LOL! This is a good point about how Uncle Iroh from Avatar: The Last Airbender is actually just as much of an idiot as Zuko. If you pay attention it’s pretty accurate, but has just mastered the art of coming across as a wise old man. The even better thing is that Zuko is the only one who realizes this and no one would ever believe him because he’s Zuko…
I offer a different reason for Iroh doing dumb shit.
It’s not because he’s stupid. It’s the same reason a bard does anything.
Because it’s funny.