Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Billionaire's Old-School Dating Tip Sparks Memes
A rich man named Bill Ackman told people on the internet that when he was young, he would ask people he found interesting, 'May I meet you?'
before talking to them.
He thinks this is a good way to meet people now because it's hard to do that in real life because of phones and apps.
Lots of people thought this was funny and made jokes about it online.
Billionaire Bill Ackman shared dating advice on X (formerly Twitter)
He suggested asking 'May I meet you?' to initiate conversations
Ackman believes online culture has made spontaneous public meetings difficult
His advice went viral, triggering a wave of humorous memes and reactions
He added that the approach is more effective when moving, such as on public transport
- Who
- Bill Ackman, founder of Pershing Square Capital Management
- What
- Shared old-school dating advice consisting of the phrase 'May I meet you?'
- When
- Recently (November 15-16, 2025 posts mentioned)
- Where
- On X (formerly Twitter)
- Why
- To help young people, particularly men, meet new people in public settings, which he believes has become harder due to online culture.
Supporters of Ackman's advice
Skeptics and Meme Creators
Effectiveness of the Advice
Supporters of Ackman's advice
Bill Ackman's 'May I meet you?' approach, combined with proper grammar and politeness, was effective in his youth for initiating conversations and meeting people.
Skeptics and Meme Creators
The advice is seen as unusual, humorous, and unlikely to be effective in modern dating culture, leading to widespread meme creation and laughter.
Context of the Advice
Supporters of Ackman's advice
Ackman shared the advice to help young men navigate the difficulties of meeting people spontaneously in a digital age.
Skeptics and Meme Creators
Some users found the premise itself, like asking the question on a flight, to be inherently funny and a subject for jokes.
- Advice Giver
- Bill Ackman
- Advice
- 'May I meet you?'
- Reason for Advice
- Difficulty meeting people spontaneously due to online culture
- Effectiveness Factors
- Proper grammar and politeness, moving while asking
- Platform
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Response
- Sparked widespread humorous reactions and memes
