why do people say blondes are not smart?
412690
It goes back to ancient Roman times. Roman prostitutes bleached their hair. If you were a prostitute, the assumption was that you were too stupid to do anything else to make a living.
619880
I agree with Abercrombzie (or something like that): stereotypes! People like to think that someone is more stupid than they are so they blame a whole group as if it proved a point. \nAlso, they assume that people who have been educated do not have a heavy accent. It's true that a lot of people who went to university tend to lose their regional accent if they go to another state. However, it doesn't make you smarter!
605349
Why do some people confuse obscure wordplay with being genuinely intelligent?
19010
Some people have claimed this, but to my knowledge no research has found any corelation between hair color and intelligence.\n\nAlthough some research has found that hair color can influence social relations, so people might treat a blond as being ditzy, but the blond would still have the same average intelligence as anyone else
416757
not all blondes are dumb..i know some dumb brunettes
617529
I actually feel that they are dumber than the rest of us sometimes. This is obviously a false belief that has stuck in my mind because the prejudices my mom had while I was growing up, but truth is a person's hair colour is not an indication of intelligence or anything else really.
469120
I honestly think guys are into blondes because most of the time they come off as easy, ditsy, or just plain stupid. (not all though) Therefore it's not hard to get them to do whatever it is they want.
451063
I dont agree with it at all. I am 100%, all natural blonde, never died my hair or put high lights in it. However, i consider myself pretty smart. My friends and I took an IQ test at a local college, and i actually scored higher than most people. I think the blonde that are dumb, just put it on for a show, because they think its how they are supposed to act.
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Good question!  I suppose it's because natural blondes are in a minority.  However, I wonder if the fake blondes really realize how artificial they look.  A lot of people did have naturally blond hair as children, and I think that a few highlights in light brown hair can be very attractive.  But a lot of brunettes really spoiled their natural beauty by trying to completely change mother nature.\n\nI'm not upset about the fake look, but it's a non-issue with me.  Those of us who are aesthetes realize how ridiculous many of the people who look who try so desperately to be what they're not.\n\nI must laugh at the response of the person who said that he didn't like "natural blondes' personalities!"  Can you imagine saying that you didn't like "natural brunettes' personalities?!"\n\nWe do love to pen people into little boxes, based on one identifying characteristic, don't we?  As you know, all African Americans share the same intelligence, wealth, and personality traits.  Same with blondes.  And religions.  And......\n\nAddition:  I'm a heterosexual female, but I hope you don't mind my saying that you're one of those rare individuals who exudes a natural beauty.  It's fun to experiment with different hairstyles and clothing, but I hope you don't do anything to change what you were given naturally.
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Being "blond" is considered being airheaded, superifical, etc. Here's an example of what this stereotype may sound like when they talk:\n\n"Like, oh my god, did you see him?! He was, like, totally, like, looking at me! Like, oh my god, how's my hair? Oh my god, speaking of my hair, my hair lady totally made it look, like, totally wrong!"\n\nWow... scary, isn't it?\n\nAs for myself, when I'm feeling comic, I throw in a few extra "likes" and "oh my gods" for the hell of it. Certainly I'm not literally a blonde, but I do like to kid around and act like one occasionally.
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i dunno who quoted it, but..\nit is largly stereotyped that beautiful females are stupid...\nso, when people say "beauty AND the brains" its like saying "wow, shes beautiful AND she's smart, how rare..."\nthis is alos thought of because of the way nerds are stereotyped. \nyou dont typiacally think of beauty when you hear the word nerd.
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There are a lot of different types of "smart". Just because someone doesn't portray the stereotypical intelligence, doesn't mean that they can't teach most wise people a thing or two. There are a lot of "smart" people that are not wise though...
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dont do it blondes arent meant to be red
460483
So you think because a little number says your not as smart as the next guy that the individual is more likely to be into body art or as you carefully put it "self mutilation". Well you yourself are living proof that IQ's don't measure all aspects of a person. I won't say your not a smart guy, I can even see your reasoning. "If a person has a lower IQ they are less smart than others and are more succeptable to make unwise decisions that involve causing harm to themselves." Does that sound about right? Well despite your high IQ you are still a walking contradiction. You think you are better than a lot of people, am I wrong? If you answer me that question I will gladly tell you why you are a hypocrite and how you contradict yourself.
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Actually, its harder to be dumb and easier to be smart because you are constantly learning.  A person with knowledge is a person w/ power.  And a smart person would have to work really hard to be dumb because it tends to show in their personality and the way they hold themselves.
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Brunettes they are smarter and arent as clueless
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It is not you.  There is a high level of actual prejudice that every blonde woman will face.  While "gentlemen' may 'prefer blonds" they do not really think to highly of their brain and mental abilities.  They do, in fact, generally think that a beautiful blonde really can't be smart also.  You will find this with your friends, in school, with teachers and in the work place.  It is rampant and that is why the jokes continue and continue because men (and because of the brainwashing many women also) truly believe it.  The prejudice is especially true against beautiful blonds.  Jessica Simpson is making  millions playing it to the hilt.  Unfortunately everyone can not capitalize on being blonde and beautiful in the entertainment field.  I am a Blonde, but I am a male Blonde.  However, I notice that there are very few, if any, jokes about dumb blonds who are male.  I think  the prejudice against beautiful, female blondes was created by a male population who is generally threatened by beautiful smart women in general and the dumb blonde jokes are their way of trying to feel superior or at least not inferior.  They get away with this sexist attitude and behavior because so many women have bought into it, put up with it, and even tell dumb blonde jokes themselves.  I refuse to laugh at dumb blonde jokes just as I do about racist jokes and I think every woman should be outraged at every dumb blonde joke they hear.  Dumb blonde jokes are really only a disguised sexist attack on women.