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shallow end of the gene pool 

Used to describe simple (stupid) people who might be missing a few vital genetic components.
In-bred Betty Sue came from the shallow end of the gene pool.

swim in the shallow end 

Swimming in the shallow end, or to swim in the shallow end, is another phrase that means to smoke pot from a bong.
"Do you wanna go swim in the shallow end over at my house?"

"I heard she was swimming in the shallow end the other night, if you can catch my drift.."