RACHEL FROM NEW YORK | Omeleto

A woman goes on a date with a guy 'outside her type'.
RACHEL FROM NEW YORK is used with permission from Jeanne Jo. Learn more at powderkegmedia.com.
Rachel lives in Los Angeles, and is a recent transplant from the East Coast, starting anew as she deals with a difficult breakup. Despite her new California lifestyle of juicing and jogging, she clearly hasn't gotten over her ex and unable to embrace the laidback nature of her new home.
After a fraught conversation, she decides to go on a date with a guy "outside her type." But the date -- a Black man who's an entrepreneur -- goes off the rails, revealing just how out of place Rachel really is.
Writer-director Jeanne Jo, along with co-writer Keenan Coogler, has crafted a clever, gloriously awkward comedy short that combines wit and social observation, examining how tricky social issues can seep into everyday personal interaction -- and just how crazy first dates can be.
It's an acidic take on the typical romantic comedy, built on a foundation of intelligent writing with an eye and ear for self-delusion. Essentially a set-up leading into a classic two-hander, the revelation of story and character happens primarily through dialogue, which here is sharp and smart, but most importantly true to character.
Taking place in Los Angeles, the film establishes anxious, edgy Rachel in the sunlit environs and lush greenery of Los Angeles. She's a fish out of water, and she's about to realize just how out of her element she really is, especially when she meets her date, a relaxed, affably confident Black man.
Both main actors -- Scout Durwood as Rachel and Walter Fauntleroy as her date -- have a nice back-and-forth that reveals potential chemistry between the pair. The masterful dialogue handles the subject of race in a way that feels both funny and true, as Rachel goes out of her way to avoid it, and avoid seeming racist.
Yet Rachel keeps stepping into tricky waters with various gaffes, many of which threaten to derail the date. But in the ironies of all ironies, a telling anecdote reveals just how neurotic Rachel is -- and proves crazy is crazy, no matter what your identity.
RACHEL FROM NEW YORK feels very much like a snapshot of one woman's dating life, overlaid with a filter that punches up the brights with heightened dialogue but throws her flaws and contradiction into a high-contrast spotlight. Entertaining, light and spiky all at once, it ends with just a sliver of hope for Rachel -- and a knowing laugh for the audience, who will have no illusions about Rachel's future misadventures.

[@MrCal2648]

That lying to her boyfriend to get pregnant is a definite deal-breaker.

[@Robin-sc6lm]

Nuclear red flag

[@bobby8012]

Doing that and not considering that bad or a mistake, and never apologizing to her previous boyfriend

[@RobMacKendrick]

Even worse than pretending to be pregnant. I've had that one.

[@grainnegowen5758]

Yup

[@eddieharcourt6049]

Yeah, she's crazy.

[@taimartinez722]

"I'm 5'6 and I love tall women" Yes king, Yess. ❤

[@LeonelHMbaho]

In love with him❤️

[@ShockResistor]

Im 5'10.:)

[@jeffkrong621]

Me and bro both. I LOVE tall women!

[@mayscreation]

I loved that line and I'm not even that tall

[@5262273]

I thought he said, "I am 5'6 and its enough"

[@Mrbiggestbawss]

- I'm an entrepreneur, I own serveral enterprises around town -iM nOt CoMfOrtAbLe wiTH dRuG uSe -__-

[@GeneralSorrow]

*cash only

[@paulryan2128]

Plot twist: the beauty salons are a front for his thriving drug sales bid'ness

[@renamassey8506]

She WAS racist. She is assuming that he was a dealer because he is Black.

[@genericmeat]

@@renamassey8506 To be fair, he said he was an "entrepreneur" while winking. That combined with the vagueness of "several enterprises around town" can def lead someone to believe that something shady is happening, like drug dealing. Although her straight up telling him she wasn't comfortable with drug use was wild of her cause she just accused someone of being a drug dealer lmao

[@pk-fi1ok]

@@genericmeat Yes, exactly. The scenario was quite weak at this point.

[@Sam-bl5dp]

I got second hand embarrassment from this😖

[@daddyleon]

OH, THANK YOU! I felt so uncomfortable watching this, and I'm not even half-way.

[@aluzi6960]

Same, I felt so uncomfortable :I

[@truemorpheus]

@@aluzi6960 Nothing about the excellent acting?

[@aluzi6960]

? It was just,uncomfortable that’s all ;-;

[@THETRIVIALTHINGS]

'fremdscham' is the word you're looking for.

[@LuckyBadger]

AWKWARD! I love how she set her "cat alarm" to be at 10 minutes, but he had his set at 9. Smart move.

[@amandaclover9191]

Never talk about an ex on the 1st date. I thought everyone understood that rule of dating. Lol. When you over-share your info, you make yourself very vulnerable to be judged by a total stranger. Keep a first date light and causal and do not drink alcohol to get loose tongued or loose legged. Lol

[@Marcellus-Wallace]

I've talked about my exes on every date including the date i met my soulmate & we've been together 6 years now. True value isnt scared of vulnerability, its there, in your face,its confident, take it or leave it and people that value your honesty will see through your past and not judge you by it, I thought people learned this in high school but clearly many aren't exposed to this. There are no "rules" to dating ffs be yourself & you will attract those that value who you truly are

[@Useruser-pe4my]

Wise words indeed.

[@g.magangane2101]

7 billion people can't conform to that...

[@StuartOliver83]

Amazing advice,I wish I knew that when I was younger lol

[@vizx8574]

What is loosed leg mean ?

[@chunkalunkin2000]

The waiter heard all that and tried it??? Whewwww. I'm off the scene

[@eddygci8]

Man just wants some punani

[@sylviacarlson3561]

and tried what? God, I must be out of it. I couldn't what the last line was that he said. Anyone?

[@violetblu1]

The waiter just happened to be there serving drinks when she was correcting her date on the pronunciation of her college. Otherwise, I don't think he heard the rest. He could see that the date bailed and the exasperated look on her face when he decided to make his move. I'm quite sure he did not hear her story of trying to trap her ex buy conceiving a child without his consent to force a commitment.

[@The-Celestial]

@William Walton LOL dude I'll tell you what this psychologically means.

[@vicshephard9231]

Nothing wrong with putting your bid in.

[@21BARREIRO]

That’s what a diploma in communications gets you, smooth, confident, and knows your ways with words wish I took more classes in college

[@9525joe]

Facts, dude was too smooth. Even the way he left the date, you couldn’t be mad at him

[@Rolando_Cueva]

Or you could learn that on your own.

[@k3rc4]

Hahaha, you're absolutely right- too bad it doesn't get you a decent job instead xD

[@ForteExpresso]

@@k3rc4 You can have endless competitors with same working skills you possess but the company will usually choose one based on your communication skills.

[@k3rc4]

@@ForteExpresso and you can learn communications skills via social interactions; you don't need to focus your career into it to be a better candidate; not to mention, communication majors are pretty much in same boat as english majors, so gl with that diploma, ok?

[@rashidagh3530]

"The truth is, no one knows what is happening in the relationship unless the people in it. So I don't judge" *RIGHT!*

[@breezy5771]

And the he leaves immediately after saying that implying he said it just for the sake of it.

[@sylviacarlson3561]

but he did

[@ZZ-mh2nv]

Right before he judged. Lol

[@drd.n4695]

Good, you brought this.

[@SnowofLight]

"On a completely unrelated note, deuces" lol

[@deathmoll6655]

Being outside someones type is completely normal, happens to me all the time

[@naasiakapri2498]

Yes it is but it’s how you handle telling the person the respect she was making Racist assumptions

[@raydaveed]

And choosing people solely based on their skin color is and will always be racist. Simple definition really.

[@naasiakapri2498]

raydaveed yesss

[@bigbitch584]

raydaveed people can have preferences for who they think is hot. Like personally I find people of a more tan complex more attractive but that isn’t gonna stop me from finding someone white or black attractive either.

[@bigbitch584]

Complexion

[@bobby8012]

Don't blame a guy for leaving a person that does this kind of manipulative sociopathic kind of thing that could ruin a live (especially with the divorce courts favoring women), he didn't judge her and he didn't get mad at her, he just refused to get involved with this kind of person.

[@moniquevandeplas5210]

Oh he totally judged her...and he was good at prying info out of her. He was good at throwing her off her game.

[@bobby8012]

@@moniquevandeplas5210 Google what judging means, he took her for what he was, a manipulative pêrson and a liar which she admitted to being. He left without giving his opinion on what he thought about her doing what she did, he just refused to be there with such a person. There is nothing to judge is my point.

[@moniquevandeplas5210]

@maroxa101 oh he totally judged her...given she first judged him...but he enjoyed making her get more awkward

[@learntospellpeople]

Youve got issues, dude. This has nothing to do w divorce court.

[@bobby8012]

@@moniquevandeplas5210 Thats not the definition of judging, judging means you form an opinion about someone subjectively, he didn't judge her because he knew facts about her and decided to just go away.

[@e_kychkina9170]

She spends too much time trying to justify herself and makes so awkward excuses that they almost become insults. Overall, for me, her behaviour feels unnatural and insincere. The guy is confident. The waiter’s attempt is priceless 😂

[@TheJuiceor]

The guy was pure diarrhea. He was rude from the start.

[@acool6401]

That is an indication of good acting on her part.

[@HHTP6]

@@TheJuiceor no

[@stopthecap4317]

@@TheJuiceor How was he rude? He just found it funny how awkward and assuming she was.

[@ForteExpresso]

@@TheJuiceor or you are insecure of confident people

[@LeeFazzani]

It's scary to think there are actually women like this, who will intentionally try and get pregnant without the guy's knowledge. The guy did the right thing by bailing.

[@preciousadeosun3500]

Vasanthi u know it also going to be his kid too she could have gone and had a baby w another man if she wanted it that bad

[@preciousadeosun3500]

Vasanthi u don’t have to wait for his approval just dont force something he donsent want on him

[@goober3463]

As someone that was bamboozled all I can say is desperate biological clocks ticking gals are out there.

[@LeeFazzani]

@Vasanthi If you don't see how that's wrong, you must be a sociopath. Bringing a baby into the world is a serious commitment and life-changing event, and tricking a person into it without their consent is a despicable act. If the woman desperately wants a baby but the guy does not, then she should move on and find another guy who wants the same as her. You need to do some serious soul searching if you think it’s ok to just completely screw a guy over like that.

[@kreekevol3739]

Doesn't that count as some kind of sexual violation? Deliberately getting pregnant without the consent of the other person.

[@justinrobert82]

So, the guy shows up, immediately tries to put someone he just met on the spot with a "you people" joke, hands her a coupon for a beauty salon implying her looks aren't up to snuff, accuses her of dating him because of the novelty of his race, and then comforts her into telling a very personal truth about herself that he then judges (though he says he is not) and leaves as a result of it. I think people are missing the point of this exchange. The story isn't about her having problems or being a bad person. It is about their incompatible contrast between the two characters... but not in the sense that she is "bad" and he is "good". Rather, the male character does everything he can to dig into her past, make her feel uncomfortable, and reveal little about himself. On the other-hand, the female character asks very few beyond-superficial questions, does everything to make the male comfortable (to a fault), and is a totally open book (again, to a fault). Notice how we never get to learn what his secret is that "you aren't allowed to get mad at". As the audience, we don't have the same level of information on him and, for some reason, we judge him more positively. This then puts us in a position of superficiality. We are judging the characters based on different degrees of information. One positively because of little information and suave persona. One negatively because of an overabundance of information and scattered persona. Think of how we judge a politician or actor or attractive person across the room in a crowded bar. We take preference to the well formed we know nothing about over the ill formed we know more about. Even if they are, like the female is, honest and accountable regarding their past. It's worth noting that I'm not defending her actions, I'm condemning our own. This point is REALLY impressively hit home by the waiter approaching the woman and hitting on her with the only information he has on her. Notice how the college point of the conversation is brought up when he drops off the drinks. Therefore, this is all he knows about her. One positive common element and that he finds her attractive. This then pushes him to approach her without knowing the negative elements of her past MOMENTS after another guy dipped.

[@ulteem54]

excellent analysis!

[@larphraulen]

This should be top comment. There's way more depth to this video then he's good; she's bad.

[@m.c.5795]

@Justin Robert - Good analysis, and I agree with your assessment to a certain point. The simplest way to say all that you’ve said above is: both he and she, were unreliable narrators. When both eventually relay their brief encounter to their respective friends, each version of events will be biased and unreliable. Both went into the date with prejudices (we ALL have them), and both left the date with their prejudices being confirmed. Put simply: two azzholes finding each other, but thinking the other is more of an azzhole than they themselves are.

[@LeeFazzani]

There’s no fault in judging someone for deceptively causing a non-consensual pregnancy. This is not a small bit of information... It is huge. Even more telling is the way she casually brought it up as though it was no big deal, like she did nothing wrong. This gave us a good idea of her trustworthiness and mental health. You could see the disappointment on the guys face as he left. First date awkwardness aside, they seemed to be getting along well up until she dropped the “crazy bomb” on him. This isn’t to say that he was good and she was bad, just that she had serious issues, and he understandably wasn’t interested in becoming involved.

[@veronicajohnson5983]

Lee Fazzani Of course she was a bad person what they’re saying is not to justify her actions but to say that we don’t know that he hasn’t done anything that couldve been even worse possibly. The main reason we label them “good” and “bad” is because of the strong contrast in their demeanor. Confidence really is the ultimate mask. For all we know he made that excuse to leave because he didn’t like the way she looked and in the beginning was just able to brush it off by saying he really did like tall girls. Tone is everything’s like when she was talking about how she wasn’t just using him because he was black we didn’t believe her because she was nervous defensive and fidgety while saying it. We believed he liked tall girls because he was calm cool and collected while saying it. But for all we know they were both lying.

[@shygirlcomplex]

Her date was actually pretty cool seems like a chill fellow , he played a silly game with her and she went off the deep end and he didn’t get mad , he just believed her when she told him exactly who she was☝🏽👍🏽

[@davestonehill6177]

He made the right move ending that date early.

[@sylviacarlson3561]

He played her..........telling her about a game his family plays at Christmas......you have to tell one lie that you committed over the year. He baited her and she fell for it and then he ups and leaves because she was being honest. I don't agree with the pregnancy trap, that was dishonest, but he wasn't this great guy by any means.

[@Zainygreenstone]

He was a douche

[@Marcellus-Wallace]

@@sylviacarlson3561 it hurts when the tables are turned huh? He realized it wasn't going anywhere and ended it early saving both their time. You wanted him to stay there and bake her a cake?!

[@jimreimers4213]

@@sylviacarlson3561 I don't understand your comment. They are both looking for a relationship. She just ended one where she spent lots of time with the wrong person. She lost lots of valuable time for a woman who wants to get pregnant. Tick tock her clock is running. He simply wanted to find out if she was right for him. She was trying to learn if he was right for her. He arrived at his conclusion first. He doesn't want her for a partner. He learned that on the first date not a year later. She can now move on and look for someone else. It's a win for both of them. Playing her would be telling her he is wearing a condom when he wasn't or lying to her that he does want kids but has a vasectomy. That would be playing her.

[@everythingisawesome2903]

@@sylviacarlson3561 Imagine defending that garbage person with all sort of pathetic excuses for her. Do you also happened to have a Twitter account by any chance!? Cause I have only seen that kind of behaviour in Twitter.

[@kreekevol3739]

So the waiter heard that whole conversation and thought it was a good idea to shoot his shot, like WTAF?

[@FlyBoyKhi]

He’s just tryna smash bro lol

[@Robin-sc6lm]

A guy would talk to a tree if it approached him first

[@bryanfrom56thst55]

No, y’all missed it. He didn’t. He heard the bars thing when he dropped off the drinks. All he saw was that the other guy left.

[@cxssetteman182]

Not bad for an overnight sausage party. He's a waiter, obviously he knows it ain't worth more than that.

[@sknkwrksowner]

@@FlyBoyKhi BIG facts

[@ferranbosman8127]

she dropped that cone for nothing. 💔

[@sylviacarlson3561]

Her Ex seemed like a real jerk!

[@something.something189]

@@sylviacarlson3561 Wouldn't anyone be if their significant other lied about getting pregnant....especially if they had commitment issues in the first place and their partner was aware of that fact

[@1rewd133]

... and the people who bumped her disappeared in a sec.

[@eliasziad7864]

@@sylviacarlson3561 Dude imagine having kids when you are not married...

[@ChefOrelleYoung]

She is speaking insanely loud indoors, that’s a red flag anyway you slice it.

[@normalunicorn4934]

How's speaking loud is a red flag

[@ChefOrelleYoung]

Queen of kings 🤣 are you a guilty party?

[@ChefOrelleYoung]

Queen of kings every characteristic, every gesture, and every word she used was highly calculated by the writer and director to convey who she is...what she is. That includes her volume and pitch.

[@cahidijoyoraharjo7833]

Only if you like peace and quiet. Some people prefer loud and clear.

[@docfmb1]

People from NY tend to speak louder.

[@ohkay8939]

Cats are so inconsiderate/considerate, getting sick and interrupting perfect/horrible dates!

[@aluzi6960]

HoKy lol

[@KnijMagz]

God! I dont know how I feel about this comment 😣😆😳😥

[@missyvaughn4467]

Right! It's like they don't even care! 😂

[@MagpieRomanticArts]

Her only genuine moment where self awareness snuck in was her facing the fact that sometime in the future wasn't soon enough. She's reacting to life, has no idea what she wants, and is rushing to drag whatever casualties in to prevent her willingness to face herself. I feel no sympathy to the tornado who doesn't even realize she's dating to avoid herself.

[@jeffsmith9384]

nailed it

[@ChastityFaye1]

Well said, wow

[@veggiesaremurder]

HA! Good for him. She sucks, hard. She saw him only as a stereotype, judged him by his appearance, and he was honest and polite when frankly, he didn't have to be. In the end, she didn't even learn her lesson. She took one look at the waiter and made a snap judgment about him as well, only in the positive. Her date was not gonna be her sexual conquest, or her emperiment. He had more self-respect than that. Bravo! Great film, excellent acting and storytelling!

[@achingaster1199]

Ah. She wasn’t emotionally ready to be dating yet, but - god - I love interactions that make people grow.

[@venom4550]

That dude's confidence level. Uff awesome

[@finsey999]

Unrelated he's cute asf.

[@alexanderweaver6047]

I’m not gay but he is very attractive.

[@Dramadonia]

I kept thinking the same thing throughout the movie.

[@iamgod8733]

so youre ready to get out of your comfort zone?

[@varun009]

Legit. Handsome dude, nohomo.

[@happilyeverafter1528]

YES.

[@kikikungfukakes6639]

Someday wasn't soon enough for you? I love that line.

[@clariesage7236]

"Someday" in those kinds of things tends to mean never. If he'd have said in 3 yrs, that would be someday. It is a good line though in that it showed exactly how he judged her... whether accurately or not we know just what he thought

[@zaineridling]

She's an excellent actor. Would love to see more of her! 💯💯💯

[@andydio4825]

Zaine Ridling She reminds me of Sandra Bullock

[@hugglescake]

actress

[@cahidijoyoraharjo7833]

Agreed, she's a great pick for rom-coms.

[@parishna4882]

@@hugglescake Did you just assume her gender?

[@ScoutDurwood]

@@parishna4882 I do identify as she/her, but as a proud member of the LGBT+ community, I appreciate this comment very much.

[@catflores311]

Homeboy got outta there quick

[@heidigeebee5870]

I do t blame him at all.

[@sylviacarlson3561]

but not before telling her, "I don't judge" Ha Ha Ha.....yeah! right!

[@elisejackson2854]

@@sylviacarlson3561 i mean people say that all the time but we all judge.

[@iman9499]

As he should!

[@iceitupgsv]

@@sylviacarlson3561 Who hurt you Sylvia?

[@biggestbrowneyes]

I think he lied about the sick cat.....

[@rubymargaritais5657]

biggestbrowneyes oh really how so?

[@rohaijaz335]

@@rubymargaritais5657 lol

[@hmmwila]

You don't say 😮

[@Aanita75]

No. It was the cat who texted him

[@MetalDetroit]

@@Aanita75 My cat texts me all the time. Reminders to pick up cat fud and change the litter box. Got me out of some bad dates.

[@Soluchi-InfiniteCoCreatorGod]

3:17 to 3:21 I would've ended the date right there, and walked away.😑

[@iman9499]

Same! And everyone in this comment section trying to be on her side and saying that he judged her eventhough he said he won't. Meanwhile she judged him from the first minute on solely because of his skincolour!!!

[@explosivefreak666]

@@iman9499 ..?? Where in your mind did you wanted to see Thàt crazy notion.??

[@iman9499]

@@explosivefreak666...? did you even watch the thing? Apparently more than 20 ppl could see it. Bye kiddo. :)

[@explosivefreak666]

@@iman9499 Look AGAIN, and see if you STILL wanna join the 20+ people who "saw it"... Try it, "kiddo".:))

[@AlexWithAStar]

@@explosivefreak666 Something tells me they may have watched the video... just maybe.

[@AshantiSeabron]

"You know in my profile i put that I'm 5'10" "Yeah I read that, that's a very interesting fact about you, thanks for sharing" SHEEESH I need to remember to use that in case someone ever says that to me lol

[@bryant475]

Yeah it was smooth and confident, lol. Unfortunately though, most women simply won't date men shorter than them..

[@kaylaisawesome9952]

Where can I find a guy like him? Good looking, confident, good conversationalist. Yes please

[@user-td8yj1rj7c]

Entrepreneur cash only mind games

[@vectorm4]

She has emotional issues; and he played mind games with her.

[@stillpril8942]

Yes. I agree.

[@AndSoWeLaughed]

What mind games did he play?

[@jacquelineess1141]

...she tried to lay a trap for her ex who TOLD he he did NOT want children. 🤮 She has issues alright! Women who do this are a disgrace, PERIOD. Good for him for ditching her!

[@drd.n4695]

Fair point.

[@sammaheshwari1496]

Well if u got emotional issues u don't date to cure ISSUES u first cure it and then date .... cuz u r metally okay

[@Earthchyld_333]

It seems like a man like that appreciates confidence in a woman. She wasn't ready.

[@sallyg1995]

Anybody tells you to play a Christmas "tradition" game, make him/her go first.

[@krashd]

Or say "Great, if we're together at Xmas we'll play it then."

[@Panwere36]

Making her from New York is the frosting on the cake.

[@ajl2232]

Why?

[@Panwere36]

@@ajl2232 ,because the most closeted racist people are from "woke" areas of the nation. They project their own bigotries onto others so they don't have to deal with them.

[@ajl2232]

@@Panwere36 I agree. I have come across so many racist people in NYC than I have in all white areas.

[@missyvaughn4467]

I did not get the racism subtext, to me I cant help but notice that in New York they seem to appreciate all that frenetic Woody Allen self-help energy and L.A. is all about polish. The way she answered his question proves she's a nut anyhow. Why would you tell someone that 😆

[@krashd]

@@ajl2232 No apparent racism in an all white area? I wonder why that could be!

[@marionhays2782]

She was so dishonest to her ex🤦‍♀️....she’s trying to make excuses or is in denial about her friendships with these guys!! If she doesn’t change she will be alone for the rest of her life. Thank you Omeleto for another great short film🥰

[@rauscherblake]

He's got a smooth voice, hope he's doing voice work and some more acting. I want to see/hear more of this man. Well done on the short film!

[@Nicool333]

These people are such talented actors.

[@sylvainmax1896]

I wouldn't date her either. Like hello ? Calm down

[@Aaron-pv8vm]

She seems way too insecure and way too not emotionally available to be dating.

[@givethanks3565]

He's gorgeous!

[@ttmoore4447]

Bruthaz intuition was on point......that was a move he'll never regret.

[@strahnbrad3979]

It all revolved around her reaction when she saw him being shorter than her. Everything else she said reflected her own insecurity about it and the guy just went on to listen to everything she has to say and calmly countering it with something positive.

[@jtreal]

She couldn't even quit while she was ahead, cause she messed up from the get go, and kept digging deeper and deeper!!

[@dreammeaname]

“Y’know I also went to Bard” Hahaha So many lies all in one short! First of all, he mispronounces it based on what he heard when he was dropping off the drinks (it’s Barnard). And second of all, Barnard is an all-girls school. But how her face lights up regardless. Some people really do have a type after all.🤨

[@v.m.4453]

Thank you for explaining this. Now that I am rewatching it, it makes the ending even more funny! Lol 😂😂

[@aryeh3607]

they almost deserve each other :>

[@aliciaclifford2765]

When she messaged a friend to text her in ten minutes saying her cat was sick, in case she wanted to cut the date short, did she possibly text that to him instead? Because it would seem to me to be too much of a coincidence for him to use the exact same excuse to leave the date early himself.

[@micky5401]

Good catch

[@fawkes2327]

No because her friend texted her that her cat is sick (meaning she did send it to her friend). I think that was supposed to show the irony that she assumed things about him- that he’s lucky to get a chance at her because he’s not normally her type etc. But he knows his value and doesn’t want to get entangled in messy games. It’s not that she’s choosing the wrong people at all. The common denominator is her and her behavior.

[@bucky3967]

@@fawkes2327 what does the whole cat thing has to do with that irony of assuming things. Its totally different things.

[@fawkes2327]

Rushikesh Amin because she expected she’d be the one to have to use the “my cat” excuse, but he did.

[@bucky3967]

@@fawkes2327 good point. Just cleared the confusion i had about this cat thing. Btw they have really worked hard to portray this girl as absurd as possible and on the other side that guy to be a confident calm guy. Tell me one more negative trait of that guy other than that he was playing mind games a bit.

[@Felorina]

I’ve just discovered that a new fear of mine is sharing personality traits with the female character in this short and not realizing it Lol

[@Caroline-pb8xx]

lol SAME

[@shinjini5229]

That smile on her face at the ending

[@vicshephard9231]

Isley Brothers' 'Between the Sheets' is playing in his head.

[@wiseonwords]

@@vicshephard9231 - And after hearing her conversation, he must have been bloody desperate. The girl had more red flags than a Chinese Communist Party parade!

[@flickanrimsky]

when he said I'm 5'6 and I love tall women, he had my heart lmao KING

[@obbalad]

I'm 5'6 and im only 17 is it possible for a gurl to choose me

[@caroljoseph462]

@@obbalad YES

[@cblw14]

Yes

[@XMaster340]

@@obbalad I have no idea what that is in your strange units but I'm 1,73 meters and have had no problems so far. (6 foot is 1,80m as far as I know) So don't worry, you will find someone.

[@obbalad]

@@XMaster340 But everytime I try they will either reject me or lead me on 😔

[@infiniteandroid]

He really dodged that bullet. I really liked that guy. Too bad it couldn't work with him. When anyone plays a game like that, you are supposed to tell a "good" lie. Everyone knows that. Its like the "what is your biggest weakness" interview question. Also, why give someone future leverage over you like that?

[@Zainygreenstone]

He was a jerk effing with her

[@neillgowans4350]

My cat is sick so I’ve got to go! Harsh.

[@Msbabyl0n]

I don't understand it.. Can you explain?

[@SeasonSunRays]

@@Msbabyl0n I think he lied just to leave a bad date

[@turbo9975]

HOW2DOTHINGS that was the girls friend who said that.

[@Msbabyl0n]

@@turbo9975 i still don't understand.. How did he know about what her friend just said in her message? Why he said the same thing like what her friend said.. So confusing 😂

[@Msbabyl0n]

I know! I understand now... At first, she texted her friend, she asked her to text her back at 10 pm, she asked her friend to send a message that say "your cat is sick" so that she can gives that excuse to the man, in case she doesn't like him.. So that she can leaves him with the excuse which is a lie.. End up, i don't know how, he gave her the same excuse to leaves her.. & she speechless because he said that, Which was her plan at first (in case she think he is not her type).. Meaning that HE was the one that reject her first..

[@carlosparra8976]

Social interactions in the US are so politicized that even watching a short on people interacting with each other is exhausting and frustrating...imaging actually going through it

[@eliizabetth3645]

Dam he said out ✌🏽😂

[@MajinErick]

I love the acting....this is all really amazing.

[@PaulVin0007]

Its the first short movie of yours I have seen and it was so touching and thoughtful. I really admire you work and am very happy that I found it finally!

[@RAZR_Channel]

Great Actors!!

[@MrElliptific]

This is very well acted and a good short. Makes you think and react as an audience.

[@rituparna6133]

I liked the male character ,who patiently listens and thinks before speaking and measures their words accordingly. That naturally gives an insight of the nature of the person sitting opposite.He didn't want to make the other person uneasy about her word errors (rather personality error) which she on her own realised ,but at the same time he straightforwardly and politely made his point clear that he wanted to leave out of the business which is a common response to insult. Wonderful movie 😃

[@MusicFanOnline]

So, we found out what her lie was and then we indirectly found out 2 of his own lies right afterwards.

[@clariesage7236]

And no one got mad! Well done

[@gerrimiller3491]

He's so chill....she's confused...lol

[@bronxishomenomatterwhereig3149]

"My cat is sick so I gotta go" C'mon son, don't insult that poor lady like that. Just be real about it. 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheSlenderschannel]

If you noticed she gets that text seconds later, he caught her saying it as an out and left before she could. he was super kind but lady definitely has some emotional issues she needs to tackle before entering the dating scene,

[@ashleyastudillo7502]

@@TheSlenderschannel how'd he hear her? it was a text LOL. i think the scriptwriters included this as a sort of irony because she assumed she'd be the one needing to leave when really she should consider why she might scare off her date!

[@TheSlenderschannel]

@@ashleyastudillo7502 I said it wrong but when I was watching this he sees the text on her phone about the cat thing. I don't feel like rewatching this to tell you the time. If you notice her excuse is about her cat and she wants her friend to make that up as an excuse and he says that same exact excuse when he cut her off to end the date. I wrote it wrong but that's what I was trying to say initially. All in all she had huge red flags anyways so he was right to cut her off.

[@davidcharles7106]

I really like how the guy cared so much about his cat...

[@littlemrpinkness295]

Well that was awkward

[@moniquevandeplas5210]

All I know is the guy was incredibly sweet but had this game to throw anyone off theirs. Nicely done.

[@davidcharles7106]

He wasn't sweet - he was smooth. If he was sweet, he wouldn't have left her after only a few minutes. That was not nice, and not sweet at all.

[@moniquevandeplas5210]

@@davidcharles7106 yes smooth. That is the word I was looking for

[@missyvaughn4467]

It would be a good way to screen dates. The way someone answers a question about the way they lie will tell you a whole lot about them.

[@claucemicro1080]

You know after a certain age people are guarded. It’s not much about setting high expectations as it is about finding common ground and picturing yourself with someone else not only in romantic settings but in the everyday life and even arguments. If for whatever reason you find someone annoying or you just don’t match, it’s better to walk away than to get invested in something that is most probably not going to work.

[@renamassey8506]

Extremely witty and funny! The sad truth is that so many folks don't know how to handle being with a genuinely nice, confident person.

[@TheSinisterMinister666]

The brotha did the right thing. Now, it’s obvious that this chick wanted to try some dark meat. And he could have hit it if he wanted to. But he knew his paper was straight and he had much better options. So he dipped. Well done. Take note fellas.

[@tany2191]

"we confess one thing that we lied about [...] and no one is allowed to get mad about it" She was honest about a bad thing she did it was obviously a sensitive topic for her. He can feel how he wants about it, but leaving someone in the middle of a date is actually just mean and rude. It wasn't a good date, but everyone involved was doing their best. Just be a decent compassionate person, have your meal and don't go on another date together?

[@drd.n4695]

I would have appreciated if he had given an explanation and walked out. He could've offered to pay but just walks away. He may be confident but he's an ass too.

[@ChrisCaramia]

He did drop some cash on the table.

[@Santa1936]

Bruh she tried to trick a man with a pregnancy. That's the epitome of batshit. I'd dip too. In fact I'd probably have some choice words first

[@ricklivingston3774]

Why does he owe her any more of his time when he has already found out all he needs to know to make his decision?

[@tany2191]

@@ricklivingston3774 He doesn't. But its rude and unfair to corner someone into being vulnerable with you. literally promise you won't get mad . Then publicly shame them for not meeting your standard of morality. She's obviously a mess, lots of people are but that doesn't mean they don't deserve compassion. He literally could have just finished his meal and ended the date there without making a scene.

[@reyannw.8697]

They never have Hennessey 😭, always let's you know where you are. I hate it anyway, but still!

[@brown_bun_e]

They did a really good job depicting how a black man familiar with the social climate and seeking to dispel the illusion thinks. Her jumping to conclusions based on stereotypes weren't deal breakers to him but the lying about her pregnancy which is a relationship issue was.

[@adamclark9253]

Wait,, the waiter heard the conversation and still went for the crazy woman..?

[@eg1197]

Yep guys there're women out there who would trick a guy. My brother married one, after her failed attempted with a different 1st guy..😒

[@cahidijoyoraharjo7833]

Well, the stereotype of straight women is that they're manipulative. So... that's pretty much unsurprising at all.

[@farout4708]

Cahidi Joyo Raharjo thank god for the lesbians who marry men

[@ifloetic]

@@cahidijoyoraharjo7833 what are you even saying

[@sylviacarlson3561]

Wear a Condom if you don't want to be a Father.

[@salmaabdullahgb]

@@sylviacarlson3561 exactly

[@Andrea-id4yn]

It was painful to hear everything she said. Yuck!

[@sueblack5794]

LA is a perfect place for her lol.

[@jimreimers4213]

I thought the same thing. Very good actor both of them.

[@tishreni5183]

She was nervous,I've gotten that way during job interviews.The last job interview I went on for a job I didnt want I was the err of confidence.When you're really trying to impress someone and want ssf omething so badly sometimes you stumble over your words looking awkward.

[@Pancakes4din]

She's a bit crazy.

[@sefutho]

And I like it

[@db7444]

I just hope all these sick cats are gonna be ok ;)

[@thisisastupidfeature]

Rachel From New York sounds delightful.

[@tijoinathompson7447]

He decided he didn't want to continue the date the moment he came up with that game, his lie was "his cat was sick" and in a sense he told the true; because the aim of the game was you could tell one lie and no one is allowed to be upset. So he had to know that was the lie

[@claire7322]

Woman: I’m 5’10 Man: I’m 5’6 Me: Great! I’m 5’0”!

[@linnear8571]

That ice cream didn't deserve to be thrown on ground

[@sanpedroez3367]

She said FrogTown, I knew that's the area she was jogging in but didn't expect to hear FrogTown. That's an old L.A gang and the area is named after them, pretty authentic on the writer part

[@Axzuin]

I don't really have a type. I like "individuals" who are just true to themselves with decent morals and values.

[@hebatallahhassan1489]

This is a super great comment. Thank you for that...

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

That's...a type.

[@Axzuin]

@@manuginobilisbaldspot424 not really because they don't really have a pattern.

[@therandomthoughtsofaninsig5492]

That is the most confident guy ever.

[@amiyrbarclift1640]

The fact that he said his cat was sick. That date lasted about ten minutes.

[@FunnyWater95]

Someone not being your type is NOT the same as not being physically attracted to them...remember that when dating.

[@Rambleon31]

I don't really get the difference? To me both expressions mean you are not attracted by these persons. Maybe 'type of person' could include moral/cultural/ intellectual aspects but usually it will be used for physical charactristics.

[@youparejo]

The real crime here is that he brought a coupon for a first date!! 😅

[@ksam5673]

To one of his businesses....soooo?

[@youparejo]

@@ksam5673 dang chill lol

[@ashemgold]

Great characters. Well written. Brilliantly acted. I neeeed chapter two! Thanks...

[@tiedupsmurf]

I like the way this started with the music. This was short and sweet

[@lucerocontreras5657]

That dude at the end was smooth af

[@mdooms76]

This was so funny. Acting was great. All she had to do was talk and be normal and make the date a nice meeting at best. There was no chemistry there so it probably would not have gone very far but geeze at least it wouldn't have been so awkward. Lol. Dude said his cat is sick...smh 🤣

[@EmreBozkurtGuitar]

it's so annoying telling about your ex(s) to someone you are freshly dating. That alone, to me, is a real deal breaker.

[@fashone6574]

This is by far the best series I seen so far

[@TonecrafteLuthiery]

The meaning behind this short jumps right off the screen once you read through the comment section. About half of you seem to think the guy was the more likeable character, and about half of you think the girl was. Whichever character you like more/are more like is the one you choose as the protagonist. Seems that was an intentional choice by the writers to show us how personality changes perspective.

[@savior5225]

Reminds me of get out, that "get out of my comfort zone" would be sent me out.

[@hakunamatataadventurebus5944]

I chose all the opposite traits of my last girlfriend and found my wife 33 happy years ago. If something doesn’t work, change it.

[@HesLimitless]

This was great, the acting and everything

[@Veilfire]

She needs to work on her empathy and self-awareness skills.

[@sakhu8945]

Impossible with narcassistic people

[@adamani5621]

1:07 reminds me of the Asian woman from jubilee speed dating 20 vs 1

[@abhi-wi2mj]

Ayyy yesss

[@dmitrijsmironovs7513]

difference is here shes swiping right, which means 'i like' on most apps, so she is literally the opposite of that girl but i get ya point

[@robindhood9125]

Everyone should know that when you suggest a game like this, the person who suggest the game goes first.