Are eccentric people the most intelligent? What makes someone eccentric? etc

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sexysax

Of course that doesn't apply to everyone, I didn't mean that. Yes, I'm generalising, I was merely replying with what I'd noticed in a few people. Gee, that's now a crime :rolleyes:

I was just being silly. :biggrin:

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ImperceptibleNinja

EffingKrazy

What makes someone eccentric?

I reckon you get different forms of eccentricity...
1) verbal eccentricity. Think Profesh :rolleyes:

Then you also have the people who make up or modify words and experiment with obscure syntax.
2) conceptual eccentricity - e.g., a surreal sense of humour, where you think that shouting 'cheese' is just hilarious.
3) style eccentricity, occasionally known as 'no style'.
I'm sure there are other forms. Generally, I doubt intelligence is necesary for the above traits to arise. However, brainy people may socialise differently/less than the average person, which could contribute to the forming of eccentricity.

[Edit: I also don't think you HAVE to be eccentric to be intelligent. I know some very nice normal people who also happen to be quite smart]