The Golden Rule

I've heard two versions of the Golden Rule.

"Do unto others as you would have others do unto you."

And the golden rule of "Whoever has the gold makes the rules."

Yes, I am aware that quoting a children's movie perhaps is not the best way to show how evil you are. But let's be fair about it! Those classic villains are the ones who modeled the later term of evil.

I mean, the classical children's stories modeled how to be an Overlord and still have fun.

But there's something to consider about those classical minions. For example, why are they all so stupid?

Let's face it, people, we aren't exactly known for our brains. We aren't stupid, but so many of our most famous members are. Most minions aren't stupid, but we still hear about Hotep and Huy. Most people aren't stupid, but we still hear about the Kardashians. Idiots will always be heard of.

Why are minions always  thought of as the idiots? In the past, I have told you that it's best to seem like an idiot at all times, particularly if you're a Vicious Thug or a Cowering Sycophant.

Perhaps, though, the time has come to destroy these stereotypes. Why not introduce the world to a new breed of minions - the smart ones?

So the next time your Overlord commands you to, say, patrol around a dark warehouse in some kind of port to guard his object of power when you know there is a troop of ninjas after it, why don't you suggest he simply move it to a discreet bank somewhere?

Yeah, you might get killed, but that's a risk I'm willing to take.

It's time people realized that just because we aren't Overlords does NOT mean we are stupid. So next time you get the chance, prove it.

~Headmistress Darke