In a story that has amused social media users, a man has gone viral for racking up a staggering 2 020 459 swipes on Tinder – only to end up with just one date after five years of online dating effort.
The dating saga of Hayden, a 26-year-old American who enjoys fishing and owns a collection of 33 snakes, was first shared on Reddit, but has subsequently gone viral.
Numbers behind his obsession
- 2 020 459 swipes
- 2 053 matches
- 1 269 conversations
- 1 actual date
A man on Tinder swiped right over 2 million times in 5 years and only managed to get one date.
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Profile that sparked debate
In his bio, Hayden doesn’t hide who he is – a snake enthusiast and outdoor adventurer.
“If I’m not home, you can find me… at the lake. If you’re not trying to go fishing, I don’t want it. My idea of a vacation is going to the desert and looking for snakes for a week. I may or may not currently own 33 snakes,” he wrote.
His profile, while brutally honest, drew mixed reactions online. Some found it refreshingly genuine, while others thought it may have been too niche for mainstream dating apps.
“Dude’s bio reads like a nature documentary,” one Reddit user joked.
“He lost me at 33 snakes,” another replied.
A modern love tragedy – or triumph?
While many were curious about the one woman who eventually went on a date with Hayden, the details of that date remain unknown.
What struck many was the sheer persistence – and how modern dating can be a numbers game that still doesn’t guarantee results, especially when your hobbies involve reptiles and remote fishing trips!
Internet reacts
Social media users were divided:
- Some admired his dedication, calling it “romantic endurance.”
- Others criticised dating app culture, saying it reduces people to profiles and preferences.
- A few said the honesty was refreshing, even if it was a “red flag for many.”
One user perhaps summed it up best: “He didn’t find love, but at least he found a solid story – and maybe a new fishing buddy.”
Would you swipe right on someone with 33 snakes and a dream of desert snake-hunting?
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