Sometimes coming up with a Bumble bio is the last thing you want to do. You log in to the app, you’re ready to start meeting people, but then you get stuck staring at that little About Me box with it’s blinking black cursor at a complete loss for what to say.

The thing is, it doesn’t have to be that hard. While some apps have long bios and profiles with multiple sections and questions, Bumble takes a more simplistic approach. And the truth is, you really shouldn’t spend too much time on your Bumble bio anyway. It just needs to reveal enough about you to make someone want to learn more.

Here are some of the best Bumble bios along with some quick writing tips and tricks to help you create a good profile as quickly as possible:

Mar 30, 2018 Need the best funny Tinder bio? For guys, a good Tinder bio has to be funny, clever, and simple. If you're a techie, choose a good, funny Tinder bio that's a little geeky or nerdy. If you're a gym rat, try something sports-related. Ultimately, the best Tinder bios for men reflect the personality of the man behind them. Writing your funny dating app bio Not everyone is comfortable writing about themselves and certainly not trying to make themselves seem attractive on an app. Considering how important the bio is, that’s a stumbling block for a lot of people. Dating Profile Example # 3: Movie quote. Referencing movies or tv shows is a really great way to engage on a dating app. Even though you’re strangers, you’re already connected through this shared social consciousness, so swipers will automatically feel positively towards you. Apr 22, 2021 Penning a written dating app bio from scratch should be treated like poetry. Every single word short has a purpose. On average women spend between 3-6 seconds looking at a profile before swiping. This means she’s not going to spend an entire minute reading the 12-line profile you just wrote.

1. Greater than/less than bio
Want to start more conversations from your Bumble bio? The greater than/less than trick might be for you. Simply list out sets of things you could debate with someone, and say which you think is better. It’s a way to show who you are and also provide whoever’s looking at your profile with some conversation topics.

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Examples:

Eric, 25
City life < Country life
Savory > Sweet
Black Panther > Any other superhero movie ever
RadioLab > Serial

Tracie, 27
Cold pizza < leftover Chinese
Flannel shirt > a hoodie
Sunday Funday > Thirsty Thursday

Your thoughts?

2. First and last bio
Here’s a no fuss bio type to try out—first and lasts. Let people know the last movie you saw, book you read, person you looked up to, vacation you went on, or time you hurt yourself. It gives a fast view of who you are now, without giving everything away. Instead of saying lasts, you can flip it too. Get nostalgic instead and say your firsts—first date, first trip, first job, or first word. The more specific and oddball the better.

Examples:

Olivia, 32
First…
Crush: Joey from Blossom (Woah!)
CD: The President’s of the United States of America
Job: Interning at the mayor’s office, it was actually pretty great
Words: Ut oh (I used to throw things on the floor and say, “Ut oh!” So after that my parents called me an ut oh baby.)

Drew, 28
Last…
Place I visited: Seattle for a friend’s camping wedding (epic)
Book I read: The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood (also epic)
Thing I ate: Poke from Pacific Catch that I probably eat three times a week
Time I was humbled: The day my friend Jeff went to basic training

3. About me/about you bio
Another fast format, the this bio type is where you list details about yourself, contrasted with details about the type of person you’re looking for.

Examples:

Jesse, 38
About Me: Works hard all week so I can take off for the mountain on the weekend, loves my dog Eddie, loves to argue on first dates, isn’t afraid to make a fool of myself on a dance floor.
About You: Love adventures and the outdoors, understands me when I’m hangry, isn’t afraid to talk politics, is down to watch all three Back to the Future’s with me.

Lana, 32
About Me: I love any movie where they spontaneously break out into song, can only eat three pieces of pizza (every time I go for four I regret it), and probably work too much.
About You: Doesn’t give me too hard of a time about working too much, is down to wait in line for an amazing brunch, and understands that the best part of the burrito is the butt.

4. Three simple things bio
Another list format to play around with is the three simple things profile. Just share three completely random things about yourself.

Examples:

Fred, 40
I drink massive amounts of coffee, love anything ridiculous or bizarre, and will shamelessly use my dog to flirt with you.

Leah, 23
Halloween is my favorite holiday, Empire Strikes Back is my favorite Star Wars, and I once drove cross country with my best friend, a basset hound, and a pug.

5. One smartass comment bio
There’s something intriguing about a profile with a single comment that catches your eye.

Examples:

Maddie, 23
A group of ferrets is called a business. So when someone says they’re taking care of business, they’re really just taking care of a bunch of ferrets.

Eric, 27
I talked about Fight Club.

Amie, 32
Still upset that the word ratify doesn’t mean to turn something into a rat.

Dan, 24
Not to brag, but I’ve been told I’m a fine one to talk.

6. Obscure reference bio
Have a quote from a song, movie, TV show, or other piece of life or pop culture that you love? Use it!

Examples:

Peter, 37
I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it, people like me.

Brianne, 32
I want a guy to say bless you when I sneeze.

7. List of likes bio
So ok, you’ve probably seen this profile before so it’s not the most unique, but done right it can be pretty damn effective. To reduce the risk of sounding generic, stay away from obvious things like hiking, traveling, and your friends and family. Instead list the random, weird, not-so-obvious things you like.

Examples:

Liz, 32
I like…
The Frito smell of dog paws.
When I randomly decide to call an old friend and they say, “I was just thinking about you!”
The way little kids get grumpy and confused when they’re tired.
That moment I get that Bumble BOOM! message, and know someone I liked is into me too.

Ray, 30
Eating ice cream from the carton with a big spoon, when it’s a big holiday weekend and it feels like the city is empty, Romantic poetry (that’s right, capital R not lowercase), poop jokes and Adam Sandler movies. (What can I say, I’m super sophisticated.)

8. By day/by night bio
Nobody is any one thing, and that’s why the by day/by night bio works well. It’s a way to show two sides of yourself, what you do for work and what you do for play. It’s kind of like the mullet of dating profiles. Business in the front, party in the back.

Examples:

Beatrice, 34
UX designer by. Professional cat cuddler and semi-pretentious bibliophile by night.

Raul, 31
Sales director by day, indie music lover and garage band member by night.

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Trying to find the love of your life and live happily ever after aren't really laughing matters. But we can all agree that sometimes in life you just have to laugh at yourself, and for me, that absolutely applies to dating. Approaching your romantic adventures with a dash of humor might just be the way to find love, so you'd be wise to have a few funny opening lines to send on dating apps at the ready. Starting a conversation with a joke or a witty line not only sets the tone for fun banter, but it might also help you stand out from the crowd.

It can be tempting to overthink the first message you want to send to a match, and you might find yourself either staring blankly at your phone or typing and then deleting a version of 'what's up?' over and over and over. It's tough to cram all your charm, personality, and attitude into one message, but your sense of humor is a massive part of who you are. Communicating your comic sensibility to your match will tell them a lot about you and also let them know that you're approaching dating apps with a grain of salt. You certainly don't have to be a comedian to score a date on an app, don't sorry. There's also a chance this person might not respond at all, so you might as well amuse yourself!

Why not start this entire interaction out with a little self-deprecation? Come on, it's healthy!

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• 'I'm sugar (Stevia actually), spice (dash of social anxiety), and everything nice (but I will throw down if necessary.) Wanna party?'
• 'I like long walks along the beach... and by beach I mean from my couch to my fridge.'
• 'I still use my ex's Hulu log-in, and yes, I will gladly share it with you.'

It's always nice to ask people how they are... now take it a step further and get weird with it!

• 'In your opinion, how many cats is too many cats? You know, for when we live together?'
• 'Do you like being the smartest person in the room? If so, we can totally have phone sex.'
• 'What was your last dream about and how did I look?'

Who doesn't love a totally strange message from a stranger about something completely random?

• 'If you had to live a TV show, would you choose Riverdale or The Bachelor and why?'
• 'I've listened to Ariana Grande's new song 17 times today. Thoughts?'
• 'Hey, I haven't read the news since 2015 but I probably didn't really miss anything, did I?'

Clearly standing out from the crowd isn't going to be a problem if you start a conversation with a dash of humor ranging from witty to bizarre. Since you're so wonderful and unique, go ahead and get creative with introducing yourself to someone! Listen. I'm not guaranteeing you a perfect date, a flawless relationship, and your elusive happily ever after if you send these messages to a match on a dating app. But! Should it happen, feel free to send me a bottle of wine. Happy texting!

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