The whiz kid is a stock character who is highly intelligent but lacking in physical strength. They usually wear glasses and are somewhat overdressed or tout a different in style than the rest of the cast (this often includes button-up shirts, suspenders, and gelled, parted hair). This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

The whiz kid is usually interested in books, science and technology, and more recently the stereotype has taken up interest in computers and the Internet. The whiz kid takes pride in being smart, and often uses big words (sometimes to show off, or to confuse and manipulate other, less brainy people around them). The whiz kid usually uses his or her superior knowledge to help the main characters of a story accomplish some goal. For other uses, see Book (disambiguation). ...

Often the whiz kid is the hero's sidekick, but may also be the lead character or comic relief. “Heroine” redirects here. ... Don Quixote and Sancho Panza unsuccessfully confront windmills. ... Comic relief is the inclusion of a humorous character or scene or witty dialogue in an otherwise serious work, often to relieve tension. ...

The term "whiz kid" can apply to both males and females. Derogatory references include "geeks" and "nerds". The word geek has recently come to be used to refer to a person who is fascinated by knowledge and imagination, usually electronic or virtual in nature. ... For other uses, see Nerd (disambiguation). ...

Examples

• Alexia Ashford (Resident Evil: Code Veronica)
• Artemis Fowl II (Artemis Fowl)
• Barry Ween (The Adventures of Barry Ween, Boy Genius)
• Billy Cranston (Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers)
• Bruce Banner (Hulk)
• Chiyo Mihama (Azumanga Daioh)
• Connie Souphanousinphone (King of the Hill)
• Daniel Jackson¹ (Stargate and Stargate SG-1)
• Dexter (Dexter's Laboratory)
• Donatello (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
• Doogie Howser, M.D. (TV series of the same title)
• Ed (Cowboy Bebop)
• Edd (Ed, Edd, and Eddy)
• Emma Emmerich (Metal Gear Solid 2)
• Encyclopedia Brown (book series of the same title)
• Franklin Mumford (My Wife And Kids)
• Franklin Richards (Fantastic Four)
• Gadget Hackwrench (Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers)
• Hermione Granger (Harry Potter)
• Honker Muddlefoot (Darkwing Duck)
• I am Weasel (I am Weasel)
• Jack B. Quick (Tomorrow Stories)
• Jeremie Belpois (Code Lyoko)
• Jason Fox (FoxTrot)
• Jimmy Neutron (Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius and The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius)
• Jorge Garcia (Backyard Sports video game series)
• Leslie Clark (The ClueFinders)
• Lisa Simpson (The Simpsons)
• Lucas De Palo (seaQuest DSV)
• Megan Parker (Drake & Josh)
• Malcolm Wilkerson (Malcolm in the Middle)
• Martin Prince (The Simpsons)
• Max Fisher (Rushmore)
• Miles "Tails" Prower (Sonic the Hedgehog)
• Sean Murray
• Patty Pryor (American Dreams)
• Penny (Inspector Gadget)
• Peter Parker (Spider-Man)
• Sammy Dullard (Rocket Power)
• Shinra (Final Fantasy X-2)
• Steve Urkel (Family Matters)
• T.J. Henderson (Smart Guy)
• Velma Dinkley (Scooby-Doo)
• Wesley Crusher (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
• Wade Load (Kim Possible)
• Scotty Smalls (The Sandlot)
• Jason Yu (MTV's MADE)
• Mike Teevee (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
• Kevin Dillon (Freak the mighty )

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References

See also

• Know-it-all

A know-it-all is a person who believes that he or she is extremely knowledgeable, and is determined to demonstrate his or her perceived intelligence at every opportunity. ...

Notes

1. Although Daniel Jackson is an adult, he often takes to amazing events with an almost childlike sense of awe. He also fulfills several of the stereotypes relating to whiz kids, such as wearing glasses and being nerdy (the latter is especially true of him in the Stargate film.)