“Happy birthday, my eternal wingman!” Sarah exclaimed, tapping her phone screen with glee. “You’ve been catfishing potential suitors for a decade, and you still have a few years to go!”

The charm of the photo worked wonders. Several dozen men had been captivated by its timeless allure, leading to first dates in dimly lit bars and cozy coffee shops. Sarah, with her penchant for humor and a dash of cheekiness, embraced the absurdity of it all.

Her previous photo, taken 15 years ago at a friend’s wedding where she shared the frame with 2 other friends, had less success as most men just assumed she was “the fat one”.