[over_bridge]

PhD should never be considered a sign of intelligence. Anyone can get one if they pay enough and don't have any better prospects

[sbdhzjd]

They paid me (poorly). As to better prospects, meh. I graduated with an engineering degree in the naughts.

[aguaviva]

Anyone can get one if they pay enough and don't have any better prospects.

Not true at all (in terms of STEM degrees from legitimate schools).