Tiffany Haddish and her longtime "just a friend," Common, kept the "online" in "online dating" when they enjoyed a flirtatious virtual hangout through the Bumble dating app. It's been rumoured for quite some time now that Tiffany and Common were something of an item, although neither of them have ever confirmed the status of their relationship. Tiffany has claimed that they are purely platonic in the past, but a recent appearance from the rapper during her Instagram live session with Cedric The Entertainer earlier this month had folks speculating that they were not just dating, but actually quarantining together.
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Now, it looks like the two of them might finally be making their relationship public, as they appeared in an ad for Bumble which showed them using the app's new virtual dating feature that allows prospective couples to get to know each other while still maintaining social distance.
View this post on InstagramAt the beginning of their virtual date, Common and Tiffany exchange compliments before Tiffany receives a delivery: flowers from her new boo! The lovebirds proceeded to watch TV together after ordering food to their respective homes, but they didn't just feed themselves. Both Tiffany and Common had meals from 2 Cents LA and D’s Original Take Out Grill in Los Angeles and Virtue Restaurant in Chicago sent to hospitals to feed healthcare workers who are risking their lives on the front lines during the coronavirus pandemic. They also donated a combined $50,000 in grants through Bumble’s Community Grants Program to food service businesses across the U.S. Bumble has already pledged nearly $1 million toward small businesses in eleven different countries in order to assist them financially due to the effects of the global health crisis. Good on these two for their generosity, and here's to a bright future for them.
Dating Apps, Tinder & Bumble, Release Coronavirus PSAs
Tinder & Bumble have released statements in regards to the coronavirus outbreak.
Dating apps, Tinder and Bumble, have released official statements in the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) which is now become a national emergency. With schools, bars, restaurants, and sporting events shut down around the country, the single population will and has already grown bored of being at home on what many would consider an unofficial quarantine schedule. With a spike in usage over the past couple of days, Tinder and Bumble have been forced to make public service announcements for those looking to hook up their matches with the recent and sudden outbreak of the coronavirus in the United States.
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Tinder was the first of the dating applications to release a statement in the form of an in-app notification warning its users of the dangers of meeting up with people in the midst of a pandemic. The statement titled “Your Being Is Our #1 Priority” reads,
“Tinder is a great place to meet new people. While we want you to continue to have fun, protecting yourself from the Coronavirus is more important. Here are some of the tips to keep in mind:
- Wash your hands frequently
- Carry hand sanitizer
- Avoid touching your face
- Maintain social distance in public gatherings”
Tinder then provides its users with a link directing them to the World Health Organization (WHO) website. Bumble’s company spokespeople spoke directly with TMZ, revealing that their global customer service team has directing their users to the CDC and WHO sites for up-to-date info on the current coronavirus pandemic.
Bumble also revealed that if you happen to meet someone you’re interested in on their platform, you don’t have to meet up with them instantly, you can have a conversation over the phone or get on FaceTime and enjoy the company of your match in a non-physical setting.
With no attractions or date spots open throughout the country anyway, why risk exposing yourself to a life-threatening disease just to hook up with someone you probably don’t know that well or will like within the next two days?
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