Good news! You’ve matched up with that hot girl or guy on Tinder. Now what?
You want to stand out. Specifically, you want to stand out in a good way. Most people will simply send a generic message, like “Hey! How’re you?”. But you really don’t want to be that boring. No, you want to show you’re a comedic genius with the best Tinder pick-up lines and jokes.
If you do it properly, you’ll get a positive response, and you’ll be a step closer to the coveted first date. Dating: it’s no joke, but these chat-up lines are.
Do Funny Pick-Up Lines Actually Work?
It’s easy to be sceptical, especially if you’ve experienced corny pick-up lines first-hand and are still cringing.
It’s often said that laughter is the best medicine. That’s because it releases endorphins into the brain, which make you feel relaxed and happy. They also strengthen your connection with someone. Dating is tough, and a funny icebreaker can smooth over any nerves and tension either of you have.
Think how positive you feel after having a good laugh, either in a group or one-to-one. Make your match’s day and prove yourself humorous and interesting. People turn to Tinder because they’re looking for love, or they’re looking for some fun. Why not go for both?
Embrace cheesy one-liners!
You might initially feel awkward coming out with some of the old classics, but they’re classics for a reason. They work. Sometimes. Let’s face it: most matches would prefer someone who can recite the old gags rather than Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18.
There’s a definite art to pulling off a good cheesy joke. But you won’t know if you’ve got “it” until you give it a shot. Tinder has introduced Reactions
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, so you’ll know how successful you are pretty swiftly.
10 Funny Tinder Pick-Up Lines to Try
If you’re looking for good Tinder pick-up lines, there are some tried-and-tested quips that could hold you in good stead.
Some you’ll have already heard. Some might be new. Either way, they’ve been used by matches since Tinder was founded in 2012. In fact, some go back further than that, to the days when dating sites such as Match.com ruled the roost.
1. Icebreaker
Trying to find my rose pic.twitter.com/FLCyag5KNL
— My Tinder Nightmare (@Mytinderlols) December 15, 2018
It’s good to acknowledge the fact that Tinder’s a bit odd. Because online dating is difficult for both sexes.
You’ve matched with a complete stranger. You admire each other’s relative symmetry. You might as well let them know you think the whole thing’s strange. Then you can move on and have a meaningful conversation.
2. Knock, Knock
me on Tinder
guy: Knock knock
me: who’s there?
g: Kenya
m: Kenya who?
g: kenya give me your number?
m: kenya not?
Sorry basag trip ako ?— VERNÍCE (@JAsticeleague) January 26, 2015
Ah, a true classic. Despite the invention of the doorbell, “Knock Knock” jokes have never gone out of fashion, mainly because they were never in fashion.
Everyone knows what to expect from a “Knock Knock” gag. The real key is that they encourage a conversation. When someone comes a-calling, how can you resist saying, “Who’s there?”
3. “Dad” Jokes
I’d be married by now if someone told me sooner the trick to a mans heart was dad jokes pic.twitter.com/bLuuXYo6Qi
— Lasalsa (@Kaylalalasala) May 24, 2016
You don’t have to be a guy to tell “Dad” jokes. These are old-school, cringe-inducing puns that are also remarkably popular.
If you’re looking for more, check out Nice One, Dad. The site features the best (using that term loosely) “Dad” jokes found online, which might come in handy for your next match.
4. Bodily Organs
Are you my appendix? #GameofTinder #Tinderhttp://t.co/AyaD3aAeqA pic.twitter.com/uv9glzPXzD
— TheGameofTinder (@TheGameofTinder) February 27, 2015
Don’t be so disgusting.
In a world of crude gags, this one is as innocent as it is charming. Unless your date has just come out of surgery.
Don’t use this line if you’re a doctor.
5. Land of the Free
@fabs0ul on a scale of one to America pic.twitter.com/3JChoj1fBH
— TAVI DAILY (@TAVIONtheGOD) December 14, 2013
This one probably won’t work so well if you don’t live in the USA, but it’s worth a shot. Regional differences do apply: patriotism isn’t appreciated everywhere around the world, but most Americans will appreciate this one on some level. Pitch your line based on your geographic location.
6. Two-for-One
‘Was your mother a beaver? Because DAAAM girl!’ — 6 lessons online dating has taught us –> http://t.co/Z1PgsQ6bLA pic.twitter.com/6PC5jZmqyE
— UNiDAYS US (@UNiDAYS_US) April 9, 2014
The joke on the right goes back to the Stone Age. The human race is still alive and well, so presumably it works.
7. Do Your Research
Finally found my niche with pottery pic.twitter.com/PDZ4IYDW10
— My Tinder Nightmare (@Mytinderlols) December 18, 2018
Tinder lets you put up a bio, so make good use of it. Be witty and honest in your own and pay attention to your match’s bio.
Check out their hobbies. What do their photos tell you about their personality? Express an interest in them, and do it in a clever way.
8. Show Self-Awareness
If I had to summarise my Tinder experience, this would be it pic.twitter.com/rArLv6WCAL
— My Tinder Nightmare (@Mytinderlols) December 19, 2018
In most cases, this will come naturally. Very few people are actually full of confidence—it’s all a lie. Your match may appreciate you being self-deprecating.
Do it right and you’ll click with someone who is similarly humble-but-humorous.
9. Use Your Brains
If I had four quarters #GameofTinder #Tinderhttp://t.co/M4Y8qgxfmV pic.twitter.com/juXscMCTXC
— TheGameofTinder (@TheGameofTinder) April 30, 2015
It’s not all about using corny one-liners. You need clever Tinder pick-up lines, and that means engaging your own faculties.
Come up with something original. It doesn’t really matter if you use it again and again—as long as it seems to work.
10. Think Outside the Box
Trying my luck with some cheesy historical openers pic.twitter.com/SKrlDv54EO
— My Tinder Nightmare (@Mytinderlols) December 17, 2018
Yes, this goes against the very idea of standard chat-up lines, but it’ll also make you stand out. And that’s the aim of the game, right?
Be confident. Don’t be afraid to be ridiculous. Your opening gambit says a lot about you.
Tinder Pick-Up Lines: Keep It Clean
Dirty jokes can go one of two ways. So why risk it straight away? Save your filthy mind for later. First, gauge their sense of humor. Getting it wrong can mean you never get a response.
Go too far and you might even get suspended from the dating app. Or that person you’ve got an undeniable crush on might be put off for life. In other words, avoid being “that guy” on Tinder
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