Authors of original dating profiles rated more attractive, research finds

Pictures attract most attention initially, but a profile's text and information given is also important

When swiping through online dating profiles, the same topics come up with alarming regularity: Sunday roasts, pineapple on pizza and a love of travel being but a few.

But rather than sticking with the crowd, the use of metaphor and personal information is more likely to land you a date, research suggests.