Ali Scher

The Popular Theory story is about Erwin, a chemistry-obsessed and somewhat shy schoolgirl. Her aunt, played by Cheryl Hines of Curb Your Enthusiasm fame, worries about Erwin because she’s so absorbed in her science studies that she doesn’t make friends. She finds a friend, Winston, another chemistry geek, and together, they invent a popularity serum that they add to chewing gum to make anyone instantly attractive. And it works! Lots of lessons about the value of popularity and the value of following your own passion make the story end with lots of smiles.