Thanks to all the dating apps for every imaginable niche and the millions of singles who use them, meeting people on the internet is easier than ever.
However, if you're actively searching for some form of romance online, talking to matches eventually starts feeling repetitive.
That's why it's so refreshing when every once in a while someone special drops by and acts like a total (creepy) lunatic. And that's where the Twitter account 'Incel pickup lines' comes in.
Asking its followers for the most pathetic attempts to pick up women online, it features the worst submissions it receives, reminding us that you just never really know who's lurking one swipe away.
Continue scrolling to check out its content and don't miss the chat we had on the topic with dating coach Hayley Quinn — you'll find it in between the images.
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Hayley Quinn, who has given an excellent TED talk titled 'Searching for love to escape ourselves', told Bored Panda that your initial text doesn't have to be too complicated.
"A first message should be a short, playful hello that is (where possible) personalized to someone's profile," Quinn said.
"Personalized messages will always outperform a more bland 'hey, how's it going?'. Messages that are humourous or silly often work well too. People don't want a factual exchange, they want to get a sense of your personality from the message you send."
If being friends with someone of the opposite sex is psychologically damaging for you then my man you need professional help and I'm sorry you turned out this way
If this is true, he'd be at least twice as old as the girl he's trying to get. At least be more creative, we like guys who can think.
I ran into a former substitute teacher first thing he told me was how glad he was that I'm already 21 and that back in the day, he couldn't wait until I turned 18. I was in elementary school when he taught me. 🤮 Offered me a car ride, decided I rather wait for 4 hours for the rain to stop.
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"You owe me" is a phrase that, despite the distance of years and lots of therapy, has not dimmed in my memory.
Dude this means that this weirdo was thinking these things about her when she was A BABY. Absolutely disgusting.
It’s almost as creepy as the lyrics to “Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen” by Neil Sedaka
Wow…. What an…. „Interesting“ song. Was it a hit? Did people like it back then? Was it a joke? How could this ever been recorded?
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There ain’t a piece of s**t big enough to describe this piece of creepy s**t of a person
This is absolutely the worst one…he was looking at in infant girl just minutes old already planning how he was going to gratify himself… I hope they show these messages to his employer as this is disgusting. Even baby girls are not safe.
I’m in shock! Don’t even know what to say. I would be scared as hell receiving this message.
That is some "Jared Fogle" level of pedo right there. That's a blood-curdling, "please don't step in front of my car because I might involuntarily run you down" creepy
Uh, does this dude realize that he's asking someone who can practically be his child's age to have sex with him?
This is the worst one…he was literally looking at in infant minutes old already planning to…
Eeeeeew. It’s concerning too that he saw a brand new baby and thought yeah that’s my future fuckbuddy. No!!
what in the actual F..... I hope this was not real, but at the same time I guess I wouldn't be surprised if it was. But ....no. just no
Help out that window he was threatening to jump out?
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Wow, lots to unpack there. Why the f**k did this guy look at a LITERAL BABY, look at mum, and decide, 'Oh yeah, one day that INFANT is going to be so fine like her mum, best keep in contact for the next TWO DECADES so that I can shoot my shot!' Dude belongs in prison if this is serious, or in a mental health facility if it's fake.
so we have some form of p3dophilia, stalking that is ENCOURAGED by the mother, and "yOu OwE mE :("
Seriously hope this individual was reported to state licensing board or national licensing board
i have had a lot of weird creepy messages like this on facebook and instagram and sometimes even in my spam folder
The weirdest part us that he saw her as a baby and went "dang it, I have to wait til she's 20"
This is one of the creepiest things I've ever read and I'm desperately hoping it's fake. You lusted after a kid for 20 years since day one, never knowing what she looked it, so basically a baby. And have the nerve to say she owes you? No woman owes a man anything and then most I'd do is push you out that window. Hopefully landing on spikes.
The man who wrote this needs to be fired. Not just from his job, but also from a cannon into the sun.
"For example, if someone's into yoga, don't say, 'how long have you been doing that?' Instead, you could say, 'I hope the ability to do a headstand isn't a prerequisite for a first date?' or 'Could I convince you to ditch the yoga mat and come for a hike instead?'" the dating coach explained.
"Keep your messages short and whatever you do, don't ask someone out for a date on the first message you send!"
"The person you message might have 10 other messages they've received that day," Quinn noted. "Because of that if your message is too bland, it could get lost in the shuffle."
"The name of the game here is to be somewhat unique and back up what you send with a well-constructed profile. The next stage of the conversation is also important. Ask someone out too soon and they will feel like you're jumping to the next step before you've established a connection; ask someone out too late and the conversation might fizzle. Keep the momentum high in your conversations and if you're both not ready for a date yet, try having an in-app phone or video call instead," the dating coach recommended.
Ok, but the bear is cute. Just a victim, right? I think we can all agree on that.
However, before you get the chance to talk, you first need to charm your potential date with your profile.
"People have high expectations for a dating app profile, including Instagram-quality photos plus a well-written, short and witty [introduction]," Quinn said.
"The written part of your online dating profile is less about sharing factual information (i.e. what you do) and more about someone getting an instant sense of your personality when they read it," she added.
"If the app offers the ability to add a voice note as well, this could prove to be an easy win for you. Recent research from Match showed that 17% of people saying they could tell if they were attracted to someone by the sound of their voice alone."
"Finally, when it comes to your pictures, avoid some obvious mistakes: poor lighting, too many group shots, cluttered backgrounds, or anything that makes it hard to see what you actually look like," the dating coach said.
Report him to the team. I'm sure they don't want trash like this using them
I will never understand how they can say stuff like this and then say they’re a “nice guy” in the same sentence…the delusion boggles the mind
"You're the only female besides my mom that hasn't made me want to wring her neck" this specimen is a murder waiting to happen
Damned if you do, damned if you don’t. Either don’t talk to a guy then you’re a b***h .do talk to the guy then you’re a s**t. Go figure.
i have seen both, both against my will. I am a f*****g minor. there are "nice girls" out there too, and now because of those traumatic experiences, I am Ace.
We should all spam xdickhog44 on his snap and send him just stupid c**p and tell what a dork he is. Maybe he’ll be super embarrassed to know all his psycho babble is here for all the world to see. Lol
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I am SOOO grateful I was too old when this Tinder thing came out. So grateful.
No, back in the day we had to go on actual dates with these creeps and find out first hand. At least girls now get a heads up so they can avoid meeting them at all.
Load More Replies... Wtf is wrong with these people? And there are still men out there, who don't understand why we need to be careful. Also funny how you're a fat ugly, a$s whore, once you turn them down. Didn't you message them because you thought they were attractive? Remove head from aśş, and realise that the way you view women is the problem, not women. We don't owe you anything. Get it together, or leave us alone.
So, to any guys who were wondering why women have their guards up, why you should cross the street if you see them walking home alone at night, want to know why dating is so difficult these days etc, there's your answer. These are the type of people you should be blaming.
The creepiest part is how many of these seem to be directed towards Asian women... white men fetishizing Asians is way too normalized in society. Asian people aren't your "anime girl waifus". (Speaking as an Asian person)
Can we stick to funny cats, cute dogs and science jokes please? I'm disturbed.
Post three and I’m already taking a break and debating whether or not I should go on. Oh why oh why do I do this to myself.
I ask myself the same question. I chalk it up to the same morbid curiosity that keeps me from looking away from other weird or terrifying stuff, like train wrecks.
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I think there's a lot of untreated trauma involved in this behaviour. By the inherent pain these people can't percieve their own bodies and feelings in a proper way. In consequent, no appropriate relationship can be established with others. They act like in a virtual game or something and have no sense of the actual effect on the other person. This can be uncomfortable at best, but very dangerous at worst.
I am quite shocked to be honest, that there are these kind of idiots out there.
After reading most of the fury fuel here, I'm already at a point where I consider the word "nice" as an insult. I am very much hoping that what I've read is fiction but I think I know better. Stay safe out there, ladies. I don't trust my own kind much, either.
whAT DID I READ AND WHY THE F*K DID BP APPROVE THIS?????????????????????????
Thank the Goddess I'm too old now to be dating. It is absolutely exhausting to know that after all these years, these creeps still exist.
After skimming through this (reading them all was too difficult) I'm kind of surprised that I don't see lots of news reports of women, or someone related to them, kicking the s**t out of and/or killing dudes who post stuff to them like this. Are these creeps at least smart enough to say far away from the women they are creeping on?
After all seeing all this I feel dirty. I need a shower... with lava.
So thankful I was married way before most of us even got those AOL mini-frisbees in the mail. *whew*
If hubby either dies or we break up, om staying single. Seems like less work. And safer.
I hope they sent the one from the former babysitter who says he should have raped her as a child, and the one from the "nervous" guy who thought he should rape his date because he wouldn't get another chance to the police, their parents, and every single person those men knew.
All of this is why I will no longer date men. Praise the Lord I'm bi!
nah fam like i was bi before this but now im a full on lesbian 💀
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I'm off to Redditor r/eyebleach myself...anyone care to join me?
Load More Replies... It's like they rolled for initiative and came up 🎲 Save the role play for those already seated at the table, people.
And this is why I am absolutely terrified of dating sites....
Holy C**p. I can't believe people post stuff like that. What happened to common decency, morality, respect for others or even respect for yourself?
What the hell is up with all these "nice guys" turning at the flip of a dime?!? Apparently all the a******s out there are under the impression that they're nice guys ... F*****g weird! I never realized until reading this thread.
These men(and men in general) are the reason I told my boyfriend, if we ever break up, I will not be dating ever again. So many unresolved daddy and mommy issues I want 0 part of. Hell, even if I knew a guy who had gone through therapy and had supposedly changed, I'd be hesitant if not uninterested. My life and safety vs a man's feelings...guess which is higher on the pole of importance?
Can we have some uplifting posts? Bit boring reading every week that men are dcks, evil, etc
I have no idea who in the world is downvoting you for expressing an opinion. BoredPanda really needs to do away with the silly downvote button. I have to agree-- there has been a really negative slant to BoredPanda's post lately. I miss all of their quirky posts and listicles about animals and artwork. I came to BoredPanda to escape all of the negative gossipy articles on Buzzfeed. Constantly seeing things like this makes me really depressed. I know I don't have to interact with it, but I am finding less and less quirky listicle on this site anymore.
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You know what you should do Carole? Make a post titled "Disgusting things women have said to men"
Load More Replies... I am SOOO grateful I was too old when this Tinder thing came out. So grateful.
No, back in the day we had to go on actual dates with these creeps and find out first hand. At least girls now get a heads up so they can avoid meeting them at all.
Load More Replies... Wtf is wrong with these people? And there are still men out there, who don't understand why we need to be careful. Also funny how you're a fat ugly, a$s whore, once you turn them down. Didn't you message them because you thought they were attractive? Remove head from aśş, and realise that the way you view women is the problem, not women. We don't owe you anything. Get it together, or leave us alone.
So, to any guys who were wondering why women have their guards up, why you should cross the street if you see them walking home alone at night, want to know why dating is so difficult these days etc, there's your answer. These are the type of people you should be blaming.
The creepiest part is how many of these seem to be directed towards Asian women... white men fetishizing Asians is way too normalized in society. Asian people aren't your "anime girl waifus". (Speaking as an Asian person)
Can we stick to funny cats, cute dogs and science jokes please? I'm disturbed.
Post three and I’m already taking a break and debating whether or not I should go on. Oh why oh why do I do this to myself.
I ask myself the same question. I chalk it up to the same morbid curiosity that keeps me from looking away from other weird or terrifying stuff, like train wrecks.
Load More Replies... I think there's a lot of untreated trauma involved in this behaviour. By the inherent pain these people can't percieve their own bodies and feelings in a proper way. In consequent, no appropriate relationship can be established with others. They act like in a virtual game or something and have no sense of the actual effect on the other person. This can be uncomfortable at best, but very dangerous at worst.
I am quite shocked to be honest, that there are these kind of idiots out there.
After reading most of the fury fuel here, I'm already at a point where I consider the word "nice" as an insult. I am very much hoping that what I've read is fiction but I think I know better. Stay safe out there, ladies. I don't trust my own kind much, either.
whAT DID I READ AND WHY THE F*K DID BP APPROVE THIS?????????????????????????
Thank the Goddess I'm too old now to be dating. It is absolutely exhausting to know that after all these years, these creeps still exist.
After skimming through this (reading them all was too difficult) I'm kind of surprised that I don't see lots of news reports of women, or someone related to them, kicking the s**t out of and/or killing dudes who post stuff to them like this. Are these creeps at least smart enough to say far away from the women they are creeping on?
After all seeing all this I feel dirty. I need a shower... with lava.
So thankful I was married way before most of us even got those AOL mini-frisbees in the mail. *whew*
If hubby either dies or we break up, om staying single. Seems like less work. And safer.
I hope they sent the one from the former babysitter who says he should have raped her as a child, and the one from the "nervous" guy who thought he should rape his date because he wouldn't get another chance to the police, their parents, and every single person those men knew.
All of this is why I will no longer date men. Praise the Lord I'm bi!
nah fam like i was bi before this but now im a full on lesbian 💀
Load More Replies... I'm off to Redditor r/eyebleach myself...anyone care to join me?
Load More Replies... It's like they rolled for initiative and came up 🎲 Save the role play for those already seated at the table, people.
And this is why I am absolutely terrified of dating sites....
Holy C**p. I can't believe people post stuff like that. What happened to common decency, morality, respect for others or even respect for yourself?
What the hell is up with all these "nice guys" turning at the flip of a dime?!? Apparently all the a******s out there are under the impression that they're nice guys ... F*****g weird! I never realized until reading this thread.
These men(and men in general) are the reason I told my boyfriend, if we ever break up, I will not be dating ever again. So many unresolved daddy and mommy issues I want 0 part of. Hell, even if I knew a guy who had gone through therapy and had supposedly changed, I'd be hesitant if not uninterested. My life and safety vs a man's feelings...guess which is higher on the pole of importance?
Can we have some uplifting posts? Bit boring reading every week that men are dcks, evil, etc
I have no idea who in the world is downvoting you for expressing an opinion. BoredPanda really needs to do away with the silly downvote button. I have to agree-- there has been a really negative slant to BoredPanda's post lately. I miss all of their quirky posts and listicles about animals and artwork. I came to BoredPanda to escape all of the negative gossipy articles on Buzzfeed. Constantly seeing things like this makes me really depressed. I know I don't have to interact with it, but I am finding less and less quirky listicle on this site anymore.
Load More Replies... You know what you should do Carole? Make a post titled "Disgusting things women have said to men"
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