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, also called a ''fool'', a type of historical entertainer known for their witty jokes *An

insult An insult is an expression or statement (or sometimes behavior) which is disrespectful or scornful. Insults may be intentional or accidental. An insult may be factual, but at the same time pejorative, such as the word "inbred". Jocular exc ...

referring to someone of low intelligence or easy gullibility

Arts, entertainment and media

Fictional characters

* Fool (stock character) in literature and folklore * Shakespearean fool, an archetypal character in numerous works by Shakespeare

Film

* '' A Fool'', a 2015 Chinese film directed by Chen Jianbin * ''Fools'' (1970 film), an American film *

Fools (2003 film) ''Fools'' is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and starring himself, Srinath and Gajala. The film is inspired by the Malayalam film '' Godfather'' although that film had already been remade into Tel ...

, an Indian film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao *

The Fool (1913 film) ''The Fool'' is a 1913 British silent film, silent drama film directed by George Pearson (filmmaker), George Pearson and starring Godfrey Tearle, Mary Malone (actress), Mary Malone and James Carew. It was based on a poem by Rudyard Kipling.Goble ...

, a 1913 British silent film *

The Fool (1925 film) ''The Fool'' is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Harry Millarde. It is based on the 1922 play ''The Fool'' by Channing Pollock. Plot As described in a film magazine review, the Rector of a wealthy church loses the sympathy and su ...

, a lost silent film * ''The Fool'' (1990 film), a British film * ''The Fool'' (2014 film), a Russian film

Gaming and Tarot

Fool (card game) Durak ( rus, дурак, p=dʊˈrak, a=Ru-дурак.ogg, ''"fool"'') is a traditional Russian card game that is popular in many post-Soviet states. It is Russia's most popular card game, having displaced Preferans. It has since become known in o ...

The Fool (Tarot card games) The trull is a trio of three special trump cards used in tarock games in Austria and other countries that have a much higher card value than the other trumps. The individual cards are known as trull cards (''Trullstücke''). The word ''trull'' ...

The Fool (cartomantic Tarot cards) The Fool is one of the 78 cards in a tarot deck. In tarot card reading, it is one of the 22 Major Arcana, sometimes numbered as 0 (the first) or XXII (the last). However, in decks designed for playing traditional tarot card games, it is typicall ...

Literature

* ''Fool'' (novel), a 2009 novel by Christopher Moore * ''Fools'' (play), a 1981 play by Neil Simon * ''The Fool'' (novel), an 1880 Armenian language novel by Raffi * ''The Fool'', a 1921 novel by

H. C. Bailey Henry Christopher Bailey (1 February 1878 – 24 March 1961) was an English author of detective fiction. Life Bailey was born in London. He studied Classics at Oxford University, earning a B.A. in 1901.William L. DeAndrea, ''Encyclopedia Myster ...

* ''The Fool'' (play), a 1975 play by Edward Bond *

The Fool (fictional character) This is a complete list of works by American author Margaret Astrid Lindholm Ogden Margaret Astrid Lindholm Ogden (born March 5, 1952), known by her pen names Robin Hobb and Megan Lindholm, is an American writer of speculative fiction. As H ...

, a fictional character in ''The Realm of the Elderlings'' by Robin Hobb

Music

The Fool (design collective) The Fool were a Dutch design collective and band in the psychedelic style of art in British popular music in the late 1960s. The group was named in reference to the Fool tarot card. The original members were Dutch artists (1 February 1939 � ...

, a Dutch design collective and band in the 1960s ** The Fool (guitar), a 1964 Gibson SG designed by The Fool for Eric Clapton *

The Fools The Fools are a Massachusetts rock band best known for the party atmosphere of their live performances and tongue-in-cheek original songs, cover version, covers and Parody#Music, parodies. History Hailing from Ipswich, Massachusetts, Ipswich ...

, a musical group from Massachusetts, U.S.

Albums

Fool (Joe Jackson album) ''Fool'' is the 20th studio album by British singer-songwriter Joe Jackson. Recorded the day after the end of his ''Fast Forward'' tour at the Tonic Room Studios in Boise, Idaho. Jackson had decided to record the album in whichever city the to ...

, 2019 * ''The Fool'' (The Fool album), 1968 * ''The Fool'' (Ryn Weaver album), 2015 * ''The Fool'' (Warpaint album), 2010 * ''Fools'' (The Reason album), 2010 * ''Fools'' (EP), by Lauren Aquilina, 2012

Songs

* "Fool" (Elvis Presley song), 1973 * "

Fool (If You Think It's Over) "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" is the title of a popular song originally released in 1978 by the British singer-songwriter Chris Rea. Rea also wrote the lyrics and composed the music of the song, which appears on his 1978 debut album, ''Whateve ...

", a song by Chris Rea, 1978 * "Fool" by Blur, from the 1991 album '' Leisure'' * "Fool" by Cat Power, from the 2003 album ''

You Are Free ''You Are Free'' is the sixth studio album by Cat Power, the stage name and eponymous band of American singer-songwriter Chan Marshall. It was released in 2003 on Matador Records. The album features guest appearances by Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters ...

'' * "Fool" by Dragon, from the 1984 album ''

Body and the Beat ''Body and the Beat'' is the seventh studio album recorded by Australian-New Zealand rock band, Dragon (band), Dragon. The album was released in June 1984 and peaked at number 5 on the Australian Kent Music Report. The album was certified gold i ...

'' *

Fool (Mansun song) "Fool" is a song by the English alternative rock band Mansun. The song was written by band-leader Paul Draper. It was recorded and produced by Hugh Padgham with co-producer Michael Hunter during sessions for the group's third studio album. The so ...

, from the 2000 album ''Little Kix'' * "Fool" by The Rasmus, from the 2006 album ''

Peep Peep, Peeps, or PEEP may refer to: People *Peep (given name), Estonian masculine given name *Lil Peep (1996–2017), American singer and rapper *Helend Peep (1910–2007), Estonian actor *Viljar Peep (born 1969), Estonian historian and civil serv ...

'' * "Fool" by Roxette, from their 2001 album '' Room Service'' * "Fool" by Shakira, from the 2001 album '' Laundry Service'' * "Fool" by Swans from the album '' Greed'' * "Fool (#2)" by Swans from the album '' Holy Money'' * "Fool (I Feel Bad for You)" by Medina, from the U.S. release of 2012 ''

Forever Forever or 4ever may refer to: Film and television Films * ''Forever'' (1921 film), an American silent film by George Fitzmaurice * ''Forever'' (1978 film), an American made-for-television romantic drama * ''Forever'' (1992 film), an American ...

'' album * "The Fool" (Sanford Clark song), 1956 * "The Fool" (Lee Ann Womack song), 1997 * "The Fool", a 1971 single by Gilbert Montagné * "The Fool" by Neutral Milk Hotel, from the album '' In the Aeroplane over the Sea'' * "The Fool" by Camper Van Beethoven, from the 1988 album ''

Our Beloved Revolutionary Sweetheart ''Our Beloved Revolutionary Sweetheart'' is a 1988 album by Camper Van Beethoven, released on Virgin Records. It was the band's first major-label album, and was produced by Dennis Herring, the first time the band had used an outside producer. T ...

'' * "The Fool" by The Fixx, from the 1982 album ''

Shuttered Room ''Shuttered Room'' is the debut studio album by British new wave band the Fixx, released on 14 May 1982. It contains the group's debut single, "Stand or Fall", which hit the Top 10 of Billboard's Album Rock Tracks as well as #79 on the Hot 1 ...

'' * "The Fool" by Quicksilver Messenger Service, from the 1968 album '' Quicksilver Messenger Service'' * "The Fool" by Luna Halo from their 2007 self-titled album * "Fools" (Alphaville song), 1994 * "Fools" by Deep Purple, from their 1971 album ''

Fireball Fireball may refer to: Science * Fireball (meteor), a brighter-than-usual meteor * Ball lightning, an atmospheric electrical phenomenon * ''Bassia scoparia'', a plant species Arts and entertainment Films * ''The Fireball'', a 1950 film starring ...

'' * "Fools" by Rachel Stevens, from the 2003 album ''

Funky Dory ''Funky Dory'' is the solo debut album by English singer Rachel Stevens. It was released by Polydor Records on 29 September 2003 in the United Kingdom. The album was produced by various record producers, including Bloodshy & Avant and Richard X. ...

'' * "Fools" by Troye Sivan, from the 2015 album ''

Wild Wild, wild, wilds or wild may refer to: Common meanings * Wild animal * Wilderness, a wild natural environment * Wildness, the quality of being wild or untamed Art, media and entertainment Film and television * ''Wild'' (2014 film), a 2014 A ...

'' * "Fools" by Uriah Heep, from the 1980 album ''

Conquest Conquest is the act of military subjugation of an enemy by force of arms. Military history provides many examples of conquest: the Roman conquest of Britain, the Mauryan conquest of Afghanistan and of vast areas of the Indian subcontinent, t ...

'' * "Fools" by Van Halen, from the 1980 album '' Women and Children First'' * Fool" (Fitz and the Tantrums song), 2017

Food

* Fruit fool, a dish made with cooked fruit such as gooseberries or bilberries * ''Ful'' (pronounced "fool") or ful medames, a Middle Eastern dish made from fava beans

Other uses

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, Libreville, Gabon, ICAO airport code FOOL *

The Motley Fool The Motley Fool is a private financial and investing advice company based in Alexandria, Virginia. It was founded in July 1993 by co-chairmen and brothers David Gardner and Tom Gardner, and Erik Rydholm, who has since left the company. The compa ...

, a financial advice company (''fool.com'') nicknamed "the Fool"