dumb

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He's kept fans waiting 2,793 days for a new album, but the New York-born hip-hop star has finally returned with his fourth record, Don't Be Dumb.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

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

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

From Slate • May 23, 2025

Even Travis and Jason Kelce – Travis’ brother and Philadelphia Eagles center – take time out of their podcast to explain basic questions to Swifties in a segment they’ve kindly called “No Dumb Questions.”

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2024

At the bench next to him was Candace Greene—his crush—who he never had the courage to talk to because she was always with her friends, Dumb Joey, Stinky Greg, and Cool Remy.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds