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by Blue Eyes on July 3rd, 2008

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What phrases do you know that describe less than brillant people. (Funny not mean) Examples: He isn't the brightest crayon in the box. She is a few ants short of a picnic.

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  • by SassyAssy on September 20th, 2008

    SassyAssy

    If Dumb was dirt, he'd cover about an acre.

    He's a little dim.

    That one's not planning to be a brain surgeon.

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  • by Firemarshall on September 20th, 2008

    Firemarshall

    a real rocket surgeon

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  • by MG1942 Has a Life Penguin on September 20th, 2008

    MG1942 Has a Life Penguin

    He/she is a 40 watt bulb in a 100 watt socket:)

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  • by KonaCutie on July 3rd, 2008

    KonaCutie

    Not the sharpest tool in the shed.
    A few fries short of a Happy Meal.

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  • by philosopher-saint on September 21st, 2008

    philosopher-saint

    A few neurons short of a cerebral cortex?! ;-)

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  • by JuJubee is wearing a COAT of chocolate on September 20th, 2008

    JuJubee is wearing a COAT of chocolate

    their elevator doesn't go all the way to the top.
    When God was giving out brains, they thought he said trains, and they said "no thanks!"

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  • by Owl Zero on September 20th, 2008

    Owl Zero

    504 lb of turkey short of a Christmas dinner

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  • by Galeanda on September 20th, 2008

    Galeanda

    Long on drywall but short on studs:-)

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  • by Ironhead on September 20th, 2008

    Ironhead

    A taco short of a combination platter

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  • by Chigg on September 20th, 2008

    Chigg

    He's a sandwich short of a picnic
    a couple of slices short of a loaf
    missing his marbles

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