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Best, Worst Moments From Viral ‘Find Love or Pop the Balloon’ TikTok Series

On a quest to find love, a simple red balloon and a pin holds all the power in this popular social media dating series.

Screenshot: YouTube/Arlette Amuli

If youโ€™ve spent any time on the dating and relationship side of TikTok, then you may have come across the popular Pop the Balloon or Find Love series.

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The goal? To find a match. The premise? Upon initial introduction, the man or woman stands before a row of the opposite gender who are all holding red balloons. If based off initial attraction, vibe, energy or whatever the kids call it these days, its a noโ€”then pop goes the balloon. If there are some people left holding the balloon, then more questions and information is divulged until thereโ€™s ultimately one person standing.

While the premise gives me MTV Next vibes, I canโ€™t lie and say that itโ€™s not entertaining. And based off the viral clips that find their way on Instagram and Twitter/Xโ€”itโ€™s safe to say that others are eating this up as well. So itโ€™s in that vein that we thought weโ€™d share a handful of the clips thatโ€™ve made the rounds and sparked a laugh and a conversation or two starting with...

The Plumber vs The Uninteresteds

Tsk, tsk, tsk. Where do I begin? This plumber met his match at the end but the journey to getting there was full of pettiness and Ninja Turtle Energy.

Black Barbie vs. The Broke Man

https://www.tiktok.com/@ongodiswearfr/video/7382389121169231147

They say never count yourself out but thatโ€™s exactly what this man did when he met this โ€œBlack Barbieโ€ whom he felt he couldnโ€™t afford. Admirable or short-sighted? I canโ€™t decided quite yet!

The Anime Lover Meets His Match

https://www.tiktok.com/@loveorlusst/video/7381450787844640043

Chandlerโ€™s quest for love recently made waves on Twitter due to his love of anime and pretty introverted personality. However, this was one of the more successful ones as he ended up finding his match at the end! I hope they last!

Chicago Boy vs. Miss Bougie

They say you should never judge a book by its cover but thatโ€™s exactly what happened when Ms. Bougie from Chiacgo met another Chicago man who โ€œtalked just like her little brother.โ€ The way he respectfully checked her was commendable though.

The Beautiful Personal Trainer vs Insecure Men

https://www.tiktok.com/@menandwomenlove/video/7349490066508500267

This is probably one that will baffle me for awhile because this young lady appeared to have alot of good things going for her. Too bad her taking care of herself and being on top of her game was seen as a threat.

The Arrogant Doctor Who Wonโ€™t Back Down

https://www.tiktok.com/@user3128036981242/video/7382237771462610218

The doctor who seemingly would be the whole package keeps getting a no because he comes across as a know-it-all and arrogant. And his responses donโ€™t do too well to dissuade them.

Mr. Broken Watch

https://www.tiktok.com/@arletteamuli/video/7331428038841879850

In addition to a lackluster outfit, this young lady was mostly turned off by this manโ€™s broken watch. And even though he tried to persuade her by trying to tell her what brand it was, the disgust and disinterest had already set in.

Mr. and Mrs. Forehead Butt Heads

https://www.tiktok.com/@arletteamuli/video/7360426660081978666

When Connor told Jasmine her forehead was too big, she returned the compliment and even dragged him for his too tight pants and uneven hairline. Whew, the ruthlessness is never-ending!

Mrs. Put-That-On vs Mr. Shein Lover

https://www.tiktok.com/@arletteamuli/video/7309951156804013343

A battle of the fashion senses sparked when the young lady said she wasnโ€™t attracted to the style of this fellow. But when he responded by saying he was โ€œa fan of Sheinโ€โ€”the young lady (and the others) were left without words!

Mr. FlatHead vs. Mrs. Willy Wonka

Though the initial rejection started off smooth, it quickly led to insults when the gentlemen said her hat gave off โ€œWilly Wonkaโ€ vibes which led to the young lady talking smack about the back of his head. Yikes!

Mr. Gym Bro Canโ€™t Find a Match

https://www.tiktok.com/@blindateuk/video/7389381091863366945

Antwan seemingly has it all together: fit, financially stable and is looking for a gym girly he can lift with. But that doesnโ€™t seem to appeal to a lot of women.

Mrs. Open Communication Canโ€™t Communicate

https://www.tiktok.com/@blindateuk/video/7376754743131016480

In this round, Tyraโ€™s deal breaker is a man who has open communication. But when one guy claims she didnโ€™t communicate with him for a date they were supposed to go out on the week prior, the other men decide against giving her a chance.

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