Basement Intellectual

Philosophical and insightful people who do not capitalise on their intellectual potential. Characterised by the following behaviours:

- Elitism, and intellectually snobbish behaviour
- Always working on a 'passion project'
- Frequent irritation towards people who are misinformed/illogical
- Extreme laziness
- Poor hygiene
- Poor financial stability

Alexa: I was just talking about toothbrushes, when Steve started ranting about how they're a product of 'shoddy capitalism' or whatever. Can't he have a normal conversation?

John: Oh Steve! What a Basement Intellectual!