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What a Guy Thinks of Your Tinder Profile Pic

Mar 21 2014 - 4:30pm

A picture is worth a thousand "nopes," at least on Tinder [1]. Basically an online-dating version of Hot or Not, the app asks users to rate potential dates with a "like" or a "nope." After extensive research into the do and don'ts of Tinder for guys [2], I turned to my Tinder buddy old friend Trey Morgan [3] to research the best and the worst of women's profile pics. No surprise: the women are better at photo selection than the dudes, but we still found plenty of unfortunate choices. Single ladies, listen up: here's what your profile photo says about you.

Source: Shutterstock [4]

"I'm not over my ex."

If the only good photo you have is of you cuddling with another guy — even if it's just a friend — it might be worth taking a few new selfies.

"You won't be bored."

We can't help but be intrigued by this woman's tactic: a yummy food photo plus the tagline "I eat carbs."

"I might kill the party."

The accordion might be a better hobby to introduce on the fourth or fifth date. And look like you wanna be here, would ya?

"I'm low-maintenance."

Don't try to look like a supermodel. This Tinderer's natural makeup and cute dress give off a girlie but laid-back vibe.

"I try a little too hard."

Everyone is over the duck face: men, women, your mom, the Internet . . . Ditch the Olsen twin look, and just be yourself.

"I'd be an easygoing date."

You can't go wrong with natural light and natural makeup, and the earbuds are a nice touch.

"I'm somewhere in this pile of girls."

No one wants to play private investigator just to figure out which one is Lana. Even if you have a few group photos, make sure your profile pic is just you.

"I want a baby."

Maybe you have baby fever. Maybe you have a baby. Or maybe you just love babies. But really, no one wants to think about babies right now.

"I was a baby!"

See previous slide: babies and hookup apps don't mix. Childhood photos are cute for #tbt, but on a dating site, it's a little creepy.

"My wedding was the best day of my life!"

Maybe she's in an open relationship. Maybe she's divorced. Either way, posting a photo from your wedding is a little much.

"I am the type of person who chose this photo."

I just don't even know what to say about this.

"My real dream is to pose for Maxim."

It is possible to look sexy while also being subtle. This is not one of those times.

"I am sexy in a classy way."

See previous slide, re: sexiness. You can look sexy and even pose in bed while keeping it classy.

"I don't quite understand Tinder."

Costumes are tough to pull off on Tinder, especially clown costumes. A lot of people are really scared of clowns, not to mention three clowns.

"I don't care about looking cute."

I respect that, but since Tinder is all about snap judgments, I don't think the mustaches are doing her any favors.

"I take Halloween very seriously."

Props to this woman for forgoing purely sexy costumes [5] for a scary one . . . but scaring people off isn't the goal.

"I'm deep."

As deep as a puddle? I guess this photo tells us that Ashley can take a cool pic, but this isn't a personality contest.

"I'm fun at parties."

Unlike the accordion girl, this woman looks sophisticated and chic yet laid-back, like you could bring her as a date to a party and she'd get along just fine.

"I want to eat your brains."

While her zombie makeup is impressive, it's not exactly the way to woo the dates.

"I will waste you."

Men, women, everyone on Tinder [6]: just put down the gun for a minute.

"I will Instagram the hell out of you."

Please, step away from the Instagram filters! Better to look like a human than an alien.


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