A Canadian woman has revolutionised her online dating experience with a remarkably simple yet effective strategy that has men literally queuing outside her door. Madi Chilcott, a keen sourdough bread maker from Canada, grew weary of the conventional dating app routine that often led to disappointing encounters.
The Dating App Dilemma
With modern lives increasingly revolving around smartphone interactions, dating applications like Hinge have become mainstream platforms for those seeking companionship or casual connections. Hinge, which operates on a Nobel prize-winning matching algorithm developed from the Gale-Shapley principle, encourages users to create detailed profiles with photographs and conversation prompts.
These prompts typically include statements like "the way to win me over is..." or "my most irrational fear...", designed to facilitate meaningful connections. However, Madi found the standard approach frustratingly inefficient.
A Fresh Approach to Connections
"Most people use Hinge for dating," Madi explained. "I'm using it to get rid of bread. I literally put on my Hinge profile that I'm not looking for dates, I'm just here to feed the men sourdough and the response has been overwhelming."
Her innovative prompt reads: "You should leave a comment If you want a loaf of homemade sourdough and a low-pressure hello. This is literally a bread handoff and a quick chat- if we vibe, we can upgrade later If not, congrats on the free bread king!"
Removing the Pressure
Madi's frustration stemmed from the typical Hinge experience where users exchange just three messages before deciding whether to meet a complete stranger. "But let's be real," she noted, "usually you know within the first 30 seconds if the vibe is there or not. So I decided to remove the pressure entirely."
Her practical solution served dual purposes: continuing her sourdough baking practice while creating organic opportunities for genuine human connection. "I want to keep practising making sourdough and it needs to go somewhere," she added.
Overwhelming Response
The results have been extraordinary. Men have been enthusiastically responding to her offer, with some even proposing trades. Madi has documented numerous sourdough handoffs, including meetings at a fire station and gatherings outside her home.
One particularly memorable encounter involved a man who arrived with his own offering: a freshly baked chocolate chip banana bread. "Him and I talked about opening a bakery together," Madi revealed, demonstrating how her approach has fostered unexpected connections.
Social Media Reaction
When Madi shared her experiences online, the response was overwhelmingly positive. Dozens of commenters praised her innovative thinking, with one person declaring: "This is actually GENIUS! I'm gonna steal it." Another enthusiastic supporter wrote: "Omg I’m gonna do this! Sounds so fun and I love making bread."
Madi's approach highlights how removing traditional dating pressures can create more authentic interactions. By focusing on a shared interest in homemade bread rather than romantic expectations, she has created opportunities for natural chemistry to develop without the awkwardness of conventional first dates.
This creative use of dating app technology demonstrates how thinking outside conventional parameters can lead to surprising social successes, whether those connections remain platonic or potentially develop into something more.
