Episode 79
Morning 6-Pack - Signs Your IQ Might Be a Little... Off!
Morning 6-Pack - Are You Smarter Than a Radio Host? Alright, folks, let’s dive into the wacky world of IQs and self-perception! Did you know a whopping 94% of us might be lying to ourselves about how smart we really are? Yup, only 6% think they’re below average—talk about delusional! We’re spilling the beans on the top six signs your brain might not be as big as you think. From drooling over SATs to mistaking Legos for choking hazards, we’ve got the giggles covered! So grab your coffee and get ready to laugh—'cause if you’re tuning into this show, you might just be the smartest one in the room! Kickstart your day with a hearty dose of giggles as Haystack dives into the hilariously perplexing world of IQ perceptions! Ever wondered why 94% of us think we're smarter than we really are? Haystack breaks down a recent poll that has people flinging around IQ scores like confetti. Spoiler alert: only 6% of us admit to being below average—yeah, right! We’re all either living in a delusional dreamland or we just think our fellow Americans are, well, a tad dim. With a cheeky twist, Haystack serves up the top 6 signs your IQ might not be as high as you think, including everything from mistaking shampoo instructions for literature to believing the fridge light is a tiny man. So, grab your morning coffee and tune in for a wild ride filled with laughs and truth bombs!
Transcript
Good morning, it's Haystack.
Speaker A:And anyone with a half decent IQ could tell you that this is not statistically possible.
Speaker A:But good luck finding someone with a half decent iq.
Speaker A:A new poll asked people how they think that their IQ stacks up to the average American's IQ.
Speaker A:And just 6% of us think that we are below average.
Speaker A:Now, as a reminder, IQ testing is designed to average out so that half of us are below average and half of us are above average.
Speaker A:Right, that's, that's the way everything is designed here.
Speaker A:39% of us say that we are right around average and 46% of us say we are above average, which is more accurate than the 6% thinking below average.
Speaker A:8% of us think we are way smarter than most people and 10% didn't even venture a guess.
Speaker A:Yeah, I'm not sure.
Speaker A:I love that you know, either.
Speaker A:Either you're modest or you're self aware enough to know you're an idiot and you don't want to admit it.
Speaker A:I love that.
Speaker A:So the question is, are half of us delusional and we think we're smarter than we really are, probably, or do we just have a very low opinion of the average American?
Speaker A:That's definitely true for many of us.
Speaker A:Maybe both.
Speaker A:In the end, 94% of us are lying to ourselves.
Speaker A:If only 6% of us think that our IQ is okay, maybe 44% of us are lying to ourselves anyway.
Speaker A:6% think we're below average.
Speaker A:And if you're, if you're in the group that's not sure if you're below average or not.
Speaker A:Here are some signs your IQ is maybe not as high as you think it is.
Speaker A:Best way to start your day.
Speaker A:These six jokes.
Speaker A:He's about to say, listen up for old Hays back.
Speaker A:Crack open the more six pack.
Speaker A:Yeah, that's right.
Speaker A:We are taking a look at the top six signs.
Speaker A:Your IQ is not nearly as high as you think that it is.
Speaker A:Six, the only thing you got on your SAT was drool.
Speaker A:Five, the only thing you've ever read are the instructions on a shampoo bottle.
Speaker A:Four, you keep whipping open the refrigerator door as quickly as possible to catch the little man who turns the light on.
Speaker A:Number three, your nickname at work is idiot.
Speaker A:Number two, you know how most people call those plastic toy bricks Legos?
Speaker A:You call them choking hazards.
Speaker A:And the number one sign, your IQ is not nearly as high as you think it is.
Speaker A:You enjoy this radio program.
