This magnificent ‘How to spot an idiot’ graduation speech gets more relevant with every passing day
Graduation ceremonies can be very tedious affairs, unless you’re the one doing the graduating obviously (and even then they can drag on a bit).
But there was absolutely nothing tedious about this particular graduation ceremony in Northwestern University in Illinois, a moment which went viral – and will go viral again – because it’s never been more relevant than it is right now.
It’s state governor, J.B. Pritzker who gave a speech based on The Office and including this advice on how to spot an idiot.
*Idiot detection formula*….
Pritzker is US Billionaire, businessman & philanthropist…
*Don’t miss this Advice* pic.twitter.com/VsCD1sjKzh— Tanzil Gillani (@TanzilGillani) June 21, 2023
I wish there was a foolproof way to spot idiots, but counterintuitively, some idiots are very smart.
They can dazzle you with words and misdirection.
They can get promoted above you at work.
They can even be elected president.
Gets more relevant with every passing day, which is both the funniest and the saddest part of the whole thing.
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College graduation speeches are often evergreen. They can be given at any time, similar from decade to decade.
Which is why Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker’s “How To Spot An Idiot” at Northwestern’s graduation is so genius.
It is the speech for TODAYpic.twitter.com/ZshXbCq6cI
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 27, 2023
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SO APT FOR THIS DAY AND AGE
🙏❤️🙏— PIZZAMAN (@SumeetChopra11) June 27, 2023
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Brilliant — and kind. https://t.co/kzQHc9PNGY
— howardfineman (@howardfineman) June 28, 2023
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Very much on target! https://t.co/4MFlpNR4OO
— Michael Johnson (@MJGold) June 27, 2023
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No spoilers. Just sit down with someone and watch.
Then talk it through with your social circles. pic.twitter.com/AeSzd4P4Hs
— Mae (@MMBrussell) June 27, 2023
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I sat at my desk and applauded. That’s how good this speech is. https://t.co/8XznvAOZrI
— Markham Hislop (@politicalham) June 27, 2023
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“Some idiots are very smart”
The sooner you realize this is true, the easier your life will be.
— Bearded Egg FBA 🛠️ (@guyfosel) June 28, 2023
If you remember the Scott’s Tots episode of The Office, this makes a lot of sense.
Misleading clip. You get 2 full minutes of the most willfully gaslighting horseshit you’ve heard in your life BUT they also cut it right before he announces the graduating glass will each receive one free McD’s purple milkshake commemorating his birthday. pic.twitter.com/uXjDi1jx8z
— Lafferty, Daniel (@TheGoldenArmMTG) June 27, 2023
You can watch the full Office-themed graduation speech here – or you can cringe yourself inside out with the Scott’s Tots sequence here.
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