Who is more stupid. The fool or the person following the fool?
I think the follower, because apparently they are the one that made a conscious decision to follow in the fool's footsteps.
I’d suspect the fool in the lead is just a smidgen more ‘intelligent’ than the one following … unless the one following senses a trap
You stated the exact conclusion I can to very well.
I would have said the fool but changed my mind when I read your answer.