idiots

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This space has been littered with criticism of Kobe Bryant and LeBron James and other local legends who occasionally acted like idiots.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"We are big idiots really, but there isn't enough opportunity for us to be around each other and show that in a safe space where we can really let our hair down," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It has succeeded in making Epstein’s accusers and denouncers also look like corrupt idiots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Elon Musk and Michael O’Leary are calling each other idiots — but shareholders of both companies would reject that charge.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

Those idiots at the post office had said they had no idea what had happened to him, that the suitcase had just fallen off the truck somewhere.

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff