These Pickup Lines Are Guaranteed to Work on Your Nerd Crush

This Valentine's Day, convince your nerd crush to go for a Tumbl that will give your heart a kernel panic.

Skip the romantic LinkedIn endorsements and re-gifted Klout perks because these pickup lines will most definitely get you poked. Plus, it will get you out from behind your computing device of choice. Well, unless you start dropping these charming pickup gems on Snapchat. (Don't do that.)

Happy Valentine's Day! Or, shall we say "01001000 01100001 01110000 01110000 01111001 00100000 01010110 01100001 01101100 01100101 01101110 01110100 01101001 01101110 01100101 00100111 01110011 00100000 01000100 01100001 01111001 00100001"?

1. 1. You Auto-Complete Me

   A cute, geeky sentiment gets a lovely letterpress treatment.

   Cost $6.50

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2. 2. I Less Than Three You

   Only a true geek will be able to translate this card.

   Cost: $3.50

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3. 3. Not Sent From My iPhone

   We love the witty message and the pixelated heart.

   Cost: $4

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4. 4. Circuit Board Geek Love

   Keep it simple with a circuit board-inspired heart.

   Cost: $3.75

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5. 5. My Hearts Are Empty

   Geek gamers will get this reference instantly.

   Cost: $3.50

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6. 6. I'd Instagram You With No Filter

   What a compliment!

   Cost: $6

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7. 7. Facebook-Themed Valentine's Day Card

   For your favorite Facebook addict.

   Cost: $5

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8. 8. You Turn Me On

   Get a bit cheeky with your special two-player partner.

   Cost: $4

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9. 9. Mixtape Card

   Some sweet nostalgia for vintage-loving geeks.

   Cost: $3.50

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10. 10. Downloading Love

    Finally, be sure to keep that file safe!

    Cost: $4

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