# Real-Life Dating App Simulations This Stunt Brings Dating on the Tinder App to the Streets of NYC By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-11-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITI47hwU-RI) This hilarious stunt from Dave and Ethan on [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-5) simulates the ‘[Tinder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-it-starts-with-a-swipe) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offline-dating-experiences) is a fun and fast way to make connections happen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Live App Simulations:** There are opportunities to bring other popular mobile apps to life through interactive simulations. - **In-person User Testing:** Companies can benefit from conducting user testing in real-life scenarios to improve their products and services. - **Gamification of Socializing:** Apps and tech companies can explore incorporating game-like elements into social experiences to improve engagement. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Dating Apps:** Dating apps can consider experimenting with live simulations to help users connect in new and innovative ways. - **Mobile App Development:** A need for creative and innovative app developers who can bring life to digital experiences in the real world is increasing. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Marketers can leverage the popularity of apps by incorporating similar interactive experiences into their campaigns to better engage with consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reality-Themed Dating Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-5.md) - [Rom-Com Dating App Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-it-starts-with-a-swipe.md) - [Playful Gen-Z Dating Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crush-feelings.md) - [Blind Date App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blind-date1.md) - [Dating App-Themed Store Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swipemart.md) - [Comedy-Inspired Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bantr.md) - [Video-Enabled Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candid-dating-app.md) - [Office-Friendly Dating App Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinder-desk-mode.md) - [Real-Time Video Matching](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-me-maybe.md)