30+ Cringeworthy Dating App Fails That Will Make You Glad You’re Single This Week (February 15, 2024)

Oh, the wild world of dating apps, where love is just a swipe away, and so is the potential for epic fails. It’s like stepping into a rom-com, but half the time, the script’s written by someone who’s never seen a rom-com before. I mean, I hit the jackpot and found my better half on one of these dating apps, but let’s be real: for every fairy tale ending, there’s a mountain of messages that make you question humanity.

This week’s cringe-worthy DM hall of fame is a testament to that. It’s like a parade of “What were they thinking?!” moments, served up fresh for your face-palming pleasure. If you’ve ever wondered why some folks are fervently embracing the single life, just take a peek at these gems. It’s enough to make you want to delete your app, throw your phone in a river, and take up knitting.

But hey, it’s all part of the adventure, right? Let’s dive into the madness and maybe, just maybe, learn a thing or two about what not to say when sliding into someone’s DMs.


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Nate Armbruster

When he's not doomscrolling Twitter or writing for Pleated-Jeans, Nate Armbruster writes jokes—and then tells them on stage as a stand-up comedian, where he can watch audiences (hopefully) laugh in real-time.