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Dating app matches have one job: make a good first impression. But somehow, plenty of people still fumble the bag before the chat even gets going.

To show you just how messy the digital romance scene really is, Bored Panda has collected the cringiest conversations and profile bios.

For example, atrocious icebreakers that instantly ruin the vibe — like dropping a wildly inappropriate pickup line in message one or asking for a long-term relationship in sentence two.

Then there are people who use fake profile pictures that trick nobody, or the ones who don’t care at all about being politically correct.

Scroll down for a painful dose of second-hand embarrassment, and a quick reminder that being single isn’t so bad after all.

#1

Yikes?

A cringey screenshot of an online dating conversation about polyamory and cheating.

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Sera
Community Member
3 months ago

I hate it when people try to disguise their cheating as polyamory. You're not polyamorous, you're a cheater.

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    #2

    And They Say Men Can’t Hold Conversations

    Wild online dating screenshot highlighting an awkward conversation about improving communication skills.

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    Serial pacifist
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Omg

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    #3

    Matched With The First Boy I Ever Kissed, I Wasn’t Sure If He Would Remember

    A cringey screenshot from an online dating conversation about a kiss in 7th grade, highlighting wild online dating.

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    TroubleMarkOne
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    😂

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    #4

    The Absolute Audacity...do People Actually Fall For This?

    A wild online dating screenshot with bizarre demands about physical attributes and measurements.

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    Rafael
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    If the dude can get his díck and his face in the same picture, he doesn't need a yardstick

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    #5

    The Audacity…

    A wild screenshot from an online dating chat where one person refuses to meet in a public place, raising safety concerns.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    That person would be the perfect victim for a m******r/kidnapper. Always do the first few dates in a public place!

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    #6

    Guess I’m Unhinged 🤷🏽‍♀️

    Wild online dating screenshot showing a user's cautious response when asked if they are afraid of the other person.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    He doesn't understand stranger danger or how deranged people are when they have privacy.

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    #7

    Bullet Dodged

    A cringey screenshot of an online dating conversation where a user describes themselves as difficult.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    This isn't a job interview, next.

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    #8

    Took A Trip Down Memory Lane

    Wild online dating screenshot shows a cringey interaction where someone remembers a past encounter.

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    Anne Jones
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Well…….he did ask.

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    #9

    I Hate That We're Strangers

    A wild and cringey online dating screenshot showing a conversation with Meg, where one user suggests becoming enemies.

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    Jenka666
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    I like Meg

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    #10

    But They Run Like Sheet

    Screenshot of a cringey online dating conversation about pickup lines, using a Ford tough joke.

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    Sarah Suelzle
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Actually, that's not that bad LOL

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    #11

    Attempting To Resist Posting Dating App Screenshots But I Need Y’all’s Opinion On This Because

    A wild and cringey online dating screenshot of a conversation where a dad makes inappropriate comments.

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    Black Cat
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Eww!

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    #12

    She Has A 'Type' LOL They All Look The Same

    Four men smiling and holding up their phones, showing that they all matched with the same girl on Tinder, an online dating platform.

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    MoBeLa
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    It looks like 5 copies of the same guy

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    #13

    I'm Ugly And I'm Proud

    Screenshot of a wild online dating conversation with a SpongeBob reference: No this is Patrick.

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    Anne Jones
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Awww Patrick….

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    #14

    Everyone Is Cute

    A screenshot of a wild online dating message: You aren't cute enough to ignore me though, showcasing cringey screenshots.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    I'm ugly enough to ignore you. Thanks.

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    #15

    Lmao Just Cause I’m A Little Chunky

    A cringey online dating screenshot showing an offensive message exchange about a user's weight.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    He has no room to comment considering he isn't even confident enough to use his own pictures. (The guy in the pic is a famousish model Florian Macek)

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    #16

    Her Profile Said She Had A Phd

    A cringey screenshot of an online dating conversation where a user describes themselves as a jack of all trades.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    That means I have multiple Phds regarding animals and surgery because I watch clips on YouTube!

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    #17

    I Like How He Went From No Hard Feelings To I’m Pushing The Age Limit 😂✌🏽

    A cringey screenshot of an online dating conversation showing a user bragging about their height, income, and age.

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    Ripley
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    "But, but, but . . . I'm tall and rich! Why are you not falling over yourself to be with me?!?"

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    #18

    Sweet Darling

    A wild and cringey online dating screenshot of a message asking someone to lose weight.

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    Alexia
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Pls have a character transplant... oh wait.

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    #19

    Matched With A Girl 4 Days Ago, We Haven’t Met, And She Gets Mad I Won’t Send Her Money

    A wild online dating screenshot showing a user asking for twenty dollars and being denied.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    She's on the wrong app. Go find a pay pig.

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    #20

    Guy On Tinder Sent Me Literal Dating Application

    A screenshot from an online dating app where a user sent a literal dating application, showing cringey online dating.

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    Pete
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Such deep questions.... Which LotR movie is (in your opinion) the best one? What movie or TV character do you identify with the most? -100000 points if you say someone from Friends and I'll probably un-match you What is the blockchain? Any special skills? My special skill is not knowing what a blockchain is.

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    #21

    Fed Up Of Being Fetishised For Being A Redhead🙄

    A cringey online dating screenshot with a user asking if being a redhead is an option for their list.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Fetishing someone is not attractive.

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    #22

    For The Greater Good

    A wild and cringey online dating screenshot showing Robin, 27, seeking a long-term partner and a funny bio.

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    Sweaterpants Mandles
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    I would gone with Robin Hood.

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    #23

    Jason Is Apparently The Expert In Dating

    A cringey screenshot of an online dating conversation with a user giving unsolicited, harsh advice.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Good luck never finding a woman, d******d.

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    #24

    Wow This Is Actually Going Really We—

    A cringey online dating screenshot where a person's fiance knows their Snapchat password.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    I hope her fiance finds out.

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    #25

    I Grew Up Not Believing

    Screenshot of an extensive online dating profile bio, detailing many personal facts, a wild and cringey dating screenshot.

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    Multa Nocte (she/her 8647)
    Community Member
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    3 months ago

    You keep saying you haven't watched The Princess Bride like you think that is a good thing. I do not think it means what you think it means.

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    #26

    Your Eyes

    A wild and cringey screenshot showing a woman reacting to a rude message received on an online dating app.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Insulting me and then giving me a "compliment" right after isn't attractive. Blocked.

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    #27

    I Must Be Losing My Touch

    A wild screenshot from an online dating app showing a conversation about the number of kids, comparing ages to lottery numbers.

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    Floeckchen
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    except for the atrocious grammar this was kind of funny

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    #28

    Typical Dating App Mentality

    A cringey screenshot from Bumble online dating with a demanding bio about how to respond to hi.

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    Black Cat
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Hi you?

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    #29

    Her Profile Pic Was A Selfie, Here’s Every Other Photo On Her Profile. What Do You Make Of It?

    A wild screenshot from online dating showing two people with pumpkins on their heads and a disturbing bio.

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    astheshadowsfall
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Don't walk, run.

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    #30

    A close-up of a woman with large lips, potentially a wild and cringey online dating profile picture.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    There's no way she thinks the filter isn't noticeable.

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    #31

    My Friend Matched With This Guy On A Dating App

    A cringey screenshot of an online dating conversation with a user replying Accidental swipe and Too old and fat sorry, showing wild online dating.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    The second message wasn't necessary. People are so f*****g rude when it's unwarranted.

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    #32

    Life Partner

    A wild and cringey online dating profile screenshot for Cheyenne, seeking a 'Long turm no break up life partner' with 'No Job'.

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    Ru Bee
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Turm around... Every now and then I get a little bit lonely.....

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    #33

    Oscar

    A wild and cringey online dating screenshot of Oscar, 21, posing in a mirror with a racially exclusive bio.

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    Elladine DesIsles
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    21? This kid's barely hit puberty. I'm betting his "tech company" involves designing Roblox games when he should be doing his homework.

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    #34

    Seems Like Someone Peaked In Middle School

    A wild and cringey online dating screenshot of a Tinder profile with multiple group photos and circles highlighting the same person, John 34.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    I wouldn't use childhood pictures for a dating site when I'm 34. I won't even look the same.

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    #35

    Women In My Country Are Different Gravy

    A wild and cringey online dating screenshot showing a bio asking for money every minute, with flags.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    You mean if their wallet can handle you.

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    #36

    Blocked

    Screenshot of a bizarre online dating profile about Pokemon compatibility for humans, a truly wild and cringey dating screenshot.

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    astheshadowsfall
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Who the hell tested that? Not that I want to know. It is just such a garbage heading.

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    #37

    Another Win For The Men 🙃

    A cringey screenshot of an online dating conversation showing a request for a revealing full body picture.

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    Estelle G
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Roses are red, cacti are prickly, holy s**t that escalated quickly

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    #38

    Your Dad

    A wild and cringey online dating screenshot of a conversation where someone says they go crazy for your Dad, and the reply is a funny comeback.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    They should date each other, they're both the same.

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    #39

    I Hate It Here 😂

    A wild online dating screenshot where a user tries to use a butterfly museum as a pickup line.

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    Anne Jones
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    That’s a lovely idea. Her loss.

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    #40

    Hi I'm Here

    A wild screenshot from online dating showing a message that reads, Hi I’m here to ruin your life.

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    Jenka666
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Believe people when they tell you who they are

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    #41

    It Was An Accident

    Screenshot of an online dating chat, showing a cringey exchange, typical of wild online dating interactions.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    It's not that hard to say you're welcome.

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    #42

    Francesca Wya

    A wild and cringey online dating profile screenshot of Zachary, 25, with a very detailed and dramatic 'About Me' section.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Sounds like Francesca broke up with him or he just can't handle rejection

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    #43

    If You Swipe Left

    Screenshot of an online dating profile with a woman posing, highlighting wild and cringey online dating experiences.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Okay. Great way to diminish actual racism.

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    #44

    The Real Question

    A cringey screenshot from an online dating profile with a questionable conversation starter about Asian women, highlighting wild online dating.

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    Black Cat
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Things?

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    #45

    Which Red Flag Is The Reddest?

    A wild and cringey online dating profile screenshot featuring an unusual age and demands about phone types.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    She sounds like a MAGAT & she's probably 43.

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    #46

    We Matched A While Ago, Talked A Little Then Stopped Messaging Each Other. I Made A New Tinder And Swiped Right On Him And He Swiped Right On Me. Apparently That’s Stalking

    Screenshot of a cringey online dating message where one person tells the other to stop stalking them after matching for the 3rd time.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    I believe he was trying to joke around. Tbf I would have been a bit confused as well considering some people are actually like this.

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    #47

    This Made Me Laugh 😂 I Liked And Commented And Seen Past The ‘Looks’ 🤷🏻‍♂️

    Screenshot of a wild online dating profile bio that says Im a 10 but No buts.

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    royal crablets
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Well, I happen to like big buts and cannot lie.

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    #48

    Let's Play A Game Of What's The Worst Tinder Message You've Ever Received

    A funny online dating screenshot with a profile named Bacon asking, Looking for something hot and greasy?

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    TroubleMarkOne
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    I'd bite... 😁

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    #49

    Do You Indentify

    A cringey screenshot of an online dating message asking if the recipient identifies as a fire hydrant.

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    TroubleMarkOne
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    That will wee/d out the timewasters! 😂

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    #50

    Unsual Skills

    A profile from an online dating app with the user listing Cars for all prompts, showcasing cringey online dating behavior.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    That's not an unusual skill.... Anyone can speed in a car if they want to, but most people choose not to because it is an accident waiting to happen.

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    #51

    Does Anyone Actually Send These Girls Money?

    A screenshot from online dating app Tinder showing a profile for Katie, 18, with the bio If you can't get ahold of me $20 will catch my attention.

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    MoBeLa
    Community Member
    3 months ago (edited)

    This sounds like a way for hookers to advertise without sounding like they’re doing something illegal.

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    #52

    Won’t Pay Off From Me

    A cringey online dating screenshot with a user asking for financial help and another responding with a meme.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Gofundme works occasionally.

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    #53

    Alright Boys, What Do I Do Here? 🤔

    Cringey online dating screenshot displays a humorous exchange about what constitutes a 'real date'.

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    TroubleMarkOne
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    If she means being wined and dined, I can't think of anything more stilted and boring for a first date. Museum & hotdog's any day!

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    #54

    First Day On Bumble, Going Well

    A cringey screenshot from an online dating conversation where a person asks someone out, then says they have a boyfriend.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    They just wanted an ego boost.

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    #55

    Matched With This Guy That Work IT In My Company So I Had To Shoot My Shot

    A cringey screenshot of an online dating conversation where someone asks for IT help with their printer.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    At least he added her computer to a printer & apparently she is actually interested in him. Hope things go well for them.

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    #56

    Girls Always Want Deep Conversations But Never Respond When I Try To Start

    A screenshot from an online dating app showing a profile that says The way to win me over is Deep conversation...⚡ with a follow-up of the Latin word for deep.

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    Anne Jones
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    TIL

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    #57

    Creeps Use Super Swipe

    A screenshot of an online dating conversation where a message reads I've heard people say creeps use super swipe! Any arguments in your defense? :)

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    Ryan Brandlen
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    "I thought there was, but it appears I was mistaken. Sorry for wasting one on you."

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    #58

    That’s A New One

    A wild and cringey online dating screenshot of a conversation about not verifying an attractive profile.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    That logic doesn't make sense. He most likely got the pictures from Pinterest.

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    #59

    I've Been Thinking

    A screenshot of cringe-worthy online dating text messages from a user named Garreth Browne, showing a wild interaction.

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    LinkTheHylian
    Community Member
    2 months ago

    Whatever you say, buddy.

    #60

    Is That A 69

    A screenshot showing a cringe-worthy online dating conversation with a user asking, Is that a 69 in ur bio?

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    Anne Jones
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    That’s the zodiac sign for cancer.

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    #61

    I Just Find This Very Unattractive ??

    A wild online dating screenshot of a man demanding wraps and offering to Apple Pay, showing dating is getting out of hand.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Doordash exists for a reason.

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    #62

    I Hate This App

    A cringey screenshot of an online dating chat where a conversation starter about interests is deemed boring.

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    BarkingSquirell
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    What's a super swipe?

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    #63

    Make It Make Sense

    A wild and cringey online dating screenshot of a profile seeking short-term fun and indicating an open relationship or polyamory.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    She either doesn't want to be someone's side piece/mistress, or she's looking for a primary partner first before dating secondary partners.

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    #64

    What The Hell The Sober Curious Even Mean?

    A screenshot from an online dating profile highlighting Lifestyle choices, including Sober Curious, a key keyword for online dating experiences.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    3 months ago

    It really means "I'll lie to you and tell you I'll stop drinking/being an alcoholic if you want me to say that/if you're not a drinker, but I don't actually mean it." Signed, a recovering áddict XD

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    #65

    Love How My Pictures Give Guys The Urge To Vote🤚🏼

    Screenshot of a cringey online dating conversation about pictures and a small election.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Blocked.

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    #66

    Is Tinder Making Fake Profiles?

    A split screenshot from an online dating app, showing a profile for Gladys, 21, with options like Gin & Tonic, Hot Yo, and Self-Care. One image is black and white, the other is color.

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    Karl
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    3 months ago

    I don't believe there's a Gladys under 90 years old

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    #67

    Confused Like 🤦‍♂️

    Cringey online dating screenshot shows a user reacting to being told they weren't interesting.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Yet you matched with them.... Talk about contradicting.

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    #68

    I’m Starting To Think Tinder Isn’t For Me

    A cringey screenshot of an online dating conversation where a user gets rejected after calling someone their dream girl.

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    Anne Jones
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    Harsh.

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    #69

    Lies

    A cringey screenshot from online dating with a bio stating a boundary is lies.

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    Sera
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    I think you meant dealbreaker.

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    #70

    Brudka

    Screenshot of an online dating profile with a highly inappropriate and cringey pickup line, a wild online dating example.

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    astheshadowsfall
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    What. Referencing a m****r is not a good pick up line. I feel like this does not have to be said?

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