A ‘free speech absolutist’ complained that his high intelligence is preventing him from finding a girlfriend, and got the mockery he truly deserved – 17 scathing takedowns

If you’ve been using dating apps for a while without much success, it’s only natural for a bit of self-doubt to creep in. Do I appear too glum in my profile pic? Are my lists of interests and hobbies putting off potential partners? Is my huge IQ and megabrain just too much for people to cope with?

Podcaster and ‘free speech absolutist’, Josh Denny, has concluded that, yep, he’s frankly just too much of a genius to attract members of what we imagine he refers to as ‘the weaker sex’.

Here’s his lament, in all its whiny glory.

Bless! But was there much sympathy for his plight? Well, let’s have a look at the replies.

1.

No it isn’t. We despise guys who condescend because they are massively insecure.

— Katerina (@EmilySeal6) August 12, 2026

2.

that's because people who think they're "high IQ" and make a personality point of it are generally insufferable

women usually like intelligent men though, so the fact that you've come to the conclusion they don't like you for your high intelligence is… interesting

— christina 死神 (@chhopsky) August 13, 2026

3.

Women don’t “despise intelligent men”. However they do despise cocky douches who think they’re more intelligent than they are. If you were so smart, you’d know this 🤡

— Blurred (@brettmcnary) August 12, 2026

4.

Yeah. That's the problem Josh. Women don't like you because your just so darn smart. 🙄

— Old Tom Morris (@OldTom_Morris) August 13, 2026

5.

You’re making excuses, my dude. Wanting their partner to be smart is kind of a given. Why list the obvious? Whether they actually end up being smart is the real question. You just sound insanely insecure and full of yourself at the same time.

— ILLEGAL BROADCAST: JOHN HELL EMERGENCY (@natureisviolent) August 12, 2026

6.

Judging by the reaction to comment this person has high IQ but zero EQ.
Arrogance is not an attractive trait.

— Keren Bobker (@FinancialUAE) August 13, 2026

7.

Intelligence is great if it comes with humility. Something you obviously don’t have.

— Danni (@DanniBrener) August 13, 2026

8.

How did you come to that realisation? Do you give your dates IQ tests?

— Joany P 💜💚🤍 (@jowendes) August 13, 2026

9.

Just a wild stab in the dark, but looks like the issue is your obnoxious vanity

Funny how you can't figure that out, having such a high intelligence and everything

— Gary Writes (@tries_writing) August 12, 2026