Technology Apr 29, 2026 · 1 min read

Grindr — yes, Grindr — won the WHCD party circuit

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by Tina Nguyen
Grindr — yes, Grindr — won the WHCD party circuit
General atmosphere during Grindr White House Correspondents' Dinner Weekend Party 2026 at LXIV DC on April 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. | Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Grindr Inc.

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Speaking of parties: The Verge normally wouldn't do a party report from the White House Correspondents' Dinner week, also known as "Nerd Prom," because it's a bit too much Washington insider circle-jerking for normal people to stomach. (This year was weirder than most, …

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