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> the observation that someone is incorrect ... to put down others, belittle them, or critique their opinions

I really don't think they are doing that. They understand that for the normal purpose he's right, they are just talking about mathematics, or general cases. At this point it's removed from the original, they are no longer talking about him (the Judge) they are talking about the concept in general.

> I like to think of myself as intellectually inclined

and

> and there are instances where it's fun to think about

There you go. There is no rule that says you have to enjoy talking about the same things as someone else. Each person likes their own stuff.