Big Dumb Eyes Stories from a Simpler Mind

From one of today’s hottest stand-up comedians comes Big Dumb Eyes, an #1 New York Times Bestseller and USA Today Bestseller that brings Nate Bargatze’s signature everyman humor to the page in this hilarious collection of personal stories and observations.

Nate claims he used to be a genius—until that fateful summer after seventh grade when he fell off a cliff and hit his head. Whether or not his family disputes this origin story (they do), one thing’s certain: his journey from “brain stuff” dreams to becoming one of comedy’s brightest stars has given us this wonderfully funny book.

Inside these pages, you’ll find the kind of stories that make Nate’s comedy so relatable: his first car named Old Blue with its tennis ball stick shift, navigating life as a Southerner up North (yes, he believes in dinosaurs), surviving a rat-infested first apartment, and the ongoing debates with his wife about chores, diet, and what exactly constitutes “shopping.” He tackles everything from his passionate devotion to Vandy football to pondering how a California roll could possibly come from old-time Japan.

Big Dumb Eyes is full of heart and laugh-out-loud moments that will have you nodding in recognition. It’s the perfect read for fans of his stand-up or anyone who appreciates comedy that finds the extraordinary in everyday life—no genius required.

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