BEN gave Devi the nickname David during the first season of Never Have I Ever.
However, fans have had divided opinions on the meaning of this nickname.
Never Have I Ever: Why does Ben call Devi ‘David’?
When Ben and Devi were competing, Ben began calling Devi ‘David’ just to tease her.
Since Never Have I Ever began its first episode, the name David has been part of their relationship even till the third season.
Nevertheless, Ben started calling Devi by her real name toward the end of the first season and into the second season.
But he kept calling her David after the relationship drama in the second season.
How have fans reacted to the Devi being called David?
Fans of Never Have I Ever have had divided opinions of the ‘David’ nickname.
Some fans see the nickname as a term of endearment, whereas other fans believe the nickname is a sign of bullying.
For example, one Twitter user stated: “You know what’s cute? How Ben always calls Devi ‘David’. #NeverHaveIEver3.”
Another user tweeted: “You’re trying so hard to villainize Ben just give it up. Do you really think DEVI of all people would put up with that if she actually cared?”
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However, one person tweeted against the use of the name saying: “ben calling devi “david” isn’t the cute nickname mindy thinks it is…”
Another person tweeted: “the whole ben calling devi “david” will never not bug me. it’s not cute. it’s honestly microaggressive.”
Interestingly another fan who has experienced a similar situation in real life tweeted: “Also, the way Ben calls Devi as David. I have been called that by so many Clients from the US and UK. The pain is real.”
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When does Season 3 premiere on Netflix?
Never Have I Ever is exclusive to Netflix and season three of the show premiered on Friday, August 12, 2022.
The fourth and final season is also confirmed and set to be released in 2023.