Sometimes idiots identify themselves.

Researchers at The Intelligence Institute, a conservative non-profit group, tested 5,000 people came up the certified fact that Fox News viewers have an IQ that is 20 points lower than the U.S. National average.

The national average is IQ is 100.  Fox News viewers have an IQ of 80.

The researchers said that an IQ of 80 is well above the score of 70, which is where psychiatrists diagnose mental retardation. P. Nichols says an IQ of 80 will not limit anyone’s ability to lead happy, fulfilling lives.

Uh, apparently not.  These are not happy, fulfilled people.  In any way, shape or form.  Luckily for them, most of them are not smart enough to know that.  Unlucky for us, they get elected to congress more than average.

The study did not conclude if Fox News contributed to lowering IQ or if it attracts less intelligent humans.

So, the question is this:  Who’s tinkering with whose thinking mechanism?  Chicken.  Egg.  Chicken.  Egg. Chic…  There’s something else to worry about.

You know, this is surprising to me.  I would have bet my pink boots on at least 35 points less.

Thanks to Lisa for the heads up.