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Bad Pick Up Lines (Gloriously Terrible)
Not quite the worst, but definitely not good. These groaners live in the sweet spot where terrible becomes charming, if you commit hard enough.
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“Are you a light bulb? Because watt’s up?”
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“Do you have a mirror in your pocket? Because I can see myself in your future.”
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“Are you a cat? Because I’m feline a connection.”
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“Arrr you free this weekend? Sorry. I panicked and became a pirate.”
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“Are you an alien? Because you just abducted my heart.”
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“Do you eat lots of Lucky Charms? Because you look magically delicious.”
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“I’m sorry, were you talking to me? No? Well then, please start.”
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“Are you Paris? Because I could get lost in you for days.”
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“If you were words on a page, you’d be fine print.”
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“My buddy over there wants to know if YOU think I’M cute.”
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“Are you a drill sergeant? Because you’ve got my heart doing push-ups.”
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“Did the sun just come out, or did you smile at me?”
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“Are you a smoke detector? Because you go off every time things get hot.”
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“I know milk does a body good, but wow, how much have you been drinking?”
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“Are you a crayon? Because you color my world.”
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“Are you my phone charger? Because without you, I’d die. Too much? Too much.”
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“You spend so much time in my mind, I should charge you rent.”
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“Is your name Wi-Fi? Because I’m not feeling a connection... wait. I said that wrong. Can I start over?”
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How to Use Bad Pick Up Lines
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Bad lines need a big smile. Your face has to say "I know" before the line finishes.
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Use them to break tension, not to open cold. They land best when there is already a laugh in the air.
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One bad line, then pivot to something real. The line is a doorbell, not the whole visit.
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