Do you believe in love at first read, or should I start this sentence over again? Take a seat — you must be tired after running through my mind all day. Besides, didn’t it hurt when you fell from heaven?
Love them or hate them, we all know a cheesy pickup line or two, whether we’ve been schmoozed with one at a bar or we’ve tried our hand at delivering one ourselves. While they might not always be effective in securing a date, they’re certainly entertaining to hear out of context.
Indeed, pickup lines are a pervasive part of pop culture: We see them all the time in rom-com and romance novel meet-cutes, and they’re also a big part of initiating conversations in today’s online dating culture. They’re a chance to make a lasting first impression in one or two sentences — although it’s not always guaranteed to be a good impression, depending on the quality of the pickup line in question.
Still, even if the delivery proves to be more cringey than charming, these adoration-filled one-liners are fun to laugh about after the awkward moment has passed. We’ve gathered up some of the cheesiest, silliest, most eye-roll-inducing pickup lines that are sure to make you groan. We suggest using them on an existing romantic partner and basking in the unbidden giggles (or groans) that follow.
Do you like raisins? How do you feel about a date?
Feel my shirt. Know what it’s made of? Boyfriend/girlfriend material.
Is there an airport nearby, or is all that noise just my heart taking off?
I’m no photographer, but I can picture us together.
Do you have a sunburn, or are you always this hot?
People call me (insert your name here), but you can call me anytime you like.
I hope I’m on your list of things to pick up today.
I’m no mathematician, but I’m pretty good with numbers. Tell you what, give me yours, and watch what I can do with it.
Are you a carbon sample? ‘Cause I want to date you.
Excuse me, I think you have something in your eye. Oh wait, it’s just a sparkle.
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