Comedians on Dating Apps

Summary

The speaker humorously recounts her experiences with modern dating, particularly through apps like Tinder, which she finds superficial and confidence-draining. She pokes fun at the unrealistic profiles and the absurdity of expecting to find meaningful connections through swiping. Despite her conservative views on dating, she humorously navigates the world of online dating, sharing anecdotes about her own lack of matches and the oddities of meeting people through apps. She also touches on the pressure to appear fun and interesting on dates and the challenges of dating in the digital age.

Takeaways

• 😅 The speaker humorously describes their experience with modern dating apps, particularly Tinder, as being frustrating and confidence-destroying.
• 📱 The speaker highlights the superficial nature of dating apps where people are judged primarily based on their photos.
• 🤔 The speaker expresses a preference for more traditional dating methods and is critical of the casual approach to relationships that apps seem to promote.
• 🏞️ The speaker mocks the clichéd profiles on dating apps, where people claim to enjoy activities like rock climbing, kayaking, or meditating on cliffs.
• 🐶 The speaker's own dating profile is self-deprecating, mentioning a love for their dog, weed, and Cheetos, and receives zero matches.
• 👎 The speaker criticizes the expectation to be 'fun' on dates and the pressure to appear perfect, finding it unreasonable.
• 😅 The speaker recounts a bizarre first date experience with a man who used a Santa emoji as his profile picture and claimed to be 'big on honesty'.
• 😳 The speaker shares a creepy and inappropriate message received on OkCupid, illustrating the strange and sometimes disturbing experiences people can have online dating.
• 🤷‍♀️ The speaker questions the honesty of online profiles, suggesting that people often present an idealized version of themselves that may not be accurate.
• 💬 The speaker suggests a new first date question to gauge a potential partner's behavior in public, indicating a desire for more meaningful dating interactions.
• 😐 The speaker reflects on their overall experience with online dating, considering themselves fortunate to have avoided the worst pitfalls that others have encountered.

Q & A

What is the speaker's current relationship status?

The speaker is currently in a great relationship with a wonderful boyfriend.

What was the speaker's opinion on dating before entering her current relationship?

The speaker found dating to be awful, describing it as 'stupid as hell' and particularly criticizing modern dating apps.

Which dating app did the speaker try and what was her experience with it?

The speaker tried Tinder and found it to be a confidence killer, describing the experience as horrible and addictive.

What does the speaker find challenging about modern dating apps?

The speaker finds it challenging to get people from dating apps to take safety measures like wearing a condom, comparing it to convincing a child to wear a jacket over a Halloween costume.

How does the speaker feel about the profiles she encounters on Tinder?

The speaker feels that the profiles on Tinder are unrealistic and do not match with people she meets in real life, often showing women engaging in activities like rock climbing or meditating on cliffs.

What does the speaker's own Tinder profile consist of?

The speaker's Tinder profile consists of clear selfies of her at home with Cheetos dust on her face, and a bio that says she loves her dog, weed, and Cheetos.

What is the speaker's view on the superficial nature of Tinder?

The speaker views Tinder as a superficial app where people reject others based on their photos without knowing their hopes, feelings, or dreams.

What was the unusual profile picture of the man the speaker went on a date with from Facebook?

The man's profile picture was a Santa emoji, which the speaker found unusual and concerning.

What was the speaker's reaction to the man's statement about being big on honesty during their first date?

The speaker found it to be a red flag and thought it was strange for someone to start a first date with such a statement.

What is the speaker's new first date question and why does she ask it?

The speaker's new first date question is 'How likely are you to yell at me in public?' She asks this to gauge the potential for public outbursts in a relationship.

What was the奇葩 and offensive message the speaker received on OkCupid?

The speaker received a message offering to be her errand boy or human dog, and listing services like content writing, website designing, photography, video editing, house cleaning, and light cooking, along with an offer for 'racial humiliation, et cetera.'