Has anyone else ever been reluctant to watch something because they’re afraid they might be too stupid to “get” it?

Has anyone else ever been reluctant to watch something because they’re afraid they might be too stupid to “get” it?

I have avoided watching EoE for years simply because I don’t want to confirm to myself that I’m a brainlet.

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just watch it for the sake of watching it and not for the sake of getting it. I actually avoid 'getting it' as it can sometimes ruin the show for me.

It's okay if you don't get it at first. I think most people who say they do are lying.

Dude, there is a lot going on to evangelion. Obviously, that was Anno's whole thing with this series. Anytime you watch something or read something, whatever it is, no matter what, it's about how YOU feel when you are watching/reading it. There's no "getting it." There is only what you take away from it.

There's a great quote from Gai in the original Psycho-pass season where he says the most important about books is the thoughts you have while turning the pages. That's kind of what I'm getting at.

read the superior manga and avoid that snorefest.

It's perfectly OK to miss some of the plotpoints on first watch. Certain things that could appear minor or insignificant will make sense or have a payoff later on. Some stuff that happens throughout does not get explained until late in the series.

It's just entertainment dude don't take it too seriously and also what said

Think of it this way if are scared there is a chance to expose yourself as a brainlet if you watch something and don't get it:
If you don't watch something only because of this then you are guaranteed to be a brainlet.

No, but I've been reluctant to watch something because I know that I'm too intelligent to get it.

Every Dogakobo show I've ever seen falls under this category because I know the exact demographic they're trying to pander to and I can't help but feel disgusted whenever I watch something made by them despite enjoying wholesome garbage like Nyaruko and Lucky Star.

I have no way of watching it without it being trash quality
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