Women are giving their partners the ‘Illiterate Boyfriend’ test: ‘Do your best to pronounce these words’
Summary
A TikTok trend called the "Illiterate Boyfriend" test shows women asking their male partners to pronounce difficult words. Many men struggle with these words, which has sparked discussion online about education differences between men and women in dating.Key Facts
- The "Illiterate Boyfriend" test involves women asking men to pronounce hard words like "gnocchi," "hyperbole," and "hors d’oeuvres."
- Many men fail to pronounce several words correctly in the videos shared on TikTok.
- The trend has gained millions of views and sparked mixed reactions, with some viewers criticizing men’s vocabulary skills.
- A 2024 Pew Research report shows that 47% of women ages 25-34 have a bachelor’s degree, compared to 37% of men the same age.
- Experts say there is currently more educated women than men, which affects dating patterns.
- Intelligence is rarely listed as a top trait people look for in partners, compared to qualities like humor and kindness.
- The test mainly reflects formal spelling knowledge, which may not relate to emotional or social intelligence.
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