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Indy Coug · 10-09-2007, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalCoug

You might be surprised by the results. (although I'm not worried about Lingo flashing a Mensa card).

I'm too densa for mensa.

Jeff Lebowski · 10-09-2007, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Archaea

Usually I'll avoid discussions on the intellect discussion, but the models of intellect are these: SIEQ, Pelagius, Mike Waters, Solon, AA, Jeff Lebowski, Creekster and Seattle [there are probably others including Indy in certain statistical matters and yourself in those matters]. In fact, you will not find me trumpeting my skill or expertise in anything. Perhaps in 11,000 posts you could find something of a joke, but I challenge you.

You should swap me out and put Goatnapper in my place. Don't let that Idaho background fool you. The guy's a genius.

jay santos · 10-09-2007, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalCoug

You might be surprised by the results. (although I'm not worried about Lingo flashing a Mensa card).

I think my guess would be pretty good, actually.

Most likely Mensa: Pelgaius, Goatnapper (edit: i see Lebowski beat me on that one)
Most likely not: Rocky, JL (sorry guys but I'm having a "offend everyone" day) edit: clarification lingo not the dude

There are definitely a lot of smart guys here, but there are also a lot that have an over inflated view of their own intellect compared to others. I also think there's a major disconnect on logic vs intellect that many here miss. If I'm analyzing various theories and opinions, give me someone with impeccable logic even if there is little formal education over someone with a great amount of specialized study.

Tex · 10-09-2007, 08:13 PM

While everyone is falling all over each other to get either on or off the "intellectual pedestal," I'm over here all by my lonesome on the "jerk, racist, bigoted, misogynistic, hate-filled pedestal."

Anyone care to join my elite group?

creekster · 10-09-2007, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jay santos

I think my guess would be pretty good, actually.

Most likely Mensa: Pelgaius, Goatnapper (edit: i see Lebowski beat me on that one)
Most likely not: Rocky, JL (sorry guys but I'm having a "offend everyone" day) edit: clarification lingo not the dude

There are definitely a lot of smart guys here, but there are also a lot that have an over inflated view of their own intellect compared to others. I also think there's a major disconnect on logic vs intellect that many here miss. If I'm analyzing various theories and opinions, give me someone with impeccable logic even if there is little formal education over someone with a great amount of specialized study.

There are so many types of intelligence that this sort of ranking is usually pretty pointless. It's like choosing the correct tool, you need the type of person that is smart in the appropriate way.

Solon · 10-09-2007, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SoonerCoug

Histrionics
Hysterical
Hysterectomy

I see similarities. Who is the board etymologist?

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Originally Posted by Indy Coug

Yes, they all are derived from the same Greek root.

Two out of three. Histrionics is from Latin's histrio = actor or performer. Histrionics are overly dramatic or exaggerated actions.

Hystera (Greek: ὑστέρα) refers to a woman's womb (basically the same world as uterus). Hysterics - to an ancient Greek - occurred when a woman's womb caused her trouble. A hysterectomy is a cutting (tomy) out (ec) of the uterus (hyster).

I'll see all of you for Greek 001 in the Spring.

Solon · 10-09-2007, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski

You should swap me out and put Goatnapper in my place. Don't let that Idaho background fool you. The guy's a genius.

I think I'm just getting a nod because the real Solon was one of the Seven Sages of ancient Greece. Talk about bigoted stereotyping!

Solon · 10-09-2007, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by creekster

There are so many types of intelligence that this sort of ranking is usually pretty pointless. It's like choosing the correct tool, you need the type of person that is smart in the appropriate way.

And there's no shortage of tools in this shed.

SoonerCoug · 10-09-2007, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Solon

Two out of three. Histrionics is from Latin's histrio = actor or performer. Histrionics are overly dramatic or exaggerated actions.

Hystera (Greek: ὑστέρα) refers to a woman's womb (basically the same world as uterus). Hysterics - to an ancient Greek - occurred when a woman's womb caused her trouble. A hysterectomy is a cutting (tomy) out (ec) of the uterus (hyster).

I'll see all of you for Greek 001 in the Spring.

Well done!

The ancient Greeks were misogynists.

Judge Smails · 10-09-2007, 08:26 PM

Boise St fans, I have an extremely magnified perception of my own intelligence.

I feel much like Jane Goodall.

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Tex Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 8,596	While everyone is falling all over each other to get either on or off the "intellectual pedestal," I'm over here all by my lonesome on the "jerk, racist, bigoted, misogynistic, hate-filled pedestal." Anyone care to join my elite group? __________________ "Have we been commanded not to call a prophet an insular racist? Link?" "And yes, [2010] is a very good year to be a Democrat. Perhaps the best year in decades ..." - Cali Coug "Oh dear, granny, what a long tail our puss has got." - Brigham Young

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Judge Smails Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 211	As one who communes with Boise St fans, I have an extremely magnified perception of my own intelligence. I feel much like Jane Goodall. __________________ Oh yes, I have spread my seed.