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March 3, 2009, 7:00 AM. In a different age, the label Nerd induced visions of tapered, high-water jeans, thick-framed glasses, and preppy, ill-patterned shirts. Oh, the horror! Now, check out the...
Aug 24, 2014 · Some of the most influential people in our history suffered through cringe-worthy social blunders, or had unexpectedly shy personalities.
Nov 29, 2022 · How Kurt Cobain Dealt With Being the World’s Most Famous Outcast. Acclaimed novelist Dana Spiotta offers a meditation on the late icon’s complicated relationship with his own celebrity in this...
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- Superbad. While it may be frequently trodden ground, the raunchy teen comedy trope of outsiders embarking on one final night of debauchery is a tried-and-tested recipe for comedy gold.
- Pitch Perfect. Shining a light on the world of competitive collegiate a cappella, "Pitch Perfect" focuses on the image-obsessed Barden Bellas as they recover from an unfortunate on-stage vomiting incident.
- Whip It. Marking the directorial debut of actress Drew Barrymore, "Whip It" is a charming and energetic film about an "alternative" teenager who joins a badass all-female roller derby team to escape the monotony of her sleepy hometown.
- Cool Runnings. Loosely based on the remarkable true story of Jamaica's first national bobsled team and their aspirations for Olympic glory, "Cool Runnings" is a classic feel-good sports comedy about unlikely underdogs and the defiant strength of the human spirit.
Jul 13, 2018 · Why Deep Thinkers Are Often Societal Outcasts. Since the beginning of Western societies, Socrates has been the prototypical intellectual inquisitor. Perhaps the “ historical Socrates ” has been difficult to pin down, but two things remain consistent among various accounts of this ancient thinker: 1) his claim to possess no true knowledge ...
Sep 25, 2014 · The Freaks, Geeks, and Other Social Outcasts That Got Us Through High School. By Tyler Coates @ tylercoates. Published Sep. 25, 2014, 11:00 a.m. ET. Photo illustration by Jaclyn Kessel; Photos...
An outcast is someone who is rejected or cast out, as from home or from society or in some way excluded, looked down upon, or ignored. In common English speech, an outcast may be anyone who does not fit in with normal society, which can contribute to a sense of isolation .
