Love in the Time of Swiping: A Hating Game | The Dating Game | Insane Clown Posse

The Dating Game, a song by Insane Clown Posse, is a humorous take on the classic game show "The Dating Game" where singles try their luck at finding love. The lyrics are written from the perspective of a clown who's had enough of the dating scene and decides to parody the show.
In the song, Violent J (one half of ICP) plays the role of the host, introducing himself as "your host, your guide, your twisted little friend" as he tries to navigate the ups and downs of modern dating. He raps about the absurdity of online dating profiles, the perils of social media, and the general frustration that comes with trying to find someone who shares similar interests.
The song's chorus, which repeats throughout the track, is a play on the original game show's tagline: "Come on down, let's get dating!" Here, ICP turns it into "Come on down, let's get hating!" - a tongue-in-cheek commentary on how brutal and unforgiving the modern dating scene can be.
As Violent J navigates through different scenarios, he raps about his own experiences with online dating, where profiles are often fake or misleading. He laments that "everyone's a model now" and that people are more concerned with presenting an image than being genuine.
The Dating Game is a satirical take on the modern dating scene, poking fun at the absurdities of swiping left or right, ghosting, and catfishing. Through his lyrics, Violent J gives voice to the frustrations many people face when trying to find love in today's digital age. The song is a hilarious commentary on the state of relationships and is sure to resonate with anyone who's ever experienced the ups and downs of modern dating.
