I’m not going to lie, I used to have no faith in dating apps. I thought that all the people I found on Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble were all people I could never click with in real life. But then I did it. My friend and I took the jump. We downloaded a dating app and tried to come up with funny answers to Hinge prompts to make my profile the best it could be. What started off as a joke, slowly turned into something that made us excited. We looked forward to showing each other the guys we matched with and the conversations that were started.
We giggled as we made each other’s accounts, choosing the hottest pictures of us and creating the most ridiculous responses to the Hinge prompts that would be on our profiles. We hoped to find someone who could match our silly energy and find someone that we could be authentic with: We wanted to find someone who would encourage us to delete the app.
Hinge prompts are like interview-based questions that make things a little more interesting than a generic bio with your name and age. All prompts have a 150-character limit so the answers should be short and clever. You can even use a voice prompt but the point is to show off what makes you, you: uniqueness is key. So, if you’re looking to beef up your profile, here are 36 Hinge prompt answers to add to your profile.
Oh, and PS, some of these are actually from my Hinge feed and are the perfect way to get into someone’s DMs. Jussayin’.
“Dating me is like…”
Be transparent and give a glimpse into what it is like to be with you.
- “Reading a really good book…but you’re dyslexic.”
- “Having TSA Pre-Check.”
- “You know that feeling of closing dozens of Chrome tabs after finishing your last final before a holiday.”
- “Finding a pair of jeans that fit perfectly on the first try.”
“My Most Irrational Fear”
From heights to clowns, this is a great place to talk about your fears.
- “Finding out I’m allergic to food while eating it.”
- “Fear itself?”
- “You ignoring my profile.”
- “Swallowing seeds because I was told a plant would sprout in my belly.”
“Green Flags I look for…”
Get a little deeper about your type. What are you looking for? Be open and honest.
- “Using a fork properly, rather than stabbing at your food”
- “Being good with kids.”
- “Survival skills. If we ever get stranded on a desert island, you should know what to do.”
- “Always has room for dessert.”
“A Shower Thought I Recently Had…”
This prompt is a great way to show off your humor. Be creative with this.
- “Is Punxsutawney Phil emotionally okay?”
- “It’s illegal to own one guinea pig in Switzerland because they get lonely.”
- “Water is not wet.”
- “Aliens invaded the moon on July 20th, 1969.”
“We’re the Same Type of Weird If…”
This is definitely a more lighthearted prompt. Pick something that is totally unique about yourself.
- “You enjoy the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving, too.”
- “You can eat pickles at any time of the day.”
- “You still play with Legos.”
- “You pour the milk before the cereal.”
“First Round Is on Me If…”
Be assertive! Skip the small talk and invite your match to drinks. Don’t be super easy though. Pose a challenge.
- “You can beat me at bowling. I’ll accept Wii Bowling.”
- “You can beat me at today’s Wordle.”
- “You can quote [movie].”
- “If you can beat an escape room.”
“Unusual Skills”
Showcase some niche interests. Anything that comes with a story is perfect if you want to keep the convo going.
- “Belly dancing.”
- “I can catch basically any reptile.”
- “Notorious alarm setter who can still sleep past their alarm.”
- “I can tie a cherry stem into a knot with my tongue.”
“Let’s Debate About…”
Controversial topics can get the ball rolling. This could be serious or maybe something flirty.
- “Pineapple on pizza?”
- “Brunch should never be before 1 p.m.”
- “It’s acceptable to eat a tomato like how you eat an apple.”
- “A morning person can never be trusted.”
“Together, We Could…”
Outline a dream date! Highlight your favorite ways to get to know someone
- “Cook a nice dish and drink a bottle of wine.”
- “Rule the world.”
- “Be like when oxygen and magnesium get together… because people will be saying OMg.”
- “Backpack our way through Europe: Paris, Florence, and Madrid are on my bucket list.”
Overall, Hinge prompts allow you to showcase yourself, your passions, and what you are looking for. Successful prompt responses should show a bit of your humor and vulnerability. Don’t be afraid to be genuine. These are the perfect way to kick-start conversations with matches. Dig deep. Good luck!