Why do you play stupid? ?

Question

With the possible exception of mentally challenged (that includes the smart ones too), we all do it. So, what's your reason?

Answer 1

I sometimes play dumb because it seems to make me more likable.  When I don't simplify my ideas, dial down my vocabulary or turn a blind eye to errors, people find me annoying.  

Answer 2

Well, sometimes you just get tired of being "good" all the time.  Playing stupid lets off a little steam and keeps me from getting so stressed out.

Answer 3

I love playing stupid. As well as exposing my weaknesses. In doing both I am showing my strength. And it is so much fun downplaying myself, knowing what I have in reserve. I never play my best cards. Least not until someone really knows me and I fully trust them.

Mentally challenged?  Very rare. People classified like that can often surprise you. Everyone ends up having their own niche'.

I need to add "I am a self gratifying, egotistical, narcissist as well. So the stupid bit helps me work on these problems.  Gee, if I can't cut myself down at the knees sometimes life ywould be so boring.  And somewhere along the line I am always hopeful they won't perceive me as stupid as I might want to appear.

Answer 4

Attention, make people laugh, make others look smart. Just minor stuff.

Answer 5

to get attention.

Answer 6

To get out of a ticket.

Answer 7

You mean people play stupid?

Answer 8

Shyness? Needyness? Ego repetative rubbish for dealing with it?

To try and seem something your not to fit your strategy?