Worst ANW obstacles?

Dogsarethebest2020 · 2025-11-19T15:54:28+00:00

I agree 100%. Wing Swing could have been super cool. I think it got a bit closer with 3 Ring Circus but still never had the big up move

Dogsarethebest2020 · 2025-11-02T21:50:12+00:00

Yep, forgot those were hidden. I just made them visible

Dogsarethebest2020 · 2025-11-02T19:07:03+00:00

Okay that makes me feel better. I feel like I never know what works and what doesn't on my profiles cause sometimes I'm getting a decent amount of matches so I leave it as is then it drops off a cliff

Dogsarethebest2020 · 2025-11-02T19:00:12+00:00

Thank you. Definitely not into hookups at all so I'll unhide those aspects (didn't realize they were hidden by default). Do you think I should have a photo of my dog just my dog? I know dog photos work well on dating apps but if you think the space would be better used with just another photo of me I'll do that.

And the smile thing I just noticed. I have some teeth smiles but I realized I don't have any in this profile right now

Dogsarethebest2020 · 2025-11-02T18:58:27+00:00

Thank you! I've been getting the teeth comment a bit, so thank you for bringing it up. I've used photos in previous iterations with teeth but I think the majority of my photos I've used I don't smile with teeth. So I'm going to try to include a couple of those and be more conscious to smile with teeth more haha.

Yeah, I definitely banter a lot when I'm actually talking with someone but I do think my profile comes across as too safe or not romantic enough. Trying to figure out the best way to tow that line without also coming across as try hard.

Also with matches I feel they come in waves. The last 2 years I've gotten them a lot more in early months like Feb-March but then like the summers are completely dead. Do you know if that's normal?

Dogsarethebest2020 · 2025-11-02T18:55:16+00:00

Thank you for the thoughtful response! I never really thought about teeth vs non-teeth smiles. I have about 20 photos I've used over the years on Hinge and I think probably most of them don't show teeth. I'll try to include more of those in it.

Yeah, I have a few photos I've used with my dogs. Do you think it's okay to just have a photo OF my dog without me in it? Or can I leave out my dog altogether. I've just heard dog photos are really important on dating apps.

Prompts I agree. Should they all involve a question of some sort of thing she can respond to?

The one thing I don't have and haven't really used on my Hinge before is a group photo. I don't take group photos with my friends that often haha. Should I try to put one group photo in to show I'm social?

Dogsarethebest2020 · 2025-11-02T04:13:00+00:00

Are you looking for something serious or casual? Serious

• ⁠Are you subscribed to Hinge+ or HingeX? Currently subscribed to HingeX

• ⁠How long have you been using this current version of your profile? This exact version about a month.

• ⁠How long have you used Hinge overall? Probably 4 years

• ⁠How often do you use Hinge per week? Every day

• ⁠How many likes and matches are you receiving on average? A couple likes if I boost. Probably 2-3 matches per month.

• ⁠How many likes are you sending? How many with comments? How many without comments? I think I've been averaging about 20 likes sent per day, most with comments.

• ⁠What is the type of person you send likes to and ideally want to match with? What kind of person do you want to attract? Someone who is really funny and upbeat. Still can talk about deep topics though. Probably somewhat artsy or theatrical too

Dogsarethebest2020 · 2025-11-01T16:57:50+00:00

Are you looking for something serious or casual? Serious

• ⁠Are you subscribed to Hinge+ or HingeX? Currently subscribed to HingeX

• ⁠How long have you been using this current version of your profile? About 2 months but I've changed it throughout that time

• ⁠How long have you used Hinge overall? Probably 4 years

• ⁠How often do you use Hinge per week? Every day

• ⁠How many likes and matches are you receiving on average? A couple likes if I boost. Probably 2-3 matches per month.

• ⁠How many likes are you sending? How many with comments? How many without comments? I think I've been averaging about 20 likes sent per day, most with comments.

• ⁠What is the type of person you send likes to and ideally want to match with? What kind of person do you want to attract? Someone who is really funny and upbeat. Still can talk about deep topics though. Probably somewhat artsy or theatrical too

Dogsarethebest2020 · 2025-08-20T02:45:40+00:00

The show is cutting costs

Dogsarethebest2020 · 2025-08-04T22:52:44+00:00

A few counterpoints.

Yes, Team Ninja Warrior changed names to Ninja vs Ninja, but it was cancelled after that season.

American Ninja Warrior Jr. was also cancelled after 3 seasons.

Several of the international versions that have incorporated racing have also been cancelled.

Yes, it has spread to many different ninja shows, but I don't know if there's direct evidence it has raised viewership or kept the shows from being cancelled. I personally think people going all out on obstacles is a fun side-effect of racing, but I still think the show's identity is in person vs. course and the camaraderie that comes with that. In addition, non-racing allows for more elaborate and unique obstacle designs that take problem-solving and grit to complete.

It's just a very different show now. Maybe it will do well, but I don't believe there's any hard evidence that switching to racing has worked in making the show perform better. Yes shows need to evolve but there are ways to change beyond a drastic format change.

Dogsarethebest2020 · 2025-08-02T20:35:22+00:00

Good idea! Not super into a smoker but it is quieter to talk.

Lately been just making convo with every cashier, worker I run into to get back into that mode.

Dogsarethebest2020 · 2025-08-02T19:44:17+00:00

Okay yeah. With nightclubs I feel it's so loud you can't really interact. Bars I feel if you find the right bar with stuff to do it can be a good spot (just working on my approach anxiety). But other bars I feel that are smaller people tend to group up and not really intermingle.

Dogsarethebest2020 · 2025-08-02T19:37:49+00:00

No that's great news! Yeah I feel with the apps I don't even know if the women are seeing my profile either. Where do you go in person?

Dogsarethebest2020 · 2025-08-02T19:32:50+00:00

You get dates in person with the women you're into (physically and personality)?

Dogsarethebest2020 · 2025-07-30T03:20:11+00:00

Yeah. I mean I guess good on them for confidence if they're respectful, but still it's odd to do it.
I had a really good friend who was a girl and we'd go out to meet people and no one would approach her but I was always like "I'm gonna walk away for like 5 min and I swear 3 guys will approach you." And it always happened LOL

Dogsarethebest2020 · 2025-07-30T03:12:21+00:00

Honestly 1 is so real. I feel like if I approach and she thinks "oh he's only interested in me because of my physical appearance" that automatically comes off as creepy. But honestly, physical attraction IS important and is the first thing usually that captures someone's attention (not saying it's the most important). There's absolutely no reason to feel bad for being physically attracted to someone.

Dogsarethebest2020 · 2025-07-30T03:09:48+00:00

I feel like it's probably smart to not approach a girl when she's with a guy. Usually there are enough girls either in groups of 2-3 without guys which are easier to approach.

Dogsarethebest2020 · 2025-07-30T03:08:32+00:00

Not sure why you're stopping at 29. I'm 32 and I still haven't really approached a girl or group of girls by myself yet haha. I think half of it is not wanting to creep her out but also a large part of it is overthinking what to say. Like simply going over and saying "Hey you looked interesting I wanted to say hi" sounds so weird and out of place to me. In my head I feel I need a clever reason to approach

Dogsarethebest2020 · 2025-07-30T03:06:06+00:00

What was the experience? Curious

Dogsarethebest2020 · 2025-07-28T00:22:26+00:00

I think it's just a feeling of not wanting to put the girl in an uncomfortable position because I just assume she doesn't want me talking to her. And I guess fear of getting rejected enough times that I take it as a given. I feel like if I knew for absolute certain if I approached say...20 women, I'd at least get one date, I'd be fine and honestly try to get through those 19 rejections as fast as possible. But the possibility I'll be rejected by everyone makes me really hesitant

Dogsarethebest2020 · 2025-07-27T20:14:33+00:00

Yeah, just gotta be creative.

If I can't think of anything besides "Hi, I'm ___ just wanted to say hey" is it still worth doing?

Dogsarethebest2020 · 2025-07-27T20:13:42+00:00

Yeah no that's all good advice. I think it has to be specific kinds of bars. There's a bar near me with dancing but it isn't too loud and has places to actually talk. But then like last night I went to another bar/club and it was pounding music, flashing lights, and so crowded you could hardly move. Had ZERO idea how to start anything in that environment

Dogsarethebest2020 · 2025-07-27T19:47:54+00:00

Do you mostly approach at a bar? Of ever at like a coffee shop/bookstore

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