First dates are all about getting to know someone. Maybe you’ll discover a shared love of an activity, realize you’re both obsessed with the same TV show, or bond over similar life situations.
Even when two people don’t have much in common, they can usually keep a conversation going for a while. But for one woman on a date, finding anything to talk about turned out to be nearly impossible.
One time, TikToker @goldie_kyle went on a date with the most boring guy ever. He had no hobbies or interests whatsoever. All he did was go to work, work out, sleep, and do it over again the next day.
She figured that a hobby of his had to come up in the conversation sooner or later. So, they continued talking, and she had to keep asking him questions because he wasn’t showing the slightest bit of curiosity about her own life.
At one point, she mentioned something about pop culture related to the vampire series Twilight, and he claimed not to have any idea what Twilight was.
The rest of the date went the same way. Every topic she introduced was met with a blank stare.
He just didn’t know what anything was, whether it was internet memes, books, movies, social media, and the news. He didn’t like to read or watch movies; he didn’t keep up with the news or have social media.
“This guy had nothing to talk about, and everything I talked about, he did not know what it was,” she said. “I had to explain every single thing that I ended up saying, even if it was a throwaway comment.”
In the comments section, many TikTok users found the whole situation amusing. They also tried to understand how someone could have so few interests and wondered what he did on weekends.
“Honestly, halfway through, I’d forget the original purpose I was there for, and the date would become a social study. Paradoxically, I think I’d find it fascinating to talk to this guy for a bit,” commented one user.
“Maybe he had controlling parents who didn’t let him do anything by himself and just made him come along with whatever they were doing. I can imagine someone growing up like that would have no chance to really develop themselves as a person,” suggested another.
“Not having a hobby isn’t exactly that weird for me, at least. But not knowing anything about pop culture, the news, social media…What kind of friends does he have? What job does he have? Does he even listen to music?” questioned a third.
“I went on a date with a guy who told me he thinks in his free time,” stated a fourth.
“I dated a boring guy once. He didn’t like music in general. Still baffles me after six years,” added someone else.
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