You’re finally free for the day, and you’re looking forward to hanging out with your special
someone.
You need to do some shopping, so maybe a mall date would be a good idea.
You can share dinner in the food court and maybe catch a movie.
You whip out your phone and send a quick text…
“Hey - wanna meet at the malp?”
Wait, why did autocorrect do that?
Malp isn’t even a word!
Well, that’s embarrassing, but at least you’re not these people - betrayed by either
their phone’s autocorrect or their own poor judgement.
These are the thirty funniest dating text fails of all time.
#30 - Rip Van Winkle’s Date
Sure, we’ve all had that message where you’re just too busy to respond, and the next thing
you know, you’re awkwardly trying to jump back in after a week.
But two years?
Unless they were in a coma, or off on a NASA mission, there’s probably not going to be
a love connection here.
And if there is, the second date will probably be in 2025.
#29 - One Compliment Deserves Another?
They say if you want something, you should just shoot your shot and see what happens?
Well, this guy was pretty confident.
But...I don’t think the object of his affection was quite feeling it.
Maybe next time, he should stick with a “hey”, and he might get back a less soul-crushing
response.
#28 - I Think We’re Alone Now…
Hey, there’s nothing wrong with being persistent!
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
But around the third time you don’t get a response, it may be time to move on and
try some other lucky lady.
This guy is probably the type who has long and involved conversations with walls at parties.
#27 - Meet the Parents
Ah, meeting the parents.
It’s a rite of passage for anyone in a new relationship.
The mom serves cookies while asking you all sorts of questions, and the dad tries to intimidate
you like only dads can.
But you’re probably hoping to have that meeting after a while.
Something tells me this meeting with dad is going to be a lot less enjoyable.
#26 - 32’s a Crowd
Hey, we get it - dating is hard.
Dad always said there’s plenty of fish in the sea, but to catch them you’ve got to
have a big net.
But if you’re going to shoot your shot with a lot of girls...you should probably make
sure they all don’t talk to each other.
This guy should probably start working on thirty-two apology messages.
Maybe he could save time with a group chat.
#25 - Look on the Bright Side
This guy probably doesn’t have two women over at the same time too often, and he may
have gotten a little too ambitious.
After all, it’s like the old folk tale goes - a bird in the hand is better than two in
the bush.
Well, he’s not going to have much luck tonight, but at least he’s focusing on the positive
- he got some free chicken strips out of the deal.
What a catch.
#24 - Message Not Delivered
A baby is big news, and this guy obviously isn’t ready to deal with it.
Trying to fool his girlfriend with a text pretending his phone has been deactivated...not
the most honest of techniques, but points for creativity.
But he may want to invest in a better spell check for his phone.
Let’s see him try to pull this scam on the family court judge next.
#23 - The Last Date
Autocorrect is a fickle mistress.
This guy just wanted to be a good date and let his significant other know that he can’t
wait to see them again.
But his phone has other plans, and now his date probably thinks he might be Hannibal
Lecter in disguise.
Unless, of course, it was a freudian slip, and then they both have bigger problems than
autocorrect.
#22 - Missed Connection
There’s no better way to make a connection than to talk about your common interests.
Sure, one of these people is into music, and the other is more into candy.
At least he’s polite about it?
Or not.
It might be time to move on before the conversation turns to Ice Cube and he thinks it’s about
the best soda.
#21 - Jumping to Conclusions
Waiting for a date can be nerve-wracking - especially when they show up late.
Just be careful that when they finally show up - they’re actually the person you’re
looking for.
Otherwise, it could be an awkward situation.
But don’t feel too bad - I’m pretty sure John is in for a worse date night than Heather.
#20 - Take the Hint
Some couples have very different ideas of what makes a good lazy morning.
Cole is looking to get up close and personal with his date, but his date is much more interested
in getting up close and personal with a bowl of cereal.
Sorry, Cole.
Do you have snap, crackle, and pop?
Or hearts, stars, and horseshoes, clovers and blue moons?
I don’t think so.
Might want to work on upping that game instead of trying the same bit one more time.
#19 - Trying Is Half the Battle - But Not All of It
We all know the agony of having a crush.
Sometimes there’s just no way to find out the truth without asking - and sometimes a
mistake on your phone does that work for you.
Well, at least it can’t get more embarrassing, right?
Wrong.
Guess Chris wasn’t Mr. Right after all.
And we were rooting for you, Ellie.
Better luck next time.
#18 - Sweeter the Second Time Around?
When a lonely night comes around, your thoughts might drift back towards an ex you miss.
It can be tempting to reach out by text.
Just be careful - you might get the answer to your question in a way you don’t want.
It might be a better use of time to just sign up for a new account on a dating profile next
time.
#17 - Showing Support
Dating isn’t always sunshine and roses, and sometimes your partner will be having
a hard time.
A good significant other would probably show their support and ask them if they need anything.
But this Prince Charming is a little more concerned with opinions on a popular TV show.
I wouldn’t count on any Netflix and Chill any time soon.
#16 - Failure to Commit
There are few bigger decisions than getting married, and when you’re about to propose,
it’s natural to think about the ones that could have been.
But if you do text an ex to tell them the good news, you probably shouldn’t try to
get them to do a pre-engagement hookup.
I don’t think you missed out on a great one, Nicole.
#15 - Saved by Autocorrect?
Jason’s phone betrayed him!
He was trying to be flirty, and instead it sent a breakup message.
Should be easy to explain...except Jenna might have other plans.
Looks like there was trouble in paradise all along.
Maybe the phone knew a little more than you did, Jason.
Maybe let it do the talking for your next relationship.
#14 - Ooh La La
They say the French are the best lovers, and this guy’s phone definitely had France on
its mind when he decided to engage in some light sexting.
But his partner was probably thinking more of French kissing than French bread.
Well, maybe that’ll put them both in the mood for a romantic dinner out instead?
#13 - Second Date Unlikely
Sometimes people just don’t click on a first date.
Maybe she wants to eat dinner...and he wants to wander around the neighborhood randomly.
The first date probably isn’t the best time to try to save on food costs.
Because the only thing worse than making a dating text fail...is becoming the subject
of a dating fail text.
#12 - We’ve Been Here Before
It’s not always easy to find a date!
That’s why a lot of people rely on their friends to fix them up with people.
But after a while, if your friend sends you one dud after another, it becomes easy to
write them off right away.
Is this guy a weirdo?
No way of knowing, but Kim isn’t taking that chance.
Don’t worry, random guy - there’s plenty of weirdos out there for you.
#11 - Sensitive Much?
Hey, fellas, if a girl opens up to you, it probably means she trusts you.
And there’s few things more personal than opening up about mental health.
So calling someone “Crazy crazy” might not be the best way to show your support.
But I think the heart eyes are probably the most concerning part here.
Apparently this guy has a type.
#10 - When May Meets December
Age differences aren’t always a deal-breaker in relationships!
Just ask some of Hollywood’s most popular celebrities and - oh, they just got divorced.
But when flirting with someone older than you, they might be a little worried that you’re
not mature enough to date them.
One way NOT to dispel those concerns?
Call them a MILF five seconds after meeting them.
Might want to try your luck with a fellow college student next time.
#9 - One Bad Pun Deserves Another
There’s no better way to break the ice than with a joke, right?
But if this guy was thinking of romance, maybe bringing up thoughts of parking tickets wasn’t
the best idea.
I don’t think he hit his mark, but hey - at least the object of his attention managed
to get some frustration about those student loans out.
If viral clicks for responding to cringe-worthy texts could be monetized, maybe she’d pay
them off a little sooner.
#8 - Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
Being a redhead can be lonely.
Not only aren’t there that many left, but good luck finding a date activity that doesn’t
involve being in the sun too much.
So this date-hunter was pretty excited to find a fellow ginger.
But after one little case of mistaken identity, all that interest went out the window - leaving
a very confused person in its wake.
Maybe someone should create the website “OnlyGingers”?
#7 - Not Your Pal Joey
Autocorrect has been the bane of many a relationship, but there are standard funny blunders - and
then there’s calling your significant other by the wrong name.
Let’s just hope there’s no actual Joey in their friend circle, or he’s going to
be having a very awkward and confusing day when word of this texting fail gets around.
#6 - Not That There’s Anything Wrong With That!
This one likely has some people pretty confused.
Exactly how many beers does it take to turn someone into a lesbian?
Do the different beer companies have warning labels?
Is there a difference between regular beer and light beer?
Depending on who got this text, they may decide to swear off beer for a while - or go right
for that kegstand.
#5 - Woof Woof
Is there any better icebreaker than showing your date pictures of your pets?
Well, that’s not one pet you should offer to show on a first date!
Let’s hope he has a pretty cute dog to make up for the awkwardness - and that Loryn’s
phone doesn’t betray him again when he tries to show off his cat or goldfish.
#4 - Just a Little Clingy
They say if you know what you want out of life, just go for it.
But Nathan here might have taken that just a little too literally.
If you match with someone, maybe open with a “Hey”, or even “I really like your
profile picture”.
But if you’re already picking out wedding drapes before the first text is even spent,
don’t be surprised if you’re sitting on “read” for a long time.
#3 - There’s Someone For Everyone
Hey, it turns out that not every texting fail actually turns out to be a texting fail!
Looks like these two crazy kids have been through this cycle more than once.
“I’m breaking up with you.”
“No, I’m breaking up with you.”.
And yet, they’re going to be together at the end of the day.
I’m sure a lot of the other texters on this list are hoping for a similar happy ending.
Good luck finding your people out there.
#2 - Hello Again
We’ve all had that crazy party where you really can’t remember much of what happened
the last night.
And you might wind up texting someone to piece together the missing bits of that wild night.
But you’re probably not expecting to find your texting partner right next to you after
that.
Well, maybe texting is less awkward than a face-to-face conversation anyway.
But no one’s phone has dug a hole quite as deep as this last guy’s did for him.
#1.
Fat Chance
Long distance relationships are hard, and sometimes texting back and forth is all you
have.
And a saucy picture or two can make the heart grow fonder...until the autocorrect strikes
back.
And it doesn’t get much worse than this one.
Not only is this guy probably not getting any more pictures any time soon, but he may
want to consider getting a ticket to some remote region in the mountains.
Preferably with no cell phone service.
For other ways people embarrass themselves, check out “Embarrassing Tourist Mistakes
You Make In Different Countries”, or watch this video instead.