Hey

The podcast explores the prevalence and controversy surrounding the opening message "hey" on dating apps like Tinder. It questions whether "hey" is lazy messaging or an acceptable way to initiate contact. The discussion features perspectives from individuals like Daniel Scotti, who defends "hey" as a normal conversation starter, and Michelle Markowitz, who initially disliked "hey" but later embraced it as a blank slate. The podcast also presents data, noting that one in five messages on Tinder starts with "hey," and includes insights from Tyler Menzel of Giphy on using GIFs to stand out. Ultimately, the podcast concludes that while "hey" might be lazy, it's also efficient and open to interpretation.