If you’ve rearranged the alphabet to bring two vowels closer together and assessed the injuries of a fallen angel, you might be in need of some new material—but before you try out a new line, make sure you’ve thought it through.

Last night, user PyedPiper asked Reddit’s masters of seduction to post their best pick-up lines. While some would argue that all pick-up lines are corny and counterproductive, user jpnovello wisely pointed out that “The best pickup lines are the worst pickup lines,” because those are the ones that make you laugh.

In that spirit, some redditors shared their sweetest of sweet nothings, while others gave the hopeful romantics constructive feedback on how their lines would play out in real life.

Creepy With a Chance of—Nope, No Chance

This seedy line might seem innocent enough in Seattle:

But it’s likely to encounter a cold front:

Get Technical

Incorporating financial jargon into a pick-up line seems like risky business:

But as user butsuon explains, it can act as an efficient filter because “Anyone who gets it is a keeper”—and they might even respond by punning in approval:

A Shoulder to Cry on

The ol’ “scapula tap” gimmick is a staple of movie theaters everywhere:

But can you really count on it?

Dazzle With Travel

In theory, this classic never fails:

But results may vary depending on your location:

Sink or Swim

This pick-up line might be a bit cliché, but hey, whatever floats your…

Unfortunately, saying that Titanic isn’t a good icebreaker might not be a good icebreaker:

Vestigial

This pick-up line, like its subject, might be a bit unnecessary:

But if you’re going to use it, make sure you stick to the script:

Want more tips on making an impression at the bar? (Hey, no one said a good impression.) Check out the original Ask Reddit thread for all of redditors’ most seductive, or groan-worthy, or seductively groan-worthy one-liners.