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The awkward way people flirt on dating app Tinder

“I can’t help but stare.” Please don’t.

IT IS ALWAYS nerve-wracking the first time you talk to an attractive stranger.

Tinder is a new mobile app that allows users to meet singles nearby. It’s the equivalent to Hot or Not, but if both Tinder users find each other attractive, they’re allowed to start sending text messages. More than 35 million Tinder profiles have been rated on the app.

Whoever sends the first message to the attractive stranger needs to come up with something pretty creative to get a response.

We polled friends for their best and worst Tinder pick-up lines.

Here are the lines that either failed or succeeded spectacularly.

That's not your baby, right?
1 / 11
  • That's not your baby, right?

  • Clearly made for each other

  • Stealing questions from Obama's Reddit interview

  • Speaking of Obama... Really? Politics?

  • *cringe*

  • No reply

  • You can't take it back when a compliment goes wrong...

  • This might actually be a cat and a dog flirting

  • Get the name right

  • Try poetry. Hair/flair/stare. Excellent.

  • Prematurely dropping the 'L' word

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    Mute Catherine Shortt
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    Feb 24th 2013, 10:24 AM

    Thanks Journal. Downloaded Tinder very excited only to find they’re all 18-20 year olds. Feeling very ancient :-/

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    Mute Catherine Shortt
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    Feb 24th 2013, 11:03 AM

    Well hello there Liam…peanut butter or Nutella…lol :-P

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    Mute Liam
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    Feb 24th 2013, 11:12 AM

    Good one

    Now for the awkward answer lol

    Both are spreadable ;) but probably nutella

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    Mute Catherine Shortt
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    Feb 24th 2013, 12:14 PM

    Oh Liam you smooth talker you…lol. How do you not have the ladies beating down the door :-P

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    Mute Liam
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    Feb 24th 2013, 12:17 PM

    Cos im engaged and my better half would break my face ;)

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    Mute Little Jim
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    Feb 24th 2013, 12:32 PM

    Well this is awkward!

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    Mute Liam
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    Feb 24th 2013, 12:34 PM

    Hahahahaha

    Nuff said :)

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    Mute Continent Simian
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    Feb 24th 2013, 1:08 PM

    Christ! Get two separate rooms, you two.

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    Mute Colin Tyrrell
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    Feb 24th 2013, 1:37 PM

    Catherine & Liam – interaction of the week. Brilliant. Spreadable.

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    Mute Catherine Shortt
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    Feb 24th 2013, 2:20 PM

    There’s not much I can say to that Liam…ya got me good…lol

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    Mute Liam
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    Feb 24th 2013, 3:37 PM

    Sorry

    No i feel bad :(

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    Mute David Higgins
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    Feb 24th 2013, 9:49 AM

    I somehow doubt an opener of “Enda Kenny or Michael Martin” would have the same effect.

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    Feb 24th 2013, 10:02 AM

    How did u manage to wedge that comment in , it’s to early on a Sunday morning for that sort of shite. Hope u have a nice day though:-)

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    Mute Terry Morgan
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    Feb 24th 2013, 10:08 AM

    Rasher, if you looked at the pictures it would become a lot clearer.

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    Mute Little Jim
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    Feb 24th 2013, 10:11 AM

    Be nice.
    That’s actually Davids real chat up line.

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    Feb 24th 2013, 10:14 AM

    Nope, sorry I must be having a slow day.

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    Feb 24th 2013, 10:23 AM

    Rasher, here’s little a clue; read #4.

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    Mute Eric Wrafter
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    Feb 24th 2013, 10:03 AM

    I must sign up and add to the awkward. Toodle oo

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    Mute youdontknowme
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    Feb 24th 2013, 10:17 AM

    Only if you have iphone. Not on android

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    Mute Eric Wrafter
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    Feb 24th 2013, 11:00 AM

    curse my lack of love for that gizmo

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    Mute Brian Flynn
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    Feb 24th 2013, 11:26 AM

    Tayto or King Crisps?

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    Mute Declan McCabe
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    Feb 24th 2013, 1:24 PM

    Tayto

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    Mute Continent Simian
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    Feb 24th 2013, 1:11 PM

    Isn’t every social media comment a flirtation, you magnificent individual?

    I also admire your clean posture and proud gums.

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    Mute Cpm
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    Feb 25th 2013, 7:31 AM

    I thought that 100 duck-sized horses question was asked to Bill Gates?

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    Feb 24th 2013, 10:51 PM

    Playstation or monopoly?

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