54 of the most hilariously terrible Tinder lines people have gotten
April 2024 · 5 minute read
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Tinder can be a fun way to get a date, but chatting with strangers on the app can also show you who you would never want to date — ever.
"Tinder Nightmares" is a popular Instagram account that collects the most hilariously awful attempts at flirting on the dating app. From corny pickup lines to tantrums people throw when they get ignored, this account — which has 1.9 million followers — is a good reminder of how ridiculous people can be when looking for "love."
The account was started by Elan Gale, the "Bachelor" producer who also runs the "Texts from your ex" Instagram. While we don't know for sure that all of these are real, they definitely capture something about the silly and depressing landscape of modern dating.
We compiled a selection of some of the worst Tinder chats of all time. Here they are:
Probably a factor, true.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Nov 16, 2016 at 3:22pm PST
A relevant question.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Jul 13, 2016 at 5:19pm PDT
I wonder if she followed through.
A post shared by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Sep 24, 2017 at 1:17pm PDT
Joke, counter joke.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Jan 19, 2017 at 9:09am PST
Perhaps they regret being found.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Oct 4, 2016 at 11:33pm PDT
A very formal request.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Nov 11, 2016 at 12:57am PST
Ah, how easily young love can turn.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Mar 16, 2016 at 2:32pm PDT
Who doesn't like Mexican food?
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Mar 3, 2016 at 3:54pm PST
Always be closing.
A post shared by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Apr 1, 2018 at 1:47am PDT
Just trying to set the table.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Aug 5, 2016 at 9:55am PDT
... and Oscar is busted.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Feb 23, 2016 at 6:21pm PST
You can never go wrong with a "Stranger Things" reference.
A post shared by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Apr 3, 2018 at 11:24am PDT
Actually, that's pretty good.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Feb 15, 2016 at 11:39am PST
Accurate.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Sep 14, 2015 at 5:58pm PDT
Ouch.
A post shared by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)May 28, 2018 at 3:47pm PDT
This person is an evil genius.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Feb 9, 2016 at 12:26pm PST
Please never say "man heat."
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Feb 1, 2016 at 10:49am PST
I don't even have your number.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Jan 28, 2016 at 7:36am PST
Oh boy indeed.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Jan 26, 2016 at 12:16pm PST
Makes you think.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Jan 21, 2016 at 2:24pm PST
The baddest of bad boys.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Jan 18, 2016 at 3:25pm PST
That went well.
A post shared by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Oct 31, 2017 at 9:18pm PDT
Um, D?
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Jan 17, 2016 at 6:40pm PST
Blake just needs a hug.
A post shared by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Feb 22, 2018 at 11:39am PST
Wait, what did I do?
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Jan 6, 2017 at 10:35am PST
Serious emoji skills.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Jan 13, 2016 at 10:51am PST
Strong response.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Jan 6, 2016 at 6:30pm PST
Nope.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Jan 3, 2016 at 11:56am PST
How the tables have turned.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Dec 29, 2015 at 1:45pm PST
Wow — someone doesn't like being ignored.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Dec 23, 2015 at 2:00pm PST
Take two.
A post shared by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Feb 9, 2018 at 2:57pm PST
Good enough.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Dec 19, 2015 at 12:40pm PST
Excuse me?
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Dec 18, 2015 at 10:13am PST
Perfect response.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Dec 13, 2015 at 1:03pm PST
Couldn't change the password to something ... not that?
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Dec 9, 2015 at 9:33pm PST
And it was all going so well.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Dec 5, 2015 at 3:49pm PST
You sly dog, Spencer.
A post shared by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Oct 12, 2017 at 10:45am PDT
Yes, yes I have.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Nov 28, 2015 at 2:13pm PST
He's just excited.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Nov 20, 2015 at 3:05pm PST
So, are you?
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Nov 3, 2015 at 11:47am PST
The caps is key.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Oct 31, 2015 at 4:41pm PDT
He has a lot of feelings.
A photo posted by Unspirational (@tindernightmares)Oct 26, 2015 at 8:48pm PDT