How to Adulterate Stupidity

by David Angel Published on: July 12, 2009
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While stupidity comes in so many forms, the question really is why do we fight over so many inconsequential issues? When there are such great issues at stake, why do we get bogged down over the little things? Well, because sometimes the little things just should not be ignored. You let some things slide and, whoops, there goes the neighborhood.

Don’t believe me? Well, why not let graduate schools give out Masters of Science for Creationism? Hell, let’s let atheists form their own church, call stop signs “go signs” and let white dogs go unharassed (I’m looking at you, poodles!!!).

Seriously, sometimes the little things have to matter because of the important in a consistent standard of intelligence. Unadulterated stupidity needs to be dealt with swiftly, but courteously.

Three easy steps to adulterating stupidity:

  1. When you hear someone say something wrong, be it factually or opinion based, point out his or her error.
  2. Explain why they are wrong, as calmly as possible, but forcefully and with confidence.
  3. If they refuse to believe you, then let them be. You’ve tried your best and sometimes you’ve got to … um, let stupidity skip a generation?

The Kid Concern

Speaking of step 3, if the person whose intelligence is in question has kids, then you should feel morally obligated to help instill common sense into their children. Now, the ignorant parents might accuse you of “meddling” and that you should “mind your own business” but here is the most important part:

Their children are part of your business. Not only do you help support them through paying taxes (ooooh, do you feel the anger rising?) but those kids are going to have just as much an impact in the future on our society as their parents are having today. Starting to see just how much business their procreation has on you?

Conclusion

Therefore, you must do your part to help stop stupidity where it starts!

No! Not genetically! Holy crap, don’t go eugenics on me here….

I just mean socially speaking you can play your part in mitigating stupidity all around you.  Follow the three easy steps above, and you’ll be well on you way to making this world a less dumber place.

Just, make sure you don’t go attending Klan rallies so you can point out their racism… (we don’t want stupidity going around eliminating the “smarties”).


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