Just about everyone who speaks to men on dating apps has had their fair share of creepy and gross messages. It's something of a rite of passage, and the sheer volume of Facebook posts and Reddit threads featuring screenshots of inappropriate texts is proof that men as a collective need a dressing-down (#yesallmenneedmyadvice).

Below is a series of screenshots of text conversations from dating apps where the guy said something pervy. I'm going to tell them, on behalf of all you beautiful online daters out there, how they could have gotten a date instead (hint: it's usually "just be normal"). Read on!

Hollywood has done us a disservice in the way they dramatize romance. Life isn't full of cute random men declaring their love for us or dancing in the street singing their hearts out about how they can't live without us. Alas, if only real life were a romantic comedy. But did you ever stop to think about just how messed up some of the things that Hollywood portrays as 'romantic' in movies are? If half of those things happened in real life—I'm talking about stopping weddings, breaking into people's houses to leave flowers, and casual stalking— then they would be creepy AF and probably lead to arrests. Here are some of the things that are romantic in movies but creepy in real life.

As much as we may hate to admit, we all know that the sun shines down on people who are good looking. Judging people by their looks is never the right answer, but unfortunately, handsome people get further in life. People are attracted to attractive people, it's just fact. An AskReddit thread asked people what things are cool if you're handsome, but creepy if you're ugly, and the answers reveal just how much life truly favors beauty. 

There are two types of babies in medieval art; the beautiful, cupid angel babies and the creepy old man babies you see here. We're sure there's some historical reason that Renaissance artists chose to draw babies like tiny full-sized men, but we don't like it. It's kind of like going to see a horror film, or squishing a spider... you know it's scary, but you just can't look away. On that note, enjoy this collection of Renaissance paintings full of ugly creepy babies, clearly painted by men who had never seen a real-life baby.

If you think you've seen creepy kid's toys before, you haven't seen anything like this. Meet Fugglers, the stuffed animals which contain human teeth. Yes, that's right, you read that correctly. Artificial. Human. Teeth. Why those need to be in a children's toy, I'll never know. But Mrs. McGettrick, the UK-based artist behind Fugglers decided that they were necessary for the toys' structural integrity. You can find the atrocities on her Amazon store if you're so inclined to freak your kids out beyond their imagination.

Touching a woman inappropriately, or touching her without consent is a crime and should be taken extremely seriously. Unsolicited contact can constitute sexual assault, which, unfortunately, is something that women have to deal with on the daily. It makes dating a dangerous game because you never know what sort of creeps are lurking on the other end of your dating app and for every great guy, there are ten weirdos out there. Together with The Single Society, we bring you this story of a boob-grabbing creeper, who is an awful human being. We feel bad laughing because it sounds like a truly horrific experience. Maybe it's nervous laughter, but God. Help. Us. All! 

Most little girls grew up with a Barbie or two (or fifteen in my case), and for many, it was their gateway into the world of makebelieve. Artists worldwide are using Barbie to inspire their creativity, but one has taken it to a potentially dark place. Jewelry designer Margaux Lange has created a Plastic Body Series art jewelry collection, in which she uses salvaged Barbie doll body parts combined with sterling silver and pigmented resins. According to her website, "The series is a result of Lange's desire to re-purpose mass-produced materials into handmade, wearable art. It is meant to examine and celebrate her own (as well as pop culture's) relationship with the icon known simply as: Barbie." I can't work out if it's beautiful or slightly serial-killer-esque. What do you think?

Kids say some crazy things, which make us laugh and roll our eyes. But sometimes, kids say some super creepy stuff which can weird you out and make you question everything. A Reddit thread asking parents to share things their kids did, which suggested they may have lived a past life, revealed some truly terrifying answers. Scroll through for some creepy stuff and decide whether you think these kids are speaking from the beyond.

Most women have met their fair share of men who are utterly clueless in the love department and unfortunately, it's not always easy to know the best way to shut a D-bag down. Men, when it comes to romance, it's not that hard to get it right. Be a gentleman, treat a lady with respect and take the hint when you're told no. Basically, just don't be a creep. That's really all we ask. These texts might inspire you ladies with the perect line next time that guy on Tinder isn't getting the hint. 

Romance is an art. You might think you're doing something that will impress the object of your desire, but in fact, you're just being creepy. The women of Reddit have come forward to share the creepiest and weirdest things guys have done to impress them and there are some real gems. We've compiled the best ones for you below. 

Just because we're in the middle of a global pandemic and museums are closed, doesn't mean we can't see the exhibits inside them! And thanks to a tweet from Yorkshire Museum, you can now see some of the most sinister objects in the world, as submitted on Twitter by museum curators. The Yorkshire museum created a week #curatorbattle on social media for museums around the world to showcase their creepiest exhibits, and museums from all over the world have taken part. If you're up for seeing creepy things in a jar, chopped up dolls' faces and severed fingers, keep scrolling down below. 

Just when you thought you've seen it all and the bath bomb craze had finally died down ... here comes this masterpiece. Handcrafted, bath bombs from NaturalleSolutions on Etsy is raising the bar and it's the perfect Fall-time / Spooktober item!

That is if you're a horror fan. 

And while NaturalleSolutions also create a plethora of classic Halloween faces, such as Dracula, zombies and Jack Skellington, we simply can't get over the creepy, yet oddly perfect, Pennywise bath bomb. 

What do you think? Will you be trying this bath bomb out or will it a hard "nope"?

Madame Tussauds, famous for creating realistic wax figures of famous people, recently revealed their newest creation; Ariana Grande! Madame Tussauds revealed it proudly as shown below, on their Twitter handle, but was met with upset fans who were brutally honest about the newest figurine addition. Even Ariana Grande had something to say about it! Let us know your thoughts below. 

These facts are not for the light-hearted. If you think you can handle some creepy, weird and downright unsettling facts, read on. Want to know what the most painful thing a human can experience is? Or other disturbing facts like this? Then you're in the right place. 

Nothing like renting a cabin in the woods to get the creative juices flowin'! Australian comic book author, playwright, and screenwriter, Tom Taylor, decided to rent this solitude cabin in hopes of getting some work done. When he arrived at his Airbnb, it wasn't exactly the peace and quiet he expected... This story has more twists and turns than a daytime soap opera, from mysterious wind chimes to a sinister teddy bear. Get comfy because you're in for a wild ride! 

Nothing creeps out guests more than having a family photo, such as the ones posted below, hanging up above your mantel. These awkward photos are most definitely creepy, but maybe just a tad bit awesome? You be the judge!