/r/iamverysmart

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For only the very smartest braggarts.

About

People trying too hard to look smart.

Examples:

  • Thesaurus abuse

  • Pseudo-intellectualism

  • Bad philosophy

  • Self-quoting

Rules

Hover over each rule for more detail.

1. Don't link directly to posts. Redact all identifying information. Take a screenshot and redact all identifying information, e.g. real names, usernames (including your own), addresses, license plates. DO NOT ASK FOR NAMES/USERNAMES.
2. Memes and image macros are not allowed. Don't post memes, copypastas, or image macros (broadly defined as an image with text on it). This includes, but is not limited to, Snap Stories, Whisper, and "background color" Facebook statuses. Posts that include someone pinging the name of this sub will be removed. The only exception to this rule is if the focus of the post is a comment someone made about the meme.
3. Submissions of obvious trolls or jokes are not allowed. Use common sense.
4. Stuff that looks verysmart but isn't really. This submission isn't really an example of some one trying to be “verysmart.” Common examples of things that look verysmart but aren’t really include: conspiracy theories, New Age woo, drug-induced posts, most of Trump's tweets, "sheeple," Neil deGrasse Tyson, Rick and Morty, etc.
5. Long posts: Highlight relevant parts. Highlight relevant sections, or cut it down into an album. With videos, put excerpts in the comments.
6. No reposts. Use the search function.
7. Make an effort with your title. Titles should be at the very least descriptive of what is in the post, and ideally funny and/or interesting. Titles consisting of nothing more than "Thought this belongs here" or "Found on [website]" will be removed.
8. Submissions involving arguments are not allowed. Posts cannot be part of an argument. This is to prevent people from using this subreddit to mock those they're debating with. We're looking for examples of people acting "verysmart" on their own without being baited into it. This rule applies whether you're involved in the argument or not.
9. Avoid anti-intellectualism Don't post people explaining concepts, even in a way that seems pedantic. Having expertise in a subject or enjoying intellectual pursuits don't make someone "verysmart." This sub does not discourage learning or critical thinking.

/r/iamverysmart

1,602,630 Subscribers

151

I read a lot of news and international forums 🤓

87 Comments
2025/01/27
10:24 UTC

63

Sure thing buddy

10 Comments
2025/01/26
15:49 UTC

33

I have enjoyed games, particularly abstract strategy games like Go as a young boy until middle age

8 Comments
2025/01/25
14:16 UTC

80

"Grammar is temporary, but my undying devotion to Elon is eternal."

43 Comments
2025/01/24
11:54 UTC

10

“Aaaa… perhaps”

1 Comment
2025/01/24
09:45 UTC

190

Very smart conservative speaks

135 Comments
2025/01/22
23:58 UTC

701

The riddle was “what becomes wetter the more it dries?” and the answer is a towel

142 Comments
2025/01/22
22:42 UTC

689

MAGA moron on Nextdoor solves egg prices with deportation

365 Comments
2025/01/21
16:55 UTC

98

i have a feeling this guy just learned about angular momentum five minutes ago

31 Comments
2025/01/21
21:30 UTC

76

Not as intelligent person

42 Comments
2025/01/21
19:46 UTC

25

This idiot’s genius response to people claiming that the algorithm likes engagement:

16 Comments
2025/01/20
04:08 UTC

14

Why don’t you oPeN yOuR eYeS during the game and you can predict the future, are you stupid?

8 Comments
2025/01/19
21:47 UTC

637

The most intelligent guy I’ve ever seen

534 Comments
2025/01/19
20:30 UTC

0

“You don’t remember the definition of a word you learned in 8th grade? We are totally doomed as a species” ☝🏽🤓

22 Comments
2025/01/18
07:15 UTC

0

Imagine calling someone a "non-reader"

22 Comments
2025/01/14
12:26 UTC

205

Graduate of instagram university

64 Comments
2025/01/13
21:34 UTC

1

Under a review of "Iron Flame"

0 Comments
2025/01/13
12:53 UTC

9

Literally. Make me less smart pls

6 Comments
2025/01/13
00:54 UTC

83

"I have a Mensa-tested IQ of 155"

From a guy who posted a screenshot of him asking ChatGPT whether bad handwriting meant a high IQ. Completely ignoring the inaccuracy of ChatGPT.

48 Comments
2025/01/12
14:27 UTC

10

Daily dose of reddit skeptics being cringy.

9 Comments
2025/01/12
09:57 UTC

123

Guy believes he's smarter than Einstein, his whole profile is like this

28 Comments
2025/01/09
21:23 UTC

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