I've wrote about internet dating many times before but this time I thought I'd make a post with concrete examples. This is collection of different kind of types of guys in Tinder. Not all of these pictures are captured by me and I think it makes this even better. Or funnier, actually. Not all of these pictures are bad either, some of them I "swiped right" that I took. Some of these guys have probably found what they have been looking for too because I've been screenshotting these for quite a while now. Sometimes I open Tinder just for laughs, the stereotypes are just too hilarious.
Let's start with the easy ones. Guys who doesn't want to put their own face in Tinder. Maybe they're just browsing or having similar laughs as I am. Here are the weirdest ones so far:
I've covered the names but I left the ages because I think it's quite relevant. So this guy wanted to find company with this picture. Would you go out with him?
Now this guy is showing he is funny and primitive. I hope this cartoon character looks even a bit like him irl.
Even though I like minions, I didn't swipe right with this pic.
I wish I could tell how many people there are who puts quotes as pictures of themselves. This particular guy had many of them. Waste of space, I'd say. This is also a good example of the tree-huggers that sometimes shows themselves in the wonderful world of online dating. But not all who has quotes are hippies, they might just be very sensitive. Considering how much I like quotes, not even I have any of them in my profile...
I don't know how is this... I don't know... I just don't know. I can't even. Just no.
I do like sunsets too, but I'd still rather see your face.
Some faces though... Was that really the best available picture? You look like you should change the suit for a wife-beater.
First thing I thought was his real hair color.
At least this guy cropped everyone else from the picture. I wonder how many dozens were there to have this pixelated picture.
I get it, you don't really want anyone to recognise you.
I really do get it.
If this guy is 39, I'm the monkey's uncle.
Is this a childhood pic or... oh, okay. That explains.
And then there are the guys who really, really, really likes their vehicles.
Because sitting in a car is so cool.
Not only does this particular vehicle look hilarious, the description makes it even better.
It's not only just cars, it's planes and boats too.
Then there are the guys who wants to tell they got animals. Which is nice to know. Protip though, this shouldn't be the first picture.
I get it, you really like dogs. And they look great. But do you?
And then there are the mandatory tiger/lion pictures. The little activist in me thinks that if you can get that close to an animal like that, there's something wrong. Most likely the animal is drugged for tourists to pet them. Not cool, bro.
Speaking of drugs... This is one from the "I like to party" collection.
"I took this pic while I decided it's a good idea to make a profile for Tinder."
Nope, thumbs down.
"I'm not only high, I'm also funny."
Yep yep.
And then there are the people who have partied quite enough.
At least he is having fun.
Then there are those "come to bed with me" pics.
And those who only pose well when they have their arms around their ex-gfs.
That might actually be another dude, but pictures like this gives out the vibes that you have some unfinished issues still going on. This could also fall into the "I like to travel" category.
I like to travel too, so I kinda like these kind of pictures. Though I'm not sure if I would want to be this fellas Tinderella.
Back home in Finland I saw a lot of these kind of pictures. It's usually a guy who is clearly foreign and to him this apparently is an amazing view. To a local though it could be a bit funny that you've taken a picture from a place we've seen a million times and your face is not even in it!
There we go. A picture of you travelling with your face in it. Marvellous. But wait, is that a shade or do you have a strange moustache going on there?
So... you like cats AND travelling?
Some guys reaaaally likes sports.
Which is good to know. Even if it's in black and white. At least in this pic you can tell which one the person whose profile you're looking at it's been taken of.
Then there are the guys who have probably worked really hard for their bodies...
Really, really hard...
Uhm... maybe a bit too much.
Some of the guys just want to show their bodies.
But not their spelling.
Yea, your kilt is too long.
I've never played Sims, but somehow this reminds me of it.
What's up with the grey boxers... What every girl wants to see, a semi. At least his intentions are pretty clear.
Okay, so you can grow hair down there. Good for you!
Then there are guys who wants to show everyone's bodies.
I wonder why you're in Tinder, to promote teeth whitening?
Aww, isn't that sweet.
Yea, we get it.
I take it back, I don't get it.
Now we're moving to the plain weird section.
Will I see you in the cover of the next Nora Roberts book?
I give up.
Is that nail polish?
Yep, so done with this...
Why?
Just why.
Whyyyy?
I saved the best for last.
There you go, all the best of Tinder I have encountered so far on my own or through a friend. Hope you enjoyed the ride!
I haven't totally given up on Tinder yet though. When I came here (to a new country), I thought Tinder might be a good way to meet new people and especially local people. I got a lot of matches and I have a theory why is that. The girls here are either in very heavy makeup or they are very plain/odd. I assume I'm a bit of fresh air to the guys here being in between. Or maybe their standards are just not that high.
I usually don't meet guys from Tinder after just few messages but I did get one offer I couldn't refuse. So I went out to have a cup of tea with this one guy. We hit it off pretty well so we continued on to grab a bite and then walked around a bit. When we were calling it a night, I already had his number and we agreed that I would send him a message later so he would get my number too. I was just about to walk away when he uttered these words: "All the best."
The first reaction to that was like fuuuuck, did I get all the signals wrong, didn't he have good time after all, what the hell is that supposed to mean, all the freaking best?! But then I started to laugh and it turned out to be one of the most hilarious moments I've ever had on a date. Pretty sure he is never gonna forgive himself for saying that. And yes, I did meet him again. Second date included dancing in a foggy park, but that's another story altogether.
All the best, my darlings!
