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JMalettas
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*Ugh..some people are just..stupid?*
Okay, maybe I'm just having, "one of those days?" I read through a post or two, or okay, like seven, but do you ever read some responses, & just question the quality of our school systems? Or are some people just 'that' stupid??...but actually?? I'm probably over-reacting, in an, 'it's been a frikkin' long day,' type of way. Sometimes I just don't see, or get, how people function, in normal society. Bahh!
*Rant Over*
*J
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Re: *Ugh..some people are just..stupid?*
Sometimes, Intelligent people put off having children or don't have them at all because their careers take precedence over child production.
As a high school teacher, I see all too often: the smart and intelligent kids always have a plan for their future... the not so smart kids, they're happy living off the system.
Of course these are all generalizations!!
Because its illegal for us to kill the stupid ones.. the law protects them
I loved Idiocracy by the by, but everytime this pops up I feel the need to share this. Perspective and such.
I never wanted children until I started working in child welfare. I took one look at all those people popping out children like a freaking Pez dispenser and suddenly felt a huge obligation to provide the world with at least one normal human being that would have a chance and clue in life.
I am a police officer and I have no hope for the human race. I see people making babies just so their welfare check is higher and they get more food stamps to sell. Now my grammar and spelling may not be top notch but...I serioulsy had to dumb myself down to do this job. I find myself speaking "slang" because I have to at work.
I remember during my training I was doing a report for a woman, her boyfriend broke into her apartment and burglarized it; I asked her "does he live here" and she said no. My trainer says to her "where does he stay" and she replied "he stay here"....pretty much the same thing right??? WRONG according to the home owner. And because he "stay" there...it is no longer a burglary...it is now a civil issue
[Science nerd alert]
Perhaps the next generation will not confuse Herbert Spencer with Charles Darwin, and understand the basic propositions of biological evolution theory. They may even learn the difference between the terms over-generalization and generalization.
With that stated, I'm sure I'm on someone's "stupid list," most people probably are since stupid is relative and situational. So, I think it's good we don't kill them/ourselves. :-)
This whole "omg it was real" happened when Titanic re-came out in theaters in 3D. I learned about the Titanic in SCHOOL, in 3rd grade I believe. I remember about 3-4 chapters in my reading book. pictures of the ship and everything. So hearing that these young kids/people didn't know it was real...it's just like woooow.......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsecDcTpVmw
Here's a lovely set of examples by the same person!
My college roommate and I were at the grocery store. She couldn't decide betweeen two types of "healthy" brand cereal. Asks for my help. I look, and wouldn't you know, they are buy one get one for both, and the store has no problem with mixing the types within the same brand family. (I think one had granola nut flavor, the other had strawberry). Her response "But what if I don't like the one I PAID for, and prefer the FREE one?" I should have stuck my head in the freezer section.
On another occasion, she wanted me to explain football to her prior to a date (she ended up marrying the guy). We were at college at a public university that had some success in basketball and football some years ago, with a star Christian Quarterback who has since had trouble in the NFL. I spent 2 days explaining offense, defense, downs, points, conversions, positions, penalties, teams, and conferences. The date went great.
Several weeks later, news comes out that Kenneth Lay of Enron dropped dead. I'm commenting on it, and she asks for me to explain the whole "Enron thing" to her. So I start with a basic lesson on financial regulation. I mentioned the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission, this is important). She cut me off and said "Chipmunk, I might not always pay attention, but I'm not stupid. Even I know football has NOTHING to do with Wall Street." I then had to tell her while I was really proud of her for remembering our school's conference, there was more than one SEC in the US.
At the time she was studying to become a pharmacist, and it panned out. Last I heard, she'd decided to go for a Masters in Biology. Unbelievable.
Don't even try to understand it...your brain will hurt LOL. Basically I know a 2nd language and it's called Ghetto. I learn a little more every day.
English: Does your boyfriend live here?
Ghetto: Do your baby daddy stay here?
@CLI242009 I am dying right now watching that video!
Another story: In high school, I got into an argument with someone about something in the middle of class. She said, "All them gothic people is racist." I said, "That's a stereotype," to which she replied, "You is ignorant, bitch."
I guess she's right, I really is.
I wouldn't even know what to say to this! I think the blank, yet horrified stare in response, would be enough. LOL.
I don't know about that! It does make me feel a little happier though! :P LOL
Of course when you point it out to said people they backtrack and say that of course they know there are exceptions and some people really need welfare and blah blah blah. So now, not only do they sound judgmental, but they also sound wishy-washy. Much worse than stupid.
I wonder if Prince William and Kate are registered at Target?