7 Indian finalists! Go browns! On the other hand, it is a horrifically toolish collection of interests they have (and one that I unfortunately probably mimicked in my competing days). Great set of mustaches though (again, that I unfortunately probably mimicked in my competing days). The white girl seems to be the only one with any semblance of normalcy.
Am I wrong in thinking that the National Spelling Bee is the Indian Super Bowl?
I also think there’s a strong correlation between your spelling proficiency and how difficult it is to spell your own name. Even the white girl had to negotiate the last name “Laine-Lobsinger”.
The Sean Keane Medal for last nerdy white boy alive in the competition goes to Speller #276, Tim Ruiter. We would have gotten along famously in my spelling bee days:
Tim has devoted a lot of time to Star Wars, Star Trek, and The Lord of the Rings. He’s studied the character of Gollum enough to pull off a terrific impression.
