All the waiting is finally over. I’m going to be on TV! The fact that I was chosen from 25,000 nerds as one of the 8 geekiest guys in the United States of America dampens my enthusiasm just a little bit. But not much!
I was actually going to be in midair between DC and San Francisco when the premiere aired (I booked my flight a while ago and the CW likes to leave us out of the loop as much as possible), so yesterday I bit the bullet and paid the extra money to change my flight around. Originally I was just going to try going standby all day, but with all the extra traffic from President Ford’s funeral, I figured a reservation was a good idea.
Season 3 of Beauty and the Geek begins tonight at 8 pm with a special two-hour episode. Some tips to help you get the most out of your evening:
- Play the “Niels is on Beauty and the Geek” drinking game, invented just for this occasion by my friend Daniel. It’s so simple, even a non-geek can play it! Rules:
- Take a drink every time I say something.
- (optional) If it turns out I’m not getting any airtime, take a drink every time anybody else says something.
(To all you underage fans, enjoy your apple juice!)
- Put some money on it. I’m betting on Mike. He’s going all the way!
bookmakers look at betting on reality TV as a gateway drug – an apparently harmless class C option they hope will lead to a lifetime gambling habit.
- Get a sexy T-shirt. Such as this one-of-a-kind design, as well suited for a Wednesday night in front of the television as it is for the catwalks of Milan. Made for me by a very special relative, I like it because it was made with love. And copyright violations.
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Niels!
Come to Rhino tonight! That would be awesome if you show!
Good lord.
I have a suspicion that you try to come across as nerdier than you actually are…
But good on you. May fame bring you all the things you hope for.
Holy fucking crap, dude.
So, I don’t know if you even remember me, but this is Sunil (Hanszen ’03). I know we met during Owl Weekend, but I think we only saw each other occasionally during our time at Rice. I was checking out the latest BATG cast, and I saw a “Niels” that totally looked like you, and, like, how many Nielses are there in America, right? Like magic, your last name came to my head, and I Googled, and here you are! And, dude, I didn’t know you were at flippin’ Berkeley! I’m in Oakland! Drop me a line; we should meet up or something.
I was on the fence about watching this season, but now I have to. I’ll be rooting for you!
Oh, well, I thought it would actually put my e-mail address up there for you. It’s poltrcow at umich dot edu. And here’s my version of Blue Steel.
Watching it with Lauren tonight…AND we’re getting wasted. We don’t need to play drinking games to do that though.
Neils,
I just want to drop a quick hi before you become too famous. ;) Mike and I are in Boston now, and I will make sure that he watches the premiere with me. Too bad the show does not air on a Tuesday, but we will have burgers for dinner anyway.
Very cool. I heard that this season might be the very best season of B&G as well as rumored sex scandals. Cool man, hope you represent.
Very cool episode man.
“I was looking at the breasts”
“My favorite thing about LA are the breasts. I know that they’re fake, but I like them anyway.”
Funny Episode…
Hey i know your into fake stardom now but i just wanted to say your site is pretty cool, and i dont know how you were ever a “geek” Its a pretty good show though, and im dying to see next weeks episode, i wish one of you guys would leak so i could find out who wins! Too bad Sanjay got kicked out though because i was rooting for him and you. Anyways, i dont want to compleatly go stalker “swimfan” like crazy on you, Hope you have a great new year. BTW have any new years resolutions?
Niels, you are a total cuuutie! You and Piao! I think you guys have some of the cutest “geeky” personalities ever. Perfect on the SATs? You’re TOO coooool :)
So far, I think that you have an advantage over the other geeks – and I’m not referring to your superior intellect.
Is that you in the preview dancing on the yacht in the wild pants?
Pi – I’m in CA! Wish I could have made it!
London Girl – Actually, I thought I came off way cooler than I was expecting.
Sunil – drop me a line next time you’re in Berkeley. I don’t have a car, so my radius of social existence is rather small.
Joe – I figured as much
Tracy – You could always start the Boston franchise of Super Tuesday. Hope all’s well with you guys.
Jay – Glad you like breasts, also! May your year be filled with joyous celebration thereof.
Lauren – I have resolved (and resigned myself) to find some kind of gainful employment this year.
Lisa – I don’t know where you and the other girls who find test scores sexy live, but you should make yourselves easier to find.
Ms. Annie D – Thanks for your vote of confidence! P.S. Sort of – it’s me, but that’s actually a towel…
Hey Niels!
I remember you from Rice… I think I scared the crap out of you whilst running Baker 13 through Sid. Those were some good times :-). Anyway, I’ll have to start watching the BATG show from now on and root for you!
Hey, you were in my O-week group at Rice. I don’t know if you rememeber me (David Sid Rich ’03). I was pretty quite an lived off-campus. You seemed like a pretty cool guy. I remember one of the first days during O-week you stepped on a man hole cover and fell through scraping you leg pretty bad. Oh, I also remember you trying to solve a complex calculus equation in the back seat of a car during the O-week scavenger hunt. So for those who doubt your geekiness, I can atest to your clumsiness and nerdiness. All kidding aside, I hope you win the quarter mil. Good Luck!
When you were prepping for the BBQ in the 2nd episode, you had a blue t-shirt with Chinese characters on it. Do you know what that translates to and where did you get that shirt? You look like it was a fun time. Go CAL ! !
Hey! I’m absolutely rooting for you on B&G =)
I was wondering where you got that shirt that was in chinese and said “white guys don’t know what this says” (roughly translated)? It’s hilarious. Well, I think you’re awesome, and a perfect SAT score?! Terrifying.
Anyways, all the best and I hope you win the money.
The shirt is from Wong Fu productions, an Asian-American film company born out of UC San Diego.
Cool! Thanks, I wasn’t sure you’d respond back.
Have a great day,
Ciao.
Hey,
I love your new look, you look as good as ever, ahha. And um I was wondering what you were, like your background. Like are you chinese or something like that? Yeah, sorry just out of curiosity.
This is so coooool, wait, is this SERIOUSLY Niels from Beauty and the Geek?!?!?!?!? Cause i’m overally excited right now, if its REALLY you and not a poser. Oh, and your partner was a real meanie there, saying how aggrivated she was and all, when she was the one to tell you to choose. Oh and one more thing, that cry was so cute, so sensitive. AHHHHH, i hope you win, you rock. Kay im doneee..
Hey Neils,
I have to say – I’m very disappointed in the girls of this season. After watching the Jan 17 episode (and the previews for next week) I was quite disgusted. That blow up of your partner was sad, and her talk with Tiffany(?) “you were over being a geek playing chess” was worse. “Ten foot pole” applies to these ones.
The guys are great, of course. Funny how the men end up being “beauties” and the women end up…. well who cares.
Hey!
I read somewhere that you’re half chinese hafl scandanavian. That’s awesome! If you don’t mind my saying, you’re so beautifully mixed, it’s unbelievable.
I, myself, am half swedish half chinese
Halfsies unite!
is that a real shirt?
i have two Niels shirts, one of which i will be sporting all around campus tomorrow in preparation for the big wednesday night.
but i do wish i had one with a picture.
sadly, i did not own an iron so that was out of the question.
I think you are very cute – one of the most good looking in the show (when you take care and put nice clothes – you can rule!! – cuz that’s what most women see at first). But overall I think you should work a little bit on your selfesteem (-as a good looking boy and not be so nervous) because you are worth it! And you are so smart and doing great, just relax a bit! :)
I adore your partner in the show (dont know about you) but think she is smart and down to earth person. I wish you luck!
I think the women are totally hotter than last Geek shows.
You dont seem relaxed at all when around the women, very tense. one can see your jaw tighten with stress all the time,
NIELS ARE YOU ASIAN?