Pick-up lines. We’ve all heard them. They are usually cheesy and a total turn-off. It is the biggest offense to a sane person’s life. But, do they sometimes work? Or are these inappropriate, crude lines completely outdated and worthless?

Pick-up lines work.

Maybe the best way to meet your next significant other really is by approaching them with, “Do you have a map? I’m lost in your eyes.” Pick-up lines could possibly be a way to start a light-hearted conversation or break the ice.

“If they’re clever and make me laugh, I’ll talk to them,” said Alex Rodgers, sophomore pre-nursing major. “If they’re creepy, I’m nexting them. What’s your sign? That never works.”

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Pick-up lines don’t work. Ever.

It is probably safe to say that the best way to meet someone is by simply approaching them. Striking up a casual conversation with a cute boy or girl will definitely work much better than saying something absurdly offensive. Always remember, people appreciate real conversations.

“Pick-up lines usually don’t work because they are just so cheesy,” said Katie Power, sophomore art education major. “Don’t beat around the bush. With me, confidence is key.”

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