Archetype:Dimwitted Genius

"I got lost in his pageantry―in his showmanship. I was inspired by Eggman's legend. The man simply doesn't measure up."

― Dr. Starline about Dr. Eggman (IDW's Sonic the Hedgehog).

"Coin-operated self-destruct... Not one of my better ideas."

― Sheldon J. Plankton (SpongeBob SquarePants)

"Sometimes I'm stupid, aren't I?"
"Um-hmm. Stupid but cute."

― Reed Richards and Susan Richards (Marvel Comics)

"Couldn't leave well enough alone. Every time you have us defeated, you just can't help twisting the knife, and it always backfires on you every single time! Y'know, I'm starting to think maybe you're just not as smart as you think you are."

― Hulk to the Leader (Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.)

"Is that part of your 'brilliant' plan, Zim?"
"Eh... probably! I mean, I'm so incredible, even I don't know everything I do!"

― Dib Membrane and Zim (Invader ZIM: Enter the Florpus)

"I tried that robot thing once too; I hid their self-destruct buttons on the bottoms of their feet so no-one could reach them. ...I think I've said enough."

― Heinz Doofenshmirtz (Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension)

"She almost had me, you know. Arms and legs chained, dizzy from the blood rushing to my head. I had no way out other than convincing her to call you. I knew your massive ego would never allow anyone else the "honor" of killing me. Though I have to admit, she came a lot closer than you ever did...Puddin'."

― Batman to Joker about Harley Quinn (DCAU)

The archetype for the characters that are considered to be genius yet they are incapable of making smart decisions. Variation of Archetype:Scientist. Opposite of Idiot Savant.

Also Called[]

Ambiguous Intellectual
Idiotic/Moronic Scientist
Intellectual Moron/Moronic Intellect

Properties[]

The character is a genius capable of impressive inventions, a mastery in science, or any other field of science. However, this character never uses these abilities to the fullest potential, in part due to their poor decision making, insanity, or their tendency to be quite dumb despite their high IQ. They are easily manipulated; As they are oftentimes causing more trouble than it's worth, so they can be quite useless despite their impressive feats.

The user may need someone else to bring out their full potential. Because they are incapable of making smart plays, someone who has better foresight can fully utilize the user's gifts. They are most effective put on a team. This is so they have other people to look out for their shortcomings. However, they might down the team so other people may avoid recruiting them.

They are the opposite of the Idiot Savant; this means that while an Idiot Savant may be an idiot, they are useful. The dimwitted genius is intelligent, yet they are rarely useful or incredibly defeatedly.

However, the main advantage that they have, is that their "stupidity" can be astoundingly deceptive, making people take the wrong impression that they are dumb or moronic. This may build the opposing side(s) some confidence, but the user will sooner or later, turn the tables on them and making their beliefs all for naught.

Associated Powers[]

Absolute Stamina
Dark or Pure Heart
IQ Modulation
- Intelligence Enhancement (on self only)
- Intelligence Reduction (on self only)
  - Enhanced Stupidity
  - Stupidity Inducement
Peak Human/Enhanced/Supernatural/Absolute Intelligence
- Accelerated Probability
- Accelerated Perception
- Accelerated Thought Process
- Causality Perception
- Encyclopedic Knowledge
- Enhanced Calculation
- Enhanced Crafting
- Enhanced Creativity
- Enhanced Initiative
- Enhanced Intuition
- Enhanced Inventing
  - Apply artificial enhancements to oneself or others.
    - Bio-Augmentation
      - Weaponry Refinement
      - Mechanical Mastery
  - Create gadgetry that is able to give the user and others powers and/or enhance them.
    - Devices
    - Drugs
    - Weapons
  - Create/design items such as:
- Enhanced Memory/Panmnesia
- Enhanced Perception
- Enhanced Reading
- Hypercognition
- Maximum/Enhanced/Supernatural Brain Capacity
- Maximum Concentration Capacity
- Parallel Processing
- Science Mastery
Superhuman /Absolute Speed

Relationships[]

Archetype:Handicapped Prime
- The Dimwitted Genius is often handicapped by their intelligence.
Archetype:Ineffective Villain
- If the Dimwitted Genius is a villain they will often be ineffective.
Archetype:MacGyver
- The archetype of a character that solves a problem by making a gadget out of unlikely things.
Archetype: Mad Scientist
- The user might also be mad scientists.
Squad Leader
- Squad Leaders pair well with the Dimwitted genius thanks to their excellent decision making.

Variation[]

Magic Mastery

Flaws/Weaknesses[]

The user makes dumb decisions.
They negate their own intelligence sometimes.
They are easily manipulated
They cannot form plans.
They cannot make use of their abilities well, so they require someone else to bring out their full potential.