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dumbism
The belief that there are two kinds of people in the world. Smart people and dumb people.
In the world of dumbism society is divided into spaces for both kinds of people.
Examples:
Some jobs are for smart people. Some are for dumb people.
Some colleges are for smart people, some colleges are for dumb people.
This career/field is for smart people, this career and field is for dumb people.
Dumb people think this. Smart people think that.
A dumbist aside from ascribing to this worldview may also discriminate against those who they perceive as dummies, may hold IQ tests in high regard, and assign special status to "using of the head" i.e. "this job lets you use your head, you should be grateful you are not in a dumb job."
This is contrary to the idea of all humans having measurable experiences, and being knowledgeable in those areas. Humans that acknowledge that people are knowledgable in their areas of interests and ignorant outside them tend to be able to learn from others by using them as a library to make up for their own deficiencies.
"Before god we are equally wise - and equally foolish."
- Albert Einstein
In the world of dumbism society is divided into spaces for both kinds of people.
Examples:
Some jobs are for smart people. Some are for dumb people.
Some colleges are for smart people, some colleges are for dumb people.
This career/field is for smart people, this career and field is for dumb people.
Dumb people think this. Smart people think that.
A dumbist aside from ascribing to this worldview may also discriminate against those who they perceive as dummies, may hold IQ tests in high regard, and assign special status to "using of the head" i.e. "this job lets you use your head, you should be grateful you are not in a dumb job."
This is contrary to the idea of all humans having measurable experiences, and being knowledgeable in those areas. Humans that acknowledge that people are knowledgable in their areas of interests and ignorant outside them tend to be able to learn from others by using them as a library to make up for their own deficiencies.
"Before god we are equally wise - and equally foolish."
- Albert Einstein
Person 1: Yo dawg, you had the gift, I just couldn't do it brah.
Person 2: Enough with that dumbism shit, ya gotta believe in ya self or you ain't ever gonna make it.
Person 2: Enough with that dumbism shit, ya gotta believe in ya self or you ain't ever gonna make it.
dumbism by championx99 October 20, 2020
Related Words
dumbism • dumbisses • dumbish • dubism • dubbism • Dumbis Cuntis • Dumbiscuous • dumbist • Dumpism • dumbi
Dumpism
The perfectly transcendent philosophical belief, that all people, regardless of belief system, world view, faith, etc. all sentient beings enjoy a good dump. Dumpism is hailed as one of the most powerful uniting forces among not only all human cultures, but all sentient beings - possibly among extraterrestrial life (who must also eject waste, assuming they are matter based beings).
Islamo-Fascist: Despite the fact that western culture is forcefully assimilating my people, I must admit we all still enjoy a good dump.
Nihilist: Despite the fact that nothing is of any meaning to me whatsoever, I also enjoy a good dump. Apparently we both believe in Dumpism!
Islamo-Fascist: Thank Allah for Dumpism!
Nihilist: Whatever.
Nihilist: Despite the fact that nothing is of any meaning to me whatsoever, I also enjoy a good dump. Apparently we both believe in Dumpism!
Islamo-Fascist: Thank Allah for Dumpism!
Nihilist: Whatever.
Dumpism by Edward Lazzarin & Mark Povich February 22, 2007
Dubism
A new line or change specific to the English dub of certain anime. Especially prominent in the 90s and early 2000s.
Dubism by Jimmy S. Shada-Hartman December 25, 2018
dumbish
Another genius creation by figure BAPS.
A mixture of dumb and bitch together
dum = dumb
bish = bitch
dumbish
A mixture of dumb and bitch together
dum = dumb
bish = bitch
dumbish
dumbish by Mr.Awesome - BAPS May 29, 2010
dumbsmart
when a person who is usually not smart or makes dumb decisions happens to do something that everyone assumes is stupid, somehow pays off or is very successful at the end
rev. smartdumb
rev. smartdumb
yo J just found a bag of $5000 cash. He bout to take it to the police station.
3 days later.....
yo J returned the money and the owner let him keep it and gave him an extra $5000.
dumbsmart
3 days later.....
yo J returned the money and the owner let him keep it and gave him an extra $5000.
dumbsmart
dumbsmart by icemasta11 August 4, 2009
dumbiss
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