This Stunt Brings Dating on the Tinder App to the Streets of NYC
Laura McQuarrie — November 28, 2013 — Lifestyle
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This hilarious stunt from Dave and Ethan on YouTube simulates the ‘Tinder App in Real Life.’ The guys made a cutout frame that mimics the look of the app, complete with buttons to accept, reject and find out more info about potential matches.
The guys set up a live version of the Tinder app in New York City, asking men to get behind the Tinder frame and have women rate them. Just like on the app, a swipe to the left indicates that the user is not interested, but a swipe to the right is more promising.
After the fun experiment, the guys and girls exchanged contact info if there was an interest. Although the system can be harsh, Tinder in real life is a fun and fast way to make connections happen.
The guys set up a live version of the Tinder app in New York City, asking men to get behind the Tinder frame and have women rate them. Just like on the app, a swipe to the left indicates that the user is not interested, but a swipe to the right is more promising.
After the fun experiment, the guys and girls exchanged contact info if there was an interest. Although the system can be harsh, Tinder in real life is a fun and fast way to make connections happen.
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