the nerds, in which he played the iconic role of booger.
When lovable nerds gilbert and lewis embark on their freshman year at adams college, little do they realize the dangers that await them. If this book has done nothing else for me, it has encouraged me to seek out old movies ive never seen before, like risky business and revenge. A nerds revenge book 1 old version patchy0123 wattpad. Curtis armstrong revenge of the nerd july book signing. I was looking for a book to remind me that nerds are still here in these weird timessomething to water the tree of liberty with the snot of comedy. Revenge of the nerd npr coverage of revenge of the nerd. I was looking for a book to remind me that nerds are still here in these weird times something to water the tree of liberty with the snot of comedy. The nerds as they generally are referred to in the movie as a group report the alphabetas to the local police, who for some reason cannot do anything about this minor crime. Curtis armstrongs adolescence and early adulthood was spent primarily between the covers of a book and indulging his nerdy obsessions. The nerd girls may not look like your stereotypical pocketprotectorloving misfitstheir adviser, karen panetta, has a thing for pink heelsbut theyre part of a growing breed of young women. Discovery has given an eight episode order to revenge of the nerd working title, an hourlong hiddencamera prank show from jimmy kimmel and his kimmelot banner. His adolescence and early adulthood was spent primarily between the covers of a book and indulging his nerdy obsessions.
The singular adventures of the man who would be booger. Revenge of the nerd by john mcnamara, paperback barnes. Revenge of the nerds by jeff kanew jeff kanew, robert. A legendary comedic second banana to a litany of major stars, curtis is forever cemented in the public imagination as booger from revenge of the nerds. If this book has done nothing else for me, it has encouraged me to seek out old movies ive never seen before, like risky business and revenge of the nerds.
The singular adventures of the man who would be booger by curtis armstrong, in this edition of read this book. Mom packs us a lunch and were off to school they call us nerds cause were so uncool they laugh at our clothes they laugh at our hair. Curtis armstrong was born on november 27, 1953 in detroit, michigan, usa. Booger from revenge of the nerds penning memoir exclusive. This starts with the edited version of the original revenge of the nerd which is broken up into 11 chapters. The films plot chronicles a group of nerds at the fictional adams college trying to stop the ongoing. They are beset by taunting from the jocks of alpha beta fraternity, which only worsens when the jocks accidentally burn down their house and toss the freshmen out of the freshmen dorm. Jan 08, 20 i first saw revenge of the nerds on home video, back when you could rent a vhs player in a big plastic case to watch your movie on. Ken and his enginerds crew return in a new, nutty and nerd. Curtis armstrong, the beloved character actor who had scenestealing roles in such 80s hits as revenge of the nerds, risky business and moonlighting, is penning his. He is an actor, known for risky business 1983, better off dead.
Some people at school had been making fun of me, calling me a nerd. The series revolves around a group of sociallyinept students the nerds trying to get revenge on their harassers. The veteran actor of memorable roles in risky business, moonlighting, supernatural and other shows opens up about his new book. For example wine nerds, xml nerds and comic book nerds are all likely to be among the readers of this article. Curtis is forever cemented in the public imagination as booger from revenge of the nerds.
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