/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

1,603,594 Subscribers

99

Reject critique. Embrace loneliness.

11 Comments
2024/11/29
02:54 UTC
39

The question was: "Whats your favorite battle?"

This guy knows SO many battles. To make things more fun, he opens with a mythical version of the Battle of Thermopylae.

32 Comments
2024/11/28
14:55 UTC
2

I laughed in solidarity

0 Comments
2024/11/26
18:07 UTC
10

Genius with 180 in trivia IQ

Comment chain on the usefulness of IQ tests in general.

5 Comments
2024/11/26
13:35 UTC
3

Sir, this is an SMBC comic

0 Comments
2024/11/26
04:19 UTC
127

IQ ABOVE AVERAGE

12 Comments
2024/11/23
22:06 UTC
38

She solves math problems in her dreams

35 Comments
2024/11/23
15:47 UTC
1

While also gatekeeping… being gluten free?

0 Comments
2024/11/21
16:50 UTC
24

Smart person on discord

I hope the mods think I'm smart enough to come up with a good title. Doubt it.

7 Comments
2024/11/21
16:42 UTC
157

He's ahead of his time, apparently.

46 Comments
2024/11/21
07:04 UTC
39

Rigorous lack of self awareness

4 Comments
2024/11/17
19:01 UTC
202

The Lord of the Rings films are artistic and intellectual disasters.

160 Comments
2024/11/17
12:11 UTC
14

This whole exchange about the definition of video games

1 Comment
2024/11/11
17:49 UTC
266

Very real, very smart extreme political ideology

40 Comments
2024/11/10
22:37 UTC
91

So smart. So elite.

134 Comments
2024/11/08
01:14 UTC
127

Achieving enlightenment one IQ test at a time

42 Comments
2024/11/08
01:31 UTC
32

Genius thinks pop music is a psyop

18 Comments
2024/11/05
12:59 UTC
65

“The intellectual basis in which...”

34 Comments
2024/11/04
06:12 UTC
308

I guess he doesn't know what 2 is

83 Comments
2024/11/04
13:58 UTC
0

[Meta] Bi-weekly General Discussion Thread

This is a thread for the discussion of any issues related to r/iamverysmart. If you have any questions (for the users or the mods), any issues you want to raise, any clarifications you need, any suggestions or feedback, this is the place.

0 Comments
2024/11/04
03:00 UTC
2,264

Redditor is smarter than famous mathematicians, but just can’t be bothered.

Extra points for the patronising dismount.

420 Comments
2024/11/02
20:53 UTC
45

Bro thinks Vegeta would be impressed by his IQ level

25 Comments
2024/11/02
09:42 UTC
31

I cringed so hard

11 Comments
2024/11/02
15:08 UTC
70

"I'm more self aware than anybody else"

14 Comments
2024/11/02
17:58 UTC
99

Reddit is F-ing Dumb.....

I'm sorta agreeing with you,but,you're only half right!

14 Comments
2024/11/02
20:00 UTC
17

How many fedoras does this man cry into every night?

7 Comments
2024/10/31
09:40 UTC
47

A passionate researcher

13 Comments
2024/10/27
18:50 UTC
40

I could do calculus by 7th grade🤓

This is a comment on a video about the quadratic formula, humblest man on Earth

9 Comments
2024/10/26
19:01 UTC
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