Social media can be a good thing. Sites like Facebook and Instagram allow people to keep in touch with family and friends - a luxury that people are learning is incredibly important as the world copes with the Covid-19 pandemic. But there's a darker (and untintentionally hilarious) side to being able to share images with your followers. We're talking about the fact that people can hit the "share" button and share convoluted memes and posts that they seem to think are ultra deep. You know, "We live in a society" type sentiments. They often have to do with some very teenage feelings about loneliness and dating, and, even worse, the negative effects of the same technology they're using to share their "deep thoughts." The r/im14andthisisdeep subreddit is an impressive archive of these kinds of posts, a veritable hub of cringey thoughts that, frankly, we can't help but eat up. We've put together some of their latest and greatest offerings, but you can enjoy some more of this content here if you end up craving more.
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Dating is a tricky place. Whether it's online, blind, or a witty pick up line at the bar, the ways to start that dance are nearly endless. Unfortunately, some people still don't manage to navigate its nuances, and end up a lesson what not to do.
Anyone who has dated men knows that there are many different brands of bad ex-boyfriends. There's the cheater. The narcissist. The deadbeat and the doofus. There are know-it-alls who instinctually mansplain, and then party animals who seem to always have a drink in their hands. Some of them (most of them) share more than one of these lovely qualities.
While it's not usually fun to go over one's history of bad dating choices, Twitter user Alex Arreliahas managed to spin some classically crappy dude tropes and assign them to our favorite fantasy films: the Lord of the Rings trilogy. It's a hilarious - and accurate - thread filled with personality types we wish we were less familiar with. We've put most of the astute tweets in this gallery, but there are even more at the link.
Ever witness an attitude so foul that you can't help but think "Who hurt you?" We have. And right now, much of Twitter is giving us that exact feeling of both sadness as fear. Hundreds of women on the cursed social media site have been sharing their hopes for men we must assume are their exes. The curse-like tweets range from relatively harmless to straight up evil. And we're seriously enjoying them.
Most people these days have that person in their phone saved as 'Satan,' or a similar person who you really, really don't want to hear from. Maybe they cheated or maybe they ghosted you. But chances are when you hear from these exes, you're probably not very happy about it. That's how these former lovers felt when their old flame's came back a-knockin', but they handled the solicitations with sass, spite, and a whole lot of confidence.
There's something of an art to the perfect tweet. Whether it's a painstakingly and perfectly worded gem from weird twitter, or a 10 word relatable tidbit, chances are the tweeter has some kind of skill. We've rounded up this mix of bizarro comedy and #itme content to keep you from losing your sh*t, whether you're at work or just sitting on the toilet.
Picture this. You've moved on from your crappy ex. Maybe they lied and cheated. Maybe they were emotionally unavailable. Maybe they were a lazy mooch. Whatever the case, you're not friends. Now imagine that you receive a text from this reviled former lover. The text reads "I'm dating someone better than you." Personally, a message like that would probably result in an instant block. But Twitter user @EvaRebeca5 asked her followers to come up with their best 3 word comebacks to the unnecessary (and somewhat hurtful) hypothetical text messages. The responses are both hilarious and spicy, a primo exercise for anyone who has pretend arguments with their shampoo bottles in the shower. Though might not have the guts to put our ex in their place, we have nothing but respect for these people who brought the heat. We've put some of our favorite responses into this gallery, but there's loads more where these came from.
Not everyone can be an expert on the Star Wars prequels, and that's okay. Just leave that to us (or the memes, anyway). This frustrated boyfriend was just trying to figure out exactly which prequel his girlfriend was talking about, to hilarious results. But hey, at least she tried?
We've talked a lot about red flags recently, but sometimes when you're just seeing someone, you notice something small that you just can't get past. Could be the way they type. Maybe their hygienic habits. Or maybe something a lot simpler. Twitter user @inkedbyharms asked their followers to share their own dumb reasons for "dubbing" people, and shared their own: he ordered a small coffee. The rest of the reasons aren't quite as petty, but they're definitely entertaining.
Ah, the red flag. Red flags, where dating is concerned, are generally warning signs that somebody is going to hurt or disappoint you down the road. Some of them are universal, like a person who is perpetually unemployed or talks over you. But some people have their own, personal red flags that have never failed them. For me, it was avoiding people who go to Burning Man and comedians. Has worked great so far. Twitter user @MichelleHux decided to ask her followers to share their own personal red flags - and they came through with some solid rules. We just feel bad for anyone who identifies themselves in the replies.
Flirting ain't really easy, and men aren't always great at picking up hints. But almost everyone has their own little way of trying to show a person that they're interested. Redditor u/SignificantEmotion87 took to r/AskReddit to see what the female equivalent of the classic "yawn to arm over the shoulder" move we're all familiar with. Ladies stepped up to the plate in droves, and while their answers were a mix of predictable and smart, the biggest takeaway is that men really have no idea when they're being flirted with.
How did people meet before dating apps? It seems like ages ago since singles were courting each other IRL. Of course there have been plenty of people who stuck to their guns and refused to download Tinder, but now with the plague making us all involuntarily anti-social, seems like online dating is our only option for the foreseeable future.
If you've just downloaded a dating app and are dying a little inside, hopefully these screenshots of entertaining Tinder conversations will cheer you up a bit. Interactions with strangers online can range from cringe, to wholesome, to just plain weird, and we're grateful r/Tinder has given us a glimpse into all the hilarious private Tinder worlds.
Everyone loves genuinely nice guys who respect boundaries and show compassion towards others. But Nice Guys™ are a whole other breed of dude. Cringey Nice Guys will become friends with a woman with the assumption that the friendship will lead to sex. Nice Guys think that performing basic social expectations means they are entitled to sex. Nice Guys are anything but nice. We've got a handful of cringey Nice Guy moments that were immortalized in screenshots forever.
Humans love to throw around generalizations about the unspoken rules of dating etiquette, but when it really comes down to it, each and every relationship comes with its own little nuances and boundaries. I'm sure you've heard it a million times, so forgive the platitude, but communication really is key. Texting etiquette can be a tricky one, because unlike having a conversation in person, texting makes it possible to communicate something anytime, anywhere, to anyone who may or may not be able to receive the message at the time. This can quickly become a problem of (literal) miscommunication if the texter is putting themselves out there in a moment of peak vulnerability. The silence becomes loaded with uncertainty and maddening possibilities. For some, this can be too much to bear—I wonder what they're doing? Are they ignoring me on purpose? Surely they'd text back right away if they were actually interested. I guess they're not interested. Maybe I'll ignore them and see how they like it. For those on the other side of this anxiety, there are a million reasons why they might not be able to text back right away, the most obvious one being that people are simply busy. If someone's a serial offender of the late text, sure, it could mean that they're inconsiderate or even disinterested, or it could mean that they suffer from ADHD, or maybe they're a luddite who hates phones. The point is, there's no blanket rule for this sort of thing, which is proven in the fact that individual opinions vastly differ on the topic. This brings us to @Arii__876, who provoked an interesting discussion on the nuances of texting after she tweeted a pretty hot take claiming that nobody forgets to text someone back if they're genuinely interested in them. We've gathered a range of responses full of amusing insight on different approaches to maintaining relationships.
If you're looking for a reminder that there are a whole lot of weirdos in this world, look no further. Twitter user @NateIsBack2 has managed to round up some seriously insane stories after asking his followers to share the most awkward dates they've ever been on. While some of these recollections definitely fall into that category, other are straight up bone chilling and creepy. Especially the unexpected response from actress Patricia Arquette. On the bright side, the horror stories are a great reminder that you should really vet your date before committing to a night out or a relationship.
First dates usually go one of two ways. You have a great time, maybe get lucky, and end up with butterflies fluttering 'round your insides. Or you excuse yourself after a drink, feign a friend emergency, and ultimately hope to never talk to them again. When things go well you might receive some sweet (or saucy) texts and the exciting promise of another rendezvous. Twitter user @devilmeadow, however, has clued us into another tastier way to secure a second date - by sending your love interest a 12kg wheel of cheese.
my little sister went on a date with a young farmer tonight. He decided to gift her a 12kg wheel of cheese...? pic.twitter.com/lYdXYtgHOw
— 𝕰𝖑𝖎𝖟𝖆𝖇𝖊𝖙𝖍 🔮💫👁 (@devilmeadow) April 10, 2021
We've heard that the way to a man's heart is his stomach, but this enterprising farmer decided to take a gamble by gifting @devilmeadow's sister a nearly unreasonable amount of cheese. Judging by the replies to the viral tweet, this gamble has probably paid off. The replies and retweets are filled with women who are astounded by and jealous of the delicious gift. While some women (and brands) urged the recipient to lock the farmer down, others are simply lamenting the fact that their spouses have never thought to exhibit such dairy-filled generosity. We may never know if this budding relationship will lead to something greater, but we really hope that she isn't lactose intolerant.
