15 Icebreaking GIFs To Send Your Most Recent Dating App Match

Sixty percent of the time it works...every time.

I don't know about the rest of you, but dating is hard.

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It could probably just be me, though.

Finding the one proves to be a difficult task with every match notification that pops up on your phone.

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And a simple "Hey" is not going to cut it. How are people supposed to get your personal, one-of-a-kind vibe from a "Hey"?

Luckily, we've amassed a few of our go-to open-liner GIFs to share in hopes that you can find your one in this wild, wild west we call online dating...

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...or at least get someone to message you back.

1. Jump right in with a classic pun opener.

I Find Karma / Via ifindkarma.tumblr.com

Recommended use: Test the waters on a bare profile with a good pun to see if your sense of humor aligns.

Success rate: 💬💬💬💬💬

2. Lead with an equal blend of honesty and self-deprecating humor.

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Recommended use: If your match's profile says anything along the lines of "looking for an open, honest relationship."

Success rate: 💬

3. Show your match you can apply math to your everyday life.

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Recommended use: Ask your match to solve for X on a follow-up equation: "you + me = x."

Success rate:💬💬💬

4. Start out with a general fandom-centric greeting...

LucasFilm

Recommended use: If there's any inclination that your match enjoys the Star Wars fandom (wearing a T-shirt, tattoo, or quotes in bio), go for it.

Success rate:💬💬💬

5. ...or something a little more specific.

LucasFilm

Recommended use: If your match was of age to experience the trash-fire prequels or looks like they subscribe to r/prequelmemes.

Success rate: 💬💬

6. Skip the back and forth and go straight for the kill.

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Recommended use: Anyone looking for a fast courtship or if you believe the quote "Fortune favors the bold."

Success rate: 💬

7. Communicate your interest while also remaining quirky.

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Recommended use: Looking to flatter your match and show your extreme interest while also being awkwardly charming.

Success rate: 💬💬💬

8. Personalize your first message if you match with multiple Marks at a time.

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Recommended use: Use on a case-by-case basis.

Success rate: 💬

9. Begin the conversation with a compliment.

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Recommended use: If you matched with them 40% for the profile and 60% for their great beard.

Success rate: 💬💬

10. Spark a genuine conversation with a fellow music fan.

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Recommended use: If their profile reveals a similar taste in music, ask them what song would be playing on the speakers.

Success rate: 💬💬💬💬💬

11. Show off your knowledge of quotable romance films.

20th Century Fox

Recommended use: Truly anyone, and if they don't like The Princess Bride, for the love of god, unmatch them.

Success rate: 💬💬💬💬💬

12. Try out a late-night litmus test opening line.

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Recommended use: Horse girls, Fallon fans, or general pun lovers.

Success rate: 💬💬💬

13. Reveal your attraction in the first message.

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Recommended use: Showing appreciation for that gym mirror selfie your match has as their first pic.

Success rate: 💬💬

14. A salutation that says you want to be more than friends.

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Recommended use: If your match's profile has at least one of these: a pic with a glass of rosé, a bio that says they live for brunch, or a bio that says "I'm not like other guys/girls."

Success rate: 💬💬💬💬

15. Start out simple and greet your newest match with a wave.

Anthony Jensen / Via youtube.com

Recommended use: If your match has any picture featuring them proudly displaying a fish.

Success rate: 💬💬💬💬💬

Godspeed on all your dating adventures!

Disclaimer: I'm still single, so there might be a chance these could spark a conversation, but they do not guarantee a romantic connection.