10 Funny Pickup Lines That Work & 10 Super Typical Ones To Stop Using
From Seriously Clever To "Seriously?"
Pickup lines are like jokes. The good ones use the element of surprise and wit to earn you a giggle, a smile, or even a date. However, others are so overused or distasteful, they'll only earn you an annoyed eyeroll. From clever one-liners that actually land to overused clichés that need to be retired, here are 10 funny pickup lines that work every time and 10 that you should stop using right away.
1. I’d ask what you’re doing tonight, but I’d rather just show you.
This pickup line works like a charm because it combines confidence, intrigue, and just the right amount of suggestiveness. It's cheeky without being too direct.
2. Do you like raisins? How do you feel about a date?
We know this one is silly, but it still puts a smile on our faces. It's more on the cute and innocent side than many pickup lines and is sure to at least get a giggle.
3. Are you an IKEA manual? Because I’m having trouble figuring you out, but I know it’ll be worth it.
This line suggests that you think that person is deep and interesting, and that you're not afraid of a long-term thing. The fact that it isn't based solely on the way the person looks sets it apart.
4. I was blinded by your beauty. I’m going to need your name and number for insurance purposes.
The line may be silly, but it's also pretty clever and flattering. Not only does it complement the person, but it's also a way of asking for their name and their number: a triple whammy.
5. This line is cheesy, but you’re the one who’s looking like a snack.
This is a great line with just the right amount of self-depricating humor. The fact that you're admitting right off the bat that you know you're being cheesy is pretty cute, particularly if you pair it with a sheepish grin.
6. Are You Wifi? Because I feel really connected to you.
This one is a little more on the typical side, but it's still unique enough that a lot of people haven't heard it before. It's very clever, modern, and sure to earn a giggle or a grin.
7. Are you a bank? Because you have my interest.
This line is great because it communicates to the person that you find them interesting beyond just the way they look. It's clever and would probably strike a chord with someone who has a good head on their shoulders.
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8. You must be tired after running through my mind all day.
This is a great line to tell someone after you've just started getting to know them. It's a cute way of telling them you've been thinking about them.
9. They say dating is a numbers game, so can I get yours?
This line uses humor and wordplay to smoothly ask for someone's number. The joke softens the boldness of the question, making it feel less pressured.
10. There's something wrong with my phone. It doesn't have your number in it.
Another clever and memorable way of asking for someone's number, this one always elicits instant laughs and blushes. While a bit more on the typical side, it's a tasteful classic that works.
Now that we've gone over some of our favorite pickup lines, let's go over the ones that need to be retired.
1. Did it hurt when you fell from heaven?
This was a clever line decades ago, but now it's the most typical pickup line ever. It's overused, uninteresting, and instant eyeroll material.
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2. Are you from Tennessee? Because you’re the only ten I see.
Not only is this one overused and typical, but it's all about the way someone looks, so it's not even meaningful or clever to begin with. Who rates people anymore, anyway?
3. If I could rearrange the alphabet, I’d put U and I together.
This pickup line is bound to do nothing more than make the person turn on their heels and walk away from you. It's far too corny and unoriginal to inspire conversation.
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4. I didn’t believe in love at first sight until you walked in.
The whole point of a pickup line is to get conversation flowing or at least get you their phone number. This one isn't original or creative enough to get you anything more than a blank stare.
5. Do you have a map? Because I keep getting lost in your eyes.
This is another pickup line that always falls flat. Not only is it unoriginal, but it's outdated. Who's asking for maps anymore, anyway?
6. Are you a parking ticket? Because you’ve got fine written all over you.
Another pickup line that's too focused on the person's looks, this one isn't likely to get the conversational juices flowing. Most people need a little bit more than you telling them they look good.
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7. I’m no mathematician, but I think we’re adding up to something.
Not only is this line boring and so cheesy, but it's nerdy, too. Most people are turned off by any allusion to mathematics.
8. Are your parents bakers? Because you're a cutie pie.
The best pickup lines take people by surprise. With this one, everyone knows the ending, making it fall flat and sound impersonal and corny.
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9. Do you have a Band-Aid? I just scraped my knee falling for you
This is another pickup line that everyone has heard before. If you try using this cheesy line, they won't think you just scraped your knee, but that you hit your head.
10. Well, here I am. What are your other two wishes?
Not only is this line cheesy and overused, but it's a compliment to yourself, not to the person. It's big-headed and not tasteful at all.
