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'Stupid is as stupid does.'

posted 8 years ago by TheFrinkahedron
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What does that mean?

[–] Multiglobal 8 years ago

That people with normal and high intelligence can do dumb things too.

[–] ZakkWyldeMyLittlePony 8 years ago

I guess it could also be a way of saying "no one is perfect".

Metallica, Iron Maiden, and My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic fan

[–] gcarras (2778) 6 years ago

true..also a reworking of the old phrase "Beauty is as beauty does."

[–] GreenGoblinsOckVenom86 8 years ago

It means, "I might be slow mentally but that doesn't mean I'm stupid."

1, 2 Freddy's coming for you. 3, 4 better lock your door.

[–] Dash_Riprock 8 years ago

I think it means it's OK to be stupid as long as you don't do stupid things. If you can't help being slow, it's better to not draw negative attention to it.

[–] chaseboltz 8 years ago

I always thought it meant stupid is an action. Ot a state of being. He always responded with that statement when he was asked if he "was stupid or something" like being stupid was a state of mind or state of being. He was saying stupid is acchived by actions not a way of thought.