There's nothing better than receiving a text, FaceTime, or good ol'-fashioned phone call from your crush or catching up IRL after class as it lets you know that they're thinking of you. While convos with bae in your dreams always run smoothly, reality can look a little different. After all, you can send so many "Hey, how are you's" before you start feeling burnt out, especially when those messages seem to go nowhere. But before you give up hope on flirting with your crush via text, hear us out — try a corny pickup line.

We're not joking around! Sometimes all it takes to jumpstart your conversation (and love life) is a different type of approach. Now, we know what you’re thinking: pick-up lines are super cringy and don't work. While cheesy jokes can come off as awkward if delivered without confidence, landing a good pickup line can work in your favor if mastered, turning a boring convo into something fun and flirty. You'll want to make sure that your chosen pickup line (or lines) is witty and doesn’t come on too strong. Ultimately, if you don't find a line funny don't use it. After all, you want to attract a bae that shares and appreciates your sense of humor, instead of trying to change your personality.

Now that we’ve convinced you that using corny pick-up lines are def ~the move~ for flirting, we rescued you from the daunting process of sifting through the not-so-cute cheesy picks. Ahead, find the 55 best corny pickup lines that are fun, cute, and flirty without going overboard.

Classic Corny Pickup Lines

  • Are you from Tennessee? Because you're the only 10 I see.
  • Wanna touch my shirt? It's made of boyfriend/girlfriend/partner material.
  • If I could rearrange the alphabet, I’d put “U” and “I” together.
  • Is it hot in here, or is that just you?
  • Are you sure you’re not tired? You’ve been running through my mind all day.
  • I’m not a photographer, but I can picture me and you together.
  • It’s a good thing I have my library card because I am totally checking you out.
  • Baby, you must be a broom, cause you just swept me off my feet
  • How much does a polar bear weigh? [I don’t know, how much?] Just enough to break the ice. Hi, my name is ____.
  • Want to get some air? You took my breath away!
  • Do you believe in love at first sight or do you want me to walk by again?
  • Are you a parking ticket? Cause you've got fine written all over you.
  • Did it hurt when you fell from heaven?
  • Do you know CPR? Because you take my breath away.
  • Do you have a map? I keep getting lost in your eyes.
  • People call me [insert your name], but you can call me tonight.
  • I must be in a museum, because you’re a work of art.
  • Did you do something to my eyes? Because I can’t keep them off you.

Cute and Clever Corny Pickup Lines

  • If you and I were socks, we'd make a great pair.
  • Are you a loan? Because you've got my interest.
  • Did the sun come out, or did you just smile at me?
  • Are your parents bakers? Because you're a cutie pie.
  • Are you Siri? Because you autocomplete me.
  • I'd take you to the movies, but they don't let you bring in your own snacks.
  • If you were a fruit, you’d be a fine-apple.
  • If you were a vegetable, you’d be a cute-cumber.
  • Do you have a name? Or can I call you mine?
  • If you were words on a page you'd be the fine print.
  • Your hand looks heavy. Can I hold it for you?
  • Is your name Google? Because you’re everything I’ve been searching for.
  • Do you play soccer? You look like a keeper.
  • I'm pretty good at algebra...I can replace your X and you wouldn't need to figure out Y.
  • Do you happen to have a Band-Aid? ‘Cause I scraped my knees falling for you.
  • I would never play hide and seek with you because someone like you is impossible to find.
  • I always thought happiness started with an ‘h,’ but it turns out mine starts with ‘u.’

Cheesy Pickup Lines That Will Get You a Date

  • Want a raisin? No? Well, how about a date?
  • If you keep looking at me like that, I’ll have no choice but to ask you on a date.
  • If I were to ask you out on a date, would your answer be the same as the answer to this question?
  • I love flirting with you, but I’d have even more fun dating you.
  • You’re single. I’m single. We could change that together.
  • If you can guess what my favorite restaurant is, I’ll take you there.
  • I can’t wait until our date. How long until you actually ask me out on one?

Corny Pickup Lines That Will Get You Their Number

  • I lost my phone number. Can I have yours?
  • When I text you goodnight later, what phone number should I use?
  • I bet you dinner that you won’t give me your number.
  • I have a phone number, you have a phone number—think of the possibilities.
  • My phone’s broken, it doesn’t have your number in it.
  • What number should I send my good morning texts to?
  • I think your number will be safer in my phone than in your head.
  • I think there’s something wrong with my phone. Could you call it and see if it works?
  • I’m no mathematician, but I’m pretty good with numbers. Tell you what, give me yours and watch what I can do with it.
  • I bet my number sounds nicer than yours. Wanna hear it?
  • I’m writing a phone book, can I get your number?
  • Error 404: Your number on my phone not found!
  • If you had the same amount of money on your phone number, how much would that be?
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Abby is an editorial assistant at Seventeen, covering pop culture, beauty, life, and health. When she's not busy watching the latest true crime docuseries, you can find her strolling through Sephora, thrifting the perfect dress, or jogging with her pup.