Daddy, Where Do Nerds Come From?

Author's Note: This one actually came from my old blog, but as it came up recently in a discussion, I moved it over here, spruced it up a bit and am now sharing with you.  Enjoy!

Ok, bear with me, there will be prizes at the end. Is Bothan another name for soap bubble?
First, go put in your copy of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. You know you’ve got one (I’ve got four), so go watch it, and we’ll all wait here.
That Lando, what a character, eh?
Anyhow, let me draw your attention to this particu...