[varmint]

person A doesn't really "get" art. but someone in college told him that liking abstract paintings is a sign of intelligence. so he praises some abstract art. person B doesn't get "art" either. but he praises abstract work as well because he wants to look smart. A and B meet and spend more time stroking each other's egos and demeaning those who don't pretend to understand than objectively discussing/critiquing/explaining the work.
person C has no clue as to what's going on, but want's in on the circle jerk.


it becomes a self licking lolipop.