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It&rsquo;s tagline? &ldquo;Online Dating Simplified.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n<p>Smith said, &ldquo;The biggest problem with other apps is that my face isn&rsquo;t featured prominently.&rdquo; He went on to explain the app&rsquo;s killer feature&#8211;the lack of other male competition. He&rsquo;s the only one on the app, and as users swipe for more options, they get a variety of different pictures of Smith in different outfits and locations. He said, &ldquo;If life gives you lemons, you should first make lemonade. Then make sure no other companies can produce or distribute their own soft drinks. So, the only game in town is lemonade.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n<p>Smith has yet to meet that special someone, but he remains upbeat and optimistic. He said,\n&ldquo;Hopefully it will give people a chuckle about just the absurdity of what we&rsquo;re reduced to as a society.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n<p><em>Potential Preaching Angles: God isn&rsquo;t insecure, but is jealous over our devotion. 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