Like schadenfreude, except instead of pain, dumbassenfreude is the enjoyment one gets from witnessing the stupidity of others. This effect is why people enjoy watching shows such as Jersey Shore.
Person 1: Is your wife still watching those bad reality shows?
Person 2: Yeah.
Person 1: Why would you want to watch something so stupid?
Person 2: It's probably the dumbassenfreude.
Person 2: Yeah.
Person 1: Why would you want to watch something so stupid?
Person 2: It's probably the dumbassenfreude.
by thestrider777 August 09, 2011