German definition of a real idiot. Literally 'an ass with ears'.
Photomontage artist John Heartfield represented it as a well filled pair of men's trousers, seen from the rear, with huge human ears attached, one on either side.

v. collectively or individually finding someone/something to blame for a problem, as opposed to brainstorming which connotes finding solutions to a problem

n. the act of finding someone/something to blame for a problem

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