Friday, July 18, 2003

Fast Times at Essex J

There are two ways (among others) to measure people:

  • Intelligence
  • Eccentricity

Thus creating four different categories of people:

  • Incomplex and conventional
  • Intelligent and conventional
  • Incomplex and eccentric
  • Intelligent and eccentric
...Creating a plane with 2 axes and four quadrants into which everyone falls.


I will now explain why I like/dislike each group.

I

The best of the four. These people have the ability to use their wits in weird ways, thus making for very interesting (and often hilarious) conversation. Because they are offbeat, they don't let their intelligence go to their heads. Therefore they are friendly and often humble, and when they do crazy things, there is usually a good reason behind it all.

II

These people, while they may provide a cheap thrill once or twice, usually become very annoying. Due to their lowbrow humor, their jokes are not funny and become far too frequent. They don't care what other people think about their stupidity, which usually leads to somone else getting hurt. In the end, their only notoriety willl come from getting injured or dying doing something stupid.

III

Quadrant three can be categorized as the nicest of the four. Being "Dumb" and "Dull" doesn't sound too appealing, but for who they are as people, they make out pretty well. "Dumb" should be replaced with "Enjoys the simple things in life," and "Dull" should be "Respectful." They usually get along very well with the other four and have the amazing ability to go at their own pace.

IV

Remember the people who always answered every question in class and were not satisfied with anything less than an A? They fall here. Conventional smart people are both egocentric and boring. No one wants to hear what they have to say, and when they do talk, it's in a very condescending tone.You've come into contact with each of these groups at least once in your life, whether you realize it or not. Hopefully now, you will realize it more.

Disclaimer: I probably don't know what I'm talking about.

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