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Growing up in the average American suburban and rural high schools, I always noticed that stupitity was a promoted personal trait amongst the student body. For instance, someone who could make light of their own lack of wisdom were somewhat worshiped by others, where as those who projected their knowledge and other academic abilities in a wise fashion were/are regarded as the fools. It exists somewhat further into society in the university atmosphere and in the "wage" occupation atmosphere (from what I have observed, and most likely exists somewhat in all areas of our society). Idiots make light of their obvious lack of mental fortitude, and the surrounding individuals think bettor of them for it. This is not to say that one cant laugh at one's self for making simple mistakes, I am stating that from my observation stupidity appears to be a somewhat promoted trait. This makes little sense to me.
Is it because of our forms of media? For instanse, many popular televison shows exploit this same behavior. Remember Blossom's older brother? How about Homer Simpson? Even the older son on Family Guy. They may appear to be icons due to their characturization of what is "big, dumb and stupid." I am not stating that there is anything at all with any of the mentioned programs, just pointing out examples (being a great fan of The Simpsons myelf). Perhaps this "popularly stupid" behavior is emulated by youth, and thus carried on with age and exists both within an older and younger age group.
This idea, of course, exists outside of media influence, as I am sure many have observed this behavior as well. Is it really "funny" or "cool" to display your lack of wisdom? Perhaps this is a devious trap set by individuals unknown to cause stupidity to be a common trait, reducing the common man's cognitive ability to defend himself. Perhaps its just a simple, pathetic example of how truley unsatisfying a consumer culture really is. Perhaps its all just in my imagination...
Thoughts?
*edit - my bad for spelling purpose wrong*
[ 17 June 2002: Message edited by: THE WOOD ]
Is it because of our forms of media? For instanse, many popular televison shows exploit this same behavior. Remember Blossom's older brother? How about Homer Simpson? Even the older son on Family Guy. They may appear to be icons due to their characturization of what is "big, dumb and stupid." I am not stating that there is anything at all with any of the mentioned programs, just pointing out examples (being a great fan of The Simpsons myelf). Perhaps this "popularly stupid" behavior is emulated by youth, and thus carried on with age and exists both within an older and younger age group.
This idea, of course, exists outside of media influence, as I am sure many have observed this behavior as well. Is it really "funny" or "cool" to display your lack of wisdom? Perhaps this is a devious trap set by individuals unknown to cause stupidity to be a common trait, reducing the common man's cognitive ability to defend himself. Perhaps its just a simple, pathetic example of how truley unsatisfying a consumer culture really is. Perhaps its all just in my imagination...
Thoughts?
*edit - my bad for spelling purpose wrong*
[ 17 June 2002: Message edited by: THE WOOD ]