Serious What's The Difference Between Smart And Clever?

[chucky]

Two of the more commonly used phrases are "Smart Alec" and "Too Clever By Half".

Sinkies like to say they are very smart. We tell then not to act clever

 

[KNNBPCB]

Two of the more commonly used phrases are "Smart Alec" and "Too Clever By Half".

There is also the phrase "smartass", and the opposite phrase which actually has the same meaning - "dumbass". :p

 

[chucky]

The phrase dumbass was frequently used In the sitcom That 70s Show.

There is also the phrase "smartass", and the opposite phrase which actually has the same meaning - "dumbass". :p

 

[KNNBPCB]

The phrase dumbass was frequently used In the sitcom That 70s Show.

The scriptwriters were pretty smart to use the phrase "dumbass". :p

 

[chucky]

The scriptwriters for successful sitcoms certainly have to be witty and articulate.

The scriptwriters were pretty smart to use the phrase "dumbass". :p

 

[KNNBPCB]

The scriptwriters for successful sitcoms certainly have to be witty and articulate.

The actors and actresses also have to be articulate, but they don't need to be witty. :p

 

[chucky]

They don't even need to be articulate, just have the appropriate facial expressions and gestures and read from the script.

The actors and actresses also have to be articulate, but they don't need to be witty. :p

 

[KNNBPCB]

They don't even need to be articulate, just have the appropriate facial expressions and gestures and read from the script.

Most of the facial expressions and gestures of actors are neither smart nor clever.

 

[JohnTan]

Oppie Chee is smart because he has a phD. But he gets played like a kid who has yet to hit puberty and anyone of good repute avoids him like he has AIDS.

John Tan doesn't have a phD. But John Tan is clever and today, John Tan is rich, happily married and a very much respected grassroots leader and CCC member.

Don't be like Oppie Chee. Be like John Tan.

 

[chucky]

It could be that most of the actors are neither smart nor clever.

Most of the facial expressions and gestures of actors are neither smart nor clever.

 

[KNNBPCB]

It could be that most of the actors are neither smart nor clever.

Either they are neither smart nor clever, or they are pretending to be neither smart nor clever.

 

[chucky]

Those who can successfully pretend to be neither smart nor clever are usually the smartest and cleverest of them all.

Either they are neither smart nor clever, or they are pretending to be neither smart nor clever.

 

[KNNBPCB]

Those who can successfully pretend to be neither smart nor clever are usually the smartest and cleverest of them all.

Sometimes people pretend to be neither smart nor clever to avoid having to do things.

 

[chucky]

People who avoid having to do things are simply lazy. They could be smart or they could be stupid.

Sometimes people pretend to be neither smart nor clever to avoid having to do things.

 

[meepokboy]

Whoever that is a paper general is a smart and clever one!

 

[KNNBPCB]

Whoever that is a paper general is a smart and clever one!

Whoever that is a paper general and becomes a minister is the smartest and cleverest of all.

 

[chucky]

The smartest one so far appears to be from the police and not the army. However, there may be further changes.

Whoever that is a paper general and becomes a minister is the smartest and cleverest of all.

 

[KNNBPCB]

The smartest one so far appears to be from the police and not the army. However, there may be further changes.

They may be smart, but they are also timid.

 

[chucky]

Sometimes, being timid is the smart thing to do.

They may be smart, but they are also timid.

 

[KNNBPCB]

Sometimes, being timid is the smart thing to do.

These are the ones who are scared and smart.