50 Brilliant Tinder Chats That Totally Deserve A Date, But Don’t Always Work As Expected (New Pics)

Having a good sense of humor is a godsend in many areas of life. For one, you’re more likely to make friends. Not only that but making someone laugh is a wonderful way to show off your best self on dates. And comedy can work wonders on dating apps, too.

Bored Panda has compiled a list of Tinder chat screenshots from all over the net to show you just how hilarious, witty, and awkward some of these conversations can get. Scroll down for a good laugh and upvote your fave pics. Oh, and feel free to “borrow” some of these jokes the next time you want to make your match giggle.

Glenn Geher, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at the State University of New York at New Paltz and a published author, was kind enough to explain to Bored Panda the role humor plays in standing out on dating apps. He also shared the other factors that are most attractive to potential mates. You'll find his insights below.