A dating app said to kindle the flame that heats up between two hopelessly romantic -- some say, desperate -- 20-something year olds, has
college kids furiously swiping left and right as if they were Dora the Explorer’s
archenemy, Swiper the fox.
Recently single and ready to mingle, I found myself
downloading the Tinder app to see what all my friends and sisters were raving about. Although my Tinder experience was short-lived, it is no lie that I did
not fully experience the app in its entirety. To those that are feverishly
clicking the green heart or pressing the red X, keep doing you and connect away, but for the kids that went on this slightly disturbing Tinder adventure
and experienced the same thing I did -- this one is for you.
Day one
Mile radius, one to15 miles. Check. I should only be meeting up
with strangers in close proximity to my location, right? Age range 18 to 24.
Check. Not a cougar, but not trying to be a gold digger, either. Profile
pictures. Check and check. Only four cute ones, though. It might look like
I am trying too hard with five pics, but I also want my potential soul mates to
see me in more than one filtered photo. Now, let’s do this thing.
Wow,
there are actually some really attractive guys on here! Maybe my friends are not
crazy, after all, as they swipe right to find their match made in heaven. This is
the real deal, man. To the creator of this college edition of eHarmony.com, you
know what’s up.
Day two
I’ve already been matched up with 15 guys! “Congratulations, You Have A New Match,” are my new favorite six words. Some of
these boys are so cute and actually really nice, too. Maybe the alleged creeps
on this app aren’t even real. Like the tooth fairy or the Easter bunny, the weirdos
are just made up to make us believe that this app isn't as great as it really is.
But I see right through this silly rumor. This style of online dating is the
real deal for sure.
Day three
Okay, so I got one creepy message. What’s the big deal? It’s
not like everyone on here is sliding into my DMs like, “Hey, let’s bang.” The
world isn’t perfect. Neither are you, Tinder. But it’s okay. I still will be
swiping away during lecture and lunch breaks.
Day four
Oh, my Dave Franco, this man is more handsome than Paul
Walker and Channing Tatum combined, with a dash of the Hemsworth brothers
beautiful abs to go with him. Why would he need a dating app to get girls? Oh, and we are a match? It’s meant to be. Wait, what if I am being Catfished? Nah, Tinder wouldn’t play me like that.
Day five
Okay, totally being Catfished by the beautiful man. And, now, I have received more than one creepy
message. Is Tinder not being the perfect app that I so wanted it to be? Is it
only used for cheesy pick up lines and random hookups? At least one guy got
creative when he used the line, “Are
you the SAT? Because I'd do you for three hours and 45 minutes with a 10 minute
break halfway through for snacks.” But, Tinder, what did I do to deserve all
these uncomfortable, weird messages. You know I’m not that type of girl, right!?
Day six
Enough. I can’t
handle all these thirsty and extremely desperate men. Go out in the world and talk to a real life girl. Tinder, I think I might be breaking up with you.
Day seven
Account deleted. Sorry, Tinder, but it's over. #IDFWY.