The Frankenstein Misconception IQ Bell Curve

An illustration meme using a normal distribution (bell curve) to humorously depict the common misconception about Frankenstein. The x-axis shows IQ scores ranging from 55 to 145, with corresponding percentages (0.1%, 2%, 14%, 34%, 34%, 14%, 2%, 0.1%) along the curve. On the far left (0.1% at IQ 55 and 2% at 70), a simple cartoon character is labeled 'Frankenstein was the monster'. At the center peak (34% at IQ 100), a distressed character with glasses and sweat yells, 'NOO!! Frankenstein was the doctor who made the monster'. On the far right (2% at 140 and 0.1% at 145), a hooded character is similarly labeled 'Frankenstein was the monster'. The curve humorously suggests that the misconception (monster) is held by those at both low and high IQ extremes, while the correct view (doctor) is held by the majority in the middle. A watermark 'imgflip.com' appears at the bottom left.

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NOO!! Frankenstein was the doctor who made the monster

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Frankenstein was the monster

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Frankenstein was the monster

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Bell curve with IQ scores (55-145) and percentages: 0.1%, 2%, 14%, 34%, 34%, 14%, 2%, 0.1%

Overview

An illustration meme using a normal distribution (bell curve) to humorously depict the common misconception about Frankenstein. The x-axis shows IQ scores ranging from 55 to 145, with corresponding percentages (0.1%, 2%, 14%, 34%, 34%, 14%, 2%, 0.1%) along the curve. On the far left (0.1% at IQ 55 and 2% at 70), a simple cartoon character is labeled 'Frankenstein was the monster'. At the center peak (34% at IQ 100), a distressed character with glasses and sweat yells, 'NOO!! Frankenstein was the doctor who made the monster'. On the far right (2% at 140 and 0.1% at 145), a hooded character is similarly labeled 'Frankenstein was the monster'. The curve humorously suggests that the misconception (monster) is held by those at both low and high IQ extremes, while the correct view (doctor) is held by the majority in the middle. A watermark 'imgflip.com' appears at the bottom left.

Origin notes

This meme is a remix of the popular 'IQ Bell Curve' meme format, which typically positions different opinions, groups, or behaviors along a normal distribution of IQ scores for comedic effect. The watermark 'imgflip.com' indicates it was created using Imgflip's online meme generator platform. The content references Mary Shelley's 1818 novel 'Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus', where 'Frankenstein' refers to Dr. Victor Frankenstein, the creator, not the unnamed monster—a common literary misconception. This meme humorously exaggerates the prevalence of this misconception by framing it within the IQ curve trope.

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