That first part of your title to the thread says it all, Terry Bowden picks....
Just like this dictionary entry says it all,
Main Entry: id·i·ot
Pronunciation: \ˈi-dē-ət\
Function: noun
Etymology: Southern English, for Dumb ex-Barn coach, See Terry Bowden
layman, for ignorant person, from idios one's own, private;
Date: 20th century
1 usually offensive : a person affected with extreme mental retardation
2: a foolish or stupid person
 idiot adjective