The context of the following conversation is Alex threw fate to the winds and ran full speed through the thick woods in the middle of the night.:
Alex says Want to know how stupid I really am?.
The friend responds It won't take much to convince me but tell me, how stupid are you?.
Alex responds I threw fate to the winds and ran full speed through the thick woods in the middle of the night..
The friend responds Did you run into any trees?.
Alex responds At least four..
The friend responds You've convinced me you are stupid..