Oklahoma Woman Brings Tape Measure to Hinge Date After Two Men Lie About Their Height, Sparking Viral Debate on Dating Honesty
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA — A woman in Oklahoma has gone viral after sharing her dating experience with men who lied about their height on the popular dating app Hinge—and her unusual plan to bring a tape measure to her next date to confirm the truth.
The TikToker, known as Alicia Dawn (@byaliciadawn), posted a now-viral video detailing how two men misrepresented their height on their Hinge profiles before meeting in person. In response, she decided to make light of the situation by bringing a tape measure on her third date to test her next match’s claim.
Her post, captioned “It’s not the height; it’s the lie,” has already garnered more than 80,000 views, prompting a widespread discussion about honesty and personal preferences in the modern dating world.
Two Hinge Dates, Two Height Lies
Standing at 5 feet 7 inches, Dawn said she has developed a good sense for gauging someone’s true height. “The last two guys I was talking to were from Hinge, and they both lied about their height,” she explained in her video.
She said both men exaggerated their profiles by an inch or two, claiming to be over 6 feet tall when they were noticeably shorter in person. While the fib might seem harmless to some, Dawn’s point—and what resonated with her followers—wasn’t the inches; it was the dishonesty.
“Wouldn’t it be funny if I pull up to the coffee shop and just tape measure him to make sure?” she joked, miming the action and laughing. But her comment carried a clear message about trust and authenticity in online dating.
The Internet’s Reaction: “It’s Not the Height, It’s the Lie”
As her story spread across social media, the comment section exploded with opinions. Some defended the men, suggesting that height exaggerations are harmless; others agreed with Dawn that lying from the start sets a bad precedent.
One user wrote, “They’re literally lying from the get-go. I can only imagine what they’d lie about in the future.” Another commenter, @milhouse74, added a straightforward reminder: “Don’t lie about height. Don’t lie about age. Don’t post filtered pics. Both genders. It’s that simple.”
Some men in the thread also chimed in, revealing that honesty sometimes costs them matches. “5’4″ man here. Always honest on my profile. Hence why I get zero matches. Honesty doesn’t help,” wrote Eric Rubin (@erubin82).
Meanwhile, others compared height expectations to women’s physical preferences, arguing that both sides have their biases.
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“We All Have Preferences — And That’s OK”
After her original video sparked a flood of comments and debates, Dawn returned with an update, saying that her coffee date actually went well. “He was pretty tall,” she confirmed with a smile, calling him a “very kind gentleman.”
She also used her follow-up video to clarify that her issue wasn’t about height—it was about truthfulness. “We all have preferences,” she said. “And that’s OK.”
Her own preference, she added, comes down to simple practicality: she likes wearing heels and prefers someone taller than 5’9″. “I’m sorry if that butt hurts some of you short kings,” she said in closing, “but sending you love and prayers—you’ll find someone who aligns with your height.”
Why People Lie on Dating Apps
A Stanford University study published in 2018 may offer some insight into why people fib on dating profiles. Researchers found that while the majority of online daters are honest, around 7 percent of messages contained some form of deception, typically aimed at appearing more desirable or interesting.
Experts say these small misrepresentations—such as shaving off a few years, adjusting weight, or adding height—are often attempts to make a better first impression. But as Dawn’s viral moment proves, even small lies can undermine trust before the first date begins.
Her story has since become part of a larger online conversation about the need for authenticity in dating apps, where filtered photos and embellished bios often blur the line between attraction and illusion.
For now, Dawn’s playful “tape measure test” has become a symbol of that ongoing debate—funny to some, relatable to others, and a reminder that honesty might still be the most attractive quality of all.
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