stackyFACTSBefore you were swiping right on questionable bathroom selfies, the app had the most uninspired name on the market. The founders quickly realized 'Matchbox' sounded like a cheap toy car brand. They pivoted to 'Tinder' to subtly play on the idea of starting a fiery romance, though most users just end up getting burned.
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