Let’s face it, first dates are never easy. They usually follow at least 12 outfit changes and pep talks from your friends in hopes that this time, you'll definitely meet someone who holds the prospect of becoming "the one." You go in with sweaty palms and a pounding heart to navigate the rough waters of first impressions, small talk, expectations, insecurities, and a whole lot of awkward moments. You could potentially meet your one true love, after all. Or leave with a new nightmarish story to tell.
See, while every singleton has their own deal-breakers and deal-makers, a string of non-negotiable faux pas stand right at the top of the don'ts list. And when things don't go as planned, you're sometimes left with a total disaster. So when Jimmy Fallon tweeted "It's Hashtags time!" and asked everyone to share their "funny or embarrassing first date story," the thread immediately became a hit.
Today, we’re taking a deep dive into some of the weirdest, silliest, and most hilarious #WorstFirstDate scenarios, and you know it’s gonna be good. Buckle up, scroll down, upvote your favorite tweets and share your own painfully hilarious experiences in the comments. For even more entertainment, be sure to check out our previous pieces on recent Fallon challenges here: #AddAWordRuinAProduct, #WhyImSingle, and #WorstSummerJob.
And, most importantly, do the inner work. "As we work on ourselves and cultivate more self-love, we will raise our frequency, be more confident and naturally be drawn to partners that are actually a good match for us."
Eden concluded by saying that a part of this is also to open your heart. "In today’s world, we’re sometimes closed off due to fast pace and hard work, and we forget about our heart. If you want to attract romantic love, practice tuning into love in all kinds of situations. How can you open your heart to the neighbor? Bus driver? A tree? Your body? How can you stop for a second and allow the energy to flow, the love to rise, in small everyday situations?"
