29 Celebrity Quotes That Prove Intellect and Fame Aren’t on the Same Evolutionary Chart

By:: Jay L'Ecuyer; Cracked Writers

September 28, 2023

Growing up, you tend to think wealth and success are somehow linked to intelligence. We live in a meritocracy, where hard work and a high IQ pay off! Right?

Well, some of us don’t have the luxury of a high IQ. We had to Google “meritocracy” to make sure we were using the right five-syllable word, for example. But we’ve got great news for our fellow underachievers: Celebrities are living proof that success and intelligence have no common ancestor. Being rich, famous and well-liked does not equate to an abundant mental capacity (thank you, Thesaurus.com)!

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