It's not that they're "stupid." Some have PhDs. It's that they are followers and will not do anything but follow the herd, because when times are scary and dangerous that's how you stay alive.
That's why they insist that they must do as they are told and never, ever question an authority figure.
That's why they utterly flip out if you refuse to do the same - because you could be endangering them by refusing to follow the herd. If you get kicked out, they might, too, due to Guilt by Association.
Look at them as sheep who do not think for themselves and are utterly terrified of being separated from the herd. That's what we are dealing with.
Blazing Saddles- Wilder describes the townsfolk as people of the land, etc, then ends with, you know, morons. (I think it was an ad-lib because the black sheriff actor loses it in a burst of laughter.
But this is what I thought of after your brief essay: So, you know, stupid. kek
The reason their stupidity causes you pain is that you haven't fully accepted it. Some part of you refuses to believe they're that stupid. The goal of most feelings, anger in particular, is to drive you toward the truth.
Try a thought experiment, a LARP. See them as you would see your pets. It will help you love them.
This is so ridiculous as to be brilliant. But I'd have a really hard time not whistling, followed by, "here boy! Heel!" (Of course, I've also let a "baaaa" slip now and then too.)
Preachin' to the choir, my friend!!
I've done more eye rolling and head shaking the past couple years, than all my life combined!!! (5+ decades).
It's not that they're "stupid." Some have PhDs. It's that they are followers and will not do anything but follow the herd, because when times are scary and dangerous that's how you stay alive.
That's why they insist that they must do as they are told and never, ever question an authority figure.
That's why they utterly flip out if you refuse to do the same - because you could be endangering them by refusing to follow the herd. If you get kicked out, they might, too, due to Guilt by Association.
Look at them as sheep who do not think for themselves and are utterly terrified of being separated from the herd. That's what we are dealing with.
Blazing Saddles- Wilder describes the townsfolk as people of the land, etc, then ends with, you know, morons. (I think it was an ad-lib because the black sheriff actor loses it in a burst of laughter.
But this is what I thought of after your brief essay: So, you know, stupid. kek
Did you see public education trends? It is going to get worse every year.
God help us
What's worse as they believe themselves to be the intellects of the world
With much gusto. Which is why it's hard to dredge up much pity for the sanctimonious bigoted snobs.
I hears ya.
I know bud. Even the ones that can see it still won’t admit it. They need to be shocked. It’s crazy.
Collapsing the dollar would be a good shock.
Put my truck between a driver and a white cane carring blind man in a cross walk . WTF! Feel it. But rise above it.
The reason their stupidity causes you pain is that you haven't fully accepted it. Some part of you refuses to believe they're that stupid. The goal of most feelings, anger in particular, is to drive you toward the truth.
Try a thought experiment, a LARP. See them as you would see your pets. It will help you love them.
This is so ridiculous as to be brilliant. But I'd have a really hard time not whistling, followed by, "here boy! Heel!" (Of course, I've also let a "baaaa" slip now and then too.)
Think of it as total blindness
To Stupid To Live is a real thing.
Everybody is a moron until proven otherwise. It's just easier that way.
Amazing post, OP. Same.