pickup lines

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. 

Have a crush on someone but don't know how to talk to them? Just try out these extremely nerdy science pick-up lines that will either make that special someone laugh hysterically and marvel at your intellect, or roll their eyes and walk away. Either way, the worst that can happen is rejection, right?

Okay, so we know that Tinder and like-minded dating apps aren't ALL bad. In fact, they can be pretty damn addictive to swipe through and can give you a little ego boost to boot. And some people get real creative with their profiles, which you'll see below. The following memes and moments provide a little insight into the good, the bad and the ugly sides of dating.

The internet has revolutionized so much of our lives - drones deliver packages to our houses, we can keep in touch with our loved ones around the world, and with Tinder and other dating apps - we can use terrible, punny pickup lines from the comfort of our homes. Ain't life grand?

If you want to catch 'em all, you're going to need a super effective lineup of Pokémon puns.