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)
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
Oxbow Lake with Meander Cutoff |
As Joan explains (rather long-windedly), an oxbow lake is
Friday, May 27, 2016
Choosing a Generator for Dummies
Portable gasoline-powered generator in use |
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Wiring a New Outlet for Dummies
One method of wiring a light and an outlet to a switch |
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
The Types of Pulleys for Fifth-Grade Dummies
Pulley Types |
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Replacing a Water Heater for Dummies
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
Ohms and speaker output |
Sunday, May 22, 2016
Fixing Your Xterra's Timing for Dummies
Nissan Xterra Timing Belt |
Saturday, May 21, 2016
Circulating Warm Air for Dummies
Winter Ceiling Fan Direction |
Friday, May 20, 2016
Outside Faucet Repairs for Dummies
What "top cap," Maxwell???? |
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Finding the Intercept for Dummies
Slope-intercept form of linear equation |
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Inflating a Basketball for Dummy Collectors
Basketball inflation |
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Testing a Sump Pump for Dummies
Sump pump diagram |
Monday, May 16, 2016
Data Tables for Dummies
Sample of a data table |
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Towing for the Dummy Kia Owner
Towing on a tow dolly |
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Solving Equations for Dummy Math Students
Solve this equation, Oliver... |
Friday, May 13, 2016
Installing a Pet Door, the Dummy Version
Dog Door |
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Mountain-Building for Geology Dummies
Explain these, Cindi... |
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Motorcycle Engine Displacement for Dummies
Motorcycle engine |
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Storing a Bicycle for Dummies
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
Router terminology |
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Growing Asparagus for Dummy Gardeners
Asparagus crowns |
Friday, May 6, 2016
Installing a Doorbell for Dummies
Ringing a doorbell |
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Let's Get Dense, Dummies
Relative density of oil. gas, and water |
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Installing a Prehung Door for Dummies
Pre-hung doors |
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
T-molding for the Dummy Woodworker
Oak T-Molding |
Monday, May 2, 2016
Hidden Hinges for Dummies
Soss hidden hinge pair |
Sunday, May 1, 2016
Explaining Earthquakes, the Dummies Version
Aftermath of major earthquake |
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