# Pickup Fail Videos Hilarious Smosh.com Showcases the Worst Pickup Lines Ever By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-05-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worst-pickup-lines-ever References: [smosh](http://www.smosh.com/videos/11-worst-pickup-lines-ever) Smosh.com provides some insight on how to, or rather how not to, pick up girls. Taking classic and cliche pickup lines and adding an awkward and creepy twist, this compilation of the worst pickup lines ever will definitely make you laugh. And if the pickup lines themselves don't get you cracking, the 'girl' in the video will probably do the trick. Check out the super-cheesy yet [hilarious worst pickup lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovescope-2025) ever in the featured Smosh.com video through the link provided. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anti-pickup Culture:** Opportunity to create new norms and values about social interaction and respect. - **Humor-based Marketing:** Opportunity to tap into the humor-based marketing strategy, creating content that entertain, and connect with the users emotionally. - **Interactive Content:** Opportunity to create interactive content that brings engagement and interaction into a new level. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Online Dating & Matchmaking:** Opportunity to create a more transparent and accountable online dating industry by promoting ethical and respectful social interactions. - **Advertising & Marketing:** Opportunity to leverage humor-based tactics that entertain, engage, and promote brands or products. - **Entertainment & Media:** Opportunity to create more interactive content that brings engagement and connection between users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Humorous Mens Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axe-campaign.md) - [Meme-Based Dating Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schmooze.md) - [AI-Powered Dating Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-game-game.md) - [Humorous Menswear Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-wearhouse.md) - [Dad Jokes Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laughing-at-dad-jokes.md) - [Creative Experiment Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worldsworstwebsitelol.md) - [Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cringe-or-candy.md) - [Playful Gen-Z Dating Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crush-feelings.md) - [Pickle Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giggle-pickles.md)