The Stupidest Things People Brag About
Reddit user algebra_lover asked: 'What is the stupidest thing people brag about?'
It's never attractive to gloat.
Even if someone is incredibly skilled at something, or accomplished something incredibly impressive, it's better for others to commend their accomplishment, rather than doing so themselves.
The only thing that can make gloating and arrogance even less attractive is if they're bragging about something that isn't even that impressive to begin with.
Even so, some people simply can't help but boast and congratulate themselves, even whether or not the thing that is making their head grow with impressive speed isn't remotely worth congratulating.
"What is the stupidest thing people brag about?"
Literally Wrong On So Many Levels...
"Kid in my class bragged about how he stole an air freshener from the school bathroom."
"He was holding an unwrapped, wet urinal cake in his hand." -Tardigrade90
There Is Such A Thing As Work/Life Balance
"Anything to do with hustle culture."
"Wow, you got sh*tty sleep under your desk??"
"I was comfortable in my bed, haha, a strange flex." - joshharvey02
"Hours of work."
"We shouldn't be glorifying getting overworked." -Reddit
Working Good Morning GIF by Jimmy ArcaGiphyWhat The Actual...
"My neighbor was bragging about how long her three-year-old son’s penis was."
"She told my wife and I, 'Everyone always says, omg his penis is so long!'"
"I’m just like, why the f*ck have so many people seen it?"- NaiveMelany
A Truly Smart Person Knows Not To Brag...
"Intelligence."
"The dumber they are, the more they brag."- EdgyLearner138
"Money Money Money, Must Be Funny..."
"Money."
"From what I've read, family gets greedy and entitled."
"It's best to keep your mouth shut about money to every family member."- Vegetable-Fix-4702
"Dad's money."- BabuBhaiyaForever
Money Chicken GIF by happydogGiphyThe Less Said, The Better
"How little sleep they got."
"How late they stayed at work."
"How much they drank." - eviehalboro
Going Viral Isn't Always A Good Thing...
"Internet fame." - SwaggerEilte
Monogamy Is Nothing To Be Ashamed Of
"Sometime over the last decade or so, people started using the term "body count" for their cumulative number of lifetime sex partners."
"Unless you're doing it with all of them concurrently, I am not impressed." -Reddit
A Well Rested Soul Is A Happy One...
"The only time I care if you lack sleep is if you’re heading to Brooklyn." - _Goose_
Be Proud Of Who You Are, But...
"Guys who brag about being 'built different'."
"Sure dude."
"You have a beard, a 'full sleeve' tattoo, and a pickup truck."
"You’re so different." - someguy192838
A "Real Man" Never Needs To Prove Himself...
"Being an 'alpha'."
"Sorry homeboys, if you feel the need to announce it, you ain't it... and you know that." - Prudii_Skirata
Some people simply need to be the center of attention.
Even if the attention gained isn't exactly wanted.
As proud as one might be of their accomplishments though, it's always a good idea to wait for others to congratulate you, before congratulating yourself.
As the saying goes, true beauty comes from within
While physical attraction is indeed important in finding a romantic partner, it can be the sole factor one bases their decision on.
As some unpleasant surprises might be disguised in attractive packages.
No matter how chiseled their jaw-line, how much their eyes glisten, or how luxurious their hair feels as you rub your fingers through it, it might take only one small action from this seemingly perfect specimen to overshadow any and all remnants of beauty.
Making one think they might as well be on a date with a troll from under the bridge.
"What immediately makes a man/woman unattractive?"
When You Don't Have Anything Nice To Say...
"Snidely putting down other people for no reason."
"Especially if the other person was talking about something they’re passionate about."
"That sh*t hurts my soul."- serbianspy
Compliments Are Easier Than You Think...
"Speaking down to someone else in order to get the group’s attention/laugh."- spaceflower890·
A Little Kindness Goes A Long Way
"How they treat others."- bawbsmith
insulting dan levy GIF by CBCGiphyOpen Your Eyes!
"Ignorance and a wish to stay that way instead of improving."- Tigydavid135
No One Loves A Know It All
"When they think they know everything/ are always right."- SoupAddict34
"But Enough About Me, What Do You Think Of Me?"
"Not being interested in anyone outside of themselves."- peywally
"It's OK If I Do It..."
"Years ago, before meeting a blind date for the first time she told me over the phone that she hoped that I didn't wear glasses because she found them unattractive and couldn't see herself dating a guy with glasses."
"So, I met her later, and she wore glasses."
"I find Hypocrites unattractive now."- nsvxheIeuc3h2uddh3h1
SHUT UP ALREADY!!!!!
"Constant whining."- BulldawgHokie
There's nothing wrong with being stopped dead in your tracks after an impossibly gorgeous person walks by you on the street.
But best to reserve judgment on that individual until sharing at least a word or two with them.
As the first thing they say might camouflage their beauty in the blink of an eye.
It's never attractive to gloat.
Though every so often, we can't help boast about our accomplishments or the accomplishments of others.
Even so, it can get exhausting to hear others go on and on about a recent achievement.
Particularly if that achievement might not exactly be worth celebrating.
Indeed, some people are so inclined to brag about certain elements of their life, that they often don't stop to consider whether or not bringing attention to it is, in fact, a very good idea.
"What is something people brag about that they shouldn't?"
Over-Medicating
"How much xanax they took and posting it all over social media."
"So many people in my high school took xanax like it was candy and thought they were the sh*t."
"Like congrats, you're now a vegetable for a while."- slav_squat_98
Being Mean
"Treating people like sh*t."- thickredhead27
How Smart Are You?
"Their IQ, especially when they got it from an online IQ test."- captainmagictrousers
Jane Lynch You Are The Weakest Link GIF by NBCGiphyHatred
"How much they hate their spouse yet stay together?"- holdmyicetea
Sleep Deprivation...
"How little they sleep."- NoSexAppealNeil
Questionable Perseverance...
"Going to work no matter how ill they are."- Reynoldssas
"Going back to work right away after having a baby."
"I had a boss that used to brag about not taking a day off even when each of his kids were born."
"I’ve met others that brag similarly."
"So, you are more dedicated to your job than your family?"
"Seems odd to me, but whatever."
"Do you."- Round-Goat-7452
But How Do You Really Feel?
“'I have no filter!'”
"I'm not talking about folks who, through no fault of their own, have difficulty with 'filtering'."
"This is about folks who are basically proclaiming that they're a**holes without saying that they're a**holes." - Reddit
If there's a trait anyone possesses which is most definitely brag worthy, it's having excellent self-awareness.
As they will know not to brag or boast about certain things.
But one should never expect those people to brag about anything.
They're too self-aware to do so.
Have you ever met that person who tends to speak as if he's a textbook? He regurgitates information, repeating exactly what was written in the source material, but when pressed, proves he doesn't really understand what he's saying.
That would be a pseudo-intellectual. These are the people who tend to boast about their intelligence, only to fall short in certain areas. The people who can't admit they don't know something, who repeat the facts and opinions of public figures, and who pretend to know more than they do for reasons of status.
Chances are, you know someone like this, but it's not always easy to recognize them. Luckily, Reddit has got you covered.
Curious about what signs pseudo-intellectual people exhibit, Redditor PoodleDoodle22 asked:
"What's a sign someone is a pseudo-intellectual?"
For Example...Uh...
"Citing 'countless examples;"
"Can't name one of them."
– Marklar172
"I've seen countless examples of comments where people said "countless examples" and they had them."
"They were all deleted though, but they're very real."
– The_Linguist_LL
My Mind Is Blank
"They like to "debate" but shut down and get angry the second they get an unexpected question or have to think about their answer."
– verysleepymama
"Or they debate and not let anyone else speak, and when someone does try to speak the other person just talks louder and faster."
– usedxtampon
"Those debates are often just reiterating some points or a train of thought they heard on the radio, or read online."
"Source: I do this. BUT, I do it to open up a topic to then hash over with friends."
– PokePounder
I Know What I'm Talking About...Really
"They can't say they don't know something. When pressed, they will deflect or fake their way through it. Somebody actually knowledgeable (no matter in what area) will also know the limits of their knowledge, and have the confidence to identify it when they reach it."
– chton
"This reminds me of my mom's fiance. Says things as if he understands the topic completely and then when gently pressed, completely crumbles and can't form coherent thoughts."
– thr0waway109198
"The biggest difference I noticed between my high school teachers and my college professors was that high school teachers usually (there were exceptions, but not many) insisted on trying to guess an answer to a question they didn't know while my professors are very willing to say "that is outside my area of expertise, and I don't know the answer well, but I'd be happy to direct you to people who do specialize there"
– Aarizonamb
They Don't Understand What It Means
"They refuse to explain something in an easier/more understandable way when asked"
– ctortan
"When you present a correction to their assertion, they tell you you're wrong but can't explain why or they say they don't have time."
– knockinbootz
"At the risk of sounding pseudo-intellectual myself, like Einstein said, “If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself.”"
– mentalina_at_work
Digging Their Heels In
"They always defend popular opinions with "extremely convinced" and a rigid mindset without doing a critical thinking ever."
– Bobby775
"THEY’VE DONE THEIR RESEARCH!!!!!"
– OldBob10
Name Dropping
"Pseudo-intellectuals love to drop names of famous experts in the field, and will often do that in lieu of a real explanation when challenged to explain themselves."
"For example, "If you're not familiar with the research of Lawrence and Krasden in this field, then it's not worth my time to educate you.""
"In general, pseudo-intellectuals don't like explaining concepts, because they're afraid that they'll explain the concept incorrectly and get shown up by somebody else. So they use all sorts of tactics to establish dominance, try to belittle you, and avoid giving a clearly worded explanation of their argument."
– Bizarre_Protuberance
Blah, Blah, Blah
"they talk constantly and say nothing"
– Bhanghai
"This is my new favorite insult."
– Herpderpkeyblader
High IQ
"When they tell you their IQ. And it's always suspiciously high."
– TrashPandaAntics
"My IQ is yours + 1."
– atari-2700
"Facebook quiz told them so"
– Banana_sorbet
When They Need To Educate THEMSELVES
"They say "educate yourself" but don't know the difference between blind peer reviewed studies and YouTube nonsense."
– notchucknorris83
"Or people who cite blind peer reviewed studies but completely misinterpret them"
– Commercial_Author_13
"Even among the people who do know about peer reviewed papers…reading the abstract and picking out the one sentence that kinda sounds like it’s supporting your point is not the same thing as actually understanding the paper."
– boooooooooo_cowboys
I'm So Smart, I Had To Tell You
"Really intelligent people are very secure in their intelligence but fakers will most likely be trying to put others down to seem smarter."
– prettiergenghis
"This one is the one I've seen multiple times. Confidence is quiet, insecurity is loud."
– SnaxVT
"Not only that but they will try to question your credibility when they themselves dont have any credentials. Or steer the conversation to be one of morals and emotions rather than facts and logic. Just cuz I deconstructed your argument doesnt make me an evil person Emma!"
– Careful_Pickle555·
The pseudo-intellectuals are not a lost cause.
They just need to learn that it's okay not to know something, they need form their own opinions rather than repeating what others say, and that there is nothing special about being the smartest person in the room.
In short, they need to educate themselves!
"Do you know who I am?"
A question which often comes from an exasperated individual, who believes they are entitled to VIP treatment everywhere they go.
Occasionally, these people are indeed household names whom most everyone would likely recognize.
More often than not, however, people might need some reminding as to how or why said individual should be recognized.
Each and every time, though, the arrogant question is never justified, and is often greeted with an appropriate response.
Redditor brotherbrother99 was eager to know the best clap backs to this notorious question, leading them to ask:
"What is the best response to "'Do you know who I am?'"
That's starting to get old.
"I bet you use that line a lot."- michaelochurch.
Right back atcha!
"WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?"
"I AM!"- itskavia.
"No, but it should be on your birth certificate or license if you forgot."- ItsMeBrandon_G
You tell me.
"No, who do you think you are?"- Random_puns.
I'll have to ask someone else.
“'Hey Brian, I’ve got a guy here who doesn’t know who he is!'"
"'Do you know who he might be?'”- llovejoy1234.
customer service call center GIFGiphyI'll take a guess
"Ronnie Pickering."- Shadow_0852.
I'm getting a sense...
"I know who you think you are."- automoth.
I'll help you figure it out.
"My husband was working in construction."
"A guy came onto the job site giving the workers a hard time about something or other."
"When he started yelling at my husband for whatever, my husband basically ignored him."
"The guy goes, 'do you know who I am?'”
"My husband yelled across the site to his foreman, 'Joe! Call an ambulance, this guy doesn’t know who he is!'”- Littlepaintbrush0814.
Gotcha!
"Yes, and I've been trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty."- ShadyMyLady.
Rightfully put in their place.
"There is the old joke about the British Prime Minister eating out during the war time and asking for extra butter with his bread, the waiter refused to which the PM, rather annoyed, asked "'do you know who I am?'"
"To which the waiter replied, 'yes, I do, but rather importantly you have forgot who I am, I am the man who responsible for the rations of the butter'."- ScholarImpossible121
GiphyWho let you in?
"No, also why are you in my house?"- Glitched_cyrstal
Oh, to see this reaction...
“Do you know what would happen if I suddenly stopped going into work?”- DimbleAndFumble
Just be honest!
"No and walk away."- CopprRegendt
"No."
"And then you walk away."
"The chance for them to tell you 'who they are' is a last bastion for them."
"Take that away from them and save yourself some time."
Shocked Schitts Creek GIF by CBCGiphyActually, I do!
"Their Name."- SmarmyCaribou4
"Yes."
"And leave them alone."
"Or shush them."
"Im just tired so....."- Dull-Bridge-3671
No, but do you know who I am?
"I always like to point out that I am duke of žumberak, one mountain of croatia."
" I really am but its just title and i have no benefits from it."
"People's faces are priceless."
"Show them that if he is not king of England , Elon musk or president of France, he does not matter."- hrana-number-one
John Goodman Oops GIF by MANGOTEETHGiphyActually, it's a fair question.
"Well, nowadays you should probably tell me your pronouns so I can make a more quality guess."- zechsmom
No, but I know what you are...
"A dumb a**."- 05-3812-1
Of course, when people do dare to ask "do you know who I am", they never realize that the people they ask this immediately discover the answer.
Which is someone absolutely no one wants to be around.