(n) anything on television that only idiots would find interesting. (e.g. a reality show about Lindsay Lohan's mother.) 'Idiot bait' is used to lure in unsuspecting idiots, zapping them as soon as they click Record Entire Series on their Tivo, in order to remove them from the population. 'Idiot bait' is a population control method endorsed by President George W. Bush.
Person 1: Did you see that new show on television with Lindsay Lohan's mom? It looks like a car wreck.
Person B: Yeah, be careful with that. I think it's idiot bait. Your Tivo might zap you.
Person B: Yeah, be careful with that. I think it's idiot bait. Your Tivo might zap you.
by Mike Grant October 7, 2007