Embracing Our Inner Dumb: A Journey to Self-Acceptance
Discovering the Genius in Our Goofs and the Wisdom in Our Whims.
“Stupidity isn’t punishable by death. If it was, there would be a hell of a population drop.” — Laurell K. Hamilton
I got a serious question for you:
We’re not dumb, right?
Sure, we're a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to smarts. We can chit-chat with anyone, drive without turning the car into a modern art piece (on most days), and dive into a book without our phones buzzing like a bee in a bonnet.
Dumb people? They're like magicians – always making mistakes disappear... into bigger ones. Most of us aren’t capable of such feats.
No one wants to be the 'D' word. It's like being the last picked for dodgeball – no one wants to admit they're playing in the shallow end of the gene pool or bell curve. Who dreams of being the human equivalent of a cymbal-banging monkey toy?
Now before you think long and hard about your answer, just know you’re wrong.
Brace yourself, I'm dropping a truth bomb: We're not as Einstein-y as we think. I'm owning up to it, and I'm here to drag you down to reality with me.
The Dumb Truth
“How dare you!” you might be yelling at your screen. "You don't know me!" But as you're plotting my downfall, remember, walking away is an option... Oh, you're still here? Guess we both need to revisit kindergarten lessons. We’re just a couple of dummies, you and I!
Lost your keys? Do you turn into Sherlock Holmes— focused and calm or do you turn a raging pirate with a potty mouth as you search everywhere? If it's the latter, maybe it’s time for a Sudoku or two.
Political debates getting you riled up? If you can't see the other side's point without blowing a gasket, congrats, you're emotionally driven – just like a broody ass teenager after their first breakup.
Messed up cooking steak? If you skip the resting period or the sear, and your steak ends up a culinary crime scene, it's time to beef up your IQ.
Think creativity is a birthright? If you do, then the title of 'brainiac' might not be in your stars.
*The local comedian's jokes flying over your head? Time to give that grey matter a workout – laughter is the best medicine, after all. Life’s too short not to laugh.
Believe hard work trumps all? If so, you might be missing talent and a few gears upstairs.
Telling folks to 'Google it' more than you breathe? Or can't find north without your phone glued on your hand? Well, amigo, you might be un poco estupido1.
Partied through college with your brain on snooze and forcing it to become somewhat useful for exams the next day? You might've overpaid for your degree in 'Advanced Party Sciences.'
Calling others stupid but can't see your own 'duh' moments? You might just be a gold medalist in the Dumbass Olympics.
I could go on and present hard data, but why depress ourselves with stats and charts? We live the 'duh' life daily.
Accepting the Dumbness
Only an idiot would subject themselves to having ye and a tiny upright pony tail!
What are the solutions to our collective brain farts? Fuck if I know! I'm no genius (yet), but maybe a little self-reflection, purposeful reading, and endless curiosity could be our brain's gym membership.
We're all a bit silly, and that's fine. We giggle at silly things, do silly things, say silly things. We're a silly species. Despite all these silly ass characteristics, we’re still the top species… until AI goes full on SkyNet and turns us into human BBQ.
Deal with being a little dumb – or as my dumbass likes to say, Dill with it.
It’s not the end of the world.
Let me know down in the comment section how you feel about being a bit dumb!
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To be fair, unless our phones run out of battery and our car GPS is down, then this only becomes a real problem if we’re lost.