Forum:Intelligence of the Jäger

I was wondering if the intelligence of the avarage Jäger is really that much lower (or any lower) than that of humans.

Da Boyz and Agatha that the "normal" Jäger would be rather dumb, or dumber than the wild Jägers - who while being awesome don't seem too bright, either (with the exception of Dimo).

We know that the Jäger like to play dumb, they even it. But, to quote Othar: "How smart ARE they, really?" We know the Generals are smart, we know Dimo is smart (so not need for links there), but what about the rest?

Let's look at the clank vs. Jäger episode:

- - stupid?

- - smart or simply fast and what the Jäger are there for? they also handle the clank situation pretty fast, if not really to Gil's taste.

- - stupid, or just "woooohooow I vants to try dat!" ?

- - stupid, or "who cares, it's fun!" ?

- - clear case of playing dumb.

This whole clank episode gives a first impression of the Jäger not exactly being sharp-witted. But it could be they are just a) having fun and not caring b) making the traditional fuss about vimmin, c) playing dumb, and d) when it really matters, they act fast and get the job done.

Others:

- The sergeant from the early comic: Here he has a, and that's.

- Andre: totally delusional + stupid talk about losing-your-hat-plan, but After all, by acting nasty, he managed to bypass the Baron's orders easily.

- - we hate him, but his little analysis is not stupid.

- Jenka: - not very good at subtle, but quick at grasping the situation:.

- Maxim: - having fun, but still quick to react.

- Dimo: - stupid, or just really efficient?

- - pretty smart answer.

- Othar's twitter (again a normal Wulfenbach jäger): "The Best bet is to stop the train. I am informed that this is absolutely impossible. Which was when the Jager pulled the Emergency Brake. He says that the trainmen can't blame him, as they claimed it was impossible, thus nothing should have happened. How smart ARE they, really?"

Ok.

Perhaps Jägers are not stupid, but we think they are, because of, uh, "cultural differences".

Like: Fighting for fun and absolutely not understanding that other's wouldn't have fun. Delusional about effect on women and their looks. Not being able to have an argument without bashing each other. Generally careless attitude, like complimenting opponents for their nice kicks, admiring people who leave you dying, being so fuzzy about rules that they end up hanged for real after playing hangman... sort of mix between: "who cares about logic when it's fun", delusional and not caring about physical well-being, if you are having a nice time. And, of course, the whole hat-religion.... And the way they speak. Translate it to normal English and suddenly it sounds less funny, but also less stupid.

Plus, they seem to play dumb quit often to achieve an end, or to get away easily with whatever they did.

So everybody would believe they are dumb, and they either don't care, or use this for their own good.

I'm starting to think, that they are no more stupid than any human, but crazy and delusional, a little bit like sparks are. Smart, but mad.

EverythingGoesBoom! 16:07, March 14, 2010 (UTC)