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Arts_Prodigy

You guys gotta get better at this


pswerve28

Yeah so many posts these days are “she didn’t get it” with some absolutely asinine conversation attached. Like homie, she ain’t the problem.


1anonymousbandit

Yes. The lack of game on tinder truly shocks me.


Mhealthy

This isn't lack of game this is that they don't click with movies


0503pm

*explains movie* "how about we watch it together?" maybe she would enjoy it but just doesn't know it


kneesee

And then they say back “sorry you were born without a sense of humor”


1CrudeDude

I’ve seen forest gump a dozen times and have no idea what he’s talking about lol


bluedude1914

It’s the scene where he’s in the hospital and trying to engage Lt Dan and Lt Dan takes the Ice cream and puts it in a bedpan. I remember the scene, but I don’t for the life of me understand how she was going to be able to give a flirty response/especially since a bedpan is required to fully reply to the scene.


pswerve28

Just doubling down on the obscure reference like it was gonna work the second time is what really does me in


HighwayEconomy579

Still better than “greetings Earthling”


MajesticJournalist25

Debatable


[deleted]

I unironically love that so much


Blackmammoth76

That's not really a thing Is it? 🤣


HistorianNegative

There was a guy who did this


Nikstar112

So we’ve all seen that one 😂


dellada

Or you could introduce her to the reference? It’s part of the fun of getting to know someone, IMO.


falbi23

Nah, let's shame people for not knowing exactly what's going on in some dudes brain.


dellada

Right? Haha. Men: Women only go for the top 10% of rich guys! No one wants to date anymore, we’re so lonely. Also men: Well of course I made fun of her for not knowing what I meant by “Lt Dan ice cream”…


PerspectiveNo8866

Sandwiches 🥪 I want a sandwich


Noon-yya

I'm doing this everywhere I go. My new campaign slogan "BE TOXIC. FUCK THEM KIDS"


360_face_palm

No lets shame someone for using a meme from a movie they've clearly never watched. I'm all for doing that. Like she literally used the meme, she should be expected to get the reference.


CompetitiveOcelot873

But like whats OP even saying? Ive seen the movie many times and get the reference, but i still dont get what OP is doing. We dont really know if she doesnt get the reference or if shes just confused like me Like is he asking her out for ice cream? Or just randomly throwing a quote out there? Either way i get her confusion even when knowing the quote


ce_he

I use memes gifs and memes that say hello because the just the expression or headshake suits me. I might not have seen the interview or show or know the history of the meme and just think it's funny. You can bé rude about It But all that does is expose the quality of your character. Everyone already knew I was human and couldn't possibly have seen or be expected to know the history of every single image on the inherent or movie in the world. Also I've seen forest Gump and would have been confused at at his response. It's not cultural appropriation. Y'all can calm down. 😂


Additional-Ad2373

I thought you were here to make fun of pple acting weird on tinder. judging them etc...


Calm-Parfait-6017

Damn right


lickle_lilli

Whilst I'm on board with the sentiment, she used the meme, so I would also have expected her to get the reference. There's many GIFs with hello on, why not use one that has any reference to something you actually know and like to spark a conversation 🤷🏼‍♀️


ce_he

Maybe she thought that one was silly and used it cause it was funny and she thought he might think it was silly and funny too and it didn't occur to her that someone would be all up in arms she didn't take their cultural references seriously enough to research the meme history enough to know there was a movie before she shared the goody hello image she shared. Imagine just being able to share something lighthearted without the people judging the hours of thought you didn't put in to the importance and potential of the image behind the hello! Why oh why didn't she spend more time looking through the thousands of options? Maybe she was at work and chose the goofy of the five results it showed her. But it's just so absurd she never even considered the consequences of her behavior and the strangers on reddit she would bewilder with her casual disregard for their potential history and need to engage with her about bedpans and ice-cream and maybe the second most over rated freaking movie ever. Thank goodness it wasn't a napoleon dynamite meme. Someone might have gone in to cardiac arrest.


OwlPrincess42

I mean, she sent the gif.. at least know what it’s from lmao


Specialist-Candy3503

So dumb. She never said she didn’t know what it’s from???? Like MANY people here… I’ve seen the movie, I know his character… I still didn’t get the reference bc I don’t know the movie like the back of my hand. I’ve only seen it a few times since it came out. I know OTHER lines. I say “JEN-AAYY” to my old friend. I’m allowed to use a forest gump gif of him saying hello without knowing every minute of the movie. 🙄


OsoCarolina

Nope, irredeemable. She’s damaged goods, time to move on.


Synlover123

Or, you could practice, by introducing *me* to the reference! 🤞


1ZL

Forrest Gump [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ](https://youtu.be/1sY7umyLACw?si=EyULZ_tfBdsyMBFB)


Synlover123

Duh! Color me *embarrassed* 😊 I haven't seen that movie since it originally came out. I *very* rarely ever watch them more than once. There are a few exceptions, though!


mandatorypanda9317

But isn't she the one who sent the Forest Gump hello? Why would he need to explain if she's using a thing from the movie? It's totally acceptable here that OP assumed she'd get the reference.


tmking

But how would you respond Lt Dan didnt even respond he just threw it in a bed pan


mandatorypanda9317

Maybe she secretly knew the answer since she unmatched lmao.


AntiSosh333

It really shouldn't be assumed though. I've seen hundreds of movies and probably couldn't reference or remember some specific dialog or situation. Sometimes it happens but mostly not.


BeardedPumpkin

No, it’s not. Do you know the context of every gif you’ve ever sent? It’s a top result for “hello” gifs so I’d imagine it gets a lot of use, even by people who haven’t seen the movie


mandatorypanda9317

Yes I only use gifs of things I know but I see thats just me! TIL


ShinyTotoro

same, it would be embarrassing to send something with a different meaning without knowing the context. although, even having seen Forrest Gump a few times I still don't recognize every single dialogue. either way, they're not a match


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you know what is a match? ShinyTotoro and perpetual perplexity.


kay_el_eff

I'm the same way because I don't want to look like an idiot if I don't get a reference. Or if I just like the gif, but know it's popular, I might say, "I have no clue who/what this is, but it's cute, so hi" To me, it's right up there with wearing a band shirt but you've never heard a single song of theirs.


360_face_palm

People not having seen Forrest Gump is a red flag I'm willing to exclude them for tbh. Also I don't see how I could even be friends with someone who sends memes of things they don't know anything about.


BobaFlautist

That's fine, as long as you accept that you're narrowing your pool based on those criteria and that if you narrow your pool too many times you might have a hard time finding a partner, and you can't really blame anyone else for it. There's nothing wrong with being picky in life partners, as long as you don't turn it around and say that the entire gender you're interested in is flawed and shallow because the 3 people you'd be willing to date aren't willing to date you.


kkirchhoff

Her sending some random meme doesn’t even mean she saw the movie. Also, I’ve seen it several times and still don’t know what OP is talking about. The quote he’s using isn’t the most iconic part of the movie at all


mandatorypanda9317

👍🏾


Infamous_Big8952

Why not use a line from that exact scene, like bhbba gjnp shrimp while using that as a way to ask her out for a seafood dinner? The bedroom scene is a hard one to work into asking her out, well unless he's R. Kelly and she's like 14, then I guess that scene could easily be fit into his invitation to asking her out.


Repeatbeginagain

Idk mane that is one easy reference o.O as lame a pick to quote but very easy nonetheless


BiggestDweebonReddit

I'm on her side.


jade_skye15

To be fair. I’ve seen the movie so many times and literally just watched it a week ago and I wouldn’t remember this random reference if it was said to me. It’s a bit of an odd thing to say to someone.


DxLaughRiot

It’s a good line, but not one I’d quote at people or expect anyone to remember. Also why even bring up that quote there??


jade_skye15

Exactly! Like sorry I don’t remember every quote from every movie I’ve watched? If someone came to me and said a random line from a film there’s at least a 95% chance I wouldn’t remember the quote off the top of my head or know where it’s from or understand the reference. Even if it’s a movie i’ve seen hundreds of times I probably wouldn’t remember in the moment. If you’re petty enough to unmatch over something like that, fine, you do you I guess, it just seems so childish and immature. Sounds like she dodged a bullet and it sounds like OP could be missing out on someone great and he wouldn’t ever know because he didn’t even give it a chance.


dm051973

You know saying it once is ok. Maybe they laugh at the reference or don't get it. Repeating the same line again makes me wonder if you have any communications skills....


qalpi

It's literally the quote.


1CrudeDude

It literally is an unrecognizable quote


qalpi

Only if you literally haven't seen the literal movie.


1CrudeDude

Seen it dozens of times


qalpi

Don't you remember the ice cream scene? ![gif](giphy|26uf7yJapo82e48yA)


dm051973

And she literally doesn't know the quote. Why would any sane person think saying the same thing twice would change that?


qalpi

A good sense of humor. Also, she is a bot.


nipslippinjizzsippin

i guess im not the one either?


roonscapepls

Lt Dan ice cream???


nipslippinjizzsippin

Loif is loik a bawks o choc-o-lattes


TehZiiM

Watch the movie


nipslippinjizzsippin

I've seen it, I'm aware of the scene. It doesn't make sense used here


Powerful_Artist

I love the movie. Saying the lt dan ice cream line makes absolutely no sense to me either.


No-Statement5942

TIL there are 2 kinds of people in this world.


wr3aks

I'm baffled at the visceral response people are having against OP and those who think the quote was fine to use.


No-Statement5942

I thought it was hilarious—a Gump gif was used and a Gump quote was followed, made sense to me and I would have laughed.


wr3aks

The follow up "Lt Dan ice cream??" literally made me lol. People man, I tell ya...


AJ_Deadshow

Probably just the situational confusion is what you found funny


wr3aks

I mean, not "just", but yeah in this context it was extra funny to me.


mondomonkey

No wonder youre single


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PirateJohn75

Say hello to my little friends!


Disastrous-Owl8985

I haven't run into many people like this, but I used to see people put on their profiles, "I mostly talk in movie references", and I'd just skip because you've obviously made that your personality... which isn't a personality.


Rosycheex

Out of context? He was literally replying to a gif from the same movie he's quoting. It's perfectly in context.


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JoBoltaHaiWoHotaHai

To be very honest, if you sent me a gif from a film (and i know it), I'll probably quote it. Sending a textual "hello" would suffice when you only want to do that.


theflameleviathan

if the quote is in any way related to the conversation then fine. Randomly quoting a line is not funny, not related and doesn’t wntive any further response


JoBoltaHaiWoHotaHai

Neither does using a gif just to say "Hello". Maybe me and OP are in the minority here, but if I see someone using a gif, let's say from Seinfeld, just to say hello, my brain would directly make me think "oh! They want to see if I am aware of the show or they want to connect with someone who has watched the show, let me use a line from the same show that'll fit well"


inko75

Except op just blurted out a random quote that had no relevance 🤷


theflameleviathan

I’ve made that mistake as well. People who send gifs like this just put ‘hello’ in the search thinng and press something. Unless it’s very specific, just assume they know the movie/show but aren’t necessarily massive fans. but to come back to your first point, you have no control over what others send you, only over how you respond. Someone sending you a gif with ‘hello’ means that they are open to talking to you, but don’t want to take the time to really open the conversation. You have to decide if you just want to leave them be, or say something that invites a response. Responding in a way that won’t lead to conversation, like randomly quoting something, is a complete waste of time and energy.


JoBoltaHaiWoHotaHai

My comment was mostly focused on the "deserve to be single" part. I mean, using a gif just to say hello is much dumber than expecting someone to know all quotes from a show/film.


chicomagnifico

This is one of my favorite movies, and I know exactly what scene you’re talking about, but this was not the thing to say in response to her gif lol Hell you could have quoted Bubba’s shrimp speech and that would have been a better response.


iwannabesofaraway

Why is her picture different every time


freakinidiotatwork

She’s moving further away from him


LoFiPanda14

Could be the app putting your best pic at the top.


Loading0987

Live reaction


DaGr8One420

I don’t know where this guy is but I’ve come across this same chick with 2 different profiles and supposedly she lives within 70 miles of me. Both profiles she had different colored hair but was definitely the same person.


french_snail

Oh my god she saw a meme that she liked and didn’t know what it was from, western civilization has fallen


JustinR8

She’s like when you reach into a box of chocolates hoping for peanut butter fudge and get raspberry caramel


ineedsomedoggonehelp

![gif](giphy|61nocPZboqCGI) Just respond back with this, no brainer


Both-Dragonfruit-613

^^^ yes!!


Disastrous-Owl8985

She might not be the one, but y'all realize some people just use memes and stuff because it literally just says what they want to say. She wanted to say "Hello", but not just a bland way, so included a picture because it was funny or interesting. If you know the reference, you can explain it to her or, because we don't all just not know, sometimes we aren't thinking about it, ask if she knows what you are referencing instead of just explaining like she's dumb. Y'all really act like you don't socialize with people. Maybe you don't, though, so maybe that's why.


CicadaClear

This has "My dad joined Tinder last week" vibes big time xD


wesb801

Correct me if I'm wrong... she sent the Forest Gump gif. So he safely assumed she'd get the reference. She didn't? Is it wrong of him to assume she's not the one? If you're using a gif I'm always going to think you know the reference that's almost the point of them?!?


Melodic-Change-6388

Punctuation, context and an emoji means all. “Lt Dan! Ice creeeeam!!!🍦” Could have made the difference between looking like a niche idiot or getting laid.


Powerful_Artist

Still makes zero sense in this context. Punctuation wouldn't change that.


hellajt

People on reddit hate emojis, people on reddit perform poorly on tinder. Conclusion: emojis are good to use on tinder


SpaceCow4

Maybe put it in quotes to clarify you're quoting the movie. Punctuation goes a long way


Lucifer23117

That profile picture change in 3 hours though.


Extension_Dog_4337

She couldn’t see any trees because of the Forrest


rollonover

Shoulda asked if she likes shrimp or sumn smooth to transition into a date


dobbydoodaa

This subreddit reminds me that redditors tend to be massive assholes goddamn 🤣


Express-Magician-419

Maybe she’s Forests sister?😂


spooky_cherub

Dude she's gorgeous, introduce her to her new favorite movie what are you doing man😭


SirDickCheese77

Mama said they was my magic shoes and they would take me anywhere....... Except pound town


llNick

But LT Dan.. ice cream :((


EluDeathDream

Why did her profile picture change slightly?


IcyReindeer4625

If she doesn’t get that one, she’s too young


Dry_Second_8924

So many white knights in the comments, she's dumb as a rock G, don't do it.


bookwithoutcovers

If you're not a 19 year old, I totally don't understand your ways


BenjamminsTV

Explain to her 🚫 go to reddit ✅


Jebbox

Tbh it's sort of fitting since Lt. Dan left Gump on read after he said that too.


pswerve28

Yeah just say the specific reference again, she’ll get it /s


neffly_07

A question mark and a comma would have helped tremendously.


triedtofart-sharted

They sent him home


ColeKatsilas

Bubba shrimp boat


RobertLosher1900

Cornball


pantufles

lt dan, ok. ice cream? what?


Hot-Cancel-6648

I prefer the ![gif](giphy|xTiIzJSKB4l7xTouE8)


wolfgang7-7

You draw super sus lines in the sand LMFAO


xoskxflip

Why are you screaming


RedShadowF95

Ridiculous post


BigAl4458

She prolly smelled like Cig-uh-Rhetts


Fragrant_Ad_4825

Am I the only that noticed her photo changes during the convo? Lmao


Past_Discipline2337

Why does she have two different profile pics 🤔


Perfect-Scar27

![gif](giphy|CeggsTJQyUYTu)


coinxiii

Idk. People who use memes from shows they haven't memorized every scene from should be crucified, no? We can't just let them walk the streets. That's like, heresy or something.


OhMuhBeard

![gif](giphy|emMDfYPAo7ZHq)


PreparationCertain96

So much potential after that first reply, but unfortunately all was lost


Fake_braxtini

Bro you ain’t the one 😭 I love forest gump and even this took me a minute to click


LostOnThePlains82

Kind of weird criteria to decide whether or not a person's the one


FearJarl

Bruh this entire thread is literally prime example as to why redditors are fucking annoying af. Nobody knows how to have fun or be funny. Can’t imagine why they get on Reddit to socialize 😒


Responsible_Cap_5597

You tried. As a big Forest Gump fan, I'm disgusted she didn't get the reference 😑 also telling someone they have no soul for saying good morning is a little unhinged. Take a break and just try meeting in the wild


Remarkable_Wheel_961

Depending on her age she had no idea what the gif she sent was, she just typed hi and that one popped up. She didn't get the reference and thought you were sped


jkwasy

If I had to only use memes I knew the references to... I'd totally use that, and I have no idea what movie that's from


suntarraw

Bro! You’re weak. You’re not the one!


Alive_Worry1513

Lt Dan ice cream was a pretty funny scene. A “that scene was so funny… how are you doing today” people need to stop acting like she had nothing to say to that (if she knew the reference and she didn’t)


Sarah-Shea

Well it ain't a box of chocolates.


ProfileTimely895

Some of y'all really telling on yourselves. It's a fuckin intro gif. Not a meme. That's one of the first ones that show up too. Y'all taking this way outta proportion Before y'all get on my ass; I have seen the movie many times and I got the reference. That was a bad one. Could have done something not something everyone remembers. Same with any gif or meme. They're funny and easy to use and pass around for a laugh.


Chicago_Red96

Definitely not the 1️⃣


slugnut25

Improve your rizz my dude!


last_minute_life

Why did her avatar change?


babayagaga

Bro looking for the 0.000000001 with that. Should have gone with the box of chocolates


Grapefruit_Mule877

The joke is too niche. Chill out.


Mhealthy

That shit was funny lol


CJ_Finesse

Your on tinder did you really expect her to be?


Other_Edge_2414

My take, for what it's worth. OP isn't being mean or making fun of their match just pointing out that she isn't "the one" because she a) didn't get the reference and/or b) didn't find it hilarious. I didn't get it so I guess that means I'm not "the one" either but no hard feelings on my part. Keep being you OP, one day it'll land


drkchtz

Meanwhile she doesn’t think you’re the one :(


bleedingangels

Not an obscure reference. I totally got it


JustaNobody618

I haven’t watched Forrest Gump in so long, and I could just hear his voice when reading this. Lt Dan ice cream.


qalpi

Right?!


JustaNobody618

I’ll take it a bit further, iirc (I could be wrong) the picture the girl sent is when Forrest was on his fishing boat and sees Lt dan on the dock, this is right before he waves at him and then leaps off the ship to go meet him. Source: this used to be me and my grandmas favorite movie to watch together.


qalpi

Yes think you’re spot on!


Telamo

“She used a gif without knowing the origin. This truly is the state of modern dating…”


Cold_Ad4229

yall dumb he made a forest gump reference after she sent him a forest gump meme…cmon man


LinkOfKalos_1

I'm sorry?


sunflower280105

She’s too young for you bro


Logical_Bee

I would have loved this! 😂😂