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Being a ‘Nerd’ Is Apparently Hot Now, According to a New Survey

Most respondents said they’d date someone smarter than themselves, while many also admitted using AI to sound more impressive.

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Remember when “nerd” used to be an insult? If someone tossed that label my way in high school, I would’ve been distraught for months. But now, as an adult, I’d wear the title with pride—and apparently 83% of people agree it’s a compliment. In fact, according to a survey of 1,000 adults by the all-around knowledge app Nibble, 95% would date someone much smarter than themselves. 

I mean, who wouldn’t? Intelligence is incredibly attractive: 58% think flexing history or science knowledge on a date is “straight-up hot.” Additionally, 60% find a partner more attractive if they know a lot about history. 

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