There's a special glee that comes from getting a really nerdy joke.

You feel smart both smart and dorky at the same time.

Redditors took turns sharing their own favorite intellectual jokes, and we've gathered our favorites here.

From chemistry to art to music, these are the jokes you can pull out at your next dinner party (if you want to hear a bemused groan from the crowd).

Time to test your knowledge — though there's an explanation if you don't get it.

Here are 15 of the best jokes for smart people: