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Dear Pandas, how's the dating scene treating you? Whether you're happily coupled up, blissfully single, or caught in some kind of situationship, we're sure you've got a story or two tucked up your sleeve about those wild and unpredictable encounters known as first dates. It's the 21st century, after all — a time when the quest for love, or just a decent evening out, has morphed into this rollercoaster ride of swipes, winks, emojis, likes, and an alarming amount of ghosting. And every so often, these romantic quests gift us with funny dating stories, where our dreams of romance crash with reality in the most hilarious ways.
Ever braved a Tinder date that made you question your sanity? Maybe your prospective partner took you to a circus for house cats for your first meeting. Or perhaps your funny date involved someone who, out of the blue, decided it was an amazing idea to bring his mom with him. Yeah, it happens. No, we're not making these up. These are real first date stories unearthed during our internet spelunking on Reddit, and we've got a whole load of these that are sure to entertain you as well!
In this world of dating fails and romantic Russian roulette, no matter how many frogs you've kissed or unimpressive pick-up lines you've had to endure, there's always room for a good belly laugh. So whether you're seeking reassurance that your funny first dates weren't quite the trainwreck you thought they were, or you're simply in need of a hearty chuckle, we've got you covered. We scoured through Reddit, and after much laughter and a few tears (from laughing too hard, of course), we're excited to present you with an epic collection of hilariously relatable dating tales. Each one is a beautiful, chaos-filled tribute to the unpredictable adventure that is modern dating — online dating stories making up a hefty chunk, of course!
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#1
"For a cheap date night, I got an origami kit from Walmart. My date and I just sat on my living room floor, drinking and making fun of the awful origami animals we were creating. It was a blast."
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#2
"We order a small snack for our coffee and as it's arriving at the table he pulls out his Nokia phone. Trying to make a lighthearted joke, so I said 'Man, that has got to be the oldest phone I've seen in a while'. I really dug it in, trying to break that friendly wall. Well. Turns out it's not a Nokia. It was his insulin pump."
#3
"I went on a date once with a guy that picked me up and swung me in a full circle upon seeing me. Set me down and patted the top of my head. Told me how excited he was to see how cute and little I was. I walked back to my car and left."
#6
"Brought a girl out for sushi and unknowingly ordered baby octopus. Turns out octopuses are her favorite living thing."
#7
"I was meeting a guy in person for the first time after chatting online for about 3 months. After the first glance, he said 'You’re uglier in real life. Your photos are stunning though'. I wasn’t offended at all - it was too funny."
#8
"His mom picked me up. She didn’t stay at the restaurant with us but until that moment I had no clue he didn’t have a license."
#10
"A guy asked to observe my beer-pouring skills once when I was in my 20s. The way he watched me do it and smiled with approval was one of the creepiest yet funniest things I've ever seen. Think Grinch-scheming face."
