Five Quote by Bobby Bowden
“If their IQ's where five points lower they'd be geraniums.”
About This Quote
A sarcastic jab at people who lack intelligence, implying they are as ornamental as plants rather than capable of thought.
In simple terms: Mocking low intelligence
Key Takeaway
Intelligence matters
Themes
Humor
Critique
Social commentary
Intelligence
Mood
Wry
Playful
Critical
Type
Anecdote
Joke
Satire
When to use this quote
- Casual conversation
- Social media comment
- Comedy routine
- Satire piece
Key Concepts
IQ
Geraniums
Practical Applications
- Comedy writing
- Social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this say about valuing intellect?
- How does humor affect perception of intelligence?
![“It's hard to pin down what my actual [IQ] score might be. It's silly to think that people even have one set IQ and that it's precisely measurable. My lowest scores probably reflect less than my maximum effort, and my highest scores probably grant me some extra points due to crazily high levels of…” quote by Rick Rosner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2e9/rick-rosner-136732_diligence_it-s-hard-to-pin-down-what-my-actual-iq_3128958.jpg)
![“The only regret I have in my career, is my managers wanted a big payday, and I wanted four or five more fights before going in with [Larry] Holmes. That would have made all the difference.” quote by Gerry Cooney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d63/gerry-cooney-20863_bigs_the-only-regret-i-have-in-my-career-is-m_1534.jpg)
