Here Are The Five Best Moments From The National Spelling Bee

The 5 Greatest Moments In Spelling Bee History
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD - MAY 30: Confetti falls over Arvind Mahankali of Bayside Hills, New York after the finals of the 2013 Scripps National Spelling Bee May 30, 2013 at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Mahankali has won the championship of the annual spelling contest after he correctly spelled the word 'knaidel.' (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD - MAY 30: Confetti falls over Arvind Mahankali of Bayside Hills, New York after the finals of the 2013 Scripps National Spelling Bee May 30, 2013 at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Mahankali has won the championship of the annual spelling contest after he correctly spelled the word 'knaidel.' (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

The nerd’s Super Bowl is upon us. The 2013 Scripps National Spelling Bee championships happen tonight, where a dozen middle school students put the rest of us to shame as they spell words we have never heard before.

Since the Spelling Bee had its broadcast debut in 1946, it has had many standout moments. A quick review, mostly to get pumped up for all the spelling action you will soon be viewing.

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