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oh nooo did they really? damn, that's harsh. hah, but good for them. this one is like, faking a name and everything but i know it's my pictures because... well i know my pictures. so it's... interesting. god, i know. so many dumb pictures out there aren't there? just like, give me a picture on how well you cook food please. @hottiehillslauren

you know that happened to me once but on the celebrity dating app. i guess a fan got in and i swiped on them and they messaged me. i went you do know i'm the real lauren right and they instantly deactivated. i swear if they have picture with their hunt, a shirtless picture with no face or even their junk as their first picture it's instantly an x. // @cliffcrdsfm

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oh please, you really think anyone can outflirt me alycia? you really don't have much faith in my flirting skills... which would be fine to believe honestly because i suck at it. @alycas

i'm gonna need to know how this entire thing plays out. what are you gonna do if catfish you out flirts the real you? these are the answers i need to know. @cliffcrdsfm

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oh this makes me feel so much better, thank you. you, the bat and you got my back? i'll never feel unsafe again and can go on any dates i want. will you also protect me if the person breaks my heart? @theresdougiepoynter

Just have me on speed dial and I've got your back. I'll get my trusty bat. I won't let you go without a fight, Michael, promise. I'll definitely rescue you. You're right, we can't change these rules. || @cliffcrdsfm

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yeah they're only using my pictures, not pretending to actually be me. calling themselves 'dave' and i just hope people might see it's me in the pictures... or they won't, i don't know if people really look much at pictures now, yeah? @jvstins

people are still catfishing in this day and age? that's kind of wack, though, plus there are so many ways to know if they're real or not -- especially with the verification system that you have to use in order to get that icon. i mean, i don't think you'd be a narcissist for that. / @cliffcrdsfm

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i don't think any of us would blame you for flirting with yourself, ryan, i mean, you're just dreamy. everyone would. i don't know, i tried to chat them up a little but either they're bad at catfishing or i'm not interesting enough because they haven't returned my messages. @rycngcsling

I wouldn't call you a narcissist for flirting with yourself. If anything I'd probably do the same thing, but what has me really curious is how many people are actually being fooled by this person. Are you going to ask out this said person though? @cliffcrdsfm

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i hope so. i don't know, it might just be some guy thinking he can get away with it because not too many know of me anymore or something. i don't know, but it's hilarious either way. just wish he'd called fake me something other than 'dave'. @austinelvisbutler

I'm sure life will find a way to have something else happen to you that's worth a story at a party or a bar. I wonder who it is though. Logically speaking, probably a fan or something - what if you had a twin out there that stole your identity? @cliffcrdsfm

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i think so too, texting the ex is just a disaster waiting to happen and yet.. it happens too often. to do it like that is easier. that's some good advice from your mama, i might have to think of that when i pick the next one to date... unless me and fake me works out perfectly and i may never have to date again. @mvrgaret

it happens. sometimes it's nice to have that at your fingertips for when you're bored or lonely. it's better than texting your ex. i don't recommend doing that. my mom always said to date people that are more invested in you than you are in them. saves you from heartbreak. has worked out quite nicely in my experience. hey, i'd date me if there was another me out there. / @cliffcrdsfm

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and when they call me something as lame as 'dave'? i mean, please. i do hope people recognize my pictures but, i might never know. from this moment though, i'm ready to see if this 'dave' realises i'm messing with him. we'll see, and i'll promise to keep you all updated. @ddlovatofm

I can't even be surprised at this point. I've seen so many fake dating profiles of myself it's ridiculous. I think you should try and interact and see what happens and then let me know. I'm very curious now. @cliffcrdsfm

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you promise me? because i feel i need to know i have someone protecting me. if we do it a secret agent kind of way, i could have one of those earpieces you use to communicate with me as i try and go through with this date. that would be hilarious too. @babybbellshadid

I think the serial killer thing has been done before so this has to be the romcom type of situation, come on, you should give it a shot – and I volunteer to hang in the background of any possible future dates to make sure you dont get killed @cliffcrdsfm

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right! i think it's going to be something... i don't know scandalous, but at least it might amuse me for a few days. it's also funny that he's using the name 'dave' for fake me. i don't know, do i even look like a dave? weird. do you want me to catfish you joe? just say the word, and i will. @jezkeeery

catfish the catfisher ? you're going to put the show out of business. i would watch it. see where it leads & if any thing scandalous comes out of this. it will make you think if you would even say the things that they're saying to you. i haven't had this happen to me but after hearing this — i want it to. @cliffcrdsfm

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i don't think my story will be as fun as those others on MTV... or i hope not. because that would mean it turns into something absolutely insane and that would be... awkward, to say the least. i kind of wanna chill. @paulsonshq

That makes sense to me. It's humorous but also disheartening, right? I wish you the best of luck, Michael. At least you got a fun story out of this round of Tinder endeavors. You should probably call MTV. @cliffcrdsfm

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you know, if this leads somewhere i absolutely will. unless that guy is retired? it's been ages since i watched catfish, i don't know what happens anymore, i stopped when they started adding the wife to everything and made it so cheesy. evil twin no hails, that's a horror story, i want my rom com movie moment or i'm suing. i absolutely did like and seeing what is going to happen with it. @hailsfm

did you call nev schulman ? because i'm dying to see how this unfolds. you should meet up with fake michael. maybe he's actually your double. you know, someone like those fake elvis' in vegas. or he's your evil twin and you two have been separated at birth. this could go so many ways, please tell me you gave him a superlike, don't let this story die. it's blockbuster material. / @cliffcrdsfm

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isn't it? you know what, if i wasn't so ready for tour to be over so i can have some alone time, i'd absolutely swing by netflix with this project idea. or do you have any contacts on hulu? we can make sure that it comes on soon and with the two of us, could be a hit waiting to happen. @kjennerx

honestly that would be the funniest reality show. celebs going undercover on dating sites and striking up a conversation with whoever is castfishing as them. i would watch the hell out of that, ngl. / @cliffcrdsfm

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right? i don't know why i even downloaded it again but i mean, it's kind of funny now. for some reason it's more fun when you're not really into the person you're writing with and don't have to worry about if they write back or not... hm... unless i'm narcissus and fall for myself, what a weirdo. @mvrgaret

in my experience, tinder is the devil in general. only been on the app once and that was enough. i think you should flirt with yourself. hell, why not? find out where it goes and waste that person's time while you're at it. / @cliffcrdsfm

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it's okay. i just was, maybe overreacting a little too. i don't know. it's... a sticky situation that isn't the easiest and yeah... i'd love the hug. thank you. i did? hm. yeah. i guess i was. things have just been... uh. i guess i might not have been completely honest about where things have been going and everything feels kinda fucked up right now and i don't handle it very well. and i mean, also i'm homesick. @ashirwinx

i'm sorry, dude. i handled it wrong and rushed to talk when i should've listened instead. i was worrying about the wrong things and i should've been a sounding board. i didn't mean to invalidate your feelings and or make you feel guilty. forgive me? if you still want the hug, i woud love to give you one. you seemed sad last weekend, how're you feeling now? the band isn't going anywhere, ever. we're stuck together for life. / @cliffcrdsfm

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tyler! are you really going to be flirting with my catfish? you know what, it could be hilarious. someone is going to have to make some show about this. tv, movie, i don't know but netflix? we're coming for you if i have anything to say about it. hopefully it doesn't get violent... @sagedtyler

——- If you don't flirt with them i will -- we can make this an experiment and a lovely little project . how to handle those catfishing because this would be beautiful . it could make season three of ❛  american vandal ❜  one day ! ( @cliffcrdsfm )

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i mean i am all for a funny story, i just hope i won't like... mess up the pride of some kid or something, like, not in a total mean way. unless i find out they've been absolutely tricking people with this, then fuck them. in the bad way. @madsreneecline

——- Did you now ? i can only imagine how weird that had to be to see , also i think you should flirt and see where it goes . could definitely lead to a really fun story and we all appreciate that , don't we ? ( @cliffcrdsfm )