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Artist here. We can have shit opinions and be dumb as bricks too.
I've seen enough great artists with total shit opinions
Opinion of an expert is worth more than the opinions of non-experts.
Artists are better than anyone else
- an artist.
Lmao
You clearly haven’t met too many artists.
Why?
Your opinions aren’t worth anything at all
No?
r/iamverysmart
What is art? Who decides what's really great? Why would any artistic skill in any medium mean you have more valid or worthwhile opinions on any matter bar art?
Strong no.
I think if you replaced "great artist" with "someone you greatly respect" it'd be universally applicable.
Great art is great because it’s in dialog with the opinions of 100,000 normal people (either in the production or the recognition).
That's like saying bananas taste good because 1000000 monkeys like them.
Fruit evolved to appeal to the animals that disperse their seeds, and art evolved to fill a social function that’s determined by the rest of society. The value of both is contingent on the roles they fill for others.
Yes.
Know who was an artist? Hitler. An amateur artist, but still an artist
It depends on:
- the art
- the artist
- the definition of art
- the definition of artist
Example: the opinion of a reggaeton singer is pure shit, no matter what.
This was reported for trolling. I think the votes are speaking for themselves so I won't take action.
That's really terrible reasoning.
I'd say telling the mod they have terrible reasoning is, in itself, pretty piss poor reasoning.
But you do you. Let's see how quickly you can speedrun a ban.
What particular insect is up your orifice?
this post was submitted on 13 Jan 2026
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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.
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