Standard nerds

Let's take a break from fathers and talk about nerds. Everybody loves nerds and these nerds are particulary cool.
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Dad # 4 - Gyles Brandreth

Pros:
* I already have a foot in the door with him
* He holds the world record for the longest after-dinner speech at over 12 hours long
* He owns a teddy bear museum

Cons:
* I believe he still has those terrible jumpers hidden somewhere
* He's so busy, I doubt he would be home very often
* He has been known to cross-dress on stage

Dad # 3 - Keith Barrett

Pros:
* He has his own car
* He is a committed father
* He has a nice smiley face

Cons:
* He is welsh
* Not very wealthy
* My best mate Sarah fancies him

Dad # 2 - Father Christmas

Pros:
* Always brings presents when he visits
* Is always jolly and full of seasonal cheer
* He has flying reindeer

Cons:
* Will only visit once a year
* He brings everyone presents
* I am not entirely sure he exists