14 Dates That Started Like Movies but Ended Like Sitcoms

We tend to think that a date is synonymous with romance and love, but sometimes shared moments aren’t remembered for beautiful gestures, but for awkwardness, quirks, and laughter. That’s exactly what happened to the heroes of this article. They themselves didn’t notice how the plotline of their “melodrama” veered into a comedic genre.

• I asked my husband why he fell in love with me. It turns out he liked that on our first date I looked like the squirrel from Ice Age. Romance, jeez... © Caramel / VK
• The most romantic date I had happened when I was 19. A guy invited me out for a walk; it was summer, and we were on our summer break. We were poor students; our wealth came from what we could earn during the break.
  We lived by the river. He took me down to the shore, and as we arrived, he opened his backpack by a willow tree, laid out a blanket, and pulled out candles in glass holders, grapes, some pastries, fluffy women’s socks, mosquito spray, and candies.
  I asked, “Why the socks?” and he calmly replied, “Your feet are always cold. It’ll get chilly after sunset.” I still remember my feet in those fluffy, striped, funny socks against the backdrop of the sunset. © Overheard / Ideer
• I was on a date. Everything was going well, and then the bill came. He smiled. “So, who’s paying?” I said 50/50, no big deal.
  He grinned. “I have a better idea,” and pulled out his phone, opened some app, and started giving me riddles, saying if I solved them, he’d pay for both of us. You should have seen it!
  Of course, I didn’t solve anything, and in the end, I paid for both of us! I should have just settled the bill right away and not wasted time on all that nonsense!

• It was a very important date—he planned to propose to me. Of course, he didn’t say it outright, but my boyfriend is just terrible at lying. I got ready and looked absolutely irresistible... until I stepped out of the taxi.
  I was literally 2 steps away from our meeting place when a passing car splashed me from head to toe with dirty puddle water! Angry, upset, humiliated, and in tears, I still went to my beloved. I thought we would just go home then, where I’d whine for hours.
  But when he saw me, he smiled and said, “Did you swim to me?” and I just couldn’t hold back my laughter. We started riffing on the joke, and it reminded me of what’s truly important. We got engaged that very day. I looked awful, but I was absolutely happy! © Ward No. 6 / VK
• Once, I organized a photoshoot in the field for me and my boyfriend. I invited a photographer, picked out outfits, and even brought a speaker for music to set the mood. I was ready for maximum romance, and then this goof started jumping around the field, picking flowers, and playing tag.
  We ran around, laughed, and I thought the photoshoot was ruined; at least we had fun. But the result exceeded all my expectations! We got lively, funny, very genuine photos. Though it was a bit uncomfortable for the photographer because we made her chase us quite a bit.

• Once, I was on a date, but we forgot to discuss the most important question, so I was a bit flustered when, at the end of the dinner, he asked for a separate check. I didn’t mind it, but it was a bit unexpected since earlier he paid for my taxi and brought flowers.
  I took out my wallet, to which he immediately reacted in a very interesting way, “No, wait, we haven’t figured out who’s paying yet.” Then he moved the dishes to the edge of the table and set his elbow there, implying there would be arm wrestling. I lost and honestly paid for both of us. © Ward No. 6 / VK
• My now-fiancé accidentally spilled an entire glass of ice water on me on our first date. It could have been really awkward, but he was so embarrassed and immediately turned red as a tomato; I couldn’t help but start cracking up. 6 years later, I still laugh about it, and he still gets red with embarrassment. © ***maddy*** / Reddit
• Got pulled onto a dance floor when I was out with friends. The guy couldn’t hear my name over the music, so he thinks it’s Fiona and says, “But don’t worry, you’re no ogre.” © ****_yeah245 / Reddit

• We had just started dating back then. That evening we were driving to a restaurant in his car. The only thing I hadn’t considered was the cup of coffee I’d had before the date. Combined with an active walk in the park, it had an effect.
  Right as we pulled up to the restaurant, I let out some gas in the car, praying he wouldn’t notice. He did notice; I panicked and apologized, and then, to my surprise, he started laughing. Still laughing, he rolled down the window and parked next to the restaurant.
  Before I knew it, I was laughing too. We kept laughing for a whole hour. Just as we calmed down, we’d start again; all it took was a glance at each other. It was one of our best dates. © ENFJPLinguaphile / Reddit
• A coworker invited me on a date. He was not really my type, but his charisma was off the charts, so I agreed. He gave me flowers and spent a ton of money on dinner.
  We’re already standing at my building’s entrance; he’s looking into my eyes. He approaches closer, and then out of nowhere, his watch beeps. “Congratulations, you reached your goal for today!” We burst out laughing!
  He says through laughter, “See, you’re perfect! You helped me reach my goal instantly; how else would I have hit 10,000 steps without you?”
• For the first date, the guy invited me to the park; we were terribly shy, and there were lots of pauses. I was starting to think we wouldn’t hit it off when suddenly he asked me to wait a minute and left. I stood there for about 15 minutes, losing hope, and then I saw a tiny corgi running toward me, followed by that very guy.
  It turned out it was his dog, and he decided to introduce us to lighten the mood. The pup was a delight: we played, ran, and even bought a treat. We got so close right away that by the end of the walk we were wrapped in each other’s arms.
  But just at the end, a surprise awaited us: the little sausage got so dirty she looked like a lump of coal. The guy chuckled and said, “Well, it’s time to turn her into a diamond; all we need is a shower!”

• My boyfriend told me to dress up because he had a surprise for me. I’m thinking, “He’s definitely going to propose!” Fancy restaurant, romantic setting, and he says, “Give me your hand.”
  I extend my hand, and he suddenly hands me the bill. I’m in shock, and then this fool says, “Why don’t you cover the bill today, darling? I forgot my wallet.”
  Furious, I open the bill, and there lies a trip for two to Lapland! It was my childhood dream. I was so touched, I burst into tears. Suddenly, my boyfriend turned pale, panicked, and started running around me.
  The tears turned to laughter when I realized he didn’t understand my reaction and got scared. At that moment, he started laughing too. The people around probably thought we were crazy. Anyway, we’re quite the couple!
• I met a guy online. He brought his mom to the date! He texted me during the date, “She’s my best friend, please don’t be mad.” His mom was actually a nice, sweet woman, but it was so freaking awkward the first thing I did when I got home was laugh so hard I could barely stand. © MidnightFireHuntress / Reddit
• My boyfriend and I went to a coffee shop, sitting there warming up, unable to take our eyes off each other. Suddenly, a waiter approaches our table with a dessert. “We have a promotion today. Enjoy.” He places a plate with a pastry, topped with gummy bears.
  And then this joker says, “Whoever has more bears wins!” He starts scooping them up with a spoon, and of course, I joined in right away. We were completely serious until we noticed the waiter’s disapproving look. We couldn’t burst out laughing; it was too crowded, so we had to quietly chuckle into our napkins.

And these dates were about anything but romance.