by Dan Ryckert
Acknowledgements
I’d like to thank the following people for their support throughout the process:
I wouldn’t have even started writing this book if it weren’t for Bianca. From suggesting the idea in the first place to proofreading it to creating the cover art, she’s been by my side every step of the way.
Thanks to Heather Varanini, Samit Sarkar, and Bryan Vore for looking over everything upon completion and offering their suggestions.
My mother and father for tolerating me for all of the years described in this book. It probably wasn’t easy at times.
Jeff Gerstmann for his support of my side projects.
Tim Turi for the great foreword.
Thanks for reading The Dumbest Kid in Gifted Class. For a collection of photos from the events described in this book, go to danryckert.com.
Table of Contents
Blood on the Sand
Squeaky Wheel
Burying the Bucket
Hashinger
The Dumbest Kid in Gifted Class
Cold Calls
Game Shark
Social Lubricant
Over the Edge
Force of Nature
Phoning it In
Three Strikes
