Exactly. Whenever I encounter someone who makes the comment about "Obama is soooo smart", I always ask them, how do you know, have you seen his transcripts? What was his class rank in law school (something you're ALWAYS asked if you apply for a job with a law firm as an attorney). Then it's usually, ummm, uh, no, I don't know...
Then they either call me a racist, or wander off with a dazed look.
“Then it’s usually, ummm, uh, no, I don’t know...”
So, they are just trying to sound as smart as TheOne!