A Plethora of Pickup Lines Ranging From Cheesy To Cringe

Ben Weiss • Writer and Editor

Jan 7, 2023 4:00 PM EST

We're sure at least one of these worked! You'll just have to figure out which one that is. The following compilation of pickup lines demonstrates the full range of possibilities. As we all know, there is an art to an effective pickup line, but if you don't master that art, you might as well just not use pickup lines at all. The reality is: a great pickup line can make you feel anything from cute and wholesome to hot and bothered. But a bad pickup line? Well, a bad pickup line can only really crash and burn. So if you have recently re-downloaded all the dating apps, and if you are ready to start swiping and matching and dating and ghosting (rinse, repeat, etc.), then you might as well keep scrolling below to brush up on your pickup lines. Find the right one that works for you or feel free to contribute some more of your own in the comments! When you're done, here are some new dating app fails.

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