ARE YOU "STUCK ON STUPID?
If so Read this:
Defining terms
stupid (adj.) ... and directly from Latin stupidus "amazed, confounded; dull, foolish," literally "struck senseless," from stupere "be stunned, amazed, confounded," from PIE *stupe- "hit," from root *(s)teu- (1) "to push, stick, knock, beat" (see steep (adj.)). Related: Stupidly; stupidness.
(Entry 1 of 2) 1a : slow of mind: obtuse. b: given to unintelligent decisions or acts: acting in an unintelligent or careless manner. c: lacking intelligence or reason: brutish.
Definition of stupid (Entry 2 of 2)
: a stupid person
A friend sent me a wise woman in leisurewear with this caption on her leisurewear sweatshirt:
"I have PTSR: PrettyTiredOfStupidRepublicans."
Then I replied:
Agreed! Beware of the smart ones, though; they can be deadly. Furthermore, although it would make the garments needlessly expensive, I prefer using the following detailed definitions of stupid:
Entry 1 of 2) 1a : slow of mind: obtuse. b: given to unintelligent decisions or acts: acting in an unintelligent or careless manner. c: lacking intelligence or reason: brutish.
Definition of stupid (Entry 2 of 2)
: a stupid person
The more detailed definition allows for conversation and interventions to match specific acts of stupidity. This consequently makes it easier to offer specific interventions and treatment that can reduce or eliminate much stupidity in our lifetimes. #DETAILSuntilThereIsACure!
Seven Simple Cures for stupid( - stupidity)
- never expose it to hate and fear
Kinda like gremlins, you can never touch with water
- do not mix with: racism, misogyny, xenophobia, religious belief, and or practice
-read voraciously, take digital notes
- get a high-quality PreK through 12th-grade education.
- do go to college, its never too late
- use the Gateway Bible App to study all sacred texts containing specific references to the word stupid and all of its synonyms. "get wisdom, get understanding..."
- make lifelong learning a part of your daily habits/ routine.
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