How do you guys remove speed nuts?

I've got my glove box out, working on getting the center console out (73 Dart Swinger). How in the heck do you get the speed nuts off? They are not speedy and they are driving me nuts!
I can mess with them a little (the space back there is cramped) and get them to turn some, but I'm wondering if there's a trick to it? I was thinking about trying to get a paint can opener under the edge and prying, but was curious how you guys do this. Is there a better tool or way?