General Discussion

DoBW

(2,763 posts)

6. Zappa had a interesting take on it

Thu Jan 2, 2025, 08:31 PM

Jan 2025

"Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. I say there is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building block of the universe."
-- Frank Zappa

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

23 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

66 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I am done with stupid people. Just done. [View all] Yavin4 Jan 2025 OP

May Reason Rule Where Delusion Dwells MayReasonRule Jan 2025 #1

A prayer for the ages. enough Jan 2025 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author MayReasonRule Jan 2025 #64

Although I'm Not One To Pray... I Wholeheartedly Agree With Your Sentiment... MayReasonRule Jan 2025 #65

They are very hard to avoid. Ocelot II Jan 2025 #2

Oh lordy Katcat Jan 2025 #4

" bug me ", pun intended? DontBelieveEastisEas Jan 2025 #19

Plus the unpredictable reactions to 🕷 bites... yorkster Jan 2025 #35

if it's any consolation, Conjuay Jan 2025 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 2025 #3

Done With Stupid rondawson Jan 2025 #5

Zappa had a interesting take on it DoBW Jan 2025 #6

Reminds me of a couple of Einstein quotes regarding stupidity. Borogove Jan 2025 #11

And I absolutely love THESE quotes, too! calimary Jan 2025 #18

Truth....nt DoBW Jan 2025 #33

I LOVE this quote! calimary Jan 2025 #16

dressed up ... DoBW Jan 2025 #34

I used to think he was kinda funny-looking. calimary Jan 2025 #40

A touch of Sam Elliott about him... 3catwoman3 Jan 2025 #41

Many Agree With You? Roy Rolling Jan 2025 #44

I am feeling keepthemhonestO Jan 2025 #7

I"m with you! PJMcK Jan 2025 #8

I feel like I could have written the same post. Bob in the Land Jan 2025 #9

Another lost relationship PJMcK Jan 2025 #10

PJMcK................. Upthevibe Jan 2025 #17

Quite soon I'll be there, too PJMcK Jan 2025 #32

i'm gonna disagree with your last line orleans Jan 2025 #12

Unfortunately they are not done with you. Sneederbunk Jan 2025 #13

Fair warning DeepWinter Jan 2025 #14

I have been done with stupid people for as long as I can remember. Aristus Jan 2025 #15

Well said, Aristus. 3catwoman3 Jan 2025 #42

I've always felt lavoosh99 Jan 2025 #54

Noble sentiments JCMach1 Jan 2025 #20

Before you write off YouTube videos, watch this one on the "5 Laws of Stupidity," please. It'll give dobleremolque Jan 2025 #22

Interesting, but... Morbius Jan 2025 #31

Good Old Dunning Kruger! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jan 2025 #38

Interesting intrepidity Jan 2025 #36

Thanks. 👀 checking it out later underpants Jan 2025 #53

Salud! ZDU Jan 2025 #23

Avoid stupid people at all costs? LilElf70 Jan 2025 #24

There's several DownriverDem Jan 2025 #25

I'm done with the Magats. Some people are dumb but not that dumb. Dave Bowman Jan 2025 #26

Are you at all concerned about getting Unladen Swallow Jan 2025 #27

Well, yet another person won't deal with me. And that includes my wife. Wonder Why Jan 2025 #28

I am a carbon copy beyondtimes Jan 2025 #29

good luck not having to deal with these people. It isn't possible IMHO Groundhawg Jan 2025 #30

No, you're not. It's not possible to be completely done with them. dchill Jan 2025 #37

Me too Figarosmom Jan 2025 #39

I realized that I am a misanthrope 2 years ago. BigmanPigman Jan 2025 #43

What's the definition of stupid people? PennRalphie Jan 2025 #46

Red hats with MAGA on them provides a big clue Yavin4 Jan 2025 #48

If you're not going anywhere PennRalphie Jan 2025 #49

Me too. mgardener Jan 2025 #47

Sad that the stupid may doom the human race.. Permanut Jan 2025 #50

Meme from The Sixth Sense: yagotme Jan 2025 #51

Sorry. You live in America maxsolomon Jan 2025 #52

Not me. They will not stop hearing from me for the next 4 years, whether in person or online. SunSeeker Jan 2025 #55

Just had an interaction with a MAGA christian. Swede Jan 2025 #56

Make sure you have a good unlimited data plan... Montauk6 Jan 2025 #57

I'll just strap on my headphones and listen to a podcast. Yavin4 Jan 2025 #58

From Sir Terry Pratchett GoneOffShore Jan 2025 #59

Avoid stupid people The Wizard Jan 2025 #60

Against stupidity, even the gods themselves fight in vain. -- Friedrich Schiller alterfurz Jan 2025 #61

Stupid people YoshidaYui Jan 2025 #62

For at least the last ten years my New Year's resolution has been to OMGWTF Jan 2025 #63

I dunno OP ThePartyThatListens Jan 2025 #66