Back in the Golden Days fiddles was obviously one of the more intelligent of the species as he is capable of absorbing information without much repetition therefore solidifying his place as an excellent nerd.
Back in the Golden Days Fid only ever studied the night before tests/exams.
Back in the Golden Days Fid had a great short term memory so it worked.
Back in the Golden Days Fid teachers use to hate him, because he told them that's what he did.
Back in the Golden Days Fid teachers use to always write things like "Imagine what fid could achieved if he actually applied himself" on the report card.
Back in the Golden Days Fid was told he had a long lost brother who was thrown away with the washing, right after it was folded, something that use to always happen.