Did some smart alack genius say this to soothe our psyche because we’re inferior to their all-knowing? Or, are they truly open and patient with the less informed? And, can we really respond to this statement with yet another question?
Who said this?
Is a "stupid question" one where an answer is absurdly simple or blatantly obvious to others but not us? Does a stupid question hint at our ignorance? Or, do we say, this may be a stupid question, because we fear exposure or just fear putting ourselves out there?
Are "no stupid questions" reserved for the domain of physics or world history or art criticism or some other equally baffling course? Do you really feel comfortable prefacing your stupid question with it’s a stupid question because everyone will look at you as though you’re an idiot?
Doesn’t it just reinforce silence when we call it a stupid question? Why does it presume someone, more learned, is present to put our fears of stupidity at rest with an insightful answer? How does this truism apply to questions of life and families and relationships and children? Aren’t questions of life more complex with no learned advisor who has the answers?
Do you remind yourself that life is full of questions, intelligent and emotional, illogical and embarrassing, curious and speculative and many with no real answers?
Should I take the job in Chicago and move?
Should I quit school and host a podcast about the racket of higher education?
Is kissing an hamburger lover okay for a vegan?
Is my butt too big?
Do you think I’m funny?
How do I know if this feeling is just really intense-like or real love?
Am I worthy of love?
Should I ask her to marry me?
Will you marry me?
Do I say yes even when we have no money?
Will you love me forever?
When I lose my marbles, wear a diaper and eat smashed peas, will you still love me?
Do you nudge yourself into the beautiful reality that this is a question you know the answer to? Isn't it just a three word answer that begins with, "yes."?
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