25 First Date Memes That Are Way More Fun Than the Actual Date

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Isabella Penn
Aug 16, 2025 7:00 PM EDT

I've recently ventured back onto the dating apps. Swiping through profiles is, admittedly, the most entertaining part. Though it does raise some questions about the male psyche. The sheer number of men showcasing videos of their golf swing is alarming, as if this is a universally recognized turn-on. And then they all have some variation of the same prompt, declaring "I like a woman who yaps." Is this some kind of pre-approved script? Maybe it's just the midwest town I'm from.

Once you actually match with someone, the work begins. You have to talk to them. I prefer in-person conversation, but instead, there's the purgatory of awkward texting, where every sentence feels high-stakes for no reason. How are they supposed to know I'm witty and sarcastic, not simply r*de? Is the answer to use more emojis? Overzealous exclamation points? The whole exercise is exhausting.

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  • If you manage to survive this phase, you’re rewarded with the logistical nightmare of planning a first date. Where? When? Who’s picking the place? At this point, I’ve already lost interest.

    So, instead of figuring out how to make small talk with yet another man who owns three fishing photos, I’ll be here scrolling through these first-date memes. At least these don’t leave you on read.

  • 01
    Me wondering if it was a good date or I just love drinking and talking about myself
    via 9gag
  • 02
    Her: "i don't normally do this on the first date" Her dog:
    via datingmeme
  • 03
    Talking to a guy on hinge after I liked him and he liked me also
    via bpdliveunplugged
  • 04
    * ** ** ** Me: goes on a date Group chat: Me: O
    via meme.weekend
  • 05
    [End of a date] Her: We should have dinner again Me: Thanks but I'm full
    via datingmeme
  • 06
    how i see his red flags:
    via datingmeme
  • 07
    GIRLY ZAR Can't wait to go on some more Finally I'm on a date
    via girlyzar
  • 08
    When you go back home after a magical date with your hopeless situationship and wonder if you'll ever see them again
    via 9gag
  • 09
    me after almost every date I go on PRS 0 7 TUV WYZ 8 9 THAT WAS POINTLESS WE COULD'VE JUST STAYED STRANGERS.
    via datingmeme
  • 10
    When he asks me to repeat the fake phone number that I gave him Girlzzzclub KENNYA
    via datingmeme
  • 11
    He be killing people and still be able to text back. Don't settle for less, ladies
    via datingmeme
  • 12
    "You attract what you fear." Me: Ahhhhhh a healthy relationship ahhhhhh omg ahhhhh so scary
    via howyoustillsingle
  • 13
    When he suddenly comes back into the room and you act like you wasn't just tryna guess his password
    via datingmeme
  • 14
    Imagine a dating app that lets you leave reviews.
    via elvale1
  • 15
    Us on a date roasting the whole restaurant
    via mindset.memes
  • 16
    When you know they lying to you but you can't say anything cause of the way you found out
    via datingmeme
  • 17
    Would you call this a date? @pubity AB @abdulllllaaaaaa She dating one of the Ninja Turtles??
    via abdulllllaaaaaa
  • 18
    Me deleting all of my Instagram posts after a breakup Wool seles utation n
    via datingmeme
  • 19
    maeve @existentially you should snap me by the way :) ....I'm 26? i dont have snapchat im 24 oh this is pretty embarrassing for u then Read 11:14 PM
    via existentially
  • 20
    Him: hey, that was nice. i had a good time Me: me too. can we see each other again? Him:
    via datingmeme
  • 21
    Me sharing yet another ridiculous story about my dating life to entertain my friends @BrosBeingBasic
    via datingmeme
  • 22
    When you picky asf but still manage to always pick the wrong ones
    via datingmeme
  • 23
    You're at the age where both 1990 and 2003 are flirting with you
    via todayyearsold
  • 24
    me trying to find my dignity after i message someone and get left on read
    via memesandmoodz
  • 25
    Me A man who is just emotionally distant enough to keep me interested
    via thebasicbloggerbitch

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