An individual who has obtained a menial to moderate education, but nevertheless acts as though he possesses superior intellectual ability. This individual will frequently ignore blatant evidence to the contrary. This trait is often exhibited by Minnesotans and relates to the high esteem in which they hold their state."
Example 1:
Louis: "Minnesota is the best state. I am so glad I don't live in Texas"
Richard: "Have you ever been to Texas?"
Louis: "No, but I heard it's awful."
Richard: "Minnesota is colder than a witch's tit half the year, and plagued with bugs and tornadoes the other half."
Louis: "Yeah, but people in Texas are stupid."
Richard: "Didn't you graduate from Saint Cloud State after being rejected from UT Austin?"
Louis: "So?"
Richard: "You are such a Minnesota intellectual. Leave the state for once."
Louis: "Minnesota is the best state. I am so glad I don't live in Texas"
Richard: "Have you ever been to Texas?"
Louis: "No, but I heard it's awful."
Richard: "Minnesota is colder than a witch's tit half the year, and plagued with bugs and tornadoes the other half."
Louis: "Yeah, but people in Texas are stupid."
Richard: "Didn't you graduate from Saint Cloud State after being rejected from UT Austin?"
Louis: "So?"
Richard: "You are such a Minnesota intellectual. Leave the state for once."
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B) one who makes proclamations that to the lay-person may sound edgy, controversial, new, deep or thought-out, but to anyone with more detailed knowledge, will be instantly dismissed as a load of posturing bullshit.
One of their favoured fallacies when challenged on an absurdity is the courtier's reply - 'you just don't understand/aren't clever enough/aren't in the know'.
They lack social graces and wisdom, and are quick to jump on factual errors to make themselves feel better, as they pride intellectual prowess over good manners, kindness and humour which makes them tiresome company.
They do not believe in intellectual democracy for the betterment of others, but aristocracy to belittle others.
They will insist you read books, watch films and listen to music they've heard of but may not have read, seen or heard themselves, and enjoy dropping names of authors, directors, musicians and other artists that are avante-garde, cult or classical, even if they have no real exposure to their work, most likely having read about them in a paper, magazine or website aimed at the pretentious and po-faced. They are also vulnerable to being 'Sokal'd' in their desperation to look learned and superior.
Most tellingly, the pseudo-intellectual is prickly and insecure around those they might learn from, while a well-adjusted, moderately intelligent person is always keen to learn from those with greater insight and reading.
B) one who makes proclamations that to the lay-person may sound edgy, controversial, new, deep or thought-out, but to anyone with more detailed knowledge, will be instantly dismissed as a load of posturing bullshit.
One of their favoured fallacies when challenged on an absurdity is the courtier's reply - 'you just don't understand/aren't clever enough/aren't in the know'.
They lack social graces and wisdom, and are quick to jump on factual errors to make themselves feel better, as they pride intellectual prowess over good manners, kindness and humour which makes them tiresome company.
They do not believe in intellectual democracy for the betterment of others, but aristocracy to belittle others.
They will insist you read books, watch films and listen to music they've heard of but may not have read, seen or heard themselves, and enjoy dropping names of authors, directors, musicians and other artists that are avante-garde, cult or classical, even if they have no real exposure to their work, most likely having read about them in a paper, magazine or website aimed at the pretentious and po-faced. They are also vulnerable to being 'Sokal'd' in their desperation to look learned and superior.
Most tellingly, the pseudo-intellectual is prickly and insecure around those they might learn from, while a well-adjusted, moderately intelligent person is always keen to learn from those with greater insight and reading.
Pseud'; 'but of course, Ingmar Bergman's films are so camp'.
Sycophants; hahahaha!
Somebody who has seen a Bergman film; 'Utter shite! Name me one and describe how it is 'camp', or consider yourself a pseudo-intellectual'.
Pseud'; i don't have to explain my reasoning to you'.
Sycophants; hahahaha!
Somebody who has seen a Bergman film; 'Utter shite! Name me one and describe how it is 'camp', or consider yourself a pseudo-intellectual'.
Pseud'; i don't have to explain my reasoning to you'.
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