Truth: Some people are hot, some people are not, and male pilots and female physical therapists get the most action on Tinder. The speed-lust app with a penchant for instant aesthetic judgments released the top-most swiped professions for men and women, and the results prove that, when paired with an intriguing photo, users have some interesting ideas about what makes someone look exciting at a glance.
Over at the Tinder blog, they explain that in the last three months, they allowed users to include jobs and educational details in Tinder profiles. Data for those three months (November 2015 to January 2016) found that when it comes to jobs that garner the swipes, there are some patterns. The results:
It doesn’t take too much effort to parse why these professions would get preverbal swipe heat when playing quick picks of the loins. These are all positions that, for men, demonstrate the most traditional markers of the gender—ambition, adventurousness, heroism are all in demand for signaling masculinity. The top professions for women do precisely the same for femininity—they indicate, whether accurately or not, a certain kind of openness, creativity, plus nurturing yet sexy times. But there’s perception, and reality, and with every profession listed here, there’s certainly a downside. Let’s break down the pros and cons of each profession’s appeal for Tinder hookup potential.
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#1 Pilots
Even though they’re notoriously underpaid, they are synonymous with jetsetting, travel, aviators, and winking, confident smiles. They harken back to a bygone era of easy confidence, thousand-watt charm, and nostalgia for “men’s men” and the high glam of flying. If you’re not looking for anything serious, you could do a lot worse than hook up with someone who’s worldly and skilled at light banter.
Fantasy: Nuanced command of the controls
Reality: Old-fashioned moves; has to be somewhere very early; may narrate sex highlights in real time.
#2 Founder/Entrepreneur
The founder/entrepreneur takes risks. He’s daring. He’s bold. He’s possibly very rich. He puts himself out there, loves a brilliant idea, and is excited by adventure and new experiences.
Fantasy: Unafraid to go down, in the boardroom or the bedroom.
Reality: For every stroke of genius, there’s a banana in the tailpipe.
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