blockhead vs wing nut

blockhead

noun
  • A sideshow performer who hammers nails or similar items through his or her nostril into the nasal cavity; human blockhead. 

  • A stupid person. 

verb
  • To perform as a human blockhead. 

  • To behave in a stupid manner. 

wing nut

noun
  • Someone with large, protruding ears. 

  • A nut with wing-like projections to provide leverage in turning with thumb and forefinger. 

  • One who advocates extreme measures or changes, especially if they hold or are perceived to hold far-right viewpoints; a radical or reactionary. 

How often have the words blockhead and wing nut occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )