the lowest common denominator

the large number of people in society who will accept low-quality products and entertainment The problem with so much television is that it aims at the lowest common denominator.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Nellie	['neli]
Kalev (1)	-	Estonian
Peti	-	Hungarian
Mikkjal	-	Faroese
Nola	NO-lə	English, Irish
Balbina	bahl-BEE-nah (Italian)	Spanish (Rare), Portuguese (Rare), Italian (Rare), Ancient Roman