When lovable nerds Gilbert and Lewis embark on their freshman year at Adams College, little do they realize the perils that await them. They're beset with taunting by the jocks of Alpha Beta fraternity, which only worsens when the jocks accidentally burn down their house and are forced toss the freshmen out of the freshmen dorm. To make matters more problematic, Lewis develops a crush on pretty Betty Childs, popular sorority sister and quarterback's girlfriend. Joined by the aptly named Booger and the violin-playing Pointdexter, the nerds soon realize they must form their own fraternity in self-defense. Soon the tables are turned as the nerds employ high-tech warfare against the jocks.... but can they really win and make a difference?

The University of Arizona agreed to let the filmmakers shoot at the campus, then revoked permission after reading the script. Eventually they changed their minds and let them shoot. Many students were used as extras.

[Lewis and Gilbert are discussing Gilbert's girlfriend, innocently]


Booger:
Big deal! Did you get in her pants?


Gibert:
She's not that kind of girl, Booger.


Booger:
Why? Does she have a penis?

Continuity: The roof-mounted packing trunk disappears momentarily during the initial drive to Adams in Mr Skolnick's car.

Performed by The Rubinoos