Woman Says She Went On 16 Dates In A Row Just For Food

However, one TikToker's method of getting some food has been branded 'genius' by some viewers: she simply went on dates.

The implications are obvious, but in the off chance you don't understand: she went on dates with the hope that the guys would pay for the meal, as some would still consider traditional.

She also wrote: "To clarify all these men asked me out on dates."

The video has amassed more than 1.6 million views and thousands of comments, with one writing: "No this is just called being a genius."

Another commented: "People do this even if they have money to feed themselves. So honestly… not that crazy lol."

A third wrote: "She was a business woman doing business." A fourth wrote: "Legit did this for two weeks once when all my money was stolen after payday. Doggy bags were my friend."

A fifth commented: "I did this for about 6 months in my mid 20s. Making sure I would reach in my purse to make it seem like I’m going to pull out my wallet."

Naturally, some people aren't convinced it's a particularly fair approach to dating.

"I never did this I feel like it’s using them especially if their feelings are getting involved. I worked two jobs in university," one user wrote.

Another wrote: "I sure do love using people quality pastime." A third commented: "It's okay for you to waste their time?" while a fourth commented: "I’ve heard other girls say they do this for free dinners. Makes you think why bother anymore."

Others have issued some advice to those trying to make ends meet while studying: work in hospitality.

One wrote: "Get a job at a restaurant work everyday and then you get money and free food trust me it works."