Hey guys just interested, I know it is hard to judge a man's intelligence by his Job or posts 
but of the top of your head... who do you concider pretty intelligent, well spoken, I know Katz was a teacher Arnold was not a dummie and Chick seems like he has quit a brain are there more?
Edit: And don't just post names, I would like to know.
Intelligence is an encompassing term, and I would say it encompasses both academic intelligence expressed in terms of IQ, as well as practical intelligence in dealing with people (EQ), and the ability to adapt and overcome a variety of challenges you will see in the real world from day to day. There are many schools of thought on exactly what intelligence is and its definition varies slightly depending on the source, but it is generally accepted that intelligence isn't strictly defined in terms of one or two qualities but is rather something multifaceted which can be examined from a variety of angles.
There are definitely some smart pros out there -
Lee Labrada for example. He is an engineer by trade from what I read.
Rich Gaspari was also very academic and read about nutrition in great detail regularly and spent two years in college studying the subject. His ability to analyze himself in terms of his response to nutrition in very specific and documented ways was proof that he used the actual science of nutrition to his advantage and actually understood it beyond simply a surface level. If you read some of the Gaspari ads, you will see that he also understands the clinical trials of his supplements quite well. Even as a very experienced reader of scientific literature, I find some clinical studies to be challenging to read. Let's not forget that Gaspari's ability to found a nutrition company is something he deserves credit for as it proves his practical ability in the business world.
Milos Sarcev is one smart cookie. He seems to be highly intellectual and has a deep understanding of physiology and human dynamics as they relate to bodybuilding. I suspect I could talk to Milos for hours on topics of nutrition or training and he could give me very detailed and accurate information.
Mark Dugdale is smart both in the way that he articulates himself and how he manages his own very successful company.
Shawn and Bob both present themselves very well and also articulate themselves well, but I'm not sure if they are just really good speakers or if they are very intelligent. Shawn is smart for quitting gear cold turkey and actually moving on in life. That was an intelligent life choice. Bob was smart to focus on bodybuilding.com and move away from competition. That was also an intelligent decision. Gunter is another pro who articulates himself well, but be weary and do not be swayed by the looks of anyone in assessing intelligence - looks do not always correlate well with intellect.
This list is far from complete. However, sad to say, it is easier to compose a list of the smartest pros than the dumbest pros. I hate to admit it, but the stereotype of bodybuilders not being so bright appears to be an accurate one to me.
It makes me wonder if the neurological input required for muscles to perform optimally for growth somehow hinders brain functioning in other areas. Just a thought.
Occam's razor - more than likely, those building muscle in the gym, on the average, are making up for something they are lacking elsewhere, so you will simply find more less than brilliant people taking up bodybuilding to begin with.
