Starting today, I am no longer hiding the Tinder app on my phone. Tinder is moving on up in the world of my iPhone and getting a well-deserved spot right on my home page. Goodbye to its home in the Finance folder and RIP to all the uncomfortable and weird feelings I had when people find out I downloaded it. I’m officially going to be a proud Tinderella from here on out.
Since the magical app Tinder came about, it’s gotten a bad rap. It’s generalized as a place where grimy guys find slutty girls to meet up with. Granted, there is absolutely no denying that does happen. But it’s not always the case. Tinder provides several other opportunities than a quickie like laughter and, well, more laughter.
I’m not looking for love and I’m not looking for a hookup, yet I’m still weirdly obsessed with Tinder. I can honestly say I have never met anyone off of Tinder, nor ever plan to. But is it really that different than meeting someone out at a bar? Both instances are solely based on appearance, often involve alcohol and occur in the late hours of the night. So stop Tinder judgments, people. Some people play Candy Crush, some people Pinterest, and I tinder. I have no shame in swiping, and here’s why.
Tinder is entertaining. The app is pure millennial entertainment. It takes little effort and is fast-paced (and for free might I add). From the corny pick-up lines to the hilarious GIFs people send, it doesn’t get old. Every time I need a good laugh, I can rely on Tinder to deliver. Every dude thinks they are six-foot-tall and posts the most uncomfortable selfies. Whether they are at the gym, in their car or bathroom, it doesn’t make a difference. Guys post pathetic photos. Regardless of who the person is, it’s funny. But the funniest part is constantly seeing all the hotties from high school who peaked.
Tinder is flattering. It’s positive reinforcement at its best. You add pictures of you looking like a total babe, then you match with other good looking people and it feels like an honor. Who doesn’t love a good confidence boost? Getting a match is like scoring a point in a game. At the end of a good Tinder night, you can feel like a real winner.
Lastly, Tinder is thrilling. Instagram and Facebook are becoming so predictable. Another 18-year-old from your high school either got knocked up, arrested or married, or maybe even all of the above. But you never know what you are going to get with Tinder because you never know who you are going to see. Why even leave the house when you can run into half of your high school and the majority of your college on Tinder to remind them you are alive and kicking and still good looking?
I’m not going to say Tinder is for everyone, but honestly, #STOPTinderJudgements2016 and give a Tinder a try. You just might find you are a Tinderella in disguise.
