“It’s better to be an idiot with values, not an intellectual instead of nothing.” – The man praises Peller
AND man caused a lot of backlash on social media after praising popular content creator Peller for allegedly building a house for his parents and buying each of them a car.
One noted this by comparing Peller’s achievements to those of people he described as highly intellectual but unable to point to significant contributions they had made towards improving the lives of their parents.
His statement quickly went viral online, with many users reflecting on the importance of supporting a family regardless of education or public perception.
A post on social media sparks a debate
Reacting to Peller’s reported gesture, the man said: “Peller built a house for his parents and bought each of them cars. Some of you with your intellectual, you can’t point out anything you did for your parents. Better to be an idiot with values than an intellectual above nothing.”
The comment reignited conversations about success, family responsibility and the different ways people measure personal achievement, especially among young Nigerians.
Mixed reactions follow his remarks
The announcement caused different reactions on social networks. While many users applauded Peller for allegedly repaying his parents and agreed that family support should be celebrated, others argued that comparing people’s achievements was unfair because financial circumstances differed.
Several commentators also argued that educational achievement and personal worth should not be seen as opposing qualities, noting that individuals contribute to their families in different ways based on their abilities and opportunities.
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