"The goal of the 'for dummies' books is to…

“The goal of the ‘for dummies’ books is to get rid of their target audience” was posted on Reddit—Showerthoughts on July 29, 2020. That is, if “dummies” read “for dummies” books and get smart, they will no longer buy such books.

Related “dummies” sayings include “I bought a book called ‘Mathematics for dummies.’ All the answers were wrong” and “I’ve just seen a very confusing book—‘Ventriloquism for Dummies.‘“

Wikipedia: For Dummies
For Dummies is an extensive series of instructional/reference books which are intended to present non-intimidating guides for readers new to the various topics covered. The series has been a worldwide success with editions in numerous languages.

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Posted by u/peanut_fish_taco July 29, 2020
The goal of the “for dummies” books is to get rid of their target audience.

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The goal of the “for dummies” books is to get rid of their target audience. #Showerthoughts
8:01 AM · Jul 29, 2020·ShowerBot

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Fluff Theory
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The goal of the “for dummies” books is to get rid of their target audience.
5:23 PM · Jul 29, 2020·Flufftheory

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The goal of the “for dummies” books is to get rid of their target audience.
3:21 AM · Jul 30, 2020·IFTTT