How to Make a "Revenge of the Nerds" Costume
In the film the "Revenge of the Nerds," sympathetic characters Gilbert and Lewis begin their first years at college. The nerds are tormented by jocks and develop a crush on a popular sorority girl. They defend themselves from the jocks by creating their own fraternity fueled by their extensive knowledge of technology. Create a "Revenge of the Nerds" costume to invoke the characters of this classic 1984 film.
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Things You'll Need
- Tennis shoes
- Slacks
- White socks
- Collared, printed shirt
- Pocket protector
- 5 pens
- Necktie
- Hair comb
- Hair gel
- Glasses
Instructions
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Put on a pair of white socks, followed by slacks and tennis shoes. The slacks should fasten several inches above your hips. Use slacks that are slightly too short for your legs so that they end about 3 inches above the tops of your shoes.
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Put on a collared shirt and button it all the way up to the neck. Procure a pastel or patterned shirt. Tuck the shirt tightly into your slacks at the waist.
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Insert a pocket protector in the pocket of your shirt. Add about five pens.
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Tie a necktie around your neck. Look for one with gaudy designs or bright colors that clash with your shirt and slacks.
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Part your hair neatly in the middle using a hair comb. Comb the hair on both sides, using water to eliminate waves and tangles so that the strands run perpendicular to the part. Comb hair gel into the hair to ensure that the look stays in place all day.
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Put on a pair of glasses. Wear your own, or if you have perfect vision, purchase a pair of cheap reading glasses with bulky, unfashionable frames and pop the lenses out.
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Tips & Warnings
You can find most of the items you need for this costume for inexpensive prices at most thrift stores.
References
Resources
- "Revenge of the Nerds"; Jeff Kanew; 1984
- Photo Credit Burke/Triolo Productions/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images
