Stupidity

legitimate definition of the word dumb, including myself, people use the word dumb to offend someone, yet they do not know the real meaning of this word Today the term “dumb” has transformed from meaning mute, to expressing someone's stupidity. We have all called someone or something dumb; therefore, we have all been wrong and have showed that we are uninformed about the correct definition and its implications. So do not be a dumb-ignorant-english-speaker and tell your peers what…

The reason we learn history is so that we do not allow for it to be repeated. Meaning we don’t let even that happened in the past happen again today. But in literature there are certain patterns in characters, plot, settings and items. These patterns are referred to as archetypes and they help make stories relatable. “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut is no exception to the usage of archetypes.In this futuristic tale Vonngut gives their interpretation of how the world would be if someone…

Abstract: The controversy behind J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye revolves around the problems Holden faces growing up. The reasoning behind it being banned is our society is being criticized. Some think by avoiding the book, young adults will be “protected” from these issues when really they’ll have to deal with them in the future regardless. J.D. Salinger utilizes Holden’s perceptions of individuals’ and groups of peoples’ actions and words as a way to judge society. He continually…

One can decisively argue that the word “retarded” has become one of the most offensive slurs vocalized in the 21st century. Recently, the media has placed attention on the negative connotation of the word retarded, as it is now used in a manner offensive to people who suffer from mental disabilities. The word, once a respectful euphemism for the term “mentally handicapped”, has now become the epitome of disrespect towards beings who are mentally handicapped. This is because of the word’s current…

information off of Arthur Miller’s, The Crucible. Not much is told of the man’s origins. From what we read in the play, he is one of the oldest residents and his loyalty to his wife is everlasting. One of the traits Mr. Giles Corey shows is his stupidity. This trait actually costs his…

Animal Farm is the eye-opening account of communism in the Soviet Union told through animals who take over a farm. Like Stalin and his communist associates took over the Soviet Union, making communism seem beneficial to the people through propaganda, Napoleon and his pigs take over Manor Farm, making the heavy work load and little reward seem beneficial to the other animals. If the animals had only applied this verse to their lives! The animals, in all their gullibility, succumbed to the…

perform-job-properly.html Funder, J. (2011). What is obesity? Retrieved from http://www.obesityaustralia.org/general-public-fact-sheets/what-is-obesity Hall, H. (2009). “Obesity Linked to Stupidity”- an Example of Stupid Reporting. Retrieved from https://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/obesity-linked-to-stupidity-an-example-of-stupid-reporting/ Hodgekiss, A. (2014). Obese workers are 'less productive and may need longer rest breaks' Retrieved from…

adults and ignorance breeds ignorance, which is not pleasing to me. Let them not write comments with stupidity, nor troll those in positions of power. These are signs of immaturity and poor parenting which are unpleasing to me. Rather, use discipline upon them, and enforce the simplest of rationalities and common decency. Obey these commands and worry not of your servers being overrun with stupidity, for I say it shall not be…

Capital punishment is a very controversial issue where can be found with long standing application in countries such as the united states Hugo A. Bedau expresses his opinion that the death penalty is the form of human brutality and stupidity that goes against human dignity. Claiming that the death penalty is ineffective way to deter future offenses. Bedau also argues that the government uses death penalty in hopes of bringing fear to individuals and by displaying superior power that their fate…

clear in a great number of the mythoi. The hero must trick the gods of their wealth, steal it, and in some manner make it available to humankind” (Moffett). The trickster archetype is quite a complex one; they can display characteristics of genius, stupidity, villainy, and heroism - often simultaneously. Due to this, it’s apparent that they aren’t just nuisances getting in the way by setting traps and playing tricks. They can also serve as a heroic character to humankind by providing them with…