Big Dumb Eyes: Stories from a Simpler Mind
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About the book
From one of the hottest stand-up comedians, Nate Bargatze brings his everyman comedy to the page in this hilarious collection of personal stories, opinions, and confessions. Nate Bargatze used to be a genius. That is, until the summer after seventh grade when he slipped, fell off a cliff, hit his head on a rock, and “my skull got, like, dented or something.” Before this accident, he dreamed of being “an electric engineer, or a doctor that does brain stuff, or a math teacher who teaches the hardest math on earth.” Afterwards, all he could do was stand-up comedy.* But the “brain stuff” industry’s loss is everyone else’s gain because Nate went on to become one of today’s top-grossing comedians, breaking both attendance and streaming records. In his highly anticipated first book, Nate talks about life as a non-genius. From stories about his first car (named Old Blue, a clunky Mazda with a tennis ball stick shift) and his travels as a Southerner (Northerners like to ask if he believes in dinosaurs), to tales of his first apartment where he was almost devoured by rats and his many debates with his wife over his chores, his diet, and even his definition of “shopping.” He also reflects on such heady topics as his irrational passion for Vandy football and the mysterious origins of sushi (how can a California roll come from old-time Japan?). BIG DUMB EYES is full of heart. It will make readers laugh out loud and nod in recognition, but it probably won’t make them think too much.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.3 across 31 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 14% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Rankings average of 7.8. That is how 7.7 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 7.3 | 31 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“welp. I really like Nate Bargatze's stand up but man, this audiobook was a slog to get through. I was hoping it would be as funny as his stand up or SNL appearances, but uh, nope, just kinda some rambling which some people might like, but it was not for me”
Frequently asked
What is Big Dumb Eyes: Stories from a Simpler Mind rated?
7.7 out of 10, from 31 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is Big Dumb Eyes: Stories from a Simpler Mind worth reading?
Readers give it 7.7/10 from 31 ratings in open sources.