It would be better to be a dummy than an idiot. Being a dummy can be changed if you learn about something and then you won’t be dumb about it anymore. But being an idiot seems to be a more permanent condition. I’ve known people who have always been idiots.
If you try to do your own plumbing, probably both. I have guys showing up today to repair the plumbing I paid a guy who assured me that he had been doing plumbing, taught by his Dad, and didn’t need no license. They want $16000. The alternative is worse.
Labels aside, I knew someone who worked as a home contractor who steadfastly refused to take on either electrical or plumbing work. Those he left to the professionals.
Husband grew up in a family with traditional roles. In my family, lacking in sons, the daughters had to help with the “guy things”.
He was shocked that I could use tools as his mother and sister could not – probably, knowing them, they did not know a hammer from a saw.
We have worked on many a household project together over the decades and he has learned to accept that women can do woodworking and house repairs same as men.
Yakety Sax 11 months ago
Yes and no!
Maizing 11 months ago
Why not both?
Kiba65 11 months ago
The old coin toss again…
Macushlalondra 11 months ago
It would be better to be a dummy than an idiot. Being a dummy can be changed if you learn about something and then you won’t be dumb about it anymore. But being an idiot seems to be a more permanent condition. I’ve known people who have always been idiots.
scote1379 Premium Member 11 months ago
You start out as a Dummy than graduate to a Idiot later ! /s
dlkrueger33 11 months ago
Is there such thing as a Moron’s Guide? LOL
bobnedzel 11 months ago
Ben, You are both. Get both books.
Diane Lee Premium Member 11 months ago
If you try to do your own plumbing, probably both. I have guys showing up today to repair the plumbing I paid a guy who assured me that he had been doing plumbing, taught by his Dad, and didn’t need no license. They want $16000. The alternative is worse.
Ken Norris Premium Member 11 months ago
I need the Idiot’s Guide to Big Dummies Books…
Bruce1253 11 months ago
Yes
Dani Rice 11 months ago
Most of being smart is knowing what you are a dummy at. (Yes, Mum, that’s ungrammatical.)
DDrazen 11 months ago
Labels aside, I knew someone who worked as a home contractor who steadfastly refused to take on either electrical or plumbing work. Those he left to the professionals.
cuzinron47 11 months ago
I’d go with the ‘dummy’, an idiot wouldn’t ask for help.
suelou 11 months ago
No Google????
mistercatworks 11 months ago
I’d buy the one for Amateur Plumbers.
heathcliff2 11 months ago
Why is he asking a gaslighter?
Shikamoo Premium Member 11 months ago
I go with Dummies.
paullp Premium Member 11 months ago
I never like comics that are so unrealistic. An old experienced married man like Ben would never give his wife such an easy opening.
mafastore 11 months ago
Husband grew up in a family with traditional roles. In my family, lacking in sons, the daughters had to help with the “guy things”.
He was shocked that I could use tools as his mother and sister could not – probably, knowing them, they did not know a hammer from a saw.
We have worked on many a household project together over the decades and he has learned to accept that women can do woodworking and house repairs same as men.
pbr50138 10 months ago
Funny that she can answer Ben’s question but if SHE asked that, he’d be treading on thin ice, no matter what.