In a surprising turn of events at the New York State Capitol, Governor Smarty Pants has announced a bold new economic initiative aimed at revitalizing the state’s economy: exporting intelligence. Yes, you read that right—intelligence! And not just any old intelligence, but the kind that seems to have been in short supply among politicians everywhere. In his press conference, Governor Pants proudly boasted, “New York has always been a leader in commerce, culture, and, of course, common sense. Now, we’re selling our brains to the highest bidder!” The governor quickly clarified that he was referring to the “intelligence” of his administration and not, as some critics suggested, the “lack thereof.” The proposal involves shipping out smart ideas, clever policies, and, for good measure, a few witty one-liners that didn’t resonate during the last election cycle. “It’s like a brain drain—but this time, we’re actually sending our brains somewhere!” the governor exclaimed, charming his audience of bewildered reporters. “We might even include a complimentary ‘How to Govern 101’ crash course with every order!” When asked how this unprecedented export would work logistically, the governor explained that he’d be using “very short shipments”—which he defined as both the method of transportation and the anticipated length of the sold intelligence. “Honestly, how smart does a policy have to be for an average New Yorker?” he quipped, before dodging a question about the actual contents of the shipments. Skeptics have raised concerns that these “intelligence packages” may be too light on substance. Critics point out that previous attempts to “export intelligence” had resulted in a notable shortage of common sense back home. "They might as well call it an 'economic brain freeze!'" commented one concerned citizen, who was unsure if the plan would include a return policy for unsatisfied governments. Local businesses are chiming in, some eager to take advantage of the intelligence craze. A New York City startup has already proposed selling a “Genius in a Jar” product, featuring pre-recorded clever quips from various city council meetings. “It’s just like a magic eight ball, but less helpful!” the startup’s ceo boasted. As the governor basks in the glow of what he calls “a brilliant business venture,” New Yorkers remain cautiously optimistic. “If we can manage to offload our political blunders as intellectual exports, maybe we’ll have a shot at turning this ship around,” said one resident, watching as another shipment of ‘governance advice’ departed for an undisclosed location. Of course, in a state known for producing characters that serve up a cocktail of sharp wit and baffling decisions, it’s hard not to see this whole enterprise as just another scene in the ongoing theater of New York politics. After all, if you can’t trust the judgment of your elected officials, at least you can cash in on their comedic timing!