Characters on the show refer to Xander as dumb and a cro-magnon, but...

[varlena]

I think Brady is the real dumb one. He's already been busted on his scheme to destroy Titan. He should have waited a bit instead of trying to tank the company immediately. At least Xander's schemes last a bit longer before he is found out.

[kahinamah]

Brady is impulsive and does not think, all his plans never last long.

[dee2]

I watched just a small part of the show today. Victor had busted Brady, but I don't know what he is going to do.
Victor seemed pleased that Brady, in doing what he did, showed himself to be a real Kiriakis.

[pnorbert2222]

Xander is twice as smart as Brady. Sadly that doesn't mean much.

[varlena]

^ Yeah Brady was born with a proverbial coke spoon up his nose.

[Guest]

Xander seemed to do a perfectly fine job running Titan for two years. No one had any complaints, he was only ousted for Brady's ego. I don't know where the idea of him being stupid comes from

[Chabby lover]

He was ousted because Victor wanted Brady to forgive him for stealing his child from him. Brady also ran Titan great with no complaints before Xander blackmailed Victor to give the job to him for helping take brady's child

[Jj1701]

Yeah, Brady is far, far more stupid.

[varlena]

Maybe that's why Brady stays in Victor's orbit and puts up with his shyte. He's not smart enough to make it on his own. He wouldn't be able to run a real start up from a mobile phone in Horton Square in between conversations with Nicole.

[Fancy863]

Xander always seems to have a back up plan. I don’t know how Brady thought Victor would not be keeping an eye on him.

[Chabby lover]

Xander is dumb love him but he is. Brady is not dumb. I don't think Brady was really hiding his scheme. I truly believe he wanted to be caught he was just upset and wanted to hurt his grandpa for hurting him. Not truly destroy the company

[MarineMom]

Xander is so classically handsome. He always reminds me of a 1940s movie star. sighhhhh...

[Ammalie02]

I agree! I think he is absolutely gorgeous!

[Emerald Greens]

He’s in incredible shape!

[eileenregina]

I have thought Brady was as dumb as dirt for some time now.

[Harmonica1985]

None of this would have happened if Xander wasn't easily manipulated. He may be handsome but he's dumb. Brady has a right to be vengeful.

[Blonde_Angel]

Well Brady doens't seem to think far enough ahead ..and all his plans have seemed not to work or are very short lived Xander may have done more bad things but is having no problems to get out of trouble when it seems he might go up the river with all the crimes he is done...I think Xander will get a job again not as the gardener I just will wait and see...

[Emerald Greens]

Just my own opinion but Xander was wasted being in charge of Titan I think he would be better utilized running a club or something . I don’t find the Titan aspect interesting at all.

As for intelligence yeah I think both Xander and Brady get kind of dumb over who they fall for and Brady has more practice on that.