Online dating is a game of first impressions, and one Reddit user recently took an unconventional approach by adding her MyIQ score to her Tinder profile – not once, but twice. Her two-part series of posts titled “If I post myIQ score on my Tinder bio, what happens?” quickly went viral, sparking debates about intelligence, honesty, and what people really look for in a match.
She started off with complete honesty, listing her actual IQ score of 90. The reactions were swift and often brutal. Ten matches vanished almost instantly, four questioned if it was a joke, one threw a backhanded compliment with “don’t worry, I like dumb girls,” and another optimistically declared, “I can fix you.” What was meant to be a funny, lighthearted experiment quickly became an eye-opening look at how intelligence – or at least the perception of it – affects attraction.
Not one to give up easily, she decided to run a follow-up experiment. Taking advice from Reddit commenters, she raised her IQ score to 130 on her profile instead. The difference was night and day. This time, she was met with admiration, curiosity, and even a bit of flattery. Messages ranged from “Finally, someone smart!” to debates about reliability of IQ tests. One match even joked that since she was so smart, she should pick up the dinner tab.
The vastly different responses led to heated discussions on Reddit about whether people genuinely value intelligence or just the appearance of it. Some argued that the higher IQ score acted as a form of social proof, subtly signaling competence and ambition. Others felt the experiment revealed less about intelligence and more about the power of perception and presentation.
Interestingly, MyIQ reviews often praise the platform’s accuracy and detailed analysis of cognitive strengths. However, this experiment seemed to suggest that in the world of online dating, numbers alone don’t carry much weight. Confidence, humor, and authenticity appear to matter far more than a three-digit score.
The twist came when she admitted that her real IQ was indeed 90, raising a new dilemma: how to handle the dates she had secured under the pretense of having a 130 IQ. The situation sparked even more debates about honesty in online dating, with some advising her to confess and others suggesting she keep the facade a little longer.
Psychologists often point out that IQ scores offer only a narrow view of intelligence, overlooking emotional intelligence, creativity, and practical skills – all crucial for real-life success and relationships. While MyIQ provides a useful tool for self-reflection, this experiment showed that context is everything. An IQ score might spark curiosity, but it’s authenticity that builds connections.
The real takeaway from this Reddit saga? While MyIQ can provide interesting insights into cognitive strengths, those numbers are best kept for personal growth rather than dating profiles. In a space where first impressions count, being genuine seems to be the smartest move of all.
