Armie Hammer the actor from Call Me By Your Name and The Social Network is back in the news. This time it is not for a movie role but for something way more personal and well… awkward. Hammer recently shared a story on his podcast about trying to hook up with a man using Grindr . And let me tell you it is a wild ride.

'Women Are The Worst' - Armie Hammer's Hilarious Reason for Trying a Grindr Hookup and Epic Fail

On his podcast Armie HammerTime Hammer chatted with a guest about sexuality and relationships. That is when he dropped a bombshell: he actually tried to hook up with a dude once. Why? His reason is pretty blunt. Hammer joked "women are the worst." He then added that gay men "seem to have it so easy like so easy!" Apparently he thought gay dating was just a breeze.

So Hammer decided to put his theory to the test. He downloaded Grindr and almost instantly got a message from someone nearby at the same restaurant. The message was pretty direct offering a bathroom rendezvous. Hammer apparently thought "You know what? I am going to give this a try." He envisioned a quick bathroom break and back to his meal thinking "maybe this actually works for me."

Beards Too Rough? Flaccid Penis Problems? The Cringeworthy Details of Armie Hammer's Same-Sex Hookup Attempt

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Hammer met the guy who he described as "handsome French the whole thing". Things started off with making out but quickly went south. Hammer immediately noticed a major issue: beards. He said he thought "God beards I get why women like it when you shave. This thing is f-ing rough how do I get in there?" Apparently beard burn was a deal-breaker for Armie.

Then came another problem: body size. Hammer said "I put my arms around him and I was like Oh my God and these shoulders are so wide he’s so big like he’s almost my height this is so strange." He felt physically nothing "not even a twitch". Despite things getting "hotter and heavier" Hammer admitted he was just "going through the motions". The final straw? When the guy reached for his "flaccid penis" Hammer shut it down. "You’re not going to touch my flaccid penis. Like this is not going to happen" he reportedly said ending the awkward encounter.

Armie Hammer's Podcast: Comedy or Tone-Deaf? Fans React to Grindr Hookup Story

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Reactions to Hammer's story online have been mixed. Some people find the whole thing hilarious a cringe comedy moment from Hammer. Others are less amused seeing it as maybe a bit tone-deaf especially given Hammer's past controversies. Is he just trying to be funny and relatable or is there something more to it? You can judge for yourself by checking out the clip from his podcast online.

From Cannibalism Claims to Comeback Kid? Armie Hammer's Hollywood Journey Continues

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Hammer's Grindr story is definitely attention-grabbing but it also comes against a backdrop of serious allegations that derailed his Hollywood career. Back in 2021 Hammer faced accusations of sexual assault and disturbing messages surfaced online including references to cannibalism. He denied the assault allegations and was never charged but the fallout was huge. He was dropped from projects and his public image took a major hit.

Hammer in past interviews has acknowledged "a--hole behavior" in past relationships and admitted to making people "angry". He maintains he never did anything illegal and his recent podcast seems to be part of an effort to re-enter public life. He has an upcoming Western movie called Frontier Crucible which could be seen as a potential comeback project. Whether audiences are ready to welcome him back remains to be seen but Hammer is clearly trying to control his narrative and maybe even make people laugh again along the way.

Armie Hammer's Grindr Hookup Fail: Key Moments

  • Reason for Grindr: Hammer joked "women are the worst" and gay hookups seem "easy".
  • Restaurant Rendezvous: He got a Grindr message and agreed to meet in the bathroom of the same restaurant.
  • Beard Problem: Making out was uncomfortable because the guy's beard was too "rough".
  • Body Size Issue: The man's broad shoulders and height felt "strange" to Hammer.
  • Zero Physical Reaction: Hammer felt "nothing not even a twitch" physically.
  • Flaccid Penis Stop: He ended the hookup when the guy tried to touch him.
  • Podcast Purpose: He discussed this story on his podcast Armie HammerTime which he says aims for "interesting conversations".