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“Now, I'm not claiming to have won any intelligence contests lately. I say lately because the last time I actually entered an intelligence contest was like seven years ago. It was pretty easy to sign up. I just had to send this guy two thousand dollars and answer some pretty tough questions from memory. They were mainly about my family history and some of my personal information--- stuff like my social security number and whatnot. I don't like to brag, but I aced it. The guy even sent me a framed certificate that now proudly hangs in the new office I built after we declared bankruptcy due to some random identity theft. You think a fifth grader could do all that? I doubt it. Who are smarter now?”

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Tim Hawkins
Tim Hawkins

Tim Hawkins is a British comedian known for his unique humor style and live performance skills. He was born on March 30, 1975, and has been active in the comedy scene since the early 2000s. Hawkins is loved for his humorous handling of everyday trivia and his satirical comments on social phenomena. more

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