Come here often?: Love or leave these common pickup lines
By Madalyn Mirallegro - Co-Editor-in-Chief on February 14, 2025
Graphic by Audrey Garcia
Valentine’s Day, or the day singles are subjected to the worst pickup lines on planet Earth, is here. Thankfully, I have been in a relationship for the past three Valentine’s Days and have not been on the receiving end of this torture for a while.
But trust me, I’ve been there, rolled my eyes at that and can confidently rate the top five overused romantic remarks. Hold on tight. This will get cringey.
If you were a fruit, you’d be a fine-apple.
The only reason this pickup line is at the top of my list is because of the song “Fine Apple” by Bryce Vine and Nic D. It’s cute, simple and straight to the point. I would be a fine-apple if I was a fruit — despite being allergic to pineapples.
Come here often?
Come, lol. Real talk, though, this one isn’t that bad. What if you do actually go to that place often? The person telling you this might genuinely see you there often and want to see you there more. Maybe after a while, you’ll see each other in more private locations.
Do you have a name, or can I call you mine?
So, actually, I do have a name, and I feel insulted that you don’t even want to know it. This pickup line makes me angry because of how rude it is. If you want to date or at least get to know someone, the decent thing to do is to learn their name first.
Can you lend me a kiss? I promise I’ll give it back.
Don’t even think about coming near my face if that is the first thing that you say to me. In what world would anyone give consent to being kissed by a random stranger? If anything, this pickup line feels like harassment, and I don’t like it at all.
Can I follow you home? Because my parents always told me to follow my dreams.
No. No, you may not follow me home. I’m actually crushing your dreams, and you can start all over again. This pickup line annoys me because it feels more like a threat than something cute to say. It won’t get anyone a relationship, but it will get you a restraining order.
If you are looking to earn a date on Valentine’s Day, take it from me that none of these cliché pickup lines will work. What will work is getting to know the person that you meet. Ask for their name, talk about their hobbies and yours.
Don’t automatically assume that the person you are talking to owes you anything, and consider the implications behind a sentence that is uninspired and potentially creepy. A meaningful relationship takes time, and a one-liner that has no substance to it might not get you off on the right foot.
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Come here often?: Love or leave these common pickup lines
Valentine’s Day, or the day singles are subjected to the worst pickup lines on planet Earth, is here. Thankfully, I have been in a relationship for the past three Valentine’s Days and have not been on the receiving end of this torture for a while.
But trust me, I’ve been there, rolled my eyes at that and can confidently rate the top five overused romantic remarks. Hold on tight. This will get cringey.
The only reason this pickup line is at the top of my list is because of the song “Fine Apple” by Bryce Vine and Nic D. It’s cute, simple and straight to the point. I would be a fine-apple if I was a fruit — despite being allergic to pineapples.
Come, lol. Real talk, though, this one isn’t that bad. What if you do actually go to that place often? The person telling you this might genuinely see you there often and want to see you there more. Maybe after a while, you’ll see each other in more private locations.
So, actually, I do have a name, and I feel insulted that you don’t even want to know it. This pickup line makes me angry because of how rude it is. If you want to date or at least get to know someone, the decent thing to do is to learn their name first.
Don’t even think about coming near my face if that is the first thing that you say to me. In what world would anyone give consent to being kissed by a random stranger? If anything, this pickup line feels like harassment, and I don’t like it at all.
No. No, you may not follow me home. I’m actually crushing your dreams, and you can start all over again. This pickup line annoys me because it feels more like a threat than something cute to say. It won’t get anyone a relationship, but it will get you a restraining order.
If you are looking to earn a date on Valentine’s Day, take it from me that none of these cliché pickup lines will work. What will work is getting to know the person that you meet. Ask for their name, talk about their hobbies and yours.
Don’t automatically assume that the person you are talking to owes you anything, and consider the implications behind a sentence that is uninspired and potentially creepy. A meaningful relationship takes time, and a one-liner that has no substance to it might not get you off on the right foot.