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Dating can be one of the most fun pastimes in the world or the source of some of the weirdest things you’ll ever see. And not just weird as in “oh dear, we sat in awkward silence for, like, 15 seconds” weird. We mean weird as in somebody taking a stick of butter out of their pocket and eating it during the actual date. Are you intrigued yet?

When Twitter user Postgrad_barty urged people to share their weirdest dating stories, they replied with gusto. We’ve collected some of their very best responses, so scroll down, and enjoy. Just remember to upvote your faves and share your own weird date stories in the comments.

When you’re done with this article, have a look through our previous posts about hilariously disastrous dates right here and here.

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Speaking from experience, the strangest dates are almost always the very first time you go out with someone new. A lot of awkwardness and weirdness flow from the fact that you two don’t know each other well, aren’t comfortable around one another, not to mention that you’re not acting genuine.

In fact, it would be fair to say that guys and girls who lack confidence don’t start showing their true selves to one another until the third or fourth date. Until then, we’re all trying to impress one another with fake personas: over-exaggerating our strongest features while desperately trying to hide the fact that we have any flaws. (This also applies to starting at a new workplace or meeting friends of your friends—we all want to make the best possible impression, but we think the only way we can do this is by being fake.)

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But because you didn't tell anyone about this, not even the cops, he now has a nice collection of lampshades made from the girls who didn't escape.

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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's a really nice thing to do though, isn't it? I mean if his friend mentioned he also liked them.

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Nerd Fitness has some good advice when it comes to planning out your first date. You know, to reduce the awkwardness. We wholeheartedly agree with their idea that if it’s the first time you’re meeting them in real life, you shouldn’t opt for a long dinner or going to the movie theater. It’s too formal. It increases the chances of awkward silences way too much.

Instead, going for a cup of coffee is way more fun. It’s lively. And if the date’s turning sour or if the other person’s a total weirdo, you can always down your cup of coffee, scald your tongue, and run out the door shouting how you just remembered it’s your mom’s birthday today.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd be confessing that I don't like holding hands with people who don't use utensils.

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One other important thing is to. Not. Flake. Out. If you make plans to meet someone for a date, follow through. All too often we see guys and girls canceling plans at the last possible moment because of nerves, laziness, or both. Flaking out on plans (any plans) tells a lot about a person—not very pleasant things, mainly. So keep your promises. It’s always better to not make plans than to make ‘em and break ‘em.

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Bobert Robertson
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He was lonely and just looking for someone to enjoy the movie with... kinda sad

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Suddenly, mispronouncing the word brie doesn't seem that big a problem.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well I bet he has a few stories about dating someone who sat by the wrong person.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It would be difficult to fall asleep around her or accept a drink you hadn't seen prepared.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't go to any movie anymore without someone being on their phone the whole time or talking loudly. I don't bother wasting my money.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your tongue is OK, but get your damn hands out of my mouth!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He should have told you. Or didn't you tell him what you were going to do?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is the point of swalling with no tasting? I love food, because of the pleasure of the taste!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I only date guys that break 3-4 telephones, minimum." "OK, hang on, off to the shops..."

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The difference between being poor & being cheap is that the first knows exactly what money they have and where it is (and they don't have much). This display shows enough to say "this friendship isn't going to work out" and turn back.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you ended up in the woods, drunk, with a guy you didn't really know, I don't think weird is the problem. You gotta be more careful out there girl.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

His temper tantrum and sending d*** pic, combined with your friend's warning, make me think he has a violent temper and/or he's committed date rape.

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Aria
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Talk about dodging a bullet. In this case, it was probably literal

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it's weird because it's not typical but not weird in a bad way cus it seems everything worked out (;

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i thought Mongolian thought singing is a surefire way to get a date. she proves me wrong.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What date was this? Because I feel like fetishes should be mentioned at some point, but not like... first date or something.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seems like that might have made it just a touch easier to declare yourself as who you are.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've noticed that a lot of mormon guys are very possessive. What's up with that?

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Aria
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel bad for that guy AND you. He must have been really discombobulated, and you must have felt so confused

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually...not too weird. He was probably so nervous that if he ate, he was going to throw up. I've seen it happen before. He should have chosen a date location that didn't involve eating.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Depends on the situation. When we were dating, I let several of my husband's friends sit up front while I sat in the back. Some are taller than me and so the front is more comfortable for them, one gets carsick in the back, sometimes they needed to give him directions, etc. We have been married over 27 years and I still let these friends and others sit in front. If he was so considerate in every other way, give him a break! There may be a good reason for letting the other person sit up front.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This should read 'I went on a date with a typical photographer'

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She works for a pyramid company (scam where you con people into recruiting more and more people).

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't get it? Is the weird part is walking A FULL MILE & BACK on a date, wow like 2x 15min? Seems to me that's a relaxed, natural, and free way to get to know someone; much better than as sitting in a public place with only a drink to fill the empty spaces (or worse, silently in the dark in a movie).

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to pet an anaconda in formal dress, the stories that experience would make...

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You drove separately... to the business next door? Am I missing something? Why did you not walk...

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And neither of you had the guts to tell the boss that you're not at work?

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At 16, your parents weren't worried that you didn't come home the night before?

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel sad for the guy here- when you are so starved of human affection, then get made fun of for it :(

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not the worst one here, more like the two of you had different expectations.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So many warning signs and you just go up to his room? Do you WANT to get killed?

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is he suddenly a predator? He didn't do anything weird, did he? It would have been fine if he was 26-28, which is also an adult, and you were too, but because he's older (and you didn't check, so clearly you didn't care), he's suddenly a predator? You're not a good person.

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