The smartest kid on the short bus
A metaphor for being the best at something that's unimportant or unimpressive. For example: The fastest pitcher who lives at a nursing home is like being the smartest kid on the short bus.
It comes from the special bus designated for retarded people commonly being shorter than the others.
It comes from the special bus designated for retarded people commonly being shorter than the others.
Zack: I'm the best guitar player in town
Me: Whatever, that's like being the smartest kid on the short bus
Me: Whatever, that's like being the smartest kid on the short bus