125 Flirty & Funny Responses to the “I Bet You Can’t” Hinge Prompt

Who doesn’t love a good challenge? If you’re looking for some flirty banter, the “I bet you can’t…” Hinge prompt is the way to go. And if you need help figuring out how to answer it, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a list of 125 of the best “I bet you can’t…” prompt answers for girls and guys, with tips from professional matchmakers and dating coaches. Read on to find the perfect challenge.

Best Responses to the “I Bet You Can’t…” Hinge Prompt

Celebrity dating coach Damona Hoffman suggests using this Hinge prompt to humble brag or reveal something quirky about yourself, which will encourage playful banter with your matches. You might try answers like:

“Refuse a second date with me.”
“Match this energy IRL.”
“Stop thinking about me after we meet.”
“Resist petting stray cats. It’s okay, neither can I.”

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Flirty “I Bet You Can’t…” Answers

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Encourage some flirty banter with your response. When it comes to dating apps, it’s a good idea to make your intentions known early on. Use a flirty response to show your potential matches that you’re actually interested in meeting up in person. Here are some examples:
- “Refuse a second date with me.”
- “Ever look at a man/woman the same way after meeting me.”
- “Render me speechless.”
- “Make me fall in love with you.”
- “Come up with a cringier pick-up line than I can.”
- “Get me to go on a date with you.”
- “Ever fall in love with someone else.”
- “Make me delete this app.”
- “Make me blush on the first message.”
- “Out-flirt me.”
- “Pick the perfect first date spot.”
- “Find a better match than me.”
- “Make me nervous (in a good way).”
- “Leave a date with me without wanting one more.”
- “Kiss on the first date and still play it cool.”
- “Swipe right and regret it.”
- “Believe that I’m still single.”
- “Convince me not to ask you on a date.”
- “Like me more than I like you.”
- “Be more romantic than I am.”
Meet the wikiHow Experts

Damona Hoffman is a celebrity dating coach, on-air personality, and bestselling author. She has 15+ years of experience and is a regular contributor to The Drew Barrymore Show, NPR, and NBC’s Access Daily.

Maria Avgitidis is the CEO and matchmaker of Agape Match, a matchmaking service based in New York City. She has over a decade of experience.

Lauren Sanders is a professional matchmaker, dating coach, and the founder of Dating for the Soul. She has over 4 years of experience specializing in helping singles find love.

Lisa Shield is a certified life and relationship coach with over 17 years of experience. She specializes in helping people find and maintain healthy relationships.

Alison Wellington is a certified dating and relationship coach and the founder of Align with Alison, a coaching company dedicated to helping women find the partner they deserve.

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Funny “I Bet You Can’t…” Answers

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Make your matches laugh with a funny response. Many people want a partner who has a similar sense of humor as they do, so let your potential matches know exactly what they’re getting themselves into! Here are some funny responses to make them smile:
- “Beat me in a staring contest.”
- “Eat more French fries than me.”
- “Guess my go-to karaoke song.”
- “Out-do my talent for getting lost in my own neighborhood.”
- “Scroll past a dog video without watching—and if you can, I’m not sure I trust you.”
- “Say ‘toy boat’ 5 times fast without sounding like you’ve had one too many.”
- “Guess the silliest shower thought I had recently.”
- “Guess the weirdest thing I’ve eaten.”
- “Guess how many marshmallows I can fit in my mouth. Hint: It’s impressive.”
- “Finish a whole tub of ice cream alone.”
- “Eat spicy food without crying.”
- “Spell ‘restaurant’ right on the first try.”
- “Parallel park on the first try.”
- “Keep a plant alive for 3 months.”
- “Stop hitting snooze.”
- “Break my trust. Just kidding, please don’t.”
- “Hit the Macarena better than I can.”
- “Have more back pain than I do. I’m too young for this.”
- “Laugh as loud as me in inappropriate situations.”
- “Resist the urge to cry when you see an old person eating alone at a restaurant.”

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Clever “I Bet You Can’t…” Answers

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Show off your wit with a clever response. Some of the best clever responses are those that really encourage your potential matches to send you a message. To make yourself memorable, Hoffman suggests using this prompt to humble brag or reveal something quirky about yourself.^{[1]
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Expert Interview} “[This is] successful,” Hoffman notes, “because it leads to playful banter and sets up potential friendly competition, which is great for fueling chemistry in the early dates. It also works because it’s the unique details about you that make someone take action and give a match something specific to respond to.”^{[2]
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Damona Hoffman
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Expert Interview} Here are some examples:
- “Guess my star sign.”
- “Make me laugh without using a meme.”
- “Handle my sarcasm.”
- “Match this energy IRL.”
- “Keep up with my banter.”
- “Get my number without being weird.”
- “Text me first and keep it interesting.”
- “Talk backwards as well as I can. Em yrt!”
- “Sit through trash TV longer than I do.”
- “Avoid coworkers like I can.”
- “Be a worse cook than I am. Wanna order takeout?”
- “Go longer than 15 minutes without checking your phone. If you can, you’ve already won my heart.”
- “Change my mind about Friends being the most overrated show ever. P.S. Ross is a jerk.”
- “Go to a restaurant without looking up the menu first.”
- “Pronounce my name correctly. I promise whatever you’re thinking is wrong.”

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Engaging “I Bet You Can’t…” Answers

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Talk about your interests to begin a good conversation. Matchmaker and dating expert Maria Avgitidis advises that you should use dating apps as a tool to get offline, not develop a pen pal situation.^{[3]
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Maria Avgitidis
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Expert Interview} Providing engaging prompt answers will help you determine what you have in common with your matches so you can set up a perfect date. Here are some examples:
- “Beat me at Jenga.”
- “Come up with something better to do this Friday than going skating with me.”
- “I bet you can’t name every member of the Fellowship of the Ring.”
- “Beat me in Super Smash Bros.”
- “Guess my secret talent. It’s… unique.”
- “Keep up with me on a hiking trail.”
- “Guess my favorite movie on the first try. Hint: It’s a classic.”
- “Memorize every song on the Hamilton soundtrack.”
- “Tell me one fun fact I’ve never heard.”
- “Dance the entire choreography of ‘Toxic’ by Britney Spears. This is an official challenge.”
- “Draw Zendaya. Apparently, it’s impossible.”
- “Whistle. If you can, can you teach me how? I’m desperate at this point.”
- “Name a better rapper than Kendrick. I’ll wait.”
- “Convince me Christian Bale isn’t the best Batman.”
- “Read more books than I do.”
- “Tell me the most embarrassing thing you’ve ever done.”
- “Convince me that ghosts are real. Have you ever had a paranormal experience?”
- “Speak more languages than I do.”
- “Convince me that tacos are better than sushi.”
- “Figure out the killer in a murder mystery before I do.”

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Cute “I Bet You Can’t…” Answers

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Woo your potential matches with a cute, romantic answer. “Believe it or not, Hinge is more common for individuals searching for serious relationships and not just a hookup,” explains matchmaker and dating coach Lauren Sanders.^{[4]
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Lauren Sanders
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Expert Interview} If you’re looking for a relationship, it’s okay to be flirty in your profile, but show some sincerity, as well. Try a cute prompt answer to show off your romantic side:
- “Make better pancakes than me.”
- “Find a better coffee spot. Tell me yours, and I’ll share mine.”
- “Resist smiling when I pull out my best dad jokes.”
- “Make homemade pizza like my mom.”
- “Win me over with words only.”
- “Resist my late-night deep talks.”
- “Say no to dessert.”
- “Plan a cuter date than I can.”
- “Stop thinking about me after we meet.”
- “Beat me in a compliment battle.”
- “Get through my profile without smiling.”
- “Resist petting stray cats. It’s okay, neither can I.”
- “Find a dog that looks sillier than mine.”
- “Get out of bed on a Sunday. Don’t worry, I’m not judging.”
- “Guess my love language.”
- “Convince me to be the little spoon.”

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“I Bet You Can’t…” Answers for Guys

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Challenge your matches to prove you wrong. Saying your matches can’t do something is a great way to encourage flirty banter, especially if you keep things lighthearted. Think of some things your ideal matches might be interested in, and see if you can reel them in by challenging them. Here are some examples:
- “Convince me to watch your favorite rom-com.”
- “Name all the Marvel movies in order.”
- “Beat me at trivia night.”
- “Watch a horror movie without closing your eyes.”
- “Finish a whole can of Pringles in one sitting.”
- “Stop yourself from pinching a chubby baby’s cheeks.”
- “Resist the temptation to bite the banana peel… Anyone? No? Okay.”
- “Explain why astrology, despite having no scientific basis, is so dang accurate.”
- “Eat a whole bag of sour Airheads. Consider this a challenge.”
- “Convince me to watch New Girl. It’s not gonna happen.”
- “Get me to swallow a watermelon seed. I still have an irrational fear that one will grow in my belly.”
- “Tell a better dad joke than me.”
- “Fold a fitted sheet.”
- “Explain what happens in Donnie Darko.”
- “Find my AirPods. Seriously, they’ve been missing for weeks.”
- “Spend more time in a museum than me. I’m reading all the plaques.”
- “Find a better dim sum spot than my local favorite.”
- Looking for other prompts to use? Check out our “Best Hinge Prompts for Guys” article for inspiration!

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“I Bet You Can’t…” Answers for Girls

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Come up with a challenge that will get his attention. If you’re interested in men, dating coach Lisa Shield recommends having a man you respect read your dating profile “because women and men think differently, and there are things that we say as women that are just a blatant turnoff to men.”^{[5]
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Expert Interview} A male friend can give you insight into what men are looking for on Hinge. In the meantime, here are some possible answers to use:
- “Name 10 women artists.”
- “Make a better Spotify playlist than me.”
- “Out-do me in a baking challenge. My cookies are legendary.”
- “Name more Sabrina Carpenter songs than I can.”
- “Guess my go-to comfort show.”
- “Watch old cartoons without getting creeped out.”
- “Quit playing favorites with Starbursts. The pink ones are just too elite.”
- “Go all out with Christmas decorations because you’re afraid of others judging you. WEAK!”
- “Name a better feeling than waking up and realizing you have another 2 hours of sleep before you have to get up.”
- “Convince me that SNL is funny.”
- “Look at me the way I look at pizza.”
- “Be the Travis Kelce to my Taylor Swift.”
- “Make an honest woman out of me.”
- “Make me laugh during our first conversation.”
- “Convince me that chocolate ice cream is better than vanilla.”
- “Send me TikToks that are actually funny.”
- “Convince me to watch The Wolf of Wall Street. I don’t get the hype.”
- Still need to figure out your other prompts? Check out our “Best Hinge Prompts for Girls” article for inspo!

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Why does the “I bet you can’t…” Hinge prompt work?

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The “I bet you can’t…” prompt provides a fun, flirty challenge. This prompt isn’t just a question; it’s a dare! If you think someone can’t do something, they’re probably going to want to prove you wrong, so this prompt will likely get responses. It encourages banter, jokes, and flirt-fueled competition.

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Other Good Hinge Prompts

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Try a variety of prompts to show off different aspects of your personality. Certified dating coach Alison Wellington recommends building a “prompt sandwich.” Start with a lighthearted prompt, then choose a more serious prompt that explains what you’re looking for, and finish with another lighthearted prompt.^{[6]
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Expert Interview} Check out the links below to discover other successful Hinge prompts and answers:
- “The way to win me over is…”
- “My simple pleasures…”
- “Dating me is like…”
- “Green flags I look for…”
- “I go crazy for…”
- “First round is on me if…”
- “Together we could…”
- “I want someone who…”
- Which Hinge prompts work the best for you? Discuss which prompts you’ve had success with in our “What are the best Hinge prompts in your personal experience?” forum!