Thanks to photo-filled dating apps and the modern art of social media stalking, the concept of “blind” dating is nearly impossible to pull off these days.
Chances are, by the time your friend sets you up with her cousin’s college roommate, you’ve already gone full FBI on his ass and found everything short of his social security number.
That’s why Elite Daily decided to get literal about it and set up two strangers on a date every other Wednesday — blindfolded. Don’t worry, though, we’re not getting too old school on you.
There’s a very 2016 setting to all this: Every date is streamed on Facebook Live, where you, the readers, have the chance to direct the couples by leaving questions for them in the comments.
This week, Katie, 23, met Sepp, 24. Let’s take a look at what went down.
Elite Daily writer-turned-waitress Zara Barrie asked for “awkward, embarrassing, weird, crude” questions from our Facebook viewers.
Don’t worry, she served plenty of wine to ease the pain.
It took a while to get warmed up.
The whole world right now watching this extremely awkward blind date: #blindfoldEDdate pic.twitter.com/5G8P0PPZzM
— Elite Daily (@EliteDaily) April 28, 2016
We were all cringing a little bit inside.
But then Zara moved the lovebirds closer, and Sepp accused Katie of playing footsie.
They were totally having a moment.
Just when things were heating up, the duo was asked to describe their worst dates ever.
Talk about a buzzkill.
Katie almost escaped…
So close, Katie. So. Close.
Sepp hit the wine pretty hard.
Slow down there, buddy.
People noticed.
Haters gonna hate.
Probably the worst question to get on a blindfolded date: “What’s your type?”
God help us now.
The comment section got pretty weird.
It never hurts to be prepared, I guess.
More drinking was necessary.
“Where do you see yourselves in five years?” Come on, Internet.
BUT THEN SEPP FOUND OUT KATIE LOVES DOGS, TOO.
Pretty much the only thing that makes a person tolerable, if you ask me.
They talked bad habits, failed relationships and hidden talents.
So many talents…
They even told jokes.
Like, REALLY terrible jokes.
Sepp did NOT appreciate Katie’s love of Shakespeare.
Wherefore art thou, Romeo?
Sex finally came up around the 15-minute mark.
Fifteen minutes? I mean, they’re basically common-law married by now, right?
It turns out Katie is the adventurous one between the sheets.
Here’s to the ladies.
How is Sepp’s wine glass ALWAYS empty, though?
People are really getting concerned for you, Sepp.
Then it was time for the final question: What are you looking for in your next relationship?
Sh*t got pretty real.
As the clock counted down, the moment of truth was upon us.
OMG, now Sepp and Katie decide if they want to go on a second date. THIS IS ALL OF US RIGHT NOW #blindfoldEDdate pic.twitter.com/WeOr0gEyB3
— Elite Daily (@EliteDaily) April 28, 2016
Would they each want a second date?!?!
Sepp was pretty quick to make his decision…
YES!
…but Katie thought long and hard about it.
SO MUCH SUSPENSE.
In the end, it was “yes” all around.
TWITTER EXCLUSIVE: Sepp, why did you say yes? #blindfoldEDdate pic.twitter.com/anRWcUsVMn
— Elite Daily (@EliteDaily) April 28, 2016
TWITTER EXCLUSIVE: Katie, why did you say yes? #blindfoldEDdate pic.twitter.com/FzqRtYnE7d
— Elite Daily (@EliteDaily) April 28, 2016
To watch the full video, head to Elite Daily’s Facebook page.
Thanks for watching and congrats to the happy couple! Love is real, you guys. LOVE IS REAL. #blindfoldEDdate pic.twitter.com/j0OU3w1QEL
— Elite Daily (@EliteDaily) April 28, 2016
Want to be set up on a Blindfolded Blind Date? Email social@elitedaily.com for a shot at love.
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