Cody and Harry are two students who engage in a heated argument over a seat in class. The teacher intervenes and proposes a "smartest nerd" competition between the two, with the winner earning the seat and the title of class genius. Cody and Harry are given a day to come up with an invention, and the next day, they present their creations to the class.
Cody invents a "stupid ray" that makes anyone it shoots become stupid, while Harry creates a cure for cancer. However, Cody uses his invention to shoot Harry, rendering him unable to present his invention effectively. As a result, Cody is declared the winner, but he later confesses to cheating and Harry's invention is revealed. Despite this, Cody's cheating is justified as a form of cleverness, and he is allowed to keep the seat.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. Cody and Harry are competing in the "Smartest Nerd" competition.
2. The competition involves inventing something and presenting it to the class.
3. Cody invents a "stupid ray" that makes people stupid when shot with it.
4. Harry's invention is a secret, but Cody discovers that Harry has found a cure for cancer.
5. Cody uses the stupid ray on Harry before the competition to prevent him from presenting his invention.
6. The competition is judged by the teacher and the class.
7. Cody is declared the winner of the competition, but later admits to cheating.
8. The stupid ray's effects wear off after a few minutes.
9. As a punishment for losing, Harry is forced to sit in the closet.
10. Cody's boyfriend's name is Ken.
11. Cody's dad tells him that cheating is not bad, and that it's necessary to get what you want.
12. The competition is held in a class called "Crafts".
13. The teacher announces the winner of the competition and declares Cody the "Smartest Nerd" in the class.