“This video was uploaded to humiliate an awkward and overweight computer geek. But the truth is, he’s not too different than many of us (were) in 10th grade. I was furious at the hypocritical comments being posted to my site … all these geeks and dorks were trashing one of their own…. I’m hoping he records a sequel.” Andy Baio, quoted in Leander Kahney‘s article.
—Blog Bucks Aid Laughingstock Kid (Wired)
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“This video was uploaded to humiliate an awkward and overweight computer geek. But the truth is, he’s not too different than many of us (were) in 10th grade. I was furious at the hypocritical comments being posted to my site … all these geeks and dorks were trashing one of their own…. I’m hoping he records a sequel.” Andy Baio, quoted in Leander Kahney‘s article.

