The Stupids are a fictional family which appear in a series of children's books written by Harry Allard and James Marshall.
The Stupids draw their humor from the fact that they are incompetent to the point of confusing the most simple concepts and tasks.
[1] Challengers of the books claim that they describe families in a derogatory manner and may encourage children to be disobedient.
[citation needed] In 1996, a film version was released starring Tom Arnold, directed by John Landis; It was a box office disappointment.
The film details the family's pursuit of their trash, which they believe to be stolen, and the "conspiracy" they uncover in the process.