Of course, we know Meyer's stance on geekdom and the people who programmed her Microsoft Word. Ingrate much? Also the poor guy seems to be not special enough to deserve a relationship. Whereas in the film it is hinted that he and Angela Weber get together, in the book she has a relationship with Ben Cheney, leaving Eric alone in his geekdom. Because obviously ugly and geeky people don't deserve to be lucky - I mean they don't sparkle or are special in any way - how can anyone possibly love them?