Los Angeles Hinge Experiment

Introduction

• Visiting Los Angeles for a few days after last being here in 2019.
• Purpose: Swiping on every girl on Hinge in LA to evaluate the dating scene.
• LA is known for its attractive women.
• Chose Hinge over Tinder for better quality matches.

Profile Setup

• Profile Pictures:
  • First picture: Long hair with green flannel.
  • Prompt: "To me it's like taking an everything shower."
  • Mirror selfie: Black outfit with Louis V belt and gold watch.
  • Smiling photo: Catchy for matches.
  • Testing new prompt: "I'll fall for you if you don't eat your steak well done."
  • Includes a photo with friends for relatability.

Initial Swiping Experience

• Noticed many tourist profiles in the early swipes.
• Examples of profiles:
  • Maria with a strong 401k vibe.
  • Zoe with a cat photo.
  • Maya: Fun and normal girl vibe.
• Hinge Functionality:
  • Standouts feature shows highly attractive girls.
  • Mentioned need for Hinge Plus to increase likes.

Early Results

• After 16 hours:
  • 14 matches with 2 likes on profile.
  • Initial profiles were underwhelming; quality improved after more swipes.
  • Observed lack of diversity in matches (no black girls seen).

Day 2 Results

• Increased matches:
  • 32 matches in total after two days.
  • Quality of profiles and interest increased.
• Engaging with matches:
  • Strategies for opening conversations mentioned.
  • Examples of conversations with matches:
    • Querying steak preferences.
    • Casual openings about interests.

Reflections on LA's Dating Scene

• Rating of LA Hinge experience:
  • Solid 8 out of 10.
  • Comparable to other major cities like Miami.
• Expectations for future interactions and potential relationships.
• Encouraged viewers to follow for updates in upcoming vlogs.