Weird is a nice way of saying stupid.
Lucas: Holden, I think Ash is a little bit weird.
Holden: He’s just a little kid.
Lucas: I’m not saying that he’s stupid, just that he’s weird.
Holden: That’s not a very nice thing to say.
Lucas: Weird is a nice way of saying stupid.
Holden: So you ARE saying Ash is stupid.
Lucas. I don’t think you’re understanding what I’m saying.
Holden: Exactly.