Why do so many self-styled Philosophers seem so smug?

Question:

Why do so many self-styled Philosophers seem so smug?

Has anyone noticed how regularily responses start with 'typical' or 'classic' as if that invariably lends weight to their dismissive reasoning?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Young man you seem to have a classic case of small man sydrome. This is typical in men shorter than 5 feet 6.
Would that be you ?