#1386: People are Stupid explain

[White Hat and Cueball are standing next to each other.]

White Hat: Well, you know, people are stupid.

Cueball: *Sigh*

[They have moved a little further apart.]

Cueball: No, people aren’t stupid. On average, people are of average intelligence. When you say “people are stupid,” you mean stupid compared to your expectations.

[Close up of Cueball.]

Cueball: What you’re really saying is “other people aren’t as smart as me.”

Cueball: And maybe you’re right! In which case

[White Hat is presented with a trophy by Cueball.]

Cueball: I’d like to bestow upon you the

[In the panel there is a close up of the trophy plaque (the text is in a frame):]

First Annual Award for Excellence in Being Very Smart

Cueball: May you continue to grace our internet with your wisdom