I doubt they get more guys, but I'm not really sure that's the motivation in the first place.
I think a lot of women act stupid because that's what they think society wants from them. Consider that every couple of months, some retailer puts out a shirt like "Allergic to Algebra" and gets blasted for it...but the point is, they think that defines women. If you're a girly girl, you're bad at math, according to the merchandisers.
Still, you reap what you sow: if you act stupid, you will tend to get a...lower quality of interest, let's say. If a guy's threatened by your intellect, he's not worth dating.
As a guy I can tell you that "full on ditz" is a HUGE turn off for me. I'd rather laugh with you than laugh at you.
I can relate to this so much. I'm pretty dang smart- aspiring engineer, awesome GPA, politically and culturally savvy, the whole shebang. Nonetheless I have been called slighty ditzy at times. It's just my personality! I dress nice, am very giggly, and a little awkward (!) - that amounts to "ditziness". However, I never try to hide my intelligence and I love me a good discussion and some good wit.
I HAVE noticed I get a lot more attention from guys when I'm "ditzy" than when I'm not. Some of them aren't quality guys - they run away the moment they realize I'm dead into my studies and a good girl. But some are! They enjoy a girl who's got smarts and a giggly, girly vibe.
But the point I'm trying to make - it IS possible to come across as a ditz (unintentionally in my case) and still openly love Calculus and politics.
actually i think its a great tool to use. I work in a male dominated industry and when I act like a ditz it's remarkably effective. :)
Of course, people who know me don't believe that act for a second. Thing is, you can really only use it once...
Call me crazy but I think it's a sad reflection of the times we live in when stupidity and ditziness are traits that are revered, mimicked or envied. In my opinion, there's something to be said for women who have the courage to show their true colors and stand largely unafraid of showing the world(men particularly) that they're brilliant and their intellectual counterparts (and in some cases their intellectual superiors). I think the moment we as women start playing games and dumbing down our personalities in fear that we'll outshine a guy we may be attracted to -- we run the risk of losing those unique characteristics and qualities to our own personalities that set us apart from everyone else. Be yourself, take pride in your nerdiness and all-out geekitude (and in everything else that makes you beautiful and uniquely you)-- and if there's a guy out there that can appreciate all that you bring to the table because he's not afraid that his ego is in jeopardy by being with you, then you've found your match (or at the very least a great friend or kindred spirit).
I've always had more success when I'm not hiding my intelligence. Although that could just be that confidence is attractive and if I'm feeling confident I don't hide behind a shield of ditz. People are more likely to stick around to talk if I'm being witty and clever than when I'm giggling inanely and falling over.