What can ruin a date?
Well, a lot of things but #FiveWordsToRuinADate took over the Twittersphere overnight, teaching us what not to say. It was originally started by Irish radio personality Rick O’Shea, who according to RTÉ Ten, was inspired by a Reddit Thread. Despite the hashtag itself being six words, many have jumped on board this Twitter game sharing some of the best ways to immediately be shut down.
Question for the radio show – how do you ruin a date with 5 words? Go. #FiveWordsToRuinADate
— Rick O’Shea (@rickoshea) January 13, 2015
Some of these tweets were rated G, keeping it family friendly for everyone.
No wonder you are single. #FiveWordsToRuinADate — mjkspeaks (@mjkspeaks) January 14, 2015
I know. I googled you. #FiveWordsToRuinADate — Mark S. Luckie ░▒ (@marksluckie) January 14, 2015
Others were rated PG.
I’d never go booze cruising #FiveWordsToRuinADate
— Blackjack Billy (@Blackjack_Billy) January 14, 2015
#FiveWordsToRuinADate My ex does that too.
— Chetan (@SlickScribe) January 14, 2015
Some took it to the next level and were more PG-13.
Seriously, touch it and see. #FiveWordsToRuinADate — Charles C. W. Cooke (@charlescwcooke) January 14, 2015
Don’t worry it’s not contagious #FiveWordsToRuinADate — Dil (@Asamsakti) January 14, 2015
Then, naturally, there were those that were rated R.
#FiveWordsToRuinADate I can’t wait to Slytherin. — Professor Snape (@_Snape_) January 13, 2015
There’s maggots in my scrotum. #FiveWordsToRuinADate — The Book of Mormon (@BookofMormon) January 13, 2015
Dating can be a daunting task. We have all been on awkward dates filled with unbearable silences but seriously folks, some thoughts are better left unsaid.