The Gohmert-Greene Stupidity Scale, Updated

I decided, back in 2021, that we needed a unit of measurement for stupidity. This was meant to augment both my National Stupidity Index (DUMBCON), which estimates the overall level of national stupidity at a given time, and the twice- (sometimes thrice-) monthly Ass Clown Awards, which single out specific individuals and groups for recognition of ass clownery above and beyond the call of doody.

I established the Gohmert Stupidity Scale* in a pair of blog posts (here and here) in June, 2021, and called the unit of stupidity the "gohmert," abbreviated ghm. Experience of use led me to change the scale in March of last year to the Gohmert-Greene Stupidity Scale, taking advantage of the stupidity multiplier represented by Georgia representative Marjorie Taylor-Greene (aka Empty G) and updating the abbreviation to gag. Now, however, universal stupidity has reached such a level that I feel compelled to update the scale once again. The new version updates some descriptions and examples, and introduces "unfocused anger" as a contributing factor in the calculation.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Readers, I give you The Gohmert-Greene Stupidity Scale, Version 3.0 ... click it to embiggen the image for easier reading.

Have a good day, and feel free to use the updated scale as you need to describe the idiocy state of individuals and groups in this bizarre year. Comments for improvements and updates are welcome.

More thoughts coming.

Bilbo

* Named in "honor" of former Texas Representative Louie Gohmert, whose level of personal stupidity set a new standard even in a Congress not noted for its intellectual brilliance.