Badoo Parodies Dating App Behavior That Would Never Fly in Real Life

Brand calls out poor digital etiquette with the aim of making modern dating more enjoyable

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What if bad behaviors on dating apps played out in real life? They might look even more absurd. 

Dating app Badoo parodies some of these maligned actions in a campaign calling for better dating etiquette. “Let’s Fix Dating” comprises five relatable vignettes that bring awkward exchanges common on apps into the real world. 

For example, a man walks around a café leaving an eggplant on people’s tables without asking, to represent men who send explicit photos to their app matches.

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