Sometimes, if you want to date someone, you’ve got to “shoot your shot,” as the saying goes. However, the distance and lack of accountability of things like text messages and DMs mean that some of the most unhinged folks out there are willing to just try anything, no matter how dumb.
We’ve gathered screenshots of some of the worst, cringiest and most clueless attempts at hitting on women some men have ever attempted. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote the most horrendous examples and be sure to share your own thoughts and stories in the comments down below.
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Brilliant - The only way to deal with such an absolute nugget like that...
And that ‘I’ that presumably wandered in after ‘bothersome’
Load More Replies...Also, "I'm" needs an apostrophe, as does "'kay" (it is there, I promise), and there are missing commas/full stops (periods) as well.
Well, now we know the dude's lying because I very much doubt it would be St Peter who greets him in the afterlife
Load More Replies...Well he was in hospital in fairness , maybe he couldn't see a clock.
Load More Replies...Threatening self-hárm is a form of psychological abúse. If someone you're dating does that to you, you are in an abusíve relationship. You deserve better than that, and you should really try to get out of that relationship. And if you yourself are threatening people with self-hárm, you should talk to your doctor to get a referral to a therapist, they can teach you how to deal with your emotions in a healthy way.
I’m genuinely wondering what ‘s*******m’ is. But if it’s ‘süïcide’, agreed - I had a friend who used to make her ex come round constantly by threatening the same, and she’d complain to me that his new gf didn’t like this habit, as if my friend was the only one who wasn’t in the wrong. That’s how we gradually stopped being friends.
Load More Replies...So, apparently jumped at 02:57hrs and was in the hospital at 03:11hrs, that's 14 minutes for EMS to respond, assess, package and transport... either the hospital is really close to the bridge, or I suspect someone is not telling the truth...
I think this one was clearly joking; it's just not funny.
Load More Replies...My ex was a coward who would threaten süicide if I left. Stopped me the first couple of times, but I got tired of his BS and said go ahead, it will would improve the marriage.
Oh, if only you could slap people through a screen... One can only hope I guess !
Give it time, I'm sure technology will let us one day
Load More Replies...I bet he’s the kind of guy who also says there’s no need for feminism since ‘women have all the power’.
Just send this bottomfeeder's reply to his Mum! Let him explain to the person who birthed him how she's inferior to him when she simply could'd got an abortion! (Well, wait, that's probably one of the reasons why the USA has started to take away autonomy of women's bodies.)
This guy overreacted so quickly he probably thinks a papercut is going to amputate his arm.
I would send that message to everybody on the internet, far and wide. The "legal action" would be fun, ffs.
I’m absolutely not agreeing with him, but I don’t see the point of taking photos of yourself crying. Genuinely, what’s the point? I really don’t get it. Same with people taking videos where they’re crying, and posting them on social media. I think they just do it to get attention because people will sympathise with them. Again, not agreeing with the guy. Obviously he’s in the wrong here.
There's a very specific kind of interaction that a great many women are all too familiar with: a guy approaches, flirts, and when she sends out signals of disinterest, either overt or subtle, he just flat-out refuses to notice. Instead of gracefully stepping back, he keeps pushing on, piling her up with groan-inducing remarks, unasked-for compliments, or persistence that quickly glides from mildly annoying to full-on awkward.
The result is usually cringe-worthy, both for the woman who is rejected and for any onlookers to the embarrassment. So why do some men so completely misunderstand rejection, and why does it look so painfully awkward?
Well at least he announce his red flags right away, I'll give him that...
"...she feels dependent on me" he is scared of confident, independent women.
" i would date you " - poor guy thinks he's doing her a favor LMFAO
And this, my friends, is why negging is one of their favourite strategies. If your partner constantly criticises your appearance and points out your flaws, it's because he has this mindset.
There's a fine line between these so-called Alpha males and incels. Neither belong in a civilized society bc they are borderline psychotic.
Thank God she had the balls to instantly communicate what a weirdo he is! Clever girl.
Nah, that type of humor grows old FAST. Especially when it's neverending.
Load More Replies...So you're someone who takes everything literally, huh? "No, I'm not a kleptomaniac"
Nah, just a good sense of humor. It happens all over the world.
Load More Replies...That's why Italian women all have an identity crisis, they know they're Italian but will never be able to understand it.
I, as a female Italian citizen, feel seen! Although I never knew that citizenship and my séx are the cause of this mess 😁😁😁
Load More Replies...I love the Radiohead song Creep, but I never knew it was about Italians. I think someone has a loose screw.
Well, he would be an authority on being a creep, that part's accurate.
It's a song. Look up the lyrics to "Creep" by Radiohead to understand it.
Load More Replies...Social conditioning is part of the reason. Men have been trained for decades that persistence is a good thing when it comes to charming women. Movies, TV shows, and even "how to date" books have a tendency to reinforce the idea that "if you stick it out long enough, she'll eventually agree." This myth makes some men believe that a woman's hesitation is just a challenge to be overcome, rather than a clear boundary to be respected.
What's even the point of "and quite large breasts"? He's not even making a compliment like saying he likes her breasts or something, he's just stating a fact. And I'm pretty sure she already knows she has large breasts. It's like saying "Hey girl, you are 1.70m", what's the point?
Is there a correlation between big breasts and borderline personality disorders? Any lady pandas with large chests here to confirm?
I thought the same thing. That last message seems so random.
Load More Replies...Ladies with large breasts ... expose your selves! Mwwhhaah! saggytits-...1a4dea.jpg
I was gonna go with the military concept of "point". But like your answer better
Load More Replies......I have a feeling that even if we explain this to him he still wouldn't understand.
Because there are idiots like you who think women and children are weak and require men to protect them. The irony is how men have perpetuated terror!sm against women and children for thousands of years. The original form of terror!sm.
🤣 Oh boy. BP downvotes exist to hide comments from view. Why so many people were offended by my comment about male violence against women, I have no idea. Never mind, The central point is this (let's see how many snowflakes I trigger this time round): I've read that 90% of men are stronger than 90% of women. That's another way of saying that most women can't physically defend themselves against most men. But it's not térrorism when men attack women - it's just plain ordinary violence. Men attack men more than they attack women. 🤷 None of it's good. On the other hand, things are generally getting better on average.
Load More Replies...Because they liked to exert control over women by telling them when they could enter a room
It's his mindset/behavior that is the problem, not the name. People don't choose their name (well, not most people anyway), no need to shame people over that.
No, I read that as a tease. She can call me anything she likes if shes into me
Load More Replies...Really? I would've thought it was due to his misspelling of the word women.
Poor Norberts in this cruel world. My ex called himself that when he was in one of his foul moods It fit too.
If this guy's first language isn't English, I completely respect this whole conversation
A second reason is ego. Rejection is painful, and to some men, it is painful like a blow to their ego. Instead of taking "no" for an answer, they try to save face by doubling back, cracking jokes, or playing dumb about the signals. The result, ironically, makes them seem even more desperate and cringeworthy. What could have been a moment of maturity, taking the lack of interest and moving on, becomes an act that screams insecurity.
*Look around while embarrassed* Can someone come save me please ? *she thinks while smiling awkwardly to the strange man*
::backs slowly into hedge like Homer Simpson::
Load More Replies...*raises fedora* I could take you out for a meal? *urinates out of nervousness.
Has anyone in the history of the world responded positively to this bullßhit approach? Literally anyone, ever?
"tame impala"? Well, I drive one, and it usually does what it's told. (Running over those 23 Trump yard signs was its own idea entirely. I just steered.)
Doing it is. Talking about it to someone you don't know isn't.
Load More Replies...Yeah grandma last blessing. Stopping her from sending a nicture to a noper
Load More Replies...There's also the issue of reading between the lines. Some men literally struggle with reading between the lines, either because of poor social intuition or just desire masquerading as obstacles. If a woman is polite but direct, they'll misinterpret her being nice as a sign that she wants them to continue approaching rather than a signal that they need to back off. This miscommunication creates a dynamic where one believes they're being kind and the other thinks that it's an invite to continue approaching.
Saw this for the first time in Big Band Theory. Was it ever actually a thing?
Load More Replies...This "technique" was in some movie... Saying something bad about girl to break her self esteem.
Hi this is Ian's nigerian uncle who happens to be a general.
Hi there, Ian's mom. Nah, didn't mean a thing. As a matter of fact, I feel worse about the overripe avocado I had to throw out.
Condolences for the loss of your avocado. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Load More Replies...If my child killed themselves I’d also instantly be writing messages like this rather than trying CPR.
Hi this is Ian’s Mom, instead of rendering life saving medical attention, I’m checking his snap to find out the name of the god forsaken wench who made him do this, by the way did he leave any messages for me?
Not understanding basic social decorum is beyond weird. You don't bring up your crazy thoughts until the 3rd date.
Eh. It pretty much flows out of me at all times. I was just lucky enough to find a guy that was crazy in similar ways and now we live a nice crazy life together.
Load More Replies...Yes. Claiming mental health issues is so edgy and perfect for picking up women.
I hate it when people use mental health as a crutch. I struggle with mental illness, but I know that it's not an excuse.
Load More Replies...♫ Take me high and I'll sing, you make everything okay, okay okay...♫ (Nobody will get this reference but I just had to)
The cringe factor is the product of this disconnect between what he tries to do and what actually occurs. When a man ignores obvious cues, his advances are no longer playful but awkward. The flattery is insincere, the jokes fall flat, and the assertiveness seems arrogant. The irony of the moment, for a bystander, is the way painfully clueless he seems, but for the woman, it's never funny. It's exhausting, infuriating, and sometimes even threatening.
Pity it spends all its time bashing the Bishop. Just saying.
When you're on a dating site, opening with a threat of strangulation and a scary clown hand tattoo is going to really limit your appeal. Even someone looking for a hook up usually starts with the criteria "not creepy and/or threatening".
THERE IS NO SAFE WAY TO DO CHOKING/STRANGULATION. It is the leading cause of stroke among women under 40. Just stop. And don't ever have s*x with anyone who does this.
Nope ! He's going to be one of those "cinema lover" that only gives credit to obscure Siberian movies with Russian subtitles in black and white made in the 18th century.
Not to mention he asked for a subjective measure and then said "I'll let you know if you're right" as though her favourites require any external validation.
Load More Replies...Man, that movie. I thought what he was doing was interesting, but dear lord I don’t think I’ve ever rolled my eyes that much. I was actually angry when I finished it.
Load More Replies...And now ladies and gentlemen, if you look to your right you can see the very rare specie called "Alpha Males". No flashes with the pictures please, they are VERY sensitive.
Hey babe! I'm so alpha the only plant I have in my garden is alphalpha grass.
Load More Replies...Not having cried in 10 years is okay, some men have been so forced into never crying that they cannot cry anymore. However, thinking that a man crying is a feminine emotional dude, is a very toxic mindset.
I cry just knowing my dogs love me. My boy was abandoned at 3 months! And was in the shelter a month because no one wanted him. So I got him. I wish I could save them all but 3 is my limit
Load More Replies...So you're the type that never cries, but deals with your emotions by an assaultt rifle?
What is worse is that this type of behavior underestimates women altogether. It assumes they're being games or that their "no" isn't a real one. It removes their agency and treats them like puzzles to be solved rather than human beings who are very capable of knowing, and expressing, what they want. That lack of respect isn't just cringeworthy, it's disrespectful.
What about yours, Pal? Following someone based on looks is objectifying the person. Not very mentally stable at all.
Oh no, how will they ever live life without someone exclusively interested in their beauty and b**b size?
Three minutes before midnight, and the texter turned into a loony bin
The truth is that rejection is just a part of life, and the most attractive response is to accept it like a pro. A gentleman who takes a clue, gives a classy smile, and walks out makes a much better impression than a dude who clings for dear life to the instant in a desperate bid for validation. Ironically, confidence is demonstrated not by holding out in the face of rejection, but by the ability to take it in stride.
Yes feminism is about providing spank bank material for immature men. This is what Emily Pankhurst campaigned for!
mansplaning feminism... to a woman... to get nuuds... as b***s are not sexual parts of the body... Am I the only one who would make a cut out of like a male actor/model chest and send it to him? After all he said it wasn't sexual, right?
Femininism is deciding for yourself which pictures you send and to who.
I wonder if he will feel the same way if a big bald n**i fella sent him a picture of his b***s.
Gotta love it when 'man' 'male' tells a woman how to be a feminist - Gaslighting V3.2.12
If breasts aren't sexual body parts, then why do you want pics? You an oncologist or something lol
His having a conversation with himself. Clearly the dandelions keep him in balance.
Load More Replies...So SHE has mental problems while he told her confidently American Psycho 'inspires' him? Wtf?
Seriously, both read and watched it…. God d**n that’s a red flag if I ever saw one.
Load More Replies...Not using pronouns would be so exhausting. No more saying I, you, we, mine, him, and so on. Jaya would find this a very annoying way to communicate. Jaya doesn't know how long Jaya could keep that up.
Jaya makes a fair point. That simple sentence is already tiring Mreoww.
Load More Replies...Man wooshed manself, man big and strong, man don't use pronouns!
Load More Replies...Whose going to tell him that the Beatles also used pronouns ("And I love Her," "Tax Man," "Something In the Way She Moves," etc.)?
Who's, good Lord I teach English for a living 🤦🏼♀️
Load More Replies...Any time someone says this, the only correct answer is 'define a pronoun'.
Oh, you so show your age... and thank goodness no woke in you...stupid trend to me too.
In the end, men who are unable to take a hint are cringeworthy for the simple fact that they bring attention to a lack of self-awareness, respect, and confidence all at once. Not being able to let go isn't charming, it's being clingy. And while they may think persistence is complimentary, what women most want is someone who understands when to back down, honor boundaries, and move along without it getting awkward.
Some prick has been successfully egoed.
Load More Replies...I take "court jester" as a compliment. We're funny. Kings just go around chopping off their wives heads or waiting for Mummy to die so they can take the throne when they're in their mid-70s. I'm a court jester that crosses lines.
Guy should remember that Henry VIII never had any of his court jesters beheaded.
It's horrible, but at least he asked and didn't immediately throw insults.... Books anyone?
As a fallopian tube owner, that's really really not s3xy.
How much did you pay for your fallopian tubes? The shop down the street is currently offering 20% off.
Load More Replies...Hmm, some language education needed here as well as biology of reproduction processes.
What exactly does this mean? That he wants to come so hard his s***m will go Up the “fallopan” tube? If he knew biology ge would know this is impossible.
Yeah, because no one can be smart if they don't read ancient books every second of the day, that's a well known fact ! /s
If only the reply was "Do you read the book in the Ancient Greek text or are you one of the losers that only reads the english version"
Everybody can read books. You have to understand them, too, idiot! 🤦🏻♀️
Same to you, Corey. You got boring quite a while ago.
Load More Replies...I think she means, nope, go rock your own, looking at the time differences of each message
Oh no! A woman replied! How do I respond? Red alert! Battle stations! Let's try not to panic!
*POV you’re the penguin in the Mario Movie* Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! (To Corey)
Load More Replies...What's up with all the conversations about Radiohead today? Are we back in the 90s? Did I dream the last 20 years?
I don't know either. I'm a girl & I like Radiohead.
Load More Replies...I'm eating sausage I need to clap goth girl cheeks I am so depressed
Load More Replies...Yeah, sexism is so sad (by the way I'm 6'2, I go to the gym everyday and get paid 12 millons a month ladies 😉)
This one made me laugh, I would probably swipe right, to be completely honest.
Why do people consider the photos of the body, the muscled pumped male or female with very ugly, advanced lips and b***s image that attracts .. well, I guess they do like it. Moths to the flame?.
I don't know if it sounds bad, but I lowkey find it unserious when people say "If you don't do this, I will k**l myself."
In fairness this guy probably hates himself. Wonders why he is an incel when he's one of the good guys
Load More Replies...If there was another world war, this guy would hide like a coward. Theres thousands of women in militaries who, if war broke out, would be far more useful than this tool
Gatekeeping and manslplaining. 10/10 catch 😂
Load More Replies...So reporting him is wrong, and bloking him is meant I am a dumb girl... how about I will report you and put you on blast? And bloking mesagenistic a*s is not off the table, just tell him women are going to the army, and not just in piece times, and than block the "gift to humanity"
I am confused. Why be worried about being blocked if you don't like the expected response? Is this the movie's warrior woman image you have, or the ones that talk about feminism all the time, as if they have to?
I think it's actually quite a funny and interesting observation. Obviously racism is a huge serious problem, and astrology-based discrimination ("I don't date Libras, because they are selfish") is not a big deal, just stupid. But it's an interesting comparison, they're both about excluding people and making assumptions about people based on nonsense theories, thinking that a skin colour or zodiac sign tells you what kind of person someone is.
Why only for girls tho? Its not like there are no dudes who believe in that. Beside that the connection of racism and astrology seems weird.
The connnection might be that they are both obviously false belief systems.
Load More Replies...I don't follow astrology, but even I know that this is ridiculous.
Since when? Way back when the earth was considered flat, astrology proved that wrong... didn't it? Kidding, I am a strong supporter of Astrology and the Astronomers.
Honestly, he knows what he wants and he's not afraid to ask, that appreciable ! (though it lacks a bit of tact)
Guess it depends on context. Like If this was an initial opening message on a dating site or whatever it would be a disgusting way to start a conversation.
Load More Replies...No, pegging means to stick your fingers up someone's ass
Load More Replies...On a Quora this person I used to DM used to be like 'im sorry I'm like this" or 'sorry for being h**ny." Honestly they made me uncomfortable to I blocked them. They also one said '*nuzzle*' like eww
Oh, the demons person again, he/she is really in touch, isn't she/his / hers /their?
SO so many babies fighting DEMONS in the dating zone - I mean their minds!!! SAD. In person still exists y'all. A pub, a dance club, a library... get OFF THESE algorithmic apps, please - the world still exists, outside!
I'm a little bit over 14 and this is.... unintelligible garbage.
Load More Replies...We Brits will colonise anything. Souls, large parts of Africa, your mom...
That is.... One way to look at it. Definitely the wrong way to look at it though.
It’s certainly a unique take on the situation…
Load More Replies...Maybe don’t send messages in the middle of the night and draw conclusions from a lack of reply within an hour?
Good point. Why would you think a completely stranger would have to make time for you? You dont even know each other.
Just looking for attention at every opportunity.
Load More Replies...Most people have been in a broken situation, sharing too much to the wrong people. No need to reply so inconsiderate imo.
It's not the most sophisticated approach, but still rather cute. But most importantly it has nothing malicious, self-centered or delusional, like most of the others.
If we were to make a list of things that are a complete and utter turnoff, anything to do with crypto would be very near the top.
Why do women like Heathcliff? He's the worst!!
Load More Replies...Well, well, well... If those aren't the consequences of your own actions ?
Really. You're going to lead with "I'm h***y" and then complain that women are assuming you are looking for a hook up? She clocked you on word four.
Maybe he typed "hungry" and his text predictor changed it to "hørney" without him realizing it?? 🤣🤣
Load More Replies...And the right response would have been : "Oh yeah I'm not looking for that either, do you wanna go grab a coffee sometimes ?"
Not the guns, though. The descending bullets might land on a dog or other precious creature.
Load More Replies...Mm, I don't think he did. I think he knew exactly what they meant and decided to neg them/conflate their gender identity with mental illness.
Load More Replies...I prefer to be called they/them too, and I would laugh my a*s off if someone called me schizophrenic because of that, lol.
This made me smile ... I found it hilarious, and I would assume it was the person's humour until I've experienced otherwise if anyone said a thing like that lol
Load More Replies...They/them pronouns might confuse someone when they see it used for the first time. But did he live underground for those six years? I mean, how can you even read newspaper, watch tv or use internet without seeing any pronoun discussion ever? I would give him a slack if English isn't his first language, but he wrote complex words like terminology, agender and schizophrenic right so dunno...
I heard "agender" in a North Jersey accent, meaning "agenda."
Load More Replies...that’s like my mum lol ;-; she’s been saying ever since I told her my pronouns “her and all the 6000 other voices in her head”
😆 I thought it was very funny..a bit inappropriate but still funny
Why ask random strangers on Internet for this. just visit Google or a pornsite and you could see plenty. Corey could reply here : you would know.
Now that's a lovely tit! Care to see some boobies? boobies-68...133db0.jpg
"Pipe" in French means à blôw-job. I guess that's not the meaning here?
Has every man just been asleep this whole time? World has changed, women and Black people got a right to vote, we had a virus, and people are asking for a tit?
Agreed, but the rest of it is just plain nasty.
Load More Replies...Now is the perfect time for finding his wife and sending her that screenshot.
You could’ve stopped an insulting the lips. Then everyone would’ve walked away only feeling mildly uncomfortable. But the dog? He should make sure to lock all of his doors tonight.
Was this an opening message? What possible response could they have expected?
And then he say something very popular like Queen or The Beatles.
Which makes it even funnier and more pathetic, so we laugh at you some more.
Load More Replies...I believe Corey is feeling personally attacked by this thread and my comments.
They're very persistent, but they lose points for falling back on "you would know". Do better, Corey. If you're going to match wits with Nathaniel, maybe try bringing some wit.
Load More Replies...Geez... these make me feel like I need to apologize for my gender. I'm surprised our species has made it this far. Another reason to root for the asteroid.
Na, your reply makes it clear not all guys are b**b-obsessed imbeciles. Keep fighting the good fight.
Load More Replies...i managed to read up to number 20. Reading maga stupidity is way too hard for a simple european. Don't get me wrong, we also have m0rons, but this is world cup level.
Hey, I live in Chicago, where that fúck apparently wants to send the national guard next. Stupidity doesn’t even begin to cover it.
Load More Replies...I remember a maths teacher at my school when teaching probability said to a boy “if you go and stand in the centre of town and ask every woman that passes if they’ll have s*x with you eventually one will say yes”. That’s exactly what happens with internet dating, men use their ‘best’ line hundreds of times, the misses don’t matter to them because eventually someone will bite.
WTF was all this about ? Couldn't understand any of it. What language are they talking ?
I understand what you’re saying, but most people know that not all men are like this. There are posts that are the same, but about women. Again, not all women are like this. Not everyone is like this. The gender doesn’t matter, it’s about pointing out stupid, pathetic morons who try to get dates by being unintentionally ridiculous, as shown on this article and many others. And to those who don’t know, a misandrist is someone who is séxist towards men. Misogyny for women, misandry for men. Séxism can go both ways.
Load More Replies...I believe Corey is feeling personally attacked by this thread and my comments.
They're very persistent, but they lose points for falling back on "you would know". Do better, Corey. If you're going to match wits with Nathaniel, maybe try bringing some wit.
Load More Replies...Geez... these make me feel like I need to apologize for my gender. I'm surprised our species has made it this far. Another reason to root for the asteroid.
Na, your reply makes it clear not all guys are b**b-obsessed imbeciles. Keep fighting the good fight.
Load More Replies...i managed to read up to number 20. Reading maga stupidity is way too hard for a simple european. Don't get me wrong, we also have m0rons, but this is world cup level.
Hey, I live in Chicago, where that fúck apparently wants to send the national guard next. Stupidity doesn’t even begin to cover it.
Load More Replies...I remember a maths teacher at my school when teaching probability said to a boy “if you go and stand in the centre of town and ask every woman that passes if they’ll have s*x with you eventually one will say yes”. That’s exactly what happens with internet dating, men use their ‘best’ line hundreds of times, the misses don’t matter to them because eventually someone will bite.
WTF was all this about ? Couldn't understand any of it. What language are they talking ?
I understand what you’re saying, but most people know that not all men are like this. There are posts that are the same, but about women. Again, not all women are like this. Not everyone is like this. The gender doesn’t matter, it’s about pointing out stupid, pathetic morons who try to get dates by being unintentionally ridiculous, as shown on this article and many others. And to those who don’t know, a misandrist is someone who is séxist towards men. Misogyny for women, misandry for men. Séxism can go both ways.
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