The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Stupidity

Expanding on the Fifteen observations on stupid statements and stupid people I now create the Hitchhiker’s Guide to Stupidity! This list will be expanded in time.

Celestial and galactic

1. Stupidity has no limits. Things can always get more stupid.
2. Stupidity and the universe are boundless.
3. Stupidity can exceed the speed of light – at warp speed.
4. Stupidity is the one thing that transcends the boundaries of time and space.
5. Stupidity is the invisible force that makes the world go round, and often makes it spin out of control.
6. Stupidity is like a black hole; it sucks in everything around it, reducing common sense and logic to nothingness.
7. The universe is constantly expanding, but it seems like human stupidity is expanding even faster.
8. The gravitational pull of stupidity is so strong that it can even bend the fabric of space-time.
9. If stupidity were a cosmic entity, it would be the most powerful force in the universe, capable of overwhelming even the brightest stars and galaxies.
10. The universe may have started with a Big Bang, but human stupidity is the real cosmic explosion that keeps on expanding.
11. In the grand scheme of the universe, human stupidity is like a supernova.
12. In the grand cosmic arena, human stupidity is like a galactic circus, providing endless entertainment for any advanced alien civilizations that might be watching.
13. If the universe is a simulation, then human stupidity must be a glitch in the system that the creators haven’t been able to patch.

Viral and infectious

1. Stupidity is the most contagious virus known to mankind, and there’s no vaccine in sight.
2. Stupidity spreads like the common cold, but instead of sneezes and coughs, it’s transmitted through bad ideas and misinformation.
3. Stupidity is the one infection that seems to thrive in the face of antibiotics, as it has developed a strong resistance to facts and logic.
4. The stupidity virus has mutated into a highly adaptable strain that can infect even the most intelligent minds.
5. Stupidity is the silent pandemic that’s been plaguing humanity for centuries, and we’re still searching for a cure.
6. The stupidity virus doesn’t discriminate; it can infect people of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
7. Stupidity is the one infection that people seem to actively seek out, as if they’re trying to collect all the strains like Pokemon.
8. The symptoms of a stupidity infection include a sudden aversion to common sense, an uncontrollable urge to share misinformation, and a severe allergic reaction to facts.
9. Stupidity is the one virus that seems to have a 100% transmission rate, especially on social media.
10. The stupidity virus has a unique ability to lower the IQ of its host, making them more susceptible to believing conspiracy theories and fake news.
11. Stupidity is the one infection that seems to have a symbiotic relationship with its host, as it thrives on their willful ignorance and lack of critical thinking.
12. The stupidity virus is airborne, and its primary mode of transmission is through verbal diarrhea and brain farts.
13. Stupidity is the one virus that has the power to bring down entire civilizations, as history has shown time and time again.
14. The stupidity virus is like a zombie apocalypse, turning its victims into mindless drones who spread the infection to others.

Humanity and stupidity

1. The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
2. Stupidity is like a bad haircut; it is always more noticeable on someone else than on yourself.
3. Stupidity is the Bermuda Triangle of rational thought; once you enter its waters, it’s easy to get lost in its swirling vortex.
4. Stupidity can kill anyone! See here.
5. Seemingly intelligent people are also capable of generating stupid statements, proving that even the brightest minds can have their “D’oh!” moments.
6. Rocks, bricks, sticks, stones, and lower forms of animal life cannot be expected to generate stupid statements, but they may be the silent witnesses to human stupidity.
7. Stupid statements are therefore necessarily human-generated, solidifying our position as the undisputed champions of nonsense.
8. Stupid statements can be expected to exceed the number of stupid people in existence, thanks to the power of social media and the internet, which amplify stupidity at the speed of light.
9. Stupid statements tend to accumulate over time, even after stupid people have departed to another world, leaving behind a legacy of facepalm-worthy quotes for future generations to marvel at.
10. The number of stupid statements generated by stupid people depends primarily, but not exclusively, on their stupidity quotient and the stupidity of their audience, creating a vicious cycle of idiocy.
11. Stupidity quotient can be a function of both high and low IQ, and political status, proving that stupidity is an equal-opportunity affliction.
12. Stupid people tend to use the same stupid logic they use to argue away their stupidity, and in so doing, tend to generate even more stupid statements, creating a self-perpetuating cycle of absurdity.
13. Stupidity seriously endangers the survival of the human race, as it threatens to drown out the voices of reason in a sea of nonsensical babble.
14. The stupidity of dead people also endangers the survival of the human race, as their ill-conceived ideas and actions continue to haunt us from beyond the grave, like a ghostly chorus of idiocy.
15. Stupidity is like a boomerang; it keeps coming back to you, no matter how hard you try to throw it away.
16. Stupidity is the one thing that unites us all, regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation.
17. The best way to fight stupidity is with laughter, because it is the only thing that can penetrate its thick skull.
18. Stupidity is the one natural resource that seems to be in endless supply, no matter how much we consume.

IT and social media

1. The internet: where stupidity goes to find an audience.
2. Stupidity 2.0: now with faster download speeds!
3. Stupidity: the most popular app that no one admits to using.
4. The smartest AI still can’t fix human stupidity.
5. Stupidity: the one bug that tech support can’t fix.
6. The cloud: where stupidity goes to be stored and shared.
7. The internet of things: now featuring the internet of stupid things.
8. Stupid is as stupid posts: the first law of social media.
9. Stupidity: the one virus that even the best antivirus software can’t detect.
10. The only thing artificial about AI is its tolerance for human stupidity.
11. Stupidity: the one thing that technology has made easier to spread.
12. Stupidity: the one thing that even the most advanced algorithms can’t filter out.

Dangers and powers

1. The only thing more dangerous than stupidity is stupidity plus a microphone or a keyboard.
2. Stupidity is like a gas; it expands to fill the available space, especially in meetings and on social media.
3. The best way to measure the level of stupidity in a room is by the number of open mouths and blank stares.
4. Stupidity may be a temporary condition for some, but for others, it is a lifelong commitment.
5. Stupidity is the glue that holds the fabric of society together, and sometimes it feels like we’re all stuck in one giant, sticky mess.
6. The only thing that outnumbers stupid people is the number of stupid ideas they come up with.
7. Stupidity is like a superpower; it gives people the ability to ignore facts, logic, and reason with a single bound.

Education and stupidity.

1. Stupidity is the one thing that makes us all equal, but some people seem to be more equal than others.
2. Stupidity can be multifactorial, with contributing factors ranging from lack of education to an overabundance of confidence in one’s own ignorance.
3. The problem with trying to educate stupid people is that they don’t know they’re stupid, which makes them even more stupid.
4. The best way to deal with stupid people is to smile, nod, and slowly back away, hoping they don’t follow you.
5. Stupidity is the one thing that never goes out of style, no matter how much we wish it would.
6. Stupidity is the one thing that makes the impossible possible, and the improbable inevitable.
7. Education may sometimes penetrate thick skulls. Stupdity always penetrates thick skulls from the inside out.