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[duhm] / dʌm /




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Comedian Nate Bargatze’s story collection “Big Dumb Eyes” made its debut at No. 1 on the New York Times hardcover nonfiction list when it was published in May.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

The title of his recently released book and current world tour is “Big Dumb Eyes.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

We’re in one of the more unwelcome additions to a storied cinematic masterpiece: Dumb and Dumber To.

From Slate • May 23, 2025

Joe Jonas replaced Wallen in the sketch "Big Dumb Line," a musical number written with the "I'm the Problem" singer in mind.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2025

Percy was always keen on our Dumb Friends, as I said.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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