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Women are giving their partners the ‘Illiterate Boyfriend’ test: ‘Do your best to pronounce these words’
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A social media trend known as the 'Illiterate Boyfriend' test involves women asking their male partners to pronounce complex or unfamiliar words to highlight perceived intelligence gaps. Videos capturing men mispronouncing terms like 'hyperbole' and 'hors d'oeuvres' have sparked widespread online discussion regarding romantic compatibility and education standards.
WHY IT MATTERS
The viral trend reflects changing cultural attitudes toward relationship dealbreakers and everyday perceptions of intelligence between partners.
People online are distressed at men butchering words such as ‘hyperbole’ and ‘hors d’oeuvres’ – highlighting a gender reversal in ‘intelligence gaps’There are common non-negotiables we look for in a prospective partner. They should be kind, caring and thoughtful. Having a shared interest helps. So does remembering important dates and anniversaries. But how much does it matter if they know how to pronounce the word “gnocchi”?Turns out that’s a potential dealbreaker, at least according to a (rathe...
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