2 definitions by GeekTeach81
Critically-acclaimed and much-beloved teen dramedy that aired for less than one season. Created by Paul Feig and Judd Apatow, F&G deconstructed the prevalent myth among adolescents (and adults) that a person has to be pretty and popular to be okay. Freaks and Geeks focused on the not-so-pretty aspects the teenage years—specifically the awkwardness of physically changing and socially trying to fit in, the ups and downs of real-world relationships, and the utterly demoralizing experience that high school can be for those who are not cheerleaders or jocks. Feig and Apatow were geeks when they attended high school in the early 1980s and sought to be as truthful to their experience as possible in Freaks and Geeks--through the wry humor that has become Apatow's trademark.
Freaks and Geeks was such a kickass show! What kind of numbskulls were running NBC when they took it off the air?
by GeekTeach81 August 12, 2009
Outrageously funny and criminally underrated American actor whose subtle humor contributed to the hilarity of hit-movies Knocked Up, Superbad, and Adventureland, in which he co-starred; he is most famous and beloved for his role as the irresistibly likable geek Bill Haverchuck on 1999-2000 television dramedy Freaks and Geeks.
A genius at physical comedy, Martin Starr can keep audiences enthralled and in stitches using only awkward motions, goofy looks and gestures, and an uncommonly childlike curiosity concerning his surroundings.
by GeekTeach81 August 12, 2009