If you’ve ever scrolled through a dating app as someone romantically interested in men, you’ve almost certainly come across the classic “man with fish” photo. Some other stereotypical examples include the bathroom mirror selfie, the flexing gym shot, the picture with a random baby, and, of course, the one with the family dog.
These kinds of photos have become almost a running joke. They rarely get the reaction guys think they will—except, apparently, in one specific case.
A Montana man may have just figured out the one way to turn a fish photo into something that actually makes women swoon.
Man Finds A Way To Make The Fish Photo Attractive
TikTok creator Luke Weigel (@lukeylumber) shared a video that had people in the comments smitten, earning over 859,900 views.
Instead of holding up a dead or flopping fish, he holds a clear plastic bag filled with water. Inside swims a live smallmouth bass. Overlaid text on the video read, “Humane fish photo.”
Off-camera, someone says “bagged.” Weigel repeats it with a grin, saying, “bagged.”
What Counts As A Green Flag On Dating Apps?
In r/dating_advice on Reddit, a user asked what could be considered a green flag when scrolling dating apps as someone interested in men.
In the comments, women mentioned things like being upfront about what kind of relationship they’re looking for, sharing a descriptive bio, and posting varied photos that show their personality.
They also said to skip the filters, memes, and “jokes” that just come off as offensive.
The Guardian has similarly pointed to fresh, recent photos, along with pictures that include friends, family, or pets. Maybe now a “humane fish photo” belongs on that list, too.
Commenters Swoon Over The Idea
In the comments under the video, many users admitted they’d be more likely to swipe right on this kind of photo.
“I’m swiping right personally,” one wrote. Another added, “We love an empathetic man.”
Someone else joked, “Me taking the pic underwater because I wanted to meet the fish halfway to be fair.”
“Greenest of flags,” another said.
While a few viewers worried about the fish’s oxygen supply, others explained that a quick photo in water is safe.
“To all of those saying this still isn’t humane, I just moved halfway across the country for college and kept my goldfish in a Nalgene water bottle for almost two days for the move,” a commenter shared. “He was fine in there for two days, that fish will be fine in a plastic bag full of water for a minute or two lol.”
A fish expert on YouTube, who is a member of the Vancouver Aquatic Hobbyist Society and the Aquarium Gardeners Association, demonstrated how to properly “keep a fish alive in a plastic bag for 8 hours.” He says the bag method is good for a short period of time due to the lack of oxygen in the bag.
BroBible has reached out to Weigel via TikTok direct message.