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How old were you when you realised you're actually pretty dumb.
I've resisted the realization for the most part but gave in to some awareness in 2022 when I was 31 working at that factory. Lots of women were in more technical units of operation to avoid heavy lifting, and as much as I tried and studied the machines I operated, one that I operated for 2 years and could never get to run, the line would go to hell when I was operating something and I would make tons of excuses for myself about the reasons why-- the mistake was obscure and I'll remember next time, it was someone else's fault-- but bottom line I never saw anyone else have as much trouble with it as me. Dumbasses would come in brand new and pick up on things more quickly than me. I was treated like shit then got into a dumb jock heavy living position and was suddenly treated like a superstar. now I'm at a new job, almost at my 90 day evaluation in a girly technical position that I'm failing at and yesterday I cried and begged for a heavy lifting dumb jock spot so I don't get fired. I start training there today.
I can tell myself I'm smart all day based on test scores and literacy etc, but I've been making my living for a decade excelling in mindless manual labor or barely surviving in factory spots that anyone else can do, clinging onto the job by the sheer power of perfect attendance. on that mechanical level I fear I'm so behind its nearly a handicap
I can tell myself I'm smart all day based on test scores and literacy etc, but I've been making my living for a decade excelling in mindless manual labor or barely surviving in factory spots that anyone else can do, clinging onto the job by the sheer power of perfect attendance. on that mechanical level I fear I'm so behind its nearly a handicap
I actually discovered way too late in life how smart and brilliant I am… I was just always overly humble. Not to be so quirky and so fun but my life trajectory progresses differently than it does for normal people, almost backwards at times 😂 its the opposite of fun tbh, always misunderstood and out of place
Everyday I'm reminded how much I have left to learn.
I love surprises like that, they humble me. 😊
I love surprises like that, they humble me. 😊
In my 40s when i realised how much importance and energy I’d spent on romantic relationships. After the ”epiphany” i made a 360° turn in my life, woke up and focused on what really matters
We live and learn
(Hopefully) 😃
We live and learn
(Hopefully) 😃
Fairly young, being dumb has such cruel consequences
Posted by rhymesaurusss
I have a theory that dumber people are happier
Like higher IQ= miserable/depressed
maybe we're winning
🙏🙏
Posted by rhymesaurusss
I have a theory that dumber people are happier
Like higher IQ= miserable/depressed
maybe we're winning
"Ignorance is bliss"
Posted by rhymesaurusss
I have a theory that dumber people are happier
Like higher IQ= miserable/depressed
maybe we're winning
Taurus
I honestly felt I was dumb my entire life. As a child my family would say things like "You're really smart for a kid." I always thought they were lying to me, or mocking me in some way.
I think it was at this exact year, exact month, exact day, exact hour, exact minute, exact second, and exact moment—when my eyes first graced your thread—that the clouds parted, a beam of light shone down, and the universe whispered directly into my soul, “My child… you are dumb.”
It wasn’t a gradual realization—it hit me like a freight train powered by the collective disappointment of every teacher I’ve ever had. My brain cells stood up, saluted, and resigned on the spot. I even heard a faint echo in the background: “Ladies and gentlemen… we got him.”
I mean, I had suspicions before. Like the time I tried to boil water without turning on the stove. Or the day I searched Google for “how to spell DNA.” But it wasn’t confirmed until now. Reading your post was my official Dumb Certificate ceremony—cap, gown, and all.
I should’ve known earlier. There were signs. Like when I clapped at the end of online videos or when I tried to use my TV remote to unlock my car. But nothing truly solidified it until your words hit my eyes and made my last remaining brain cell pack its bags and go on permanent vacation.
And now? Now, I’m embracing it. I’m leaning in. I’m out here doing the intellectual equivalent of running Windows 95 on a potato. I’m so dumb that when life gave me lemons, I tried to make orange juice and blamed the lemons for being defective. If common sense were a currency, I’d be in debt.
So thank you. Thank you for this awakening. I’m no longer in denial—I am at peace. I’m proudly operating at 1% brain capacity, living my best life, and trusting that at least one of us will carry the torch of basic intelligence forward.
But don’t worry—if being dumb were an Olympic sport, I’d still forget where the finish line is. 💪🧠💨
It wasn’t a gradual realization—it hit me like a freight train powered by the collective disappointment of every teacher I’ve ever had. My brain cells stood up, saluted, and resigned on the spot. I even heard a faint echo in the background: “Ladies and gentlemen… we got him.”
I mean, I had suspicions before. Like the time I tried to boil water without turning on the stove. Or the day I searched Google for “how to spell DNA.” But it wasn’t confirmed until now. Reading your post was my official Dumb Certificate ceremony—cap, gown, and all.
I should’ve known earlier. There were signs. Like when I clapped at the end of online videos or when I tried to use my TV remote to unlock my car. But nothing truly solidified it until your words hit my eyes and made my last remaining brain cell pack its bags and go on permanent vacation.
And now? Now, I’m embracing it. I’m leaning in. I’m out here doing the intellectual equivalent of running Windows 95 on a potato. I’m so dumb that when life gave me lemons, I tried to make orange juice and blamed the lemons for being defective. If common sense were a currency, I’d be in debt.
So thank you. Thank you for this awakening. I’m no longer in denial—I am at peace. I’m proudly operating at 1% brain capacity, living my best life, and trusting that at least one of us will carry the torch of basic intelligence forward.
But don’t worry—if being dumb were an Olympic sport, I’d still forget where the finish line is. 💪🧠💨
There’s something special about a thread like this—it’s not just a post, it’s a whole experience. Like a fine work of abstract art, it really makes one pause and ask, “What does it mean?” And, much like abstract art, the more you try to understand it, the less sense it makes—but isn’t that the beauty of it?
It’s rare to come across a thread that raises so many questions while answering exactly none of them. It’s like watching a mystery movie where the detective gives up halfway through, shrugs, and goes for a coffee instead. There’s a certain elegance in that approach—why burden the world with clarity when confusion is so much more intriguing?
And the pacing? Impeccable. Every line unfolds with the unpredictable charm of a plot twist no one saw coming—or asked for. It doesn’t just take a reader on a journey; it throws them into an adventure, blindfolded, with no map, and maybe just a vague sense that something, somewhere, is happening.
One has to admire the sheer confidence behind it. There’s no hesitation—just pure, unfiltered… something. It’s the literary equivalent of a chef deciding that recipes are suggestions, and salt should be measured by "vibes." Who needs structure when chaos is right there, waiting to shine?
And truly, the commitment here is inspiring. It doesn’t back down. It doubles down. If common sense is a road, this thread is joyriding off-road, blasting music, and waving out the window. The sheer audacity of it deserves a standing ovation.
At the end of the day, it’s a reminder that the internet is a vast, unpredictable place where anything is possible. And sometimes, just sometimes, a thread comes along that makes people sit back, smile, and think, “Ah… so this is what we’re doing today.” 🌟
It’s rare to come across a thread that raises so many questions while answering exactly none of them. It’s like watching a mystery movie where the detective gives up halfway through, shrugs, and goes for a coffee instead. There’s a certain elegance in that approach—why burden the world with clarity when confusion is so much more intriguing?
And the pacing? Impeccable. Every line unfolds with the unpredictable charm of a plot twist no one saw coming—or asked for. It doesn’t just take a reader on a journey; it throws them into an adventure, blindfolded, with no map, and maybe just a vague sense that something, somewhere, is happening.
One has to admire the sheer confidence behind it. There’s no hesitation—just pure, unfiltered… something. It’s the literary equivalent of a chef deciding that recipes are suggestions, and salt should be measured by "vibes." Who needs structure when chaos is right there, waiting to shine?
And truly, the commitment here is inspiring. It doesn’t back down. It doubles down. If common sense is a road, this thread is joyriding off-road, blasting music, and waving out the window. The sheer audacity of it deserves a standing ovation.
At the end of the day, it’s a reminder that the internet is a vast, unpredictable place where anything is possible. And sometimes, just sometimes, a thread comes along that makes people sit back, smile, and think, “Ah… so this is what we’re doing today.” 🌟
There’s a certain magic to a thread like this—an almost mythical quality. It doesn’t just exist; it lingers, like a question nobody asked but somehow everyone is now stuck thinking about. In fact, if threads were novels, this one would sit proudly in the “Uncategorized” section, where even librarians don’t quite know what to do with it.
It’s impressive how it manages to be both incredibly simple and unreasonably complex at the same time—a rare balancing act. Few threads can make a reader feel both enlightened and vaguely concerned for their own cognitive well-being, but this one delivers.
And the structure? Absolutely groundbreaking. Who needs conventional ideas like logic or linear thought when there’s a bold new frontier of free-form expression to explore? This thread doesn’t just think outside the box—it forgot the box existed and decided to build a spaceship out of paperclips instead. Ambitious.
What’s even more impressive is how it manages to stick with you long after reading. Some ideas are like a fine wine—this one is more like a mystery casserole: no one’s quite sure what’s in it, but it’s here, and it’s not leaving anytime soon.
And let’s not overlook the creativity at play. There’s a certain genius in crafting a thread that reads like it was written during a brainstorming session that took a few unexpected turns. It has that “impulse decision at 3 AM” energy, and honestly? The commitment to that energy is admirable.
If nothing else, it’s a reminder that the internet remains a place of endless possibility—a digital wonderland where any idea, no matter how… unique, can find a home. And if this thread proves anything, it’s that the sky’s the limit—assuming, of course, the sky hasn’t already given up trying to follow along. 🌟
It’s impressive how it manages to be both incredibly simple and unreasonably complex at the same time—a rare balancing act. Few threads can make a reader feel both enlightened and vaguely concerned for their own cognitive well-being, but this one delivers.
And the structure? Absolutely groundbreaking. Who needs conventional ideas like logic or linear thought when there’s a bold new frontier of free-form expression to explore? This thread doesn’t just think outside the box—it forgot the box existed and decided to build a spaceship out of paperclips instead. Ambitious.
What’s even more impressive is how it manages to stick with you long after reading. Some ideas are like a fine wine—this one is more like a mystery casserole: no one’s quite sure what’s in it, but it’s here, and it’s not leaving anytime soon.
And let’s not overlook the creativity at play. There’s a certain genius in crafting a thread that reads like it was written during a brainstorming session that took a few unexpected turns. It has that “impulse decision at 3 AM” energy, and honestly? The commitment to that energy is admirable.
If nothing else, it’s a reminder that the internet remains a place of endless possibility—a digital wonderland where any idea, no matter how… unique, can find a home. And if this thread proves anything, it’s that the sky’s the limit—assuming, of course, the sky hasn’t already given up trying to follow along. 🌟
There’s something almost philosophical about a thread like this—an intellectual journey that dares to ask the big questions, like, “Why think in straight lines when circles are right there?” It’s the kind of content that makes you sit back, stare at the ceiling, and wonder if maybe reality itself needs a software update.
And the pacing? Truly one of a kind—it flows with the elegance of a shopping cart on a steep hill. Every word brings a delightful sense of unpredictability, like a plot twist written by someone who forgot the plot five minutes ago. And honestly? That kind of confidence is rare.
It’s refreshing to see a thread so unburdened by traditional ideas like clarity or coherence. Why be ordinary when you can be… whatever this is? It’s not just outside the box—it’s in a different postal code, probably sending postcards that say, “Wish you were here!”
And there’s an artistry in how it sticks with you. Some threads inform, others inspire—this one feels more like an unsolved riddle you accidentally stumbled upon and now can’t stop thinking about in the shower. It’s like a puzzle where half the pieces are missing, and the other half are just vibes.
What’s truly impressive is how accessible it is. No prior knowledge required—just a willingness to let go of conventional ideas like understanding and linear thought. It’s not every day a thread invites readers to take a scenic detour through the twilight zone of logic.
At the end of the day, it’s a reminder that the internet is a wild and wondrous place where any idea—no matter how bold, bizarre, or beautifully bewildering—can find its moment to shine. And if confusion is the goal here, consider this thread a roaring success. 🌟
And the pacing? Truly one of a kind—it flows with the elegance of a shopping cart on a steep hill. Every word brings a delightful sense of unpredictability, like a plot twist written by someone who forgot the plot five minutes ago. And honestly? That kind of confidence is rare.
It’s refreshing to see a thread so unburdened by traditional ideas like clarity or coherence. Why be ordinary when you can be… whatever this is? It’s not just outside the box—it’s in a different postal code, probably sending postcards that say, “Wish you were here!”
And there’s an artistry in how it sticks with you. Some threads inform, others inspire—this one feels more like an unsolved riddle you accidentally stumbled upon and now can’t stop thinking about in the shower. It’s like a puzzle where half the pieces are missing, and the other half are just vibes.
What’s truly impressive is how accessible it is. No prior knowledge required—just a willingness to let go of conventional ideas like understanding and linear thought. It’s not every day a thread invites readers to take a scenic detour through the twilight zone of logic.
At the end of the day, it’s a reminder that the internet is a wild and wondrous place where any idea—no matter how bold, bizarre, or beautifully bewildering—can find its moment to shine. And if confusion is the goal here, consider this thread a roaring success. 🌟
I have to say, your thread is nothing short of a masterpiece—a groundbreaking contribution to human thought. Scholars in the future will undoubtedly gather in dimly lit libraries, huddled over faded screens, whispering, “This… this is where it all began.” I mean, Plato had his Republic, and you, my friend, have… this thread.
Reading it was like going on a spiritual journey—somewhere between an existential crisis and that feeling you get when you open the fridge for the fifth time hoping food magically appears. It’s not every day you find a piece of writing that leaves you both fascinated and profoundly unsure if you’re still on planet Earth.
Honestly, if threads were movies, yours would be a blockbuster—the kind that’s so confusing, the audience just sits through the credits hoping for an explanation. I finished reading and felt like I needed a support group to process the experience. I’m not saying this thread changed my life, but I did stare out of a window for 20 minutes afterward, re-evaluating everything I thought I knew.
It’s refreshing, though—most threads aim for clarity, but you? You’ve boldly gone in the opposite direction. Respect. This thread isn’t just outside the box—it took the box, turned it into origami, and launched it into low Earth orbit. I half-expected NASA to contact me and ask if I had any insights after reading it.
And let’s not forget the structure. Truly innovative. Who needs things like logic or coherence when you can just free style reality itself? This thread doesn’t follow the rules because, clearly, the rules are optional in your world. And honestly, I admire that kind of rebellious spirit.
If nothing else, you’ve given us all a gift—the gift of wonder. Because now, I wonder… what on Earth did I just read? And isn’t that the mark of all great literature? 🌟
Reading it was like going on a spiritual journey—somewhere between an existential crisis and that feeling you get when you open the fridge for the fifth time hoping food magically appears. It’s not every day you find a piece of writing that leaves you both fascinated and profoundly unsure if you’re still on planet Earth.
Honestly, if threads were movies, yours would be a blockbuster—the kind that’s so confusing, the audience just sits through the credits hoping for an explanation. I finished reading and felt like I needed a support group to process the experience. I’m not saying this thread changed my life, but I did stare out of a window for 20 minutes afterward, re-evaluating everything I thought I knew.
It’s refreshing, though—most threads aim for clarity, but you? You’ve boldly gone in the opposite direction. Respect. This thread isn’t just outside the box—it took the box, turned it into origami, and launched it into low Earth orbit. I half-expected NASA to contact me and ask if I had any insights after reading it.
And let’s not forget the structure. Truly innovative. Who needs things like logic or coherence when you can just free style reality itself? This thread doesn’t follow the rules because, clearly, the rules are optional in your world. And honestly, I admire that kind of rebellious spirit.
If nothing else, you’ve given us all a gift—the gift of wonder. Because now, I wonder… what on Earth did I just read? And isn’t that the mark of all great literature? 🌟
When I became a full fledged engineer working on life or death tech, I realize how stupid I am. It’s very true that I feel dumb af in my place of employment, but an IQ rockstar in my day to day life outside of work.
Please remember that over half of Americans have a reading comprehension below a 12 year old, and 20% have reading comprehension skills lower than a 8-9 year old. This is apparent when communicating with people online, especially.
Please remember that over half of Americans have a reading comprehension below a 12 year old, and 20% have reading comprehension skills lower than a 8-9 year old. This is apparent when communicating with people online, especially.
Posted by StardustmoppedPosted by ein_da_piscas
I have to say, your thread is nothing short of a masterpiece—a groundbreaking contribution to human thought. Scholars in the future will undoubtedly gather in dimly lit libraries, huddled over faded screens, whispering, “This… this is where it all began.” I mean, Plato had his Republic, and you, my friend, have… this thread.
Reading it was like going on a spiritual journey—somewhere between an existential crisis and that feeling you get when you open the fridge for the fifth time hoping food magically appears. It’s not every day you find a piece of writing that leaves you both fascinated and profoundly unsure if you’re still on planet Earth.
Honestly, if threads were movies, yours would be a blockbuster—the kind that’s so confusing, the audience just sits through the credits hoping for an explanation. I finished reading and felt like I needed a support group to process the experience. I’m not saying this thread changed my life, but I did stare out of a window for 20 minutes afterward, re-evaluating everything I thought I knew.
It’s refreshing, though—most threads aim for clarity, but you? You’ve boldly gone in the opposite direction. Respect. This thread isn’t just outside the box—it took the box, turned it into origami, and launched it into low Earth orbit. I half-expected NASA to contact me and ask if I had any insights after reading it.
And let’s not forget the structure. Truly innovative. Who needs things like logic or coherence when you can just free style reality itself? This thread doesn’t follow the rules because, clearly, the rules are optional in your world. And honestly, I admire that kind of rebellious spirit.
If nothing else, you’ve given us all a gift—the gift of wonder. Because now, I wonder… what on Earth did I just read? And isn’t that the mark of all great literature? 🌟
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Begining to think my wishful thinking, is my dumbness.
Posted by Lulufer
I actually discovered way too late in life how smart and brilliant I am… I was just always overly humble. Not to be so quirky and so fun but my life trajectory progresses differently than it does for normal people, almost backwards at times 😂 its the opposite of fun tbh, always misunderstood and out of place
This. It's taken me too long to realise my brilliance. I've spent too long trying to be humble too and down play my achievements.
Most of the stuff i learned in life comes from watching Judge Judy
Pretty early on for me.
But along with that comes the memory like a goldfish, so, it sort of re-hits me everyday like brand new news 😆
But along with that comes the memory like a goldfish, so, it sort of re-hits me everyday like brand new news 😆
Posted by MyuMe84Posted by Lulufer
I actually discovered way too late in life how smart and brilliant I am… I was just always overly humble. Not to be so quirky and so fun but my life trajectory progresses differently than it does for normal people, almost backwards at times 😂 its the opposite of fun tbh, always misunderstood and out of place
This. It's taken me too long to realise my brilliance. I've spent too long trying to be humble too and down play my achievements.click to expand
Yeah, people will overlook what youre actually capable of. Ive caught myself holding back so many times, even when I knew I was right or had something valuable to offer. Staying small felt safer, because people get so fucking jealous when you believe in yourself. Theyll try to shrink you with passive aggression, subtle jabs and downplay your successes
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