Question?

[tracy_d74]

I heard this asked yesterday on the radio and I was FLOORED by the answers. F.L.O.O.R.E.D

Comments

[mtlawson]

None.

Yes, it'd be nice to lose a few pounds --okay, more than just a few-- but I'm not giving up my brains to do it. A skinny zombie isn't what I had in mind....

[tracy_d74]

I know, right. (However, every zombie I have ever seen is skinny.) but I swear one lady said she would rather be skinny and stupid than fat and smart. She was willing to give up 50 points. I just don't get it. Then again, i just lost 60 pounds the "hard way"--exercise and eating food in moderation. That method IS NOT endorsed by many. In fact, when people ask me how I did it and I tell them, they frown and walk away. I think they want me to tell them about a surgery or some pill or fad diet. Nope. I simply learned how to eat ONE cupcake instead of three. And I learned that working out 30-45 minutes a day not only helps me lose weight, but it keeps my mood in check. But who would want any of that?

[mtlawson]

By losing 60 pounds, you're making me look really really bad, you know....

;-)

[tracy_d74]

Just focus on the fact that I did it the...yucky way. No one wants to do it like me. This is evidence of my mental instability. So...see? You're fine.

[bogwitch64]

None.

[tracy_d74]

I agree. I just don't have them to spare. I was shocked at how many people said they would give up 20-50. I just don't think they understand the concept of IQ points. I asked people at work and none were willing to make the trade.

[edgyauthor]

I'd never trade my IQ points just to lose a few pounds. The mere thought of doing so just seems ridiculous to me!

[tracy_d74]

Agreed! People at work were of the same mindset. But people calling in to the radio...not so much.

[paulwoodlin]

1: I barely made it into the "genius" catagory, so I don't have an IQ point to spare or I lose my bragging rights.

2: I often apply my IQ to my exercise routines.

3: I would trade a few IQ points for some more EQ points, since misunderstanding people has caused me a lot more trouble in my life than misunderstanding chess problems.

[tracy_d74]

Some research suggests EQ is a better predictor of "success" (need to know operational definition of success to make any firm conclusions) than IQ. I think the world would be a better place if there were more EQ. (IMHO)

Yep, I use my IQ to make better workout and food choices. (Of course, when it comes to desserts, that is ALL EQ. I think eating right 90% of the time and a workout routine allows me some -child-in-a-candy-store, empty calorie intake. :))

[jmbauhaus]

Was that on Air 1? I saw the same question on their FB page. My answer: none. I'd rather be fluffy and smart than a skinny vegetable.

[tracy_d74]

Yep, Air 1.