17 Worst Pick-Up Lines That Will Definitely Get You Rejected

When you really like someone, making a great first impression matters — and it often starts with a good pickup line. But let’s face it, not all pickup lines work, and some can be pretty awkward. The wrong one might make the other person feel uncomfortable or turned off. To help you skip any embarrassing moments, here are some of the worst pickup lines you should avoid. Stay cool, and don’t use these!

Can I Buy You A Drink, Or Do You Just Want The Money?

There’s nothing wrong with the sentence’s first part; the second part will set the other person off. The reason doesn’t take an intelligent person either; adding money implies the person you’re talking to is money-hungry and will do anything to get it, even spending time with you.

Is Your Daddy A Baker? Cause You Got A Nice Set Of Buns.

While this may have worked a couple of years ago, this is not how to make an impression in 2024. This pickup line objectifies the listener, who will feel like you are only hitting on them for their body. Choosing a line that compliments their personality or general attractiveness is better.

You Look Like Trash. Let Me Take You Out.

Pickup lines like these only have a 50-50 chance of working out because the other person must have a great sense of humor to understand this. But calling someone practically garbage in attempts to get with them isn’t a great way to flirt, and it also mocks their appearance.

Hey, Did You Drop Something?

The other person is bound to say, “Uhm, I don’t think so,” and then the flirting person goes, “Your standards, Hi! I’m (name)”. We know this is self-deprecating humor, but it rarely works, especially if the person in front of you doesn’t have a good sense of humor. You might just end up sounding desperate instead of charming.

You Look Just Like My Sister/Mom.

This pickup line is supposed to imply that the person you’re hitting on is so radiating and warm that they make you feel at home. But comparing their appearance to your mom or sister borders on gross and incestuous relationships. Most people will be too creeped out to respond positively.

Are You A Bank Loan? Because You Got My Interest.

Alright, while this pickup line isn’t that bad, why is it not worthy of being used on your crush anymore? It’s gotten too old. Trust this word; most people have heard and rejected this pickup line too many times in the past, so you won’t be doing anything new and might bore your crush.

Did You See The Mistake In Spotify? They Didn’t Have You As The Hot Single.

This pickup line is fairly creative, but there are a couple of reasons it might not work. First, you don’t know if the other person is interested in Spotify or music. Second, although it compliments their appearance, it also suggests they’re not attractive enough to be listed in the first place.

Write A Phone Number On A Lime In A Permanent Sharpie.

Give this lime to someone you like. If they ask why there’s a number on it, say, “It’s a pickup lime.” This party trick might have worked in the early 2000s, but it has gotten fairly old and borders on lame and unoriginal. You’re better off just asking for their number directly.

You Can Call Me Shrek Because I’m Head Ogre Heels In Love With You.

This might be your ticket to getting with someone who loves Dreamworks Animations. However, most people are Disney lovers, so the line falls flat. It won’t look good if the other person has no idea what you mean. They might take the ogre part seriously, too.

Wanna Be A Single Mom?

Believe it or not, this pickup line has been used several times and still manages to get around. Despite its popularity, the pickup line doesn’t work because it directly demeans a woman, suggests you’re not responsible enough, and shows her a rather depressing future.

My Mama Didn’t Raise Me To Settle, But I’d Do It For You.

 Here’s why this might be the worst line yet: It paints your mom in a bad light and tells the listener you aren’t interested in settling down in general. Unlike its intention, this pickup line implies your crush isn’t attractive enough to be considered in your league, so you’re settling for them.

If You Were A Booger, I’d Pick You.

This might work with someone you’ve known for decades, but the chance is pretty low. If most people were to guess, they’d assume this pickup line is expected in the first or second grade, not when you’re an adult capable of asking out in various other ways. It’s more likely to gross them out than make them smile.

You Look So Good I Wanna Chop You Up And Put You In My Sandwich.

This line is just plain weird and unsettling and won’t do you any good. Comparing someone to a sandwich like that can come off as creepy and inappropriate. It’s a good idea to steer clear of pick-up lines that involve violence or bizarre food references. You’ll likely be remembered for all the wrong reasons.

Can I Follow You Home? Cause My Parents Always Told Me To Follow My Dreams.

This line does not come off as charming at all. Saying you want to follow someone home is very uncomfortable. It’s important to respect personal space and avoid anything that could be seen as stalking. And trust us, you won’t have any chance if you use such pick-up lines.

Your Daddy Must Be A Drug Dealer, Cuz You’re Dope.

This line might come off as trying too hard to be cool, and it can easily be misinterpreted as inappropriate. It’s best to avoid anything that could be seen as offensive or overly bold. Instead, focus on genuine compliments that reflect your true interest in the person.

Did It Hurt When You Fell From Heaven?

This line has been around forever, and not in a good way. Sure, it’s meant to make someone feel special, but it’s so overused that it’s more likely to make your crush cringe than smile. If you really want to connect with them, it’s better to skip this one and say something that feels more real.

You Look So Familiar, Have We Met In My Dreams?

If your crush doesn’t know you well and is someone you see in passing from time to time, they’ll spend most of their time trying to remember who you are, which might creep them out. Even if you’re friends with your crush, the intensity of how much you like them will put them off.

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The article was inspired by experiences shared on Reddit and first appeared on Rbitaliablog.