Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for November 22, 1995
Transcript:
Gunther complains, "I'm tired of bein' a geeky nerd. I want to be hip and cool. I want respect." Knute says, "News flash, dude! Nerds are in." Knute continues, "Who's hot in movies and TV shows and comic strips? Guys with pocket protectors and big IQ's!" Who were the studs in 'Apollo 13'?" The astronauts? No! The technogeeks who got 'em home!" Knute bows at Gunther's feet and says, "Nerds rule, man! Hail to the hero dweebs!!" Gunther replies, "..this isn't quite the respect I was--"
Nerds really are IN now. See Zachary Levi in CHUCK for proof.