Many of the car-related questions you see on the internet have to do with poor engine performance or difficulty getting the POS to even run. There are tons of questions about the Check-Engine Light (CEL), too; but when it comes to warning lights on your instrument panel, the ones that are most likely to catch your attention are the bright red ones warning you about the brakes. Talk about a critical system: without brakes, a driver's in a LOT of trouble! That's why we find it frightening that eHow.com let a total dumbass like Stacy Zogheib provide a freelance "explanation" to some poor, benighted reader who asked, "Why Does My ABS Light Flash?" (now available at ItStillRuns). We're all for getting out of your comfort zone, but this is not a subject for someone who only yesterday learned what "ABS" means...
After years of complaining about halfwits who write at pay sites, we've decided to finally strike a blow for knowledge. We've repurposed this blog to call attention to some of these stupid people and the things they've written while in too big a hurry to make money to deal with useless crap like "facts" and "knowledge." Meet the Dumbass of the Day, people!
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Monday, May 30, 2016
Sensor Problems for Dummy Ford Owners (Cars Week 2)
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This is a MAF Sensor, Andrea |
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Engine Performance for Dummies (Cars Week 1)
Does your car lose power on hills? |
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Oxbow Lakes for the Dummy Geography Student
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Oxbow Lake with Meander Cutoff |
As Joan explains (rather long-windedly), an oxbow lake is
Friday, May 27, 2016
Choosing a Generator for Dummies
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Portable gasoline-powered generator in use |
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Wiring a New Outlet for Dummies
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One method of wiring a light and an outlet to a switch |
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
The Types of Pulleys for Fifth-Grade Dummies
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Pulley Types |
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Replacing a Water Heater for Dummies
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Note TPR valve at right |
"Water heater installation is an easy do-it-yourself project. Anyone can do it and it only takes a few hours."It has been our experience that nothing involving large-scale plumbing jobs is "easy," which suggests to us that Alecia may have watched a professional plumber (with an assistant) perform this activity, but she's never some close to doing it herself. In the first place, Ally doesn't know the names of the tools:
Monday, May 23, 2016
The Dummy's Guide to Speakers
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Ohms and speaker output |
Sunday, May 22, 2016
Fixing Your Xterra's Timing for Dummies
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Nissan Xterra Timing Belt |
Saturday, May 21, 2016
Circulating Warm Air for Dummies
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Winter Ceiling Fan Direction |
Friday, May 20, 2016
Outside Faucet Repairs for Dummies
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What "top cap," Maxwell???? |
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Finding the Intercept for Dummies
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Slope-intercept form of linear equation |
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Inflating a Basketball for Dummy Collectors
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Basketball inflation |
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Testing a Sump Pump for Dummies
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Sump pump diagram |
Monday, May 16, 2016
Data Tables for Dummies
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Sample of a data table |
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Towing for the Dummy Kia Owner
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Towing on a tow dolly |
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Solving Equations for Dummy Math Students
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Solve this equation, Oliver... |
Friday, May 13, 2016
Installing a Pet Door, the Dummy Version
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Dog Door |
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Mountain-Building for Geology Dummies
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Explain these, Cindi... |
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Motorcycle Engine Displacement for Dummies
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Motorcycle engine |
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Storing a Bicycle for Dummies
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This is a "stationary mount"? |
Monday, May 9, 2016
Hanging Cabinets for the Dummy Remodeler
Using a ledger to hang a cabinet |
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Routers for the Dummy Power Tool User
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Router terminology |
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Growing Asparagus for Dummy Gardeners
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Asparagus crowns |
Friday, May 6, 2016
Installing a Doorbell for Dummies
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Ringing a doorbell |
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Let's Get Dense, Dummies
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Relative density of oil. gas, and water |
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Installing a Prehung Door for Dummies
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Pre-hung doors |
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
T-molding for the Dummy Woodworker
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Oak T-Molding |
Monday, May 2, 2016
Hidden Hinges for Dummies
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Soss hidden hinge pair |
Sunday, May 1, 2016
Explaining Earthquakes, the Dummies Version
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Aftermath of major earthquake |
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