If you're getting a bit bored with your daily existence, or just need something to entertain your walking time, I have a great new game for you. All you need is a pair of eyes (I apologize, this really won't work if you're blind/visually impaired) and a sidewalk, preferably one of the university campus variety.
Once you've got these, you are ready to play. Now, the way you play the game is simple: just watch out for the nerd run. It is difficult to define exactly what a nerd run is (when you see it, you should know), but I will give you a few quick spotting pointers. Nerd runners usually posses a few qualities that make spotting them very easy:
They are running in non-workout gear- this is the biggest thing. A runner in running clothes is just a runner. A nerd runner usually has on jeans/khakis or a big coat flapping in the wind, or glasses about to fall off because of the sprinting. The point is that they are probably running to a study group they are 15 minutes early for.
Scoring for the spotting nerd runners game is easy- one point for each. In order to get your points, the sighting must be documented (a text to your partner in spotting will do). The real fun of the game lies in bonus points, which are awarded for particularly spectacular nerd runs. Things that will earn you bonus points include rolling backpacks, people nerd running while trying to read their notes, nerd running in improbable locations (away form the library, per se). I am open to any suggestions on what else should earn bonus points.
It should be noted that when this game gains in popularity, the founders are Lexi and Jess, and since we made it up years ago, we are clearly the highest scoring players ever.
Happy nerdspotting!
As a high scorer, I must announce that I saw someone with a rolling backpack. THey were running so disjointedly that it had flipped over and they were simply dragging the backpack along the ground without using the wheels.
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