Flirting Failure: Miami Man Arrested at Airport After Joke Bombs

So you like flirting? Okay, stop me if you've heard this one. "Hey baby... is your dad a terrorist? Because you're a bomb." Yikes. Now there's a bad pick-up line for ya. Surely, something so stupid and cheesy would never work. Well, it would have been a better idea than what this Florida man did. This dude thought that this was a harmless attempt at humor that turned into a serious legal matter.

According to WPLG, 70-year-old Alan Borinsky, reportedly made a bomb-related comment at a Broward County Airport. Now I'm not saying that I'm some kind of smooth operator when it comes to the ladies, but this is really stupid. Alan allegedly told another passenger something to the effect of, "If the bomb in my bag goes off prematurely, I apologize to your family in advance." Now get this... He claims he was flirting. Huh?

Unfortunately for our guy Alan, his attempt at flirting fell flat and instead raised alarm among witnesses who overheard the remark. Look, I hate flying already. Now I'm starting to hate flirting. Thanks, Alan. Once concerned for their safety, the witnesses alerted the authorities, leading to Alan's arrest. Despite his admission that he knew his words were wrong, he was charged with making a false bomb report, a second-degree felony. Whoops! What a way to make an impression. Next time, just ask a friend for a safe yet cheesy pick-up line for you to use. Ya, know... One that won't get you thrown in jail.

Now, Dude thought he was being a comedian at the airport, cracking jokes about bombs. But you can't just drop bomb jokes at the airport and expect everyone to laugh. Turns out, joking about explosives ain't the smartest move when trying to pick up girls at the airport. Try some "rizz" next time, Alan.

If you're dating in 2022, then texting is likely going to be a big part of your, well, courtship. I mean, who talks on the phone anymore? It's all about texting and instant messaging that special someone to get to know them and set up a time to meet IRL.

Now, a new report shows that new love often begins in a relationship via texting... with heavy use of emojis. But, what are the best and worst emojis to use when dating- or at least flirting?

The report comes from the Adobe Future of Creativity: 2022 U.S. Emoji Trend Report. For the report, Adobe surveyed 5,000 U.S. emoji users to discover how they use emojis to get to know a potential significant other. The report discovered that 72% of U.S. emoji users say they definitely use emojis in dating or flirting messages.

For a while, people were saying emojis were a thing of the past, but according to this new study, the younger generations use them the most. So, they're still hip. Adobe found 58% of Gen Zers and 54% of millennials said they would give a second and third date to someone who used emojis. Gen Zers, around 38% of them, also stated they wouldn't have a serious relationships with someone who doesn’t use emojis. What really stings, though, is when emojis are used to end things. According to the report, 32% of Gen Zers say they have actually been broken up with via emoji. Dagger to the heart. Read on for the full list of the best and worst emojis for dating according to Adobe, plus a few from yours truly.

1. Kiss with heart emoji. - I use this with everyone! Guess I need to settle down, if it's going to be taken as a flirting emoji.
2. Sweet face surrounded by hearts emoji. - This is a cute one. I never really thought of it as flirty, but I guess it is?
3. Heart eyes emoji. - This is a good one if you want to show your significant other that you think they're a hottie.

1. Poop emoji. Why would you use this one?
2. Angry face emoji. Not flirty, but if you're angry about something that happened during your day, why not?
3. Eggplant emoji. I literally have never used this emoji. I did not even know it existed.

This is just my opinion, not based in any kind of data, but I think the "Face with Stuck-Out Tongue and Winking Eye" emoji is a winner. I mean, it might be a bit much, but do you really want be in a relationship with someone who can't handle this whimsical emoji? No. The answer is no.

Again, this is just my opinion, but "Nauseated Face Emoji" is one I would stay away from at all coasts. Unless you have food poisoning or are throwing up because of being ill, I just don't think it's appealing to get this one from something you are dating.

This is via The Adobe Future of Creativity: 2022 U.S. Emoji Trend Report.