First Dates Ireland *read first post*

Addle

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

I don't really think that that is any different to real life though.

PhiloCypher wrote: »

That's not something specific to this show, I think Film and TV have brainwashed people into expecting there to be rainbows and butterfly's every time they meet a member of the opposite sex when that's just not realistic. Online dating has also led to a "grass is greener" attitude, where if that "spark" isn't there your next date is but a tinder swipe away.

No wonder so many are single so.

Alf Veedersane

Addle wrote: »

No wonder so many are single so.

It doesn't necessarily mean it's wrong though.

We see a snippet of their interactions. The majority that genuinely seemed to get on really well together seemed to meet up away from the cameras.

There were others where they seemed to get on and the couple said they got on but (a) we only see a certain amount...we don't see any awkward silences and (b) they might want to offset the 'No thanks' by saying they had a really good time.

thelad95

I was thinking that I recognised the guard from somewhere and it struck me today that he's actually in numerous Irish Water protest videos online so he's obviously stationed around Tallaght I reckon.

SB_Part2

thelad95 wrote: »

I was thinking that I recognised the guard from somewhere and it struck me today that he's actually in numerous Irish Water protest videos online so he's obviously stationed around Tallaght I reckon.

So?

smash

Katie was definitely hotter than Sarah. Don't know how she's single!

PM me nudes

smash wrote:

Katie was definitely hotter than Sarah. Don't know how she's single!

Because she's as thick as shiiite

smash

PM me nudes wrote: »

Because she's as thick as shiiite

I didn't think so. A bit mad but good craic I'd say.

Alf Veedersane

PM me nudes wrote: »

Because she's as thick as shiiite

Why exactly?

PM me nudes

Alf Veedersane wrote:

Why exactly?

She came across as very ditzy. Do you have a little police car?

Alf Veedersane

PM me nudes wrote: »

She came across as very ditzy. Do you have a little police car?

That's the example you give to back it up?

Right so, Ted.

smash

PM me nudes wrote: »

She came across as very ditzy. Do you have a little police car?

She was slagging him!

funtime93

Yeh that Katie bird was hot alright. But alice the waitress is just perfect. Love her.

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funtime93 wrote:

Yeh that Katie bird was hot alright. But alice the waitress is just perfect. Love her.

You must be on drugs

The Talking Bread

PM me nudes wrote: »

You must be on drugs

Not really. Alice has such a gorgeous little face, friendly smile, seems really genuine and isnt layered with makeup. boobs, bronzed face, tight little dress and mascara arent everything to most people!

I'd definitely be more attracted to the waitress than most of the so called "stunners" on the show.

She has an extremely natural understated look to her.

The Talking Bread

The Talking Bread wrote: »

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I'd definitely be more attracted to the waitress than most of the so called "stunners" on the show.....

The waitress is gorgeous imo.
Presumably I'm watching a repeat :pac:

Jake Stiles

sReq | uTeK wrote: »

Yea I have to say the backtrack was cringe worthy, you've already said you like her and you would like a 2nd date, far better to just shrug it off and go "ah well, plenty more out there" he did look quite embarrassed about it.

I thought she was good looking but her style of conversation would have had me running 10 miles.

I think when she knew there was no chance of a second date, she could have answered before him, so as to not make him look like a fool.

But...it was good TV!!

Flippyfloppy

Jake Stiles wrote: »

I think when she knew there was no chance of a second date, she could have answered before him, so as to not make him look like a fool.

But...it was good TV!!

Yeah what was she at with the 'gentleman goes first....gentleman gentleman gentleman...' And then, oh you want to see me again, yeah I don't'

Flippyfloppy

Flippyfloppy wrote: »

Yeah what was she at with the 'gentleman goes first....gentleman gentleman gentleman...' And then, oh you want to see me again, yeah I don't'

"I'd prefer the gent to go first".... in this context why - makes no sense.
A la carte gentlemanism-card shyte gets my goat!

Alf Veedersane

Maybe she'd hoped he didn't think another date was in the offing and then there wouldn't be an issue.

Or maybe she's just a monster.

Alf Veedersane

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Maybe she'd hoped he didn't think another date was in the offing and then there wouldn't be an issue.

Or maybe she's just a monster.

probably didn't want to be the one to say no.
but in the end it worked out way worse for the n'yard.
given the fact that it was obv that he was keen she should have known he was going to say yes so she effectively set him up! (unintentional or not).
his cringe backtrack was unfortunate but understandable on the spur-of-the-moment I suppose.

fin12

The guy from West Cork was lovely.

mikeym

Will series one be repeated soon? I missed the first 3 shows.

pgj2015

mikeym wrote: »

Will series one be repeated soon? I missed the first 3 shows.

I would say they are all on rte player.

makingmecrazy

Sweet baby jebus but that speech therapist girl was totally annoying.
I punch myself in the throat if I was on a date with her.
Her "I'm soooooooo mad and great craic" would send me over the edge

I liked the guard (he was a bit dull) but his date, even though ditzy was fun.

Flippyfloppy

makingmecrazy wrote: »

Sweet baby jebus but that speech therapist girl was totally annoying.
I punch myself in the throat if I was on a date with her.
Her "I'm soooooooo mad and great craic" would send me over the edge

I liked the guard (he was a bit dull) but his date, even though ditzy was fun.

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bnt

I've never watched this, but series 2 is filming at the end of August ... and I've applied to be on it as a "background dater". (They're taking "featured dater" applications too ... not for me, thanks.) If selected, I'll be set up on a blind date and be there one night, but not be featured. Hey, it's a free dinner ... :cool:

SB_Part2

bnt wrote: »

I've never watched this, but series 2 is filming at the end of August ... and I've applied to be on it as a "background dater". (They're taking "featured dater" applications too ... not for me, thanks.) If selected, I'll be set up on a blind date and be there one night, but not be featured. Hey, it's a free dinner ... :cool:

It's not a free dinner. I know one of the contestants and he had to pay for it.

bnt

SB_Part2 wrote: »

It's not a free dinner. I know one of the contestants and he had to pay for it.

Well, I can afford it, but that's seriously cheapskate for a prime time show, isn't it? :rolleyes:

topmanamillion

bnt wrote: »

SB_Part2 wrote: »

It's not a free dinner. I know one of the contestants and he had to pay for it.

Well, I can afford it, but that's seriously cheapskate for a prime time show, isn't it? :rolleyes:

I think part of the show is figuring out who pays for the meal. Nothing funnier than a lad thinking he's on to a good thing so he pays a big wedge for the meal only for the girl to turn around at the end and say "I see us more as friends".

bnt

topmanamillion wrote: »

I think part of the show is figuring out who pays for the meal. Nothing funnier than a lad thinking he's on to a good thing so he pays a big wedge for the meal only for the girl to turn around at the end and say "I see us more as friends".

OK, but that would only apply the featured diners, not the background diners whose dinners are not recorded or broadcast. I have a hard time believing that the featured diners are not compensated in some form, for embarrassing themselves on TV ..?