a clever euphamism for someone who lacks intelligence

see also a few bricks shy of a load, not the brightest bulb on the porch
Seth - "Did you hear about Werner? He tried to start his car with lighter fluid."

Taylor - "I'm not surprised; he's not the sharpest pencil in the drawer."
by Hey-Johnny-Johnny June 5, 2006
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