Second Date Update PODCAST: Fish That Swim

Summary

In this second date update, Amanda, known as 'Sure Thing Amanda,' calls in after being blown off by a guy, Jimmy, following their date. Amanda, who's never been ghosted before, is confused and frustrated. She recounts meeting Jimmy at a coffee shop, where they had a nice dinner, but things went south when she revealed she was a dancer (for a sports team) and discussed her strict dietary restrictions. Jimmy, upset by her food choices and high-maintenance attitude, explains his reasons for not calling back. Amanda, clearly upset, confronts Jimmy on air, leading to a fiery exchange and no chance for a second date.

Takeaways

• 😀 Amanda is frustrated because she’s never been blown off by a guy before, and this is the first time she's experienced it after a date.
• 😀 Amanda's nickname is 'Sure Thing', but she doesn’t mind it being used, even though it’s not her official moniker.
• 😀 The guy Amanda went out with, Jimmy, initially grabbed her attention by running after her with a comb, using it as an icebreaker.
• 😀 Amanda revealed she used to be a dancer for a sports team, but Jimmy seemed skeptical, which could have contributed to his lack of follow-up.
• 😀 Amanda believes the reason Jimmy hasn’t called her back is because he thinks she was hiding the type of dancer she was, potentially leading to misunderstandings.
• 😀 Amanda admits that she's more interested in knowing why Jimmy hasn't called her back than actually going on a second date.
• 😀 Amanda was left with just a kiss on the cheek at the end of the date, and despite waiting, she has not heard from Jimmy in over two weeks.
• 😀 Jimmy was not interested in pursuing a second date because he found Amanda to be overly picky, especially with her strict dietary restrictions.
• 😀 Amanda's dietary preferences included no dairy, gluten, or fish that swim, which Jimmy found excessive and difficult to deal with.
• 😀 Jimmy revealed that Amanda’s food orders, including bottled water with no ice and Polish water, were red flags for him, marking her as 'high maintenance.'

Q & A

Why is Amanda shocked that Jimmy hasn't called her back?

Amanda is shocked because she has never been blown off by a guy before. She is used to getting second date offers and finds it unusual that Jimmy hasn't contacted her after their dinner date.

What event led to Amanda meeting Jimmy?

Amanda met Jimmy when she was getting coffee before work. Jimmy ran outside after her, holding a comb, claiming she had forgotten it, but actually using it as an excuse to start a conversation.

What did Amanda do to ensure Jimmy wasn't a 'perv'?

Before agreeing to go on a date with Jimmy, Amanda did some background checking on him through Facebook to make sure he wasn't someone with bad intentions.

What caused tension during Amanda and Jimmy's dinner date?

Tension arose when Amanda told Jimmy she used to be a dancer for a sports team. Jimmy reacted skeptically, possibly thinking she was trying to cover up the fact that she was a stripper.

What specific dietary restrictions does Amanda have?

Amanda has very strict dietary restrictions. She doesn't eat red meat, gluten, dairy, or fish that swim. She believes that fish that swim have a higher mercury content, which she tries to avoid.

Why did Jimmy find Amanda's dietary restrictions problematic?

Jimmy found Amanda's dietary restrictions frustrating, especially her refusal to eat 'fish that swim.' He viewed her as a picky eater, which made him less interested in a second date.

How did Jimmy describe Amanda during their conversation on the radio show?

Jimmy described Amanda as a 'nightmare,' largely due to her food orders and dietary habits, such as insisting on bottled water with no ice and ordering food with very specific restrictions.

What did Amanda think was the real reason Jimmy wasn’t calling her back?

Amanda believed the real reason Jimmy wasn't calling her back was because he didn't believe her when she explained she was a dancer for a sports team, possibly thinking she was a stripper.

What was Jimmy's final stance on going on a second date with Amanda?

Jimmy clearly stated that he wasn't interested in a second date with Amanda, largely due to her picky eating habits. He also made it clear that he didn't find her dietary preferences compatible with his own.

What reaction did Amanda have after hearing Jimmy's explanation for not calling her back?

Amanda was upset and angry after hearing Jimmy's explanation. She insulted him back, calling him a 'low-class jerk,' and made it clear that she wasn't interested in seeing him again either.