Highly Intelligent People Are Messy, Swear A Lot, and Stay Up Late, Says Science

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Are you a night owl? or messed up? Well, these traits have got something to do with highly intelligent people.

Hell yeah we are!

For the first time in the history of forever, our moms were wrong.

Growing up Iโ€™m sure weโ€™ve all had shared experiences about being demanded to clean our rooms, getting yelled out for muttering โ€œshitโ€ under our breath and forced into bed at 9 p.m. Collectively our parents told us that these things were bad, and we had to learn not to do them.

Related: If You Do Any Of These 7 Things, You Might Naturally Be A Genius

Well a few recent studies determined that those hour-long lectures were kinda full of shit. 

Science has finally given us something to take back to our parents that isnโ€™t a C on a report card.

Related: Why Men Shouldnโ€™t Fear Strong, Successful And Intelligent Women.

Highly Intelligent People Are Messy

Recent studies have shown that people who swear a lot, stay up late and have messy desks are actually highly intelligent than most (a.k.a you do-gooders with tidy rooms and clean mouths who never missed curfew).

So if you were always accidentally; dropping the f-bomb in front of mom and dad, itโ€™s not because youโ€™re the cool rebel you thought you were. A study last year found that people who swear actually have a greater vocabulary than people who donโ€™t AND tend to be more confident. They are far more intelligent people. Fuck yeah.

Related: 7 Struggles Of Highly Intelligent People

Messy rooms that were once a sign of a disorganized and unproductive life, may be seen as a sign of intelligence. A few years ago, researchers found that people who worked at a messy desk generated more interesting and creative ideas and a willingness to break out of unconventional norms.

So next time someone tells you to clean up, politely remind that them that the week-old bag of Doritos on your desk is necessary for your creative brain.

Related: Why Highly Intelligent People Struggle to Find Love

And finally, scientific tests proved that night owls showed the kind of smarts that lead to prestigious job titles and higher incomes. In other words, things you can brag about at your next high school reunion when everyone remembers you as the kid who was always sleeping in second period.

So if your mom is STILL trying to give you shit for just being the badass, foul-mouthed, messy, late-night babe you are, then it might be time to send her back to science class. You have every right to feel confident for being just who you are.


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Written by Emily Blackwood

Highly Intelligent People Are A Bunch Of Messy, Cursing Night Owls

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Are you a night owl? or messed up? Well, these traits have got something to do with highly intelligent people.

Hell yeah we are!

For the first time in the history of forever, our moms were wrong.

Growing up Iโ€™m sure weโ€™ve all had shared experiences about being demanded to clean our rooms, getting yelled out for muttering โ€œshitโ€ under our breath and forced into bed at 9 p.m. Collectively our parents told us that these things were bad, and we had to learn not to do them.

Related: If You Do Any Of These 7 Things, You Might Naturally Be A Genius

Well a few recent studies determined that those hour-long lectures were kinda full of shit. 

Science has finally given us something to take back to our parents that isnโ€™t a C on a report card.

Related: Why Men Shouldnโ€™t Fear Strong, Successful And Intelligent Women.

Highly Intelligent People Are Messy

Recent studies have shown that people who swear a lot, stay up late and have messy desks are actually highly intelligent than most (a.k.a you do-gooders with tidy rooms and clean mouths who never missed curfew).

So if you were always accidentally; dropping the f-bomb in front of mom and dad, itโ€™s not because youโ€™re the cool rebel you thought you were. A study last year found that people who swear actually have a greater vocabulary than people who donโ€™t AND tend to be more confident. They are far more intelligent people. Fuck yeah.

Related: 7 Struggles Of Highly Intelligent People

Messy rooms that were once a sign of a disorganized and unproductive life, may be seen as a sign of intelligence. A few years ago, researchers found that people who worked at a messy desk generated more interesting and creative ideas and a willingness to break out of unconventional norms.

So next time someone tells you to clean up, politely remind that them that the week-old bag of Doritos on your desk is necessary for your creative brain.

Related: Why Highly Intelligent People Struggle to Find Love

And finally, scientific tests proved that night owls showed the kind of smarts that lead to prestigious job titles and higher incomes. In other words, things you can brag about at your next high school reunion when everyone remembers you as the kid who was always sleeping in second period.

So if your mom is STILL trying to give you shit for just being the badass, foul-mouthed, messy, late-night babe you are, then it might be time to send her back to science class. You have every right to feel confident for being just who you are.


Source โ€“ Yourtango.com
Written by Emily Blackwood

Highly Intelligent People Are A Bunch Of Messy, Cursing Night Owls

Published On:

Last updated on:

Yourtango

YourTango is the leading online magazine dedicated to love and relationships.

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