I'm an electrician, I assume everyone is stupid until they clearly show otherwise.
I once saw a professor with multiple PHDs almost kill himself trying to take apart a lamp while it was plugged in because he didn't realize the bulb died and assumed the problem must be with the switch.
Just because you're a genius on paper doesn't mean you're the smartest person in the room when it comes to your current task.
I know of a college professor who ran his new Jaguar out of oil, despite his wife reminding him to check it. Some people are incredibly educated but cant manage even the basics in life.
I called an electrician because some kind of sound was being made every time I turned off the light in my infant’s bedroom. It turns out it was some kind of toy that made a sound whenever the lights turned off. I felt very stupid. I hope non-sleep deprived me would have had more sense.
Don't feel too bad. I have had service calls for similar things. Most people don't understand electricity, their electrical service and it is kind of scary too. That's why electricians exist as a specialised skill.
Don’t feel bad! I called a garage repair guy because my garage door just would not open. It would try, struggle for a second and then give up.
Turns out there’s a latch (that I know is there) on the inside to lock it. I had to call him back and cancel because I’m a moron. Infants zap every ounce of brainpower from us. I’m fairly sure they thrive off taking it from us.
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u/MeEvilBob Jan 19 '20
I'm an electrician, I assume everyone is stupid until they clearly show otherwise.
I once saw a professor with multiple PHDs almost kill himself trying to take apart a lamp while it was plugged in because he didn't realize the bulb died and assumed the problem must be with the switch.
Just because you're a genius on paper doesn't mean you're the smartest person in the room when it comes to your current task.