Speed Dating. Anyone Done It?

• Upper90

  There is a speed dating fund raiser. I'm VERY opposed to this. It's another branch of my job, so I feel like I'll be asked to participate. I probably wouldn't have said no anyway, despite wanting to, but now I'm probably locked in for this.
  
  I honestly didn't even know speed dating was real, I thought it was just something used for comedy in movies. So, it's also a dilemma because I won't be taking this seriously at all, and I'm just banking on the fact that 95% of the other people will be there strictly for the charity as well.
  
  So, does anyone have experience with this?? is me dreading this warranted? I'm really awkward in short bursts. I do my best work over long periods of time.
• Timber

  Been married nearly sixteen years, so I missed this era.
  
  If it is a division of your company, and you feel compelled to participate, may you volunteer to help the functon itself... rather than be a participant?
• Upper90

  I tried that angle, they actually just need more men to participate, they have far more women than men signed up so far (which I suppose isn't at all shocking.) I haven't been officially asked yet, I just know that I will be. And since it doesn't really go against any morals that I have, I'll be a good sport.
  
  I'm just not expecting to meet the girl of my dreams. I also don't know the details (i.e. how long you have with each person, how many people there will be, etc.)
• Timber

  Well, if you have to participate (for the cause,) go at it with the correct attitude. Look at it as an opportunity to meet new people, possibly make new friends, and if you really do find someone attractive.... you can piss down your leg like the rest of us, and not even be able to think of your name. LOL Good luck.
• Gardens35

  ^^^Lol. Good post!
• se-alum

  

  I agree, have a good time with it. You never know what could happen. This way, you can do it, while not having to admit you had to resort to speed dating!
• wes_mantooth

  

  I prefer roofie dating.....I always win.
• Upper90

  Mantooth, you should sign up for this. I'm pretty sure at least ONE stripper will be included in the field of women.
• ytownfootball

  

  I would dred this activity with nearly every fiber of my being...but
  
  Tell 'em your name is Sven in and converse with them in your best Norweigen accent.
  
  Seriously, not taken to heart this could be fun.
• wes_mantooth

  

  Upper90 wrote: Mantooth, you should sign up for this. I'm pretty sure at least ONE stripper will be included in the field of women.

  Now you are speaking my language.
  
  My dream is to hook up with an amish stripper.
• Apple

  

  Upper- you should eventually post the details when and where it is and the cost... you might be able to get some huddlers to sign up. (not me since I'm already taken! ).
• Manhattan Buckeye

  Watch out for Gina, no landing strip down there, just pure natural woman.
• justincredible

  

  No snow we go! wrote: Well, if you have to participate (for the cause,) go at it with the correct attitude. Look at it as an opportunity to meet new people, possibly make new friends, and if you really do find someone attractive.... you can piss down your leg like the rest of us, and not even be able to think of your name. LOL Good luck.

  This made me laugh, but I agree with it 100%.
• se-alum

  

  I took a bunch of speed and went on a date once. Dinner, drinks, and a nice walk, all in just under 45 minutes!! I recommend it.
• darbypitcher22

  

  seriously, just have fun with it. If you can zing off one liners about all sorts of shit then you'll have a good time