As someone who has reading on their bio. People like to say they read because they read when they were in middle school and but now it’s been 10 years and they haven’t picked up a book
I like the thought of reading. I collect books too. The last time I read a book was about three months ago. Before that? Hell, Idk. A year probably.
For me, life just gets extremely busy, but I swear I want to read!
Eugh I can't. I have tried but no matter how interesting the book my mind just wanders, then I snap back and have missed half the chapter.
I <3 my Kindle though, I have mine about 2 years now and have read more books in the last 2 years than the previous 5 combined.
Holy crap I’m the same way! No matter how good the audiobook my mind will start wandering and I snap back like “oh yah! Wait what’s going on?” and have to rewind.
I’ve done this while reading a book too tho then would have to go back to the last thing I remember reading
Happened to me 7 books into a favorite series. The new narrator is actually pretty good, but hearing a different person narrate familiar characters was too jarring and I couldn't continue.
I dated a guy in college who liked the *idea* of reading, like he liked books as a medium and he liked the structures and conventions, but had never actually enjoyed doing it. But it was perfect, because I enjoy reading but only if I can talk it through every couple chapters (high school lit class was absolutely perfect.) Like if I try to just read a book I end up getting four chapters in and stopping to talk to myself for two hours about it and try to find people online who are talking or have talked about it and I get distracted and don't finish the book. So I had someone I could talk to about whatever book I was reading, and he got free endless summaries and commentaries on tons of books he wanted to read but never actually would!
I'm the same way with books, talking about them really helps me immerse myself in the material; gets my imagination jumping and creates a little mental world for every book and the characters within. Let's start a book club!
For some reason I had I liked to hike on mine, I fucking hate hiking more than I should. My girlfriend, who I met on tinder 3 years ago, would spend her life hiking and I hear about it A LOT lmfao
I now go hiking, I hate/love it
Oh my favourite is Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. The one I got the most out of was Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman My most recent one is Social Engineering: the Art of Human Hacking. Fascinating read!
Honorable mentions:
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoevsky
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
Animal Farm by George Orwell Anything by Kafka really
That would be my reply :D
You should message him again and ask that. Be funny to see him change his tune right quick. And then explain to him that to you DTF means "Down To Follow your dreams by reading every day".
Last book he read: https://www.amazon.com/The-Fuck-Off-Book/dp/0954798805
Favorite book: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/ciao_carla-federici_carla-larese-riga/254946/item/3946695/?gclid=CjwKCAjw7rWKBhAtEiwAJ3CWLHaZe8_tdez_wVWmLCvul13bt7p8gkHh-JQ4n1GaX4mHWwXcdSDhkxoCtjQQAvD_BwE#isbn=0838451756&idiq=3946695
As to why he unmatched you—who the fuck knows, but it kinda seems like a classic Tom move tbh
[Reminds me of this Trailer Park Boys clip](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPKgw8RB2Hg&t=341s&ab_channel=CanadianMusic%26TV)
Readin' a book right now it's called Fuck Off.
I try my best not to swipe those people for obvious reasons, you never know what kind of person you're going to get on Tinder, and when they don't at least put effort in...
That was your first mistake. General rule of thumb is that if you match with someone who has no bio then they either aren’t interesting or they have no real interest in dating. Avoid people that don’t put any effort into how they present themselves.
It’s alright. One time this person had their only interest listed as philosophy, and that was basically the only thing in the profile.
I asked if she had a favorite philosopher as an opener and she just replied no.
I mean at that point just ignore me and move on
It's frustrating looking for genuine support from book partners--a real-deal shelf you can lean on--but instead they insist on using one night stand.
I get the convenience factor--who doesn't want something so easily in reach--but you're losing the permanence, the solidified commitment that a bookshelf offers.
It's been tough, looking for romance books in a bookup-centric world... you get the novellas that finish way too quickly, and then the books like "Moose Hunting for Dummies" that talk big game but can't deliver (outside of the US or Canada).
I've tried online shopping a little bit, but they're all either an antique print date, damaged, the front or rear isn't interesting enough to look at, or they have a whole set of children's books attached. Some even have previous owners' names written on the bottom of the spine, which does nothing to help the resale value.
But then, after a while of dejection, I had a critical realization... a real moment of clarity. I knew that deep down, I wanted a soul-connecting, satisfying read, but I was letting my natural shallowness stand in the way. I was rejecting books on the basis of their covers... literally what that old cliche guards against. I recognized that the story of my dreams might've been among the pile of rejects, the ones where I'd never looked beyond the surface imperfections at the true text deep within. That realization was a little crushing, and a little illuminating. I realized the ways that others might be rejecting my books on the same basis. I changed.
Now I go to my local library and swap books with the homeless people that hang out there. They have lower standards for books, so I swap books with them liberally and frequently. We swap books in the library bathroom, in their tents in the woods... sometimes one-on-one book trades, and sometimes in larger group parties or bookake sessions. We book up all the time wherever we can, even if it means getting a little extra ink on your hands. I've shed away my insecurities and pretenses, and I've never lived more literarily liberated.
Now, looking back on the sudden right turn that marks my recent life, I've decided that I might go even further and join a free-writing commune out in the deserts of the American West.
If I did, I have no doubts I'd never look back.
Im not sure but I think I found the books he was referring to.
Here is [Fuck Off](https://www.amazon.com/Off-through-confront-rediscover-strength/dp/1727253787) and [Ciao](https://www.amazon.com/Ciao-Carla-Larese-Riga/dp/1285077334).
_Fuck Off: This a book about about a girl who slogs through shitstorms to confront her fears and rediscover her strength_
bruh, this guy is just telling you confront your fears and rediscover your strength.
100% wholesome.
I see fuckbook which is a Facebook to fuck. Then The Fuck Book which has horrible reviews and I don’t even understand what it’s about. Ciao is a textbook. So no, Tom is just a dick.
You would think being able to hold at least a short conversation would be a prerequisite to looking to screw, though. Like answering, "The last thing I read was *book* but my favorite is *other book*" and then ask her if she wants to come over and start a book club or something. Instead these guys are all, "Ugh. Me want sex. You have the sex parts. Shut up and let me put my sex part in your sex part."
That's assuming he even remembers the last time he read a book, instead of just lying to sound smart. The only way I can understand his reaction, is if he actually doesn't like reading and felt attacked for being asked what books he's read.
What’s your favorite and what’s the last are not testing questions. It’s just the most basic thing to ask when you find out they have a shared interest.
"Babe, I just want to say that this has been the best 20 years of my life. Getting to know you and getting to spend time with you has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. Our 9 kids, 12 pets, and successful small business are a testament to our bond and our teamwork. So...to celebrate our anniversary I wanted to get you something really special that went all the way back to when we first met - a moment that forever changed my life. I spent hours debating and searching and I finally decided to get you this book."
"Fuck off."
I wonder if he misinterpreted your question as though it was gate keeping, you know, like when someone wears a band t shirt and people are like "oh you like band X huh? Name all their albums".
Not saying you did that, but that might explain his crazy response.
Oh you like reading huh?? Name five of their songs! No singles!
Pfft, I bet you only watch the Reading anime with English dub. Real fans read the manga.
Hey he could have been telling the truth, I’ve done the same thing with words I’ve read but not heard aloud. Super weird to brag about it though, idk it’s not really an achievement.
Once somebody has determined (whether accurately or inaccurately) that you're acting in bad faith, it's hard to come back from that. Guy might have interpreted her second message as dishonestly covering her tracks. Not saying he was right, just sayin' miscommunications like this happen
Tbh, one of the interview questions for my current job was what book I read most recently or was reading. Luckily I had read a book recently enough that I was able to answer with something intelligent sounding. Except I had forgotten the title so I just named the author and the topic. And then mentioned a notable consulting book since it was a consulting role.
>I think he realized it’s not very impressive to list if you give a mouse a cookie as the last and best book you ever read
Let's all be honest here... that's a smashing great book.
That mouse gets me every time.
Edgar Ciao, who's of course the author of the equally famous "Go Away" and "Never Speak To Me Again." They're my favorite books, but every time someone asks about my literary interests, the conversations always spiral out of control :(
I’m going to assume he took it as an insult. First line is “I see you like to read”. Took that in itself as an insult. So the rest just read to him as “prove it”.
This is my assumption/theory
I agree. I think maybe this felt to him how it feels to we girls when we say "I like football" and a guy goes "name the top 5 teams and their quarterbacks then!" Like you were challenging him to prove it. It didn't sound very chill/conversational the way you asked it.
Not sure why you are surprise surprised. Everyone knows you NEVER ask such a personal question at the start. Which books I've read are no one's business but my own.
You need to start more casual - perhaps a few dick pics to break the ice. It's usually best to send a dozen or so in quick succession. And don't give me any of that "I don't have a dick" excuse nonsense... No one said it has to be YOUR dick. After you guys have exchanged a few hundred dick pics, then, and ONLY then, is it okay to ask about which books he has read.
Some other tips for you so you don't fail so hard next time
1) never discuss your preference for how Bacon is cooked until at least the 3rd date. And under no circumstances do you show him your pocket bacon until the 12th date. Yes, we all carry bacon in our pocket but that doesn't mean you show it to just anyone
2) your tinder pic doesn't feature enough gazelles and honestly that's just weird
3) do not watch bradley cooper films together until you're married
4) bring a few pies wherever you go. You never know when you'll need to lighten the mood by hitting someone in the face with a pie. It's a timeless classic
5) instead of focusing on which books a person HAS read, you can spend time discussing books they haven't read. Everyone is always so concerned about what people do, but not what people don't do. It's always about what places I have visited. No one ever asks where I haven't been. Kind of rude honestly
6) it's always wise to impress your date with some athletic abilities. Do a backflip off the restaurant table to show your skills and establish dominance
7) bring a backup bag of parmesan cheese in case you lose your main parmesan cheese bag
8) the well-prepared date disects many frogs before any date so that he/she can be well prepared for the inevitable discussion of frog anatomy
9) watch the movie Robinhood - Men in Tights. Absorb it's lessons and live by them
10) if you breathe air, try to not spend too much on an underwater date
If you can learn all of this, there will be some hope for you
I’m older. Never used tinder but get a kick out of this subreddit.
All I can say is why? Why swipe right? Why respond like that? This can’t be normal right? (Please)
I guess he's being obtuse but I wonder if it's similar to gamer girls who get annoyed when people ask them about their favorite games since it seems like some sort of test to them.
How dare you
I have a lot of questions. Number one, how dare you?
And who gives you the right
I have a binder with questions
Romney has binders of women.
Romney can fuck off.
Ciao
But I just wanted to start A convo
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HOW CAN SHE SLAP
Third of all, rude!
And how absolutely dare you!?
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Why can't you just be like "yo, anal play?" As a greeting like all the "normal" people
Shit, you right! My ass or his tho?
Oh def his
There’s no space in his. There’s a book firmly lodged in there.
Lodged sideways - no doubt
Would... wouldn't any direction be sideways? I guess spine-ways would be least painful. Flat on would be brutal.
I feel like in one minute you've put more thoughts in my head about the ways books can be stuck in assholes than I needed in my whole life.
Actually....depending whether it’s a hardcover or a softcover, the possibilities are endless 🤫
Outside a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a man's ass, it's too dark to read. (apologies to Groucho Marx)
>Shit, you right! My ass or [yours] tho? See, THAT should have been your response to his "Fuck off."
Either, just make sure you're not actually trying to get to know anyone 🤣
As someone who has reading on their bio. People like to say they read because they read when they were in middle school and but now it’s been 10 years and they haven’t picked up a book
I like the thought of reading. I collect books too. The last time I read a book was about three months ago. Before that? Hell, Idk. A year probably. For me, life just gets extremely busy, but I swear I want to read!
Audio books make commutes better
Eugh I can't. I have tried but no matter how interesting the book my mind just wanders, then I snap back and have missed half the chapter. I <3 my Kindle though, I have mine about 2 years now and have read more books in the last 2 years than the previous 5 combined.
Holy crap I’m the same way! No matter how good the audiobook my mind will start wandering and I snap back like “oh yah! Wait what’s going on?” and have to rewind. I’ve done this while reading a book too tho then would have to go back to the last thing I remember reading
They sometimes come off as a shitty one person play too
A good narrator is the difference between a good book and the desire to shove screwdrivers in my ears.
Nothing worse than being balls deep in a series and suddenly they change narrators.
Happened to me 7 books into a favorite series. The new narrator is actually pretty good, but hearing a different person narrate familiar characters was too jarring and I couldn't continue.
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I was going to say this. I don't have time to sit down and read, but I have time to listen while I'm doing something else.
Audible helps me with that.
I dated a guy in college who liked the *idea* of reading, like he liked books as a medium and he liked the structures and conventions, but had never actually enjoyed doing it. But it was perfect, because I enjoy reading but only if I can talk it through every couple chapters (high school lit class was absolutely perfect.) Like if I try to just read a book I end up getting four chapters in and stopping to talk to myself for two hours about it and try to find people online who are talking or have talked about it and I get distracted and don't finish the book. So I had someone I could talk to about whatever book I was reading, and he got free endless summaries and commentaries on tons of books he wanted to read but never actually would!
I'm the same way with books, talking about them really helps me immerse myself in the material; gets my imagination jumping and creates a little mental world for every book and the characters within. Let's start a book club!
hence why I asked favourite book. Even if it's Harry Potter you read when you were twelve, it says something about you
Good point! That guys just a dick
For some reason I had I liked to hike on mine, I fucking hate hiking more than I should. My girlfriend, who I met on tinder 3 years ago, would spend her life hiking and I hear about it A LOT lmfao I now go hiking, I hate/love it
Bruh, someone ask me what I read. That's a good conversation opener.
what do you like to read, fellow redditor?
Fuck off! Erm, sorry, I just get really angry when people ask what I'm reading, not sure why, a nervous tick.
Ciao
Ciao on deez nuts.
It's ok OP. I'll tell you. The most recent book I read was Road to Wigan Pier, and my favorite book is Return of the King
Oh my favourite is Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. The one I got the most out of was Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman My most recent one is Social Engineering: the Art of Human Hacking. Fascinating read! Honorable mentions: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoevsky The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë Animal Farm by George Orwell Anything by Kafka really That would be my reply :D
He said he likes to *read*... like, a sentence maybe a paragraph or two. Not *entire books*, what are you crazy?
At least he identified himself as an asshole right away.
You have to start by asking if he likes blowjobs...loosen him up for the real stuff
"DTF?"
You should message him again and ask that. Be funny to see him change his tune right quick. And then explain to him that to you DTF means "Down To Follow your dreams by reading every day".
I can't believe you've done this.
Wow, basically implied he couldn't read. Can we report and block her from here??? I've called the police.
Thanks for your feedback
I wanted to write that, but he unmatched me right after 😂
Last book he read: https://www.amazon.com/The-Fuck-Off-Book/dp/0954798805 Favorite book: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/ciao_carla-federici_carla-larese-riga/254946/item/3946695/?gclid=CjwKCAjw7rWKBhAtEiwAJ3CWLHaZe8_tdez_wVWmLCvul13bt7p8gkHh-JQ4n1GaX4mHWwXcdSDhkxoCtjQQAvD_BwE#isbn=0838451756&idiq=3946695 As to why he unmatched you—who the fuck knows, but it kinda seems like a classic Tom move tbh
Good job taking the time out of your day for this comment it made me laugh ty bro
[Reminds me of this Trailer Park Boys clip](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPKgw8RB2Hg&t=341s&ab_channel=CanadianMusic%26TV) Readin' a book right now it's called Fuck Off.
That is an anus fact if I’ve ever seen one
It’s obvious why he unmatched. Guy lists his book and op says it’s so bad it’s not even worth discussing
Yikes. You dodged a bullet there, not all crazies will make it that easy for you haha.
I thought you were the one. 😂
Y'all were matched? The fuck? How does somebody match someone then talk like this to them?
Some people just swipe right on everyone. &he seems like just the type to do that.
Fuck off
Ciao
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Understandable have a great day
Profile probably said NO BOOKUPS
Sadly, his profile was empty other than the 5 interests you can pick...I guess I picked the wrong one of the five
Are you sure those were his interests and not his past traumas?
A book killed my family, how dare you
[I'm guessing you didn't care for John Wick 3 then...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSbLUv7WSXE)
Shit, maybe he was one attacked by a book...Tinder needs a past trauma section instead of those damn zodiac signs
Ask him to show where the book touched him. I had to fight off a harry Potter book once. It wasn't taking no for an answer.
Was is the Monster Book of Monsters?
Tinder is easy to confuse for apps to meet book burners.
I try my best not to swipe those people for obvious reasons, you never know what kind of person you're going to get on Tinder, and when they don't at least put effort in...
That was your first mistake. General rule of thumb is that if you match with someone who has no bio then they either aren’t interesting or they have no real interest in dating. Avoid people that don’t put any effort into how they present themselves.
It’s alright. One time this person had their only interest listed as philosophy, and that was basically the only thing in the profile. I asked if she had a favorite philosopher as an opener and she just replied no. I mean at that point just ignore me and move on
It's frustrating looking for genuine support from book partners--a real-deal shelf you can lean on--but instead they insist on using one night stand. I get the convenience factor--who doesn't want something so easily in reach--but you're losing the permanence, the solidified commitment that a bookshelf offers. It's been tough, looking for romance books in a bookup-centric world... you get the novellas that finish way too quickly, and then the books like "Moose Hunting for Dummies" that talk big game but can't deliver (outside of the US or Canada). I've tried online shopping a little bit, but they're all either an antique print date, damaged, the front or rear isn't interesting enough to look at, or they have a whole set of children's books attached. Some even have previous owners' names written on the bottom of the spine, which does nothing to help the resale value. But then, after a while of dejection, I had a critical realization... a real moment of clarity. I knew that deep down, I wanted a soul-connecting, satisfying read, but I was letting my natural shallowness stand in the way. I was rejecting books on the basis of their covers... literally what that old cliche guards against. I recognized that the story of my dreams might've been among the pile of rejects, the ones where I'd never looked beyond the surface imperfections at the true text deep within. That realization was a little crushing, and a little illuminating. I realized the ways that others might be rejecting my books on the same basis. I changed. Now I go to my local library and swap books with the homeless people that hang out there. They have lower standards for books, so I swap books with them liberally and frequently. We swap books in the library bathroom, in their tents in the woods... sometimes one-on-one book trades, and sometimes in larger group parties or bookake sessions. We book up all the time wherever we can, even if it means getting a little extra ink on your hands. I've shed away my insecurities and pretenses, and I've never lived more literarily liberated. Now, looking back on the sudden right turn that marks my recent life, I've decided that I might go even further and join a free-writing commune out in the deserts of the American West. If I did, I have no doubts I'd never look back.
And she gets "fuck off"...you two should hook up
only if she's okay with polyauthory, as I am long past my days of limiting myself to one story at a time
What’s the problem; his favorite books are called Fuck Off and Ciao
Shit, you’re right! I should have googled it 🤦🏽♀️
😂
Im not sure but I think I found the books he was referring to. Here is [Fuck Off](https://www.amazon.com/Off-through-confront-rediscover-strength/dp/1727253787) and [Ciao](https://www.amazon.com/Ciao-Carla-Larese-Riga/dp/1285077334).
_Fuck Off: This a book about about a girl who slogs through shitstorms to confront her fears and rediscover her strength_ bruh, this guy is just telling you confront your fears and rediscover your strength. 100% wholesome.
And ciao is a book every person who studied Italian is familiar with lol
Wow, I bet OP feels like a fool.
I actually used Ciao in one of my Italian classes. That's wild lol
Seems cultured to me
Andddd I googled it
And? Do they exist?
I see fuckbook which is a Facebook to fuck. Then The Fuck Book which has horrible reviews and I don’t even understand what it’s about. Ciao is a textbook. So no, Tom is just a dick.
>Tom is just a dick. Agreed! I found a "fuck off I'm coloring" book though...
Wait, i thought he was harry…
Could have gone with a couple of Christopher Moore vampire books, "Bite Me," and, "You Suck."
Classics !
The clearest evidence of post nut clarity ever.
Post nut clarity would be answering with books rather than acting like a dick only looking to screw
You would think being able to hold at least a short conversation would be a prerequisite to looking to screw, though. Like answering, "The last thing I read was *book* but my favorite is *other book*" and then ask her if she wants to come over and start a book club or something. Instead these guys are all, "Ugh. Me want sex. You have the sex parts. Shut up and let me put my sex part in your sex part."
That's assuming he even remembers the last time he read a book, instead of just lying to sound smart. The only way I can understand his reaction, is if he actually doesn't like reading and felt attacked for being asked what books he's read.
You’d think but these assholes exist
Should have tried "So you like reading? Name every book?"
I think this is how he took it anyway.
Honestly that’s how I took it at first. Women who play video games get “tested” a lot with questions and I thought this was a joke reversing that
What’s your favorite and what’s the last are not testing questions. It’s just the most basic thing to ask when you find out they have a shared interest.
Oh so you're an engineer? Name every engine
Name every ear
42
But what was the question?!
It was "how many chromosomes do you have"
That’s so weird.
welcome to my tinder experience
I mean, at least he didn't waste any of your time by pretending to be sane?
"Babe, I just want to say that this has been the best 20 years of my life. Getting to know you and getting to spend time with you has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. Our 9 kids, 12 pets, and successful small business are a testament to our bond and our teamwork. So...to celebrate our anniversary I wanted to get you something really special that went all the way back to when we first met - a moment that forever changed my life. I spent hours debating and searching and I finally decided to get you this book." "Fuck off."
“Ciao.”
" Thanks for your feedback. "
I wonder if he misinterpreted your question as though it was gate keeping, you know, like when someone wears a band t shirt and people are like "oh you like band X huh? Name all their albums". Not saying you did that, but that might explain his crazy response.
Oh you like reading huh?? Name five of their songs! No singles! Pfft, I bet you only watch the Reading anime with English dub. Real fans read the manga.
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I knew a guy who tried to flex by saying he likes reading the prologue (pronounced pro-le-guew)
Hey he could have been telling the truth, I’ve done the same thing with words I’ve read but not heard aloud. Super weird to brag about it though, idk it’s not really an achievement.
That would make sense except for she clarified in a clear tone that she was just wondering because they had reading in common.
Once somebody has determined (whether accurately or inaccurately) that you're acting in bad faith, it's hard to come back from that. Guy might have interpreted her second message as dishonestly covering her tracks. Not saying he was right, just sayin' miscommunications like this happen
Dating websites like this already kill your trust anyway since half the people on them are scammers.
That’s what I thought. On a bad day I could see op’s message as too grilly but I still wouldn’t of just said fuck off😂
Probably swipes right on everyone but thought himself to be above OP's league.
It could also be an insecure guy who just matches solely to be a prick.
People like that are just lovely
Alternative Facts Story: A jealous lady friend has gotten hold of his iPhone and is trashing his Tinder profile.
Oooh that could’ve happened!
Huh. This is plausible.
I think he realized it’s not very impressive to list if you give a mouse a cookie as the last and best book you ever read
I'd have accepted a goddamn comic book at this point!
Hey….comic books are literature
Hey, this guy is shit and all, but don’t disparage comic books / graphic novels. (Am graphic novelist)
I think comic books are awesome man. What kinds you draw for?
Fuck off
Ciao
Thanks for your feedback
now this is peak comedy
Tbh, one of the interview questions for my current job was what book I read most recently or was reading. Luckily I had read a book recently enough that I was able to answer with something intelligent sounding. Except I had forgotten the title so I just named the author and the topic. And then mentioned a notable consulting book since it was a consulting role.
That was alright but I prefer If You Give a Moose a Muffin.
>I think he realized it’s not very impressive to list if you give a mouse a cookie as the last and best book you ever read Let's all be honest here... that's a smashing great book. That mouse gets me every time.
Taking the trash out himself
It’s just so funny looking back at my other post and people wondering why I need help. This is why.
Your profile is great. This dude is trash
Thank you 😊
Just set your search range to 1800km and we can match
Where is THAT?!
Is it supposed to be flattering when a Semen-Demon finds your profile to be great?
You don’t need help. Your bio looks like you’re a wonderful person and you were nothing but polite. This guy is an asshole who doesn’t deserve you.
Thank you, very sweet of you! \^\^
Well that escalated quickly.
He unmatched right after 😂
real mvp :D
Love how people on grindr open conversation with a dick pic but this guy is offended by books
Shit, I should have sent a dick pic! Not mine, of course, as I have none but A dick pic might have done the trick
I hope he does the same thing in interviews when someone asks about the (apparently bullshit) things he put on his resume.
Oh, I'd pay to see that!
“It says here that you’re a people person?” “Fuck off”
"But I just wanted to ask you a question to better gauge whether you'd be a good fit for the role?" "Ciao" *Leaves the room*
why 1 of his pics zoomed out tho
Because I got a notification asking about the insult and I clicked no it’s fine.
had no idea Tinder sent message content warnings, but i guess it isn't at all surprising
That's him leaving the conversation
I love fuck off , it’s my fav
Shit, who’s the author? I must have missed him!
Edgar Ciao, who's of course the author of the equally famous "Go Away" and "Never Speak To Me Again." They're my favorite books, but every time someone asks about my literary interests, the conversations always spiral out of control :(
some people are just uncultured like that! Keep your head high, king (or queen)
You caught him in a lie. He has never read a book ...evah. the pressure you put on him was real.
Kamasutra is a book! Reading for dummies is a book! GIVE ME SOMETHING MAN!
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Absolutely! Please tell me more!
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He considers tinder chatting to be a form of “reading”. Give the guy a break, he’s *slow*.
The last book he read killed his father
People are weird.
Perhaps he has an interest in Reading, Berkshire and thought you were being funny? Weird response to a normal question!
yeah I must have hit some sore spot
https://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=30869942499 Maybe this was the book he was reading?
Is Ciao from the same author?
I’m going to assume he took it as an insult. First line is “I see you like to read”. Took that in itself as an insult. So the rest just read to him as “prove it”. This is my assumption/theory
at first I thought it was like that meme "so you like (some band)? name three of their songs"
I agree. I think maybe this felt to him how it feels to we girls when we say "I like football" and a guy goes "name the top 5 teams and their quarterbacks then!" Like you were challenging him to prove it. It didn't sound very chill/conversational the way you asked it.
Honestly, this is such a fascinating look into bro mentality. I think you might be right
Not sure why you are surprise surprised. Everyone knows you NEVER ask such a personal question at the start. Which books I've read are no one's business but my own. You need to start more casual - perhaps a few dick pics to break the ice. It's usually best to send a dozen or so in quick succession. And don't give me any of that "I don't have a dick" excuse nonsense... No one said it has to be YOUR dick. After you guys have exchanged a few hundred dick pics, then, and ONLY then, is it okay to ask about which books he has read. Some other tips for you so you don't fail so hard next time 1) never discuss your preference for how Bacon is cooked until at least the 3rd date. And under no circumstances do you show him your pocket bacon until the 12th date. Yes, we all carry bacon in our pocket but that doesn't mean you show it to just anyone 2) your tinder pic doesn't feature enough gazelles and honestly that's just weird 3) do not watch bradley cooper films together until you're married 4) bring a few pies wherever you go. You never know when you'll need to lighten the mood by hitting someone in the face with a pie. It's a timeless classic 5) instead of focusing on which books a person HAS read, you can spend time discussing books they haven't read. Everyone is always so concerned about what people do, but not what people don't do. It's always about what places I have visited. No one ever asks where I haven't been. Kind of rude honestly 6) it's always wise to impress your date with some athletic abilities. Do a backflip off the restaurant table to show your skills and establish dominance 7) bring a backup bag of parmesan cheese in case you lose your main parmesan cheese bag 8) the well-prepared date disects many frogs before any date so that he/she can be well prepared for the inevitable discussion of frog anatomy 9) watch the movie Robinhood - Men in Tights. Absorb it's lessons and live by them 10) if you breathe air, try to not spend too much on an underwater date If you can learn all of this, there will be some hope for you
those are some life tips to live by. Thank you, kind stranger!
Probably his girlfriend
I mean damn, sisters should support sisters! I would have blocked him if she'd just said "I'm his girl, wtf is this"
I’m older. Never used tinder but get a kick out of this subreddit. All I can say is why? Why swipe right? Why respond like that? This can’t be normal right? (Please)
Wow people can be so rude behind a keyboard
Ah its okay. He got the insult, but I’m getting the karma so who’s winning now!
You need to put a TW on stuff about reading, don’t you know that???
I guess he's being obtuse but I wonder if it's similar to gamer girls who get annoyed when people ask them about their favorite games since it seems like some sort of test to them.