I'm sorry but that London bit reveals that you aren't too bright yourself. Just reach into your cliche bag again, won't you? Or are you creating a scene for the BBC?
The rest of America is not dumb, but they aren't 'ever so clever' in the pretentious way so many people want us to be. I know living down there in the southland can be painful, but just go volunteer at your local hospital and you will see what I mean. Lots of practical IQ in the US but you have to get out of your shallow shell to find it.