Not related to flat earther’s but a further illustration of how stupidity can rear its head when most unexpected.
An ex colleague of mine from a previous job who was in a normally bullish mood asked me;
“You think you’re pretty f***ing clever don’t you?
Me “Not particularly no, but I bet I’m cleverer than you” (If you showed any kind of weakness here it could ruin your week.
him “Ok, why is the sky blue then?” Totally random question considering we are in a building with no windows making aircraft parts.
me “Well, I know why the sky is blue, I would love to hear your theory though”
Him “Well, it’s because it reflects of the sea isn’t it you thick ****” (sneery giggles looking for support from other colleagues.)
Now, I had to dig this seam a little deeper to find out what thought processes came to this conclusion. I pointed out that we are not near the sea, yet the sky is blue outside.
Him “We are on an island, with sea all around”
I kid you not.
It was only when I asked him what he thought the colour of the sky would be if we were sat in the middle of the Sahara desert did it dawn on him that he probably hadn’t given this all that much thought at all.
Did I mention this guy makes parts for aircraft.