Big Dumb Eyes

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One of the hottest stand-ups today, Nate Bargatze brings his everyman comedy to life in this hilarious collection of personal stories and confessions. After a summer accident in seventh grade left him with a dented brain, Nate's dreams of becoming a genius in fields like engineering or medicine faded. Instead, a voice in his head reassured him, “It’s okay. You’re dumb now. All you got is standup.” This twist of fate led him to become a top-grossing comedian, breaking attendance and streaming records. In his highly-anticipated first book, Nate shares his experiences as a self-proclaimed non-genius. He recounts tales of his first car, Old Blue—a clunky Mazda with a tennis ball for a stick shift—and life as a Southerner, where he faces curious questions from Northerners. He describes his first apartment, where a rat chewed through the wall, and how his wife keeps him grounded. Reflecting on topics like Vandy football and the origins of sushi, Nate’s book is filled with heart and humor, guaranteed to make readers laugh out loud and nod in recognition, though it might not provoke deep thoughts. *Nate’s family disputes this entire story.