75 Cheesy Pickup Lines That Are So Bad, They’re Good

Tired of having what feels like the same conversation over and over again on dating apps? Worry not—a fun, flirty one-liner can make you stand out in the sea of “hey’s” and “wyd’s”. Think about it: Are you more likely to respond to another, “So what do you like to do for fun?” (I have no time for fun! I spend all my time endlessly swiping!) or to a funny pickup line that’ll make you laugh? You can even use these icebreakers in person! Fact: You miss 100 percent of the dates you don’t try to pick up.

And while yes, shooting your shot with a pickup line can be a little nerve-wracking (What if they respond with a 🙄? Or worse, an IRL eye roll?!), remember that rejection is redirection, baby! Do you really want to date someone who doesn’t appreciate the finer things in life, like cheesy pickup lines? Or someone with a meh sense of humor? The answer is no!

Even if you think pickup lines in general are kind of cringe, that’s basically the point: You need confidence to use ‘em, and nothing’s hotter than a person who’s willing to put themselves out there. They can be especially effective if you want to attract someone with a great sense of humor. Worst case scenario? Your funny pickup line will start a conversation. (Which may or may not end with “I’m taken.” But hey! You won’t know until you try!)

In the end, it’s all about the delivery. You want to come across as confident, but not cocky. Less Austin Powers, more James Bond. This means absolutely no unwanted aggressive and/or overly-sexual openers! You need consent to sext, and sending one to a stranger on Hinge is not the move. Go for the funny, cute, clever, and low-key cheesy, and avoid the gross, creepy, TMI, and/or cringe. It’s an art, and these funny, cheesy, clever pickup lines can help you be Picasso.

Some classic pickup lines that remain popular for a reason:

1. Are you a parking ticket? Cause you’ve got fine written all over you.
2. Are you from Tennessee? Because you’re the only 10 I see.
3. Are you sure you’re not tired? You’ve been running through my mind all day.
4. I’m not a photographer, but I can picture me and you together.
5. I’m lost. Can you give me directions to your heart?
6. Did it hurt? When you fell from heaven?
7. If I could rearrange the alphabet, I’d put “U” and “I” together.
8. Well, here I am. What are your other two wishes?
9. It’s a good thing I have my library card, because I am totally checking you out.
10. They say Disney World is the happiest place on Earth, but clearly they’ve never stood next to you.
11. Wanna touch my shirt? It’s made of boyfriend/girlfriend/partner material.

Creative pickup lines that are a lil cheesy but will make your match LOL:

1. Are you Siri? Because you autocomplete me.
2. If you and I were socks, we’d make a great pair.
3. Do you know what the Little Mermaid and I have in common? We both want to be part of your world.
4. You remind me of a magnet because you sure are attracting me over here.
5. Are your parents bakers? Because you’re a cutie pie.
6. Are you a loan? Because you’ve got my interest.
7. Is your dad a boxer? Because you’re a knockout!
8. If you were a vegetable, you’d be a cute-cumber.
9. Are you an artist? Because you’re really good at drawing me in.
10. I believe in following my dreams. Can I have your Instagram?
11. If you were a fruit, you’d be a fine-apple.
12. If you were a flower, you’d be a daaaaaamn-delion.

Pickup lines that might feel a little forward but can go a long way if delivered with confidence:

1. Aside from being sexy, what do you do for a living?
2. Are you a camera? Because every time I look at you, I smile.
3. Do you have a name? Or can I call you mine?
4. I hope you know CPR because you are taking my breath away.
5. Are you a time traveler? Because I see you in my future.
6. If you were words on a page you’d be the fine print.
7. You must be a magician. Because any time I look at you, everyone else disappears.
8. Your hand looks heavy. Can I hold it for you?
9. Your lips look lonely. Would they like to meet mine?
10. I’m not currently an organ donor, but I’d love to give you my heart.
11. You can delete the app now, I’m here.
12. I’d take you to the movies, but they don’t let you bring in your own snacks.
13. Hey, how was heaven when you left it?

Pickup lines that’ll help you get their digits:

1. I have a phone number, you have a phone number—think of the possibilities.
2. I bet you dinner that you won’t give me your number.
3. How can I plan our wedding without having your number?
4. What number should I send my good morning texts to?
5. I’m writing a phone book, can I get your number?
6. Can I borrow your phone? I need to call God and tell him I’ve found his missing angel.
7. My phone’s broken, it doesn’t have your number in it.
8. 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.
9. I think there’s something wrong with my phone. Could you call it and see if it works?
10. When I text you goodnight later, what phone number should I use?
11. I bet my number sounds nicer than yours. Wanna hear it?
12. I think your number will be safer in my phone than in your head.
13. I seem to have lost my phone number. Can I have yours?

Pickup lines that are so bad, they’re good:

1. I thought this was a dating app, but it must be a museum because you are a work of art.
2. My mom told me not to talk to strangers online, but I’ll make an exception for you.
3. What do you call a string of people lifting a mozzarella cheese? A cheesy pickup line.
4. I think I saw you on Spotify, you were listed as the hottest single.
5. You’re so fine, you made me forget my pickup line.
6. Did we go to school together? I swear we had chemistry.
7. Do you have a sunburn or are you always this hot?
8. I think you might be lacking some Vitamin Me.
9. Are you a keyboard? Because you might just be my type.
10. We’re not socks but I think we’d make a great pair.
11. If being beautiful was a crime, you’d be guilty as charged.
12. Can I show your profile to my friends to prove that angels really do exist?
13. Just wondering…if you’re here, who’s running heaven?
14. Do you like Star Wars? Because Yoda only one for me!

Pickup lines that’ll seal the deal:

1. Is your name Google? Because you’re everything I’ve been searching for.
2. Want a raisin? No? Well, how about a date?
3. I always thought happiness started with an “H” but it looks like it starts with “U.”
4. Now that I’ve seen you, life without you is like a broken pencil…pointless.
5. Guess what I’m wearing? The smile you gave me.
6. I think we’ve met before. Actually, never mind—I think it was just in my dreams.
7. Do you play soccer? You look like a keeper.
8. What’s your favorite drink? I’m asking so I know what to buy you when we go on our first date.
9. Did you do something to my eyes? Because I can’t keep them off you.
10. Did the sun come out, or did you just smile at me?
11. I’m pretty good at algebra…I can replace your X and you wouldn’t need to figure out Y.
12. Have we met? You look exactly like my next partner.

And finally…make sure you avoid these pickup lines that are so bad, they’re actually bad:

1. Did you just fart? Because you blew me away!
2. I peed my pants, can I get in yours?
3. Are you an antique collector? Because I have some junk that hasn’t been touched in years.
4. You look like trash! Let me take you out.
5. Are you on your period? Because you’re bloody beautiful!
6. If I make a spice joke will you let me cumin you?
7. Are you French? Cause Ma-DAMN.
8. Do you like magic? Because after we have sex I will disappear.
9. If you were a booger I’d pick you first
10. I lost my teddy bear, will you sleep with me instead?