Are you Smart or Stoopid?

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MissTerraK

13 years ago

Apparently I'm stoopid. : ) Oh well. I think specialized knowledge is more important than general knowledge.

Pffft!

Don't worry about it Jonathan! As Dave said it was just for fun and it only proves that you're not up on trivia more geared for the US.

It's just trivial!

Terra

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Jonathan 2.0 Banned 13 years ago

Lol. Thanks Terra. I was always better at Monopoly than Trivial Pursuit. : )
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Dave Patterson

13 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

Pffft!

Don't worry about it Jonathan! As Dave said it was just for fun and it only proves that you're not up on trivia more geared for the US.

It's just trivial!

Terra

Exactly! My grandkids think I know everything...and that's all that counts in my world...

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DavidMaddux 13 years ago

Originally Posted by Dave Patterson

Exactly! My grandkids think I know everything...and that's all that counts in my world...

That is AWESOME!

Thanks Dave for putting things in perspective
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DavidMaddux

13 years ago

Hi Terra,

I believe I have driven through your town. I had some friends in Lapeer. It seems like you are sort of between Lapeer and Pontiac, does that sound right?

I was there once in the summer and once in the winter, it was really pretty both times, but in dramatically different ways.

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MissTerraK

13 years ago

Originally Posted by DavidMaddux

Hi Terra,

I believe I have driven through your town. I had some friends in Lapeer. It seems like you are sort of between Lapeer and Pontiac, does that sound right?

I was there once in the summer and once in the winter, it was really pretty both times, but in dramatically different ways.

Take care

Exactly!

Yes, Lake Orion is a very beautiful rural area. I was born and raised here and love it! Well mostly, because I hate the cold winters, lol! But I can't deny that it really is breathtaking after a fresh snow fall.

My sister lives in Lapeer and it is also beautiful.

The fall colors here are astounding and the spring and summer flowers and gardens are heavenly. Glad you enjoyed it.

Terra

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cashtree

13 years ago

I don't like these type of quizzes because in reality there's different forms of intelligence. Someone people like Muhammad Ali could barely read, yet he was very articulate when he spoke. That's because he had social intelligence. I've seen people with lot of book smarts not be able to stand in front of even a small room and give a coherent speech that was fluid and confident...because they don't have social intelligence.

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Joseph Robinson

Banned 13 years ago

Originally Posted by cashtree

I don't like these type of quizzes because in reality there's different forms of intelligence. Someone people like Muhammad Ali could barely read, yet he was very articulate when he spoke. That's because he had social intelligence. I've seen people with lot of book smarts not be able to stand in front of even a small room and give a coherent speech that was fluid and confident...because they don't have social intelligence.

So...how low was your score

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cashtree 13 years ago

Originally Posted by Joe Robinson

So...how low was your score :p?

haha didn't even bother to take it TBH.
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DavidMaddux

13 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

According to the quiz, I'm 37.4% smarter than average.

Not sure how that matters in the large scheme of things, though.

Terra

If you were able to gain a moment of enjoyment or happiness from this short diversion, that is the "large scheme of things". Sometimes it's good to disengage from self-inflicted stress. That was my only intention

Originally Posted by Joe Robinson

67.6%

That was just trivia though, not really an IQ test like it said. So I'm not that proud.

Hi Joe, no it's not a true IQ test by any means. It's only intended to give you a short, well-deserved moment of enjoyment. And if your score was 67.6 - awesome

Originally Posted by cashtree

I don't like these type of quizzes because in reality there's different forms of intelligence. Someone people like Muhammad Ali could barely read, yet he was very articulate when he spoke. That's because he had social intelligence. I've seen people with lot of book smarts not be able to stand in front of even a small room and give a coherent speech that was fluid and confident...because they don't have social intelligence.

You make a great point. My submission was never intended to accurately measure intelligence. It was intended purely for entertainment. I hope you were at a minimum, entertained

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I'm really surprised by the instant negativity to this post

I assumed with the spelling of "stoopid", it would be pretty clear that it shouldn't be taken too seriously.

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Joseph Robinson

Banned 13 years ago

Originally Posted by DavidMaddux

Hi Joe, no it's not a true IQ test by any means. It's only intended to give you a short, well-deserved moment of enjoyment. And if your score was 67.6 - awesome

I wasn't trying to be negative towards your post, quite the opposite actually. Don't worry, it was enjoyable and I learned a few new things. Had no idea what language Jesus spoke or that China shared a border with Afghanistan. Need to brush up on World History and Geography

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DavidMaddux

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Joe Robinson

I wasn't trying to be negative towards your post, quite the opposite actually. Don't worry, it was enjoyable and I learned a few new things. Had no idea what language Jesus spoke or that China shared a border with Afghanistan. Need to brush up on World History and Geography

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Thanks for the reply Joe. I'm glad you enjoyed.

I also learned a few new things, just like everyday!

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Jonathan 2.0

Banned 13 years ago

Apparently I'm stoopid. : ) Oh well. I think specialized knowledge is more important than general knowledge.

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cashtree

13 years ago

My missus would probably do well at that test, shes like a lil mini genius, amazes me the things she knows and remembers.

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Dave Patterson 13 years ago

Originally Posted by cashtree

My missus would probably do well at that test, shes like a lil mini genius, amazes me the things she knows and remembers.

That's no surprise to me. In my experience females seem to remember EVERYTHING!
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- MissTerraK 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Dave Patterson
  
  That's no surprise to me. In my experience females seem to remember EVERYTHING!
  
  And don't you forget it!
  
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  Dave Patterson 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by MissTerraK
  
  And don't you forget it!
  
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BTB

13 years ago

well I consider myself smart.. but according to the quiz maybe I shouldn't

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Sumit Menon

13 years ago

I scored a 21.

LOL.. How do I know how far LA is from NY?

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Steven Wagenheim 13 years ago

What a crock of ****

First of all, having 5 seconds to read and answer a multiple choice question is
horse****

I don't do very well under that kind of ridiculous time pressure.

And WITH that I scored a 19 at 8:40 in the morning when I'm still half asleep.

I give that test about zero credibility and worth.
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MoneyMagnetMagnate

13 years ago

Heck, I may not even be as smart as some 4 year olds...

Girl joins Mensa before she starts school - Telegraph

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thunderbird 13 years ago

Originally Posted by MoneyMagnetMagnate

Heck, I may not even be as smart as some 4 year olds...

Girl joins Mensa before she starts school - Telegraph

For me, there's something kind of nauseating for someone to join Mensa. I'm talking about adults, not children.
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thunderbird

13 years ago

I scored high, but, to be brutally honest, when it comes to the best intelligence test -- reality itself -- I've been kind of stupid (thus far).

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rekerlolz

13 years ago

Apparently I am dumber than a rock when it comes to answering most of those questions.

Although, I don't judge someones "smartness" by they're book smarts ... your "smartness" in my opinion is your ability to interpret a situation or problem and work through it...

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thunderbird

13 years ago

Originally Posted by rekerlolz

Apparently I am dumber than a rock when it comes to answering most of those questions.

Although, I don't judge someones "smartness" by they're book smarts ... your "smartness" in my opinion is your ability to interpret a situation or problem and work through it...

I think the most important aspects of intelligence are initiative and diligence. There people who are able to brilliantly complete tasks placed before them, eg in a classroom setting or a contest, but who don't do much on their own initiative and lack the drive accomplish big things.

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DavidMaddux 13 years ago

Wow, this thread has got some great replies!

Again, it is simply intended to be an entertaining diversion. Please don't take it too seriously.

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Dennis Gaskill

13 years ago

After it got done laughing out loud, it told me I was the dumbest person in the world and that I should be content to sit in a dark closet and drool.

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MoneyMagnetMagnate 13 years ago

Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill

After it got done laughing out loud, it told me I was the dumbest person in the world and that I should be content to sit in a dark closet and drool.

Do you have a flashlight...or are you typing by the light of the screen? :rolleyes:
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- Dennis Gaskill 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by MoneyMagnetMagnate
  
  Do you have a flashlight...or are you typing by the light of the screen? :rolleyes:
  
  Neither ... I've always been a rebel.
  
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  highhopes 13 years ago
  
  supposedly 51.5% smarter than average....but these are not hard questions really...just trivia
  
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  thunderbird 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by highhopes
  
  supposedly 51.5% smarter than average....but these are not hard questions really...just trivia
  
  I often find it very creepy that there has been a global standardization of the gibberish that fills people's heads.
  
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  Dennis Gaskill 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by thunderbird
  
  I often find it very creepy that there has been a global standardization of the gibberish that fills people's heads.
  
  If it makes you feel any better, I try to make sure at least 51% of the gibberish that fills my head is local.
  
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