100 Worst Pickup Lines (That Somehow Still Work as Icebreakers)

The worst pickup lines (that somehow still work as icebreakers). The premise: lines so corny, so bad, so spectacularly groan-worthy that they cycle back to charming. They work because they make the other person laugh, and laughter is the best opener there is. Below: 100 of the worst pickup lines, organized by exactly how they fail.

The worst pickup lines have one secret advantage: they're so bad they're funny. In modern dating where rejection happens in a swipe, a line that makes the other person genuinely laugh out loud is sometimes the highest-leverage opener you can pull.

Below: 100 of the worst pickup lines I could find, organized by which kind of bad they are. The cheesiest, the punniest, the most aggressive, the genuinely cursed. Use them at your own risk, but if she laughs, you're already past the hard part.

Why bad pickup lines beat clever ones (sometimes)

The laugh is the win. A genuine laugh is the strongest signal of "I'm interested in talking to you" you can get.
They lower the stakes. A bad line is self-aware. If she rejects it, you both know it was a joke.
They're memorable. She'll tell her friends about a particularly bad pickup line, and that's its own form of staying in her head.

Cringe-classic worst pickup lines

Worst pickup lines are famously used because they elicit laughter and intrigue.
The entertainment value of worst pickup values is unmatched.
If you use the worst pickup lines, their working might not be one hundred percent guaranteed but what is sure is that you will make a lasting impression on the other person.
Once you use the worst pickup line on someone, they’ll see that you are ready to take chances and you don’t take yourself excessively seriously.
Hi, I have to tell you that you have to buy me a drink. Why, you ask? Well, you made me drop my drink as soon as you walked in.
Hey, I’m sorry but you dropped something. Yeah, my jaw.
Shit, I think my phone is broken. Yeah, somehow it doesn’t have your number in it. Do you think you can help me out, please?
Hey, do we know each other? Maybe from school? I’m so sure that I do know you because I’ve definitely seen you before. Yeah, I think we had chemistry together.
Hi there, I’m sorry but is your name appendix? Well, I know that I’m not aware of what you do but I’m sure that I need to take you out.
I think if you were a fruit, you would be called a fineapple. However, if you become a vegetable, you will most definitely be a cutecumber.
Are you a thermostat? Because the room got so much hotter when you walked in.
Hey, do you belong to a family of beavers? Because, DAMN.
Hi, do you mind terribly if we get a picture together? It’s just that Christmas is coming up and I really have to tell Santa Claus what I want.
Did you know that I am carrying my library card right now? Yeah, it’s good because I am checking you out right now.
You know how you are pretty and I am cute? We should immediately get together because then we will be pretty cute.
Hi, can I shake your hand? It’s just that I want to tell my family and close ones that an angel touched me.
Sorry, this might sound a little crass but did you happen to fart? I only ask because you blew me away.
Hey, are you from Germany? Because I want to be Ger-man.
Hey girl, is your father from space? Because you are out of this world.
Hi, are you a by-product of KFC? Sorry, I just asked because you look finger lickin’ good.
Girl, are you carrying a Band-Aid? I need to bandage my shins that got scratched up falling for you.
Are you an alien? Because there is no one like you on this planet.
They say nothing lasts forever. So, will you be my nothing?
Sorry, I was staring. It’s just that you look exactly like my next girlfriend.
You must be a parking ticket because you have fine written on you from head to toe.

Pun-driven worst pickup lines

I haven’t taken any photography classes but I can still picture us together easily.
Are we stuck in a tornado like in The Wizard of Oz? Because I think we are going somewhere magical together.
Did you perhaps appear in Star Wars? It’s because Yoda only one for me.
Hey girl, are you studying in art school? You have no trouble drawing me in.
I have a suggestion for what you would look really good in. Can you guess what it is? The correct answer is my arms.
Can I follow you on Instagram? Actually, the thing is that my parents told me to follow my dreams so that’s what I intend to do.
Hey, do you eat a lot of cheese? I think it shows because you look Gouda right now.
Hi, would you mind sitting for a painting? These days, I’m painting the finer things in life.
Hi, can I have a minute of your time? I’m designing an app that contains all the phone numbers so I was wondering if I could have your number.
Is your name Bluetooth? I am really feeling a connection here.
Is your name Waldo? Because it took me a long time to find you.
Hi, can we start spending more time together, please? I just got tests done and it turns out that I have Vitamin U deficiency.
Is your name Bank Loan? Because you definitely have my interest and I don’t mind paying it.
I don’t know how much stock I put in the whole Big Bang theory. As far as I am concerned, the universe started with U and I.
I wish I was a cat because then I would spend all my nine lives with you.
I think you are a great wizard because every time I am with you, everyone around us disappears.
Did you take a bomb disposal class? Because you sure know how to handle your bomb-like personality.
Hey, are you famous? I swear I’ve heard or seen your name somewhere before. Oh, I remember that it was used as an example in the dictionary next to the word “gorgeous.”
I’m sorry, this is a little awkward to ask but are your parents burglars? It seems like they plucked the stars in the sky for you and deposited them in your beautiful eyes.
Is your name Bing? Because you are the answer to every question of mine.
You know I am learning about filing information about the important dates in history. I think it’s time ours become one of them. What do you think?
I’m so glad that I decided to go for life insurance or else I would have been in a lot of trouble right now. My heart started skipping many beats as soon as I laid my eyes on you.
Hi, I wanted to tell you that you’re a little late on rent this month. Yes, I’m sorry but you’re gonna have to pay rent if you are going to live in my head constantly.
Is your name Wireless Fidelity? I’m sure it is because I am feeling a crazy connection right now.
Settle a bet for me, will you? Aren’t there only 21 letters in the alphabet? Oh, my mistake, I completely forgot that U R A Q T.

Genuinely cursed worst pickup lines

Does your diet include Mountain Dew? Because there’s no way that you are this soda-licious.
I think that you should be called a pandemic, in a good way. It’s because you have my heart on a complete lockdown.
I bet you always won in the game of hide and seek as a kid. It makes sense because a woman like you is so damn hard to find.
My friend was just telling me that the app of Spotify is glitching. Yeah, they’ll fix it soon and your name will be listed as this week’s hottest single.
Is your name My Phone Charger? It must be because I know that I will die without you.
Oh, hey, your shoelaces are untied. You should really tie them up, it’s just that I don’t want you to fall for some other guy.
Here I am. You should now move on to utilizing your next two wishes.
Hi, so my friend’s bet that I won’t be able to talk to the most foxy woman out there. Now that I have won, what do you say to grabbing coffee with the money that I have won?
So, I was thinking that we should go watch a movie on our first date. Oh damn, I just realized that we can’t do that. They won’t let you enter because they don’t allow outside snacks.
My dad was right when he said that life was like a deck of cards. You are the living proof. After all, you are the queen of hearts.
Hey, can you confirm that you are a meme? I only ask because I want to show you off to my family. I know that they will love you as much as I do.
Hey, I lost my phone, can I use yours, please? It’s just that my best friend told me to call her as soon as I found the girl of my dreams.
Can I take you to get a manicure and pedicure? I know it must be exhausting to run through my mind the entire day.
Can you please help me? It’s an emergency, please. Can you take me to the hospital quickly? I fell for you and broke my leg.
I’m nothing like Stephen Hawking but I’m still pretty good with numbers. For an experiment, can you give me your number? I’ll explain the results in detail on our first date.
If you were to take my love for you and divide it by zero, do you know what will happen? It can’t be done because it can’t be defined.
One thing that you should remember if we get into a relationship is that you won’t be able to gauge or quantify my love for you. It’ll be like multiplying a number by infinity. The answer you will get will be equal to infinity.
Hi, would like to tell me your name? If not, that is okay too. I can just call you mine.
Do you know that if McDonald’s stocked you, they will always run out in no time? It’s because everyone would want to get their hands on McAppealing.
Hello, did you order an Uber? Well, that’s my name and I am here right now to pick you up.
I will curry on loving you and worshipping you for as long as I will leaf.
Do you like coffee? I think we should go and grab some because I like you a latte.
Hi, you look like you were in the Boys Scouts. I only say because you tied my heartstrings in a knot as soon as I saw you.
Hey, are you carrying a phone or wearing a watch? Can you please tell me what time it is? I need to quickly calculate how long it took me to fall in love with you completely.
Hey, what do you like what’s your career? I know the main one is to make people all over the world fall for you.

Self-aware worst pickup lines (these usually win)

Hello, can I take a minute of your time? Did we meet somewhere before? Oh yeah, I just remembered. You are the girl with the pretty eyes and bright smile that stopped me in my tracks earlier.
Hi, can I ask which year you were born in? Wow, I guessed that because all the confectionary shops have been in trouble since (write down the year they mentioned) since you are so darn sweet.
Girl, are you a fan of football? I guessed it because you are a keeper through and through.
So, I’ll ask you a question and give you two options as answers, okay? Ready? Do you want to go grab dinner for me? For a yes, you can just smile. For a no, you will have to do a backflip.
You know that I have already seen the cutest thing in the world? You wanna know what it is? Read the first word of the sentence to find the answer.
Hey, let me guess where you are from. You must be an Australian, right? It’s because you meet all of the koalafications of being a cutie.
Is your name Gillette? Because you are the best a man can get.
Do you know what dish we would be if we got together? We would be cheesy jalapeno nachos. It’s because you are spicy and I am cheesy. It’s like we are made for each other.
If I were to guess your name, I would say that it is chamomile. Yeah, it is because you are a hot tea.
Hello, sorry if I seem a little awkward. I am not that great at holding conversations so I was thinking that maybe I could hold your hand instead. You would really be helping me out.
Hey, do you want to see who the most beautiful man in the world is? Just gaze into this mirror and you will see him.
So, I met Cupid the other day. He said that I should tell you that you aren’t allowed to keep someone’s heart. How about we go on a date and see if you can return it to me?
It’s tragic that I am not in charge of arranging the alphabet. If I was, I would put U right next to I.
Sorry, I didn’t say God bless you after you sneezed. I was afraid to sound redundant because it’s clear that he has already blessed you. I mean, look at you, just pure wow.
This is my lucky day, getting to meet someone named Siri. I knew it was your name because you automatically complete me.
I was told by my friends to give four quarters to the four most glamorous ladies in the world. Here, have this dollar, my search is complete.
Hey, I know you don’t know me but my name is Microsoft and I was wondering if I could crash at your place tonight?
I think that we should totally spend our lives together. I know that it is the right move for me because if you aren’t in my life, it’ll be like a broken pencil, just pointless.
I hope you don’t mind me saying it but your eyes are so much more blue than the Arabian Ocean. You will be interested to know that I am not afraid of being lost at sea.
Is your name Camera? It’s just that I smile every single time I look at you.
I am so confused, you aren’t an airport. Then why is my heart taking off near you?
I know it’s silly to ask in this day and age but are you carrying a map? It’s just that I was looking into your eyes and I got lost.
I feel like I should tell you that I am not a crazy hoarder but for some reason, I really want to keep you with me forever.
Did you know that I got the highest grade out of all in algebra? Yeah, I can prove it to you by just replacing your X and you wouldn’t even need to figure out the Y.
People keep telling me to stock up on 1 ply and 2 ply but all I care about is your reply.
Are you a stun gun? Because you are definitely set to stun.
Have the bees been following you recently? I am sure they are because are sweeter than honey itself.
Are you a campfire? It’s because you are burning hot and I want s’more.
Hey, how are you? You don’t remember me? Oh, right. You just looked familiar to me because I have been seeing you in my dreams every day.
It is important to keep yourself in check when you are using pickup lines on someone. Do not be sleazy or inappropriate in any way.
Be aware of the next person’s body language. If they seem uncomfortable after being approached, it is better to apologize and move on.
It is absolutely imperative that you do not touch the other person. Asking someone out by hitting on them is okay but it should be limited to using words, not your hands.
As I complete my list of the 100 worst pickup lines, I sit here wondering if any of you have encountered bad pickup lines. Let me know if cheesy pickup lines work on you in the comments below. As long as you use these pickup lines with a pure heart and in a light-hearted manner, I am sure that you will do well with the other person.

The rule for using a bad pickup line

One bad pickup line is a charming opener. Three in a row is concerning. Drop the line, get the laugh, then transition to a real question. The bad line is the icebreaker, not the conversation.

Frequently asked questions

Don't bad pickup lines just make me look creepy? Only if you double down. The trick is delivering with a smile, visible or implied through phrasing, and pivoting to a normal question if she plays along.

Are these OK to use on someone in real life vs an app? Both, but in real life the delivery matters more. A bad line said with the right grin lands; the same line typed cold can read flat.

What if she replies with an even worse one? Lean into it. Now you have a thing.