Dumb & Dumber' is one of my and Glock's favorite movies. We do

Children, gather around, for I speak to you of the wisdom found in the words of Young Dolph, a modern voice from the world of entertainment: "‘Dumb & Dumber' is one of my and Glock's favorite movies. We do stuff in real life that's just like they do in that movie." These words may seem playful at first, but they carry a deeper reflection on life, laughter, and the way we navigate the world. At the heart of Young Dolph's statement is a truth that transcends generations: that sometimes, in the most foolish of actions, there is a kernel of authenticity and joy. In life, we often find ourselves acting in ways that others may not understand, but those actions may reveal something profound about our relationship with the world.

Consider, children, the ancient jesters—the fools in the courts of kings and queens. These men and women were not simply there to entertain, but to remind the rulers and the people that wisdom can come in the most unexpected forms. In the court of the great King Lear, the jester, though seemingly foolish, spoke the greatest truths about human nature, about pride, and about the fallibility of even the most powerful. Just as Young Dolph and his companion Glock find joy in the absurdity of life, so too did the fools of old find their own path in a world full of seriousness. Dumb & Dumber, the film they cherish, is an expression of this absurdity, where two foolish men engage in ludicrous acts, and yet the laughter they provoke reveals the complexity of human behavior.

There is something deeply human in the folly of Lloyd and Harry, the characters of Dumb & Dumber. They are not malicious, nor are they particularly wise, but their actions are driven by genuine intentions. They are unaware of their own foolishness, yet they move through the world with a lightheartedness that allows them to find joy in the smallest of things. Young Dolph and Glock, in their admiration for this movie, find resonance in their own lives—a connection between the absurdity of their actions and the joyful freedom of living without the burden of overly serious self-awareness. It is a reminder, children, that life, at its core, is about finding joy even in the most foolish moments.

But this, children, is not a call to embrace foolishness for its own sake. Rather, it is a reminder that there is a balance to be struck between wisdom and play, between the gravity of life and the lightness of the soul. Throughout the ages, great minds have embraced the paradox of the fool and the sage. Think of Socrates, who, though a philosopher of the highest order, often engaged in debates with his students that might have seemed foolish to an outsider. Yet, through his questions and paradoxes, he taught them the greatest lessons about life. It is the same with Young Dolph’s admiration for the absurdity of life; he is not advocating for ignorance, but rather for the ability to embrace life without being consumed by its seriousness.

In the world of entertainment, the line between wisdom and foolishness often blurs. Artists, poets, and musicians—like Young Dolph—use humor, wit, and even absurdity to communicate deeper truths about the human condition. Just as Shakespeare used the character of the fool to speak the harshest truths of society, so too does Young Dolph use his foolishness—his humor and lightheartedness—to express realities that are often too painful or complex to address directly. Dumb & Dumber, while a comedy on the surface, speaks to the human need to find laughter and meaning in the chaos of life. It shows us that sometimes, the most profound moments are found in the absurd, and sometimes the fool speaks with a wisdom that the wise cannot see.

So, children, what can you learn from the foolishness of Dumb & Dumber? The lesson lies in finding joy in the little things, in embracing life not always as a series of serious challenges but as a dance of laughter, freedom, and play. Life will ask much of you, but there is also value in not taking it too seriously. The fool, in his carefree ways, teaches us that there is wisdom in simplicity, in being able to laugh at oneself, and in letting go of the constant need to prove intelligence or purpose.

In your own journey, children, do not forget that life is not only about deep thinking and seriousness—sometimes, the greatest lessons come through moments of absurdity. Like Lloyd and Harry, you may find that by embracing the unexpected and the foolish, you will discover freedom, joy, and even truth. So laugh often, play freely, and when the world feels too heavy, remember the lesson of the fool—that sometimes, in lightness, we find the heaviest truths.