7 Habits of Highly Effective Idiots

This is not a satiric article, but a real look at the world around. I've seen a lot of flowery articles and books on all the greatness and positive karma floating around the world. But rarely have I seen any commentary on the scum floating around. Its time to fix this deficit with this article on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Idiots!

#1 - They are in a position of authority:

Idiots are all around us. But the ones that cause most consternation are the ones that you cannot ignore because they are in a position of authority over us. Their actions have a direct impact on our lives. Eg. parents, elder siblngs, teachers, bosses, politicians.

#2 - They think of themselves as inspirational people

They would think of themselves as inspirational ideologues and would give long-winded lectures to people who out of politeness or deference to the idiot's authority indulge them. (Think school principal!)

#3 - They overestimate their duplicity

Idiots would lie, fudge and mislead others, but are completely oblivious to the fact that the other party is on to their game. Two words to parents : Santa Claus Your kids really do lose respect when they find out.

#4 - "Know it all"

This kind of idiots would butt into any conversation and pretend that they know exactly what is going on and would try to lead the conversation forward through some inane comments that would make no sense to anyone around

#5 - Do not listen

When everybody around them is warning them about the foolhardiness of their actions, they would not pay heed and when they finally do face the consequences of their idiocy, they would blame the very same people who have been warning them.

#6 - Those who get married on reality TV

Married to Rakhi Sawant, Rahul Mahajan...seriously? But I rate this as effective idiocy, 'coz of the TRP ratings. Tells you how much of an epidemic idiocy is in our society or a lack of real entertainment in other channels that people have to watch this!

#7 - Low level of self-awareness

A highly effective idiot, would go through all above 6 points, laugh his/her gut out at other perceived idiots that they might know, but not for a moment realizing or reflecting on his/her own standing there.