What Modern Fairy Tales Look Like
Cinderella, Snow White and That Little Mermaid set some high expectations for girls growing up in the 80s. It didn’t matter if you were a mermaid or came from a poor family, your Prince Charming would miraculously find you somehow. I’ve written about how different dating is these days. I’ve also written about what happened after the happily ever after. Can you imagine what fairy tales would be like with sites like eHarmony and Tinder? Well, College Humour captured it here. Gone are the days of courtships and expectations. Instead we now have this.
What Modern Fairy Tales Look Like
Sure the video is funny and all but what is it actually saying about the way we date? Look at this article from Elite Daily – 11 Things That Are Suppose To Happen On First Dates. I shared this with my girlfriends the other day and in a casual survey over drinks…we had a good laugh about all the things that don’t happen anymore. On the list:
1. Prior to the date, you’re supposed to feel nervous — especially if it’s a first date.
A: Who said that people don’t get nervous?
I: Yes ditto. I get nervous. Many things run through my mind…what if he doesn’t look like his profile picture, what if I don’t?!…what if he’s a creep or a distant cousin. What if he smells like moth balls? What if he has a pet pigeon? There are so many things one can worry about.
2. You’re supposed to spend too much time getting ready.
A: The more time you spend getting ready, the more likely you’ll end up wearing something ridiculous. Go with your instinct and stick to the first outfit.
I: I care what I look like so especially on a first date, I put in extra time to get ready. You get to make a first impression once.
3. “Pick you up at your place at 7?”
A: As oppose to meeting them at a bar? If girls weren’t so afraid you’d murder or rape them, you could pick them up at 7.
I: Because I don’t like to take rides from strangers or people I’ve met once through Tinder for the said reasons above…
4. Whatever happened to flowers?
A: Flowers are gay.
I: Flowers mean he really #^&*ed up. The more expensive the are, the bigger the offence. If you really want to bring her flowers, buy them from the markets or pick them from your lawn.
5. Dinner, not coffee, not drinks, not “watching a movie at his place.”
A: Dinner is the least creative option for a date. If you did take them out for dinner then congratulations – you’re an idiot.
I: Yea I’m not okay with this one. I think the first few dates should be over dinner so you can get to know each other. That said – with online dating the first date is often a blind date. What if you end up with a dud? Coffee gives you the perfect exit strategy.
6. You’re supposed to have stimulating conversations.
A: Yea of course, that’s why you don’t go and see a movie or have dinner.
I: It depends on the activity. It’s hard when someone chooses a 3 hour movie with no dinner or drinks prior to the event. If I wanted to sit beside someone and not talk, I’d just bring my non-existent cat or an imaginary friend. At least then I could talk during the movie and neither would care.
7. You’re supposed to drink in moderation.
A: I agree but letting her get drunk is never the problem.
I: I do. “She’s such a classy drunk” said no man ever.
8. The guy is supposed to pick up the tab.
A: I’ll pay for this one. You pay for the next one.
I: Whoever asks should pay.
9. He’s also supposed to walk you — or take you — home.
A: Of course, that’s where you’re going to have sex.
I: If I know him and he’s not a Tinder first date, I’d happily take a lift home.
10. You’re not supposed to sleep together on the first date.
A: Of course, you’ll be having too much sex to sleep.
I: Hmm…yea I don’t know about this one. It;s debate-able,
11. You’re supposed to call her the next day.
A: If it goes well, she’ll get a text/call the next day.
I: No one believes in the 3 day rule anymore. Just call her if you like her. Call – don’t text.
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