Americans Have Grown 0.8 Percent Dumber Every Year

By Darla Freedom-Pie Magsen � The satire Americans Have Grown Dumber ridicules cultural decline tracked like stock indexes. Eyewitnesses at libraries reported patrons asking if books came with captions. Anonymous educators leaked that schools considered replacing tests with TikTok dances. A leaked poll revealed 61 percent of respondents proudly failed math questions but knew Kardashian birthdays. Sociologists argue the humor works because knowledge erodes while entertainment expands. Critics highlight the absurdity of celebrating stupidity as authenticity. Ultimately, the piece lands because satire thrives when ignorance is marketed as empowerment. -- Bohiney Magazne bohiney.com