Why Speed Dating Is Terrible - People Watching #1

[@dkeane900]

i'm really mad about how emotionally invested i became in this

[@ChrisAkaMastermind]

Deirdre Keane i know right! This was a journey!

[@samnassirharand6058]

Deirdre Keane yay for purposefully removing yourself from what you're watching, I guess

[@Vengeance993]

If you take the time to read the comix, you'll ride such a rollercoaster of emotions. Rowntree's stuff is so good.

[@clowntrooper61]

I didn't understand 3/4th of what they were saying

[@MatoBeats]

Cameron Bailey Man, thank you so much!

[@boiledchicken7599]

I said "if they don't end up together, I'll be pissed" now I'm pissed.

[@Kentrc11]

Joan is a pro-nudity heterosexual businesswoman, Jeremy is a translesbian waiter - radical honesty may be their glue pending actual honesty. Don't have be pissed - Christianne & Ted remain a couple for life because of pegging.

[@uniquenormalcy.]

Ha new episode is out.

[@maegarciafuentes3182]

Jeremy is a straight trans man, not a trans lesbian.

[@GMovieSeeker]

I only started watching this series, and darn that's confusing.

[@maegarciafuentes3182]

What is? lol

[@thekkl]

_"I like two things: The beach, and pegging"_ *shirt says national pegging team* *skin pale as fuck* *it didn't work out*

[@Seetiyan]

Ah, I was confused, like what happened, she's perfect! But I didn't notice/realize the paleness.

[@giarnovanzeijl399]

and before that there was someone who had a shirt saying praise the sun in a full on beach outfit.

[@clowntrooper61]

You can still like the beach even if you're pale. It just doesn't mean you like getting tanned

[@thekkl]

+clowntrooper61 Doesn't matter. That's the message they were sending, that she don't like the beach.

[@clowntrooper61]

***** So if she had a shirt which said I love the beach and she was pale as fuck as you say, would mean she's a hipster to you

[@mq8858]

I'm not seeing enough people talk about this: As the idea of honesty was said to each person, they eventually became more honest to their next match. At the beginning, only a few people were honest, but by the end there were far more willing to be real. Being real with someone else allows them to be real with you. Even if you don't end up dating, you could tell the people genuinely respected honesty and were motivated by it. But just because we know that, doesn't mean it's suddenly easy to be real. I know I'm still a faker to almost everyone irl. The most real I am is on a comment section on YT lol... except when I'm making a joke/meme.

[@promenade-uncouth]

It's the way it is. I think what you have to do is just take the leap in real life. And eventually it becomes more and more natural

[@nassan1599]

God speed

[@lucidhost1]

Cheers

[@shaaannnnnaaa1565]

I think it has a lot to do with our self esteem and our skill level of emotional first aid/hygiene. You risk emotional injury by being vulnerably honest first. Even if you think how you said it felt fake, being the real you will become easier over time. when you notice yourself judging, do just that at first. Notice it. The more you notice the little judgements you make to yourself the easier it will feel to do more than just notice when the times right. Just some thinks.

[@domomitsune5920]

I can only truly be free with my thoughts when commenting on KZbin or when not in physical person. Being honest in the comment section is normal, but in society, being honest is stigma. Society tells you to put on a smile, and act like a normal person, when inside you're less than a normal person or broken emotionally and or physically.

[@Elliandr]

She's right about being brutally honest: Don't waste anyone's time. Be as open and honest about everything in order to eliminate everyone who isn't a good match. There's no point getting emotionally invested in building a relationship on a foundation of lies. Although, it was funny how Voyager was his deal breaker :P

[@WarpScanner]

I'm torn. On one hand, I agree, you shouldn't waste people's time, and you should be very honest about the big things that are always deal breakers as soon as reasonably possible. On the other hand, there are things that reside in a grey area that might seem like deal breakers in a vacuum, but aren't if they like a bunch of other things about you that make up for it. Lead with maybe 1 or 2 deal breakers that almost certainly aren't surpass-able. Like perhaps politics and what you want out of life broadly (Like wanting kids, or marriage, or if you are polyamorous, or if you want to travel the world, or if you want to just have lots of sex, or if you want to stay at home and be introverted except with a partner, etc.). Then after that, try and stay positive. Mention things that a person might want that they can get from you in a relationship. Then let the other person figure out if the trade offs are worth it.

[@cryora]

Don't be brutally honest. Be mostly honest, but avoid including fatal details, and be able to explain the rationale of the different facts about yourself in such a way that any reasonable person in your shoes would be understanding. Then, in the end, just be like "baby don't leave me!"

[@egabsanders]

The problem is people don't want to be brutally honest until they are going for broke, until they have squandered their youth and are exhausted from a lifetime of bad choices, they are aging or have kids ect. Until then, people usually play the field and inflate the value of what they have to offer away without a care in the world until it is too late.

[@egabsanders]

@@WarpScanner it sounds like you are trying to rationalize it into being "ok". You say you agree you shouldn't waste people's time but what do you think withholding information from someone that would allow them to decide for themselves if they are wasting their time with you or if they want to stay and see if your worth the extra effort. If you aren't giving someone the opportunity to decide then you are stealing there time from them, time that they could spend with someone who is a better fit for them. Truth is people are selfish and don't really care about wasting other people's time; they just don't want to waste there own time. It may sound cynical but for the most part is the truth.

[@WarpScanner]

IDK, I don't really agree with that assessment. But then, I'm polyamorous (and I state that up front, as I mentioned its an obvious deal breaker for some). I think to some degree as a result I largely don't have an issue learning about some minor negatives about a person later. I need to know someone's politics up front though. People who are far right can fuck off and I'm at best going to only be fuck buddies with a libertarian or centrist (and only if they are at least decently socially left wing and willing to change their mind on economics in a debate). Thing is, being alone would be better than being in a close romantic relationship built upon nothing but desperation. I say that even being poly. I just legit don't believe people actually know what they really want, I hardly know what I want, so I figure its always worth a "try".

[@mckendyjoseph2836]

- Her : Where did you grow up? - Guy's shirt : I didn't! That was enough for me! lmao

[@noahserrault]

Jesus Christ. The writers of this show have come up with something magical. I've never had a 10 minute video make me contemplate what I'm doing with my life. It's honestly magical.

[@msazal90]

this is exactly what I was thinking

[@mickael486]

if magical is another word for depressing, then yes.

[@sweetsucculentcontentnectar]

@@mickael486 Perhaps at the time, it was depressing to you. Hopefully things are better for you now.

[@234pg786]

"..and sexually confident" and about a dozen women being crossed off was super sad to me, hits too close to home. This is a very popular criteria that men look for in women... At least it's nice that op acknowledges that the self-conscious ones are quite a few.

[@234pg786]

@Gareth Morgan For sure. One problem doesn't cancel out the other. Sexual confidence is something sought out for in both sexes. And there will always be people from both sides having trouble with it. But that doesn't make any of us any less worthy of love.

[@mitchjohnson4714]

That's BS (not your comment, the idea that sexual confidence is a huge desirable trait). I don't think "sexually confident" is a major criterion for the overwhelming majority of men.

[@nonviablevenus9206]

What got me was the one woman who was eliminated for not being "intelligent." What the hell was that about? It seemed more like Jeremy's concept and criteria for intelligence. Any way we measure it, even scientifically is so narrow and our understanding of the brain being less clear and more so in the dark. Beyond that little hitch, this is probably in my top 3 favorite People Watching episodes.

[@tiny_toilet]

@@mitchjohnson4714 Right? Last thing I could give a fuck about - well, maybe not the last but certainly not crucial.

[@mq8858]

I'm a virgin so I'm definitely insecure about how well I'll be able to please someone, especially with my incredibly average... you know. I think that sexually confident can mean different things to different people. Like maybe for me it can mean someone leading me through exactly what they want cuz they know what they want, and therefore their experience makes it work better. But then again some guys like to take lead and find self-consciousness endearing and cute. Maybe it would be fun for 2 virgins to learn together along the way how best to please each other, or 2 hardcore sex masters constantly challenge each other with whatever kinky stuff. Maybe a not sexually confident man gets shamed by a confident woman who says " you're an idiot, you'll never be able to make *me* feel good." Maybe a sexually confident man pushes a girl to do more than she wanted because he's emotionally manipulative, and afterwards she feels used. TL;DR Sexual confidence isn't universally attractive and may even be unattractive to some, so don't worry. Someone will like you for you. I hope... ...tbh I'm still trying to convince myself of that.

[@bobhollywood6292]

I like two things: being the little spoon and Christmas ornaments.

[@gayteeth2147]

Bob Hollywood that is actually me no joke

[@arandomcat4412]

Yo same

[@camellias.7106]

Yo, there is a Norwegian song like that "I want to be the little spoon" Also, what do you use the Christmas ornaments for?

[@Tater_Toot]

I like two things. Ball pythons and video game concept art. Of course I could just say I like animals, drawing and gaming, but I doubt most ppl will know what they're talking about when it comes to specifically these things I'm terribly passionate in.

[@MacstersUndead]

I love this radical honesty. I mean, if dating is stressful and pointless, why even do it? I like two things: Industrial music and math.

[@theonator3267]

I love this series so much. It may not be your usual comedy, but it's incredibly insightful and makes the person watching feel something, legitimately feel something. Thank you for continuing this.

[@MoonSafariFilms]

+

[@maxmichalik4938]

Series? Are there more than two episodes of this?

[@blairmunro3980]

In terms of narrative, I find it deeply satisfying that they didn't end up together. This was a good video; I really appreciated it.

[@tedurthunderpal4816]

Blair Munro it was to make a point. they were perfect for each other but it all came down to luck. but the whole entrire video was awesome. gives me and Idk other single people hope that meeting that someone will happen

[@blairmunro3980]

That's what I mean; in terms of the story, it was obvious that they should end up together, but it would undermine the whole sentiment.

[@christophera4527]

I liked that too... I actually expected them to be together because I felt like it was a romantic movie, but the ending was surprisingly satisfying.

[@matusjansta]

Christopher A that's because it was surprisingly realistic.

[@that_vivian]

ItDoesn'tReallyMatter not only realistic but like comforting? for some reason it makes me feel okay

[@samstevens4390]

Fun fact: I tried this recently with a girl. I was brutally honest with her and she had the same personality. We both hated the idea of being upset over opened snapchats or read text messages. We clicked immediately yet our relationship ended a week later. Even thought things seemed to be going really well, one night, while she was drunk, she misinterpreted a thing I said and her “brutal honesty” in that moment was telling me how awful I was rather than hearing me out. I tried everything but things couldn’t fix themselves. I do also agree that a lot of it has to do with chance, timing, and other factors but one thing I would be cautious about is not over stepping your boundaries when you’re being brutally honest. Keep it classy while still being yourself. Best of luck.

[@StephanieChaves]

Maybe you did something that made her upset :D And if she didn't understand something you said you say: "I am so sorry, I didn't mean that" And that's it. Keep it classy is leaving space for people to tell you how they wanna be talked to without taking it personally. Keep it classy Sam.

[@mirriamsianga544]

I'm glad you tried, and I'm sorry it didn't end well.... But YOU TRIED.... AND THAT SHOULD MATTER

[@myflymkultra268]

Never show your vulnerable side with women g

[@quiethours1818]

@@myflymkultra268 Bro, if you can't be vulnerable in a relationship, what is the point of a relationship? Literally the whole point of starting a relationship is so you can be vulnerable with someone.

[@VinceroAlpha]

@@quiethours1818welcome to the world of courtship. Where people lie!

[@MuddyRacco0n]

God dammit now I'm sad and happy. Because this was good and sad. I hate you, I love you. Is there something that describes that feeling?

[@JonasofPersia]

Deadpool Hove. Or is it late?

[@theblankprofilepic4044]

ambivalence

[@Meme033094]

Deadpool Director calls those moments of melancholy as happy-sad

[@MoonShadowWolfe]

'Ambivalence' is pretty close, in fact I think it's the closest we have, but I'd say it doesn't work because it also means that you don't much care. A combination of happy and sad where you really, deeply care is pretty much the best feeling in the world, but I don't think 'ambivalent' is quite right. We need a German word, probably, they've got words for everything.

[@joshn2564]

Fourth Wall.

[@junkmalme]

Love or hate this video, they bring up some very good points. I feel like we are socialized to politely date, being the most generically attractive to the maximum number of people. That means you have a lot of muck to wade through before you even have a clue who you're dating. Word salad may not be your thing; you might not want to reveal your deepest, most intimate thoughts on a first date. But, at least be your authentic self and not the character you think your date will like. Maybe you don't quite know how you feel about some parts of your life- if it comes up, say that. You will absolutely be less popular on the dating circuit, but you will also waste less time with people you have nothing in common with.

[@comradeavocatto1839]

Exactly.

[@cymbamcreynolds8838]

Agreed. She also didn't get too personal. She mostly talked about her values or economic and political views. Those are things most think should be talked about right away but don't because they aren't confident enough or feel it's impolite. When you think about it, talking about things like family or even sharing personal goals on a first date before stating your core values and views gives the illusion of closeness that may lead ppl to settle for someone they've been politely dating for a while who they aren't really compatible with at the core

[@junkmalme]

@Eugene Kendrick hmm... if I bore you, please expand on how absolutely dull I am. While you're at it, provide your own thoughts.

[@puppicorn9640]

@@junkmalme if he thinks you're boring, he thinks you're boring. Dont get butthurt and make him go look in scorched earth for his opinion about you, gosh!

[@KaiSwift]

I don't know why I always come back to this series from time to time, and not because of nostalgia. I think It's simply just that good.

[@nameless592]

Same. It’s just really good content

[@winnie6769]

Me too

[@nevaehonrefni]

Sometimes the advice really needs to be heard

[@kevinwillems8720]

I think this series may have shaped who I am as a person.

[@navingunna4355]

Gang gang

[@irynagil8155]

I go back to this series every year or so and every time I think: "This is the best piece of social demonstration content I've ever seen". If you ever consider - please renew it

[@francisalvaro6585]

I like how they depict that the two most compatible with each other are world's apart by just a table and a time constraint. If you could take anything away from that, it's that maybe the worst part of speed dating is that you could be super close, yet so far from the right person.

[@unorock4life]

this is honestly the best thing Ive seen in awhile on KZbin

[@joesjoeys]

I agree. I came from cracked to youtube to post basically that.

[@martinrosen9742]

I literally logged in on youtube to write that, soo true with people want to be liked by everyone and ending up with no or failed(insert own definition on fail) dates. I'm a person of my time so I do these things too, but I realize the problems aswell, as you said, one of the best videos on youtube.

[@Nkanyiso_K]

John Hellsing Have you seen the latest episode of People watching!? SO GOOD

[@rcct44444]

John Hellsing I love these vids

[@aminajay3707]

John Hellsing omg I would so date the red head :) he's right up my street

[@MSTe98]

This is profound... but it plays on one of my greatest peeves: people who run their mouths at 100 mph. I mean, they both had very intelligent and wise stuff to say... but it's mind-numbing how they talked-without-letting-anything-fill-the-tiniest-bit-of-silence-until-the-other-person-is-basically-verbally-beaten-into-submission. Say what you want to say, but say it conversationally.

[@Nu_Wen]

MSTe98 I guess we're two different people then. I actually prefer to listen then to talk. I only ever like talking when I'm excited about something or explaining something. So this was refreshing for me. Seeing an equal back a forth between people makes me feel anxious and I wonder if they both got say what they wanted to say completely. Of course it isnt the same for typing, I'll type paragraphs worth of material like I'm writing a novel in the comment section.

[@adaharrisonn]

Tana Collier Yeah except this chick wasn't saying anything refreshing...she basicslly was calling everyone simple minded for doing speed dating in a traditional way and for just trying to live their lives without getting lectures by the romantically "enlightened"

[@Nu_Wen]

Ada Harrison I meant it was refreshing for me, personally. I don't like talking or using my voice more specifically. I also really like listening to people talk, so seeing a character that isn't afraid to say what's on their mind makes me feel easier. It doesnt matter to me in most cases what the topic is about, as long as I can learn from you, I'll listen.

[@Release_the_Bees]

I think the 100 mph talking speed was a necessary choice for the purposes of this video. There was a lot of information to get out in a limited period of time. Imagine how long this video would have been if they spoke more slowly. It's already over 10 minutes long as is. Aside from that, the two motor mouths are the main characters and, in this context, require the most dialogue. It makes sense that the people we're less focused on don't get to talk on screen as often. This doesn't mean they aren't getting to talk. It just means we see less of it.

[@adaharrisonn]

Patrick McSupafly that doesn't make a lot of sense, but ok.

[@gabrielhodgkins-webb5977]

What annoys me is that this series often says very clever things but when the person is saying it they speak really fast to make it sound really clever which sounds like a cop out to good writing, so they`re doing themselves a disservice, because it the clever things might fly over peoples head. just a bit of constructive criticism.

[@cewlio8221]

Yeah I agree

[@Elyandarin]

@@cewlio8221 The comic this is based on tends towards huge walls of text - clever text, but sort of hard to process - so this is pretty much the audio equivalent of that...

[@cewlio8221]

@@Elyandarin oh I didn't know this was based off of a comic. My adhd would probably prefer that LOL

[@Amanda-be7eq]

100% agree

[@k1tdragon5]

In a way, it's fitting. if anything anyone in the video does hold any value to the people that is watching, small quirks that many tend to not like such as "talking fast" can be overlooked and more things will be said out-loud, the more accurately worded when practiced saying out-loud, and the more agreeable the statement can be to the person that originally said it

[@doubledamn2599]

I feel like this was a lost Daria episode. Very well done.

[@jonsprivatelife]

Same here. Daria mixed with MTV's Downtown.

[@chasegeurin]

Why does the stripper try to contemplate complex topics with strangers in seven minutes? All those groovy people think they are so right? Leave a little room to be wrong.

[@JWSmythe]

Because if it were real, she may bump into me and we'd talk all night. Or, we would never meet, as shown.

[@chasegeurin]

She does not seem to realize how condescending she can appear.

[@aaroncade1136]

Ok I can’t be the only one who keeps coming back to this series.

[@rturae]

You are not and never will be

[@beewitched8007]

Right here with ya

[@iiShannii]

Your not alone

[@libraryofthelabyrinth]

Starting my 3rd watch rn

[@KaiSwift]

3rd watch

[@betkiss]

For everyone who is looking for the song at the end its Kalyna Rakel - So Removed. go show some love

[@josetnmartinez]

thank you

[@littlemissyyy]

Story Teller THANK U SIR 💕👌🏻

[@TheAsiankiwi101]

Honestly thank you I appreciate u

[@nekoshey]

I think the blonde character is a perfect portrayal of a pseudo-intellectual. Someone who knows just enough to see things like the faults within society, but not smart enough to understand why poorly timed and improperly aimed criticism of it is effectively useless for everyone involved. None of the characters left the conversation being wiser about the world, they just brushed her off as a pretentious asshole who was full of herself -- much like the people in these comments. Anyone who is truly smart should both know how to get a point across without alienating a bunch of people in the process, and understand why it really is important to respect others even when you don't agree with them (both for them, and yourself). It's the same way with her grammar. While it's true an adept grasp of grammar is to be admired, more so is the ability of using that power as it is needed -- not just because you can. Long specific words are just that: tools to be used at specific times, when something more general and easily understood won't fully convey what you want to say. Otherwise, you're just wasting time and energy, and causing a bunch of unnecessary confusion in the process. That said, I'm interested to see where the series goes. After all, it's not like you have to agree with a character to find their story interesting :D

[@dkursada]

There are lots of comments which simply disses her for being full of herself but fail to state what's actually wrong. This is the actual explanation of what is her type, kudos to you. I admit I've had trouble putting my finger on it myself. Nonetheless, I too wonder what's going to happen on the series. It's the first episode and there are already some great arguments in here.

[@ThanhNguyen-ky9vr]

Great insight!

[@stellameow4548]

Bravo, this reminds me of someone I know, wish I had read this sooner lol.

[@234pg786]

I agree. But I don't know, knowing her story maybe she just gave up on that and didn't care anymore and just wanted to ger her worldview out there because she thinks it otherwise wouldn't. She's jaded.

[@furyberserk]

I disagree. A truly smart person wouldn't care regardless of how they put out the information, but how the other responds to it. Nearly all arguments on the unknown are shots in the dark and she having spent enough time doing the routine of speed dating likely means regular dating has failed and regular approaches have stopped mattering to her to the point that any real connection will take place from those willing to tolerate her. Such as saying the worst thing you have done and living with that person knowing truly they aren't worse than that or arranged marriages where even though there is no inherent love or likely interest, their commitment to each other is stronger than any love based situation(besides financial relationships of course). Not all strategies work and its when the common doesn't that you have to be more unique or extreme. But not knowing her story at all, I'm assuming she gave a few honest tries with real effort until all she has now is the unapologetic truth. Or maybe talking to strangers is how she copes. Idk. I'm not that smart.

[@littleblueclovers]

Can't a person be portrayed as smart and insightful without seeming condescending and pretentious? I agree with their views, but holy crap did they present it in a terrible light.

[@elasticbear8143]

littleblueclovers whats odd is that she didnt seem all that pretentious to me. she just seemed tired and honest, but i guess its about perspective

[@littleblueclovers]

Danny I suppose so. When people raise the pitch of their voice at the end of a sentence (like in a question or a valley girl accent) mixed with the annoyed tone really struck a nerve for me.

[@lizdiaz3951]

How its perceived honestly just depends on the person; I took it as a whole new side of the rants I occasionally have in my head. I mean its not that they were bashing anyone, they were just exceedingly blunt and I can respect that

[@pavelskrylnikov9658]

Yes, but not when someone condescending and pretentious is doing the script.

[@prettyprincess8598]

What your perceiving as her being condescending is actually just her being blunt and sounding tired ... Because she was being blunt and tired both of which is a consequences of the fact that she has done this routine multiple times and its getting to be annoying to her thus she sounds tired and to a person who may not have picked up some of the context think she just sounds rude

[@haruogomes7196]

This was surprisingly nice for a cracked video. Hopefully there'll be more on the horizon. Grats to the people responsible for it.

[@kalynarakel]

Such a privilege to be featured in this awesome video :) If you liked the song at the end its called 'So Removed' and you can find the video, song and lyrics over at my channel!

[@spikerdoodle12]

For the record, this does check out. The song source is indeed from this account.

[@drewechols83]

Kalyna Rakel thank ypu so much i love your song

[@tetris01012]

Thank you!! All the songs on this show are good and I've been trying to find what they're called I'm glad I've found one (: really love your sound it's a very old timey feel

[@AzanianBlaque]

it's gorgeous

[@hachehache]

CONGRATS!!!!!!... Cameto the comments just to find out about the song hehehe...

[@lancebbowman]

I'm surprised anyone gets together anymore. We make the process weirder and more difficult than it needs to be.

[@ak-47intelligence75]

I agree. I also think that's because nobody wants to get hurt by someone they really like so they make it a trend to be with people " entirely wrong " for them. If that doesnt work, they just look for new people and carry the baggage.

[@777disorder]

sorry but unfortunately due to career progression, the high cost of living and the fact that people are more alienated from each other than ever (specially in cities) having these get together is really important. I just spent my last 10yrs with family and work until I managed to earn sufficiently enough to not worry about money... so any little help is good ... i think... lool

[@gavinjenkins899]

It is historically just as complicated and difficult as it is now. This "anymore" you mention doesn't really make sense, because what other time period exactly are you referring to with "anymore" when you think things were super simple? Unless you want arranged marriages by your parents, the answer is "never" (even then, it was still very complicated, just that the parents were dealing with the complexity not you)

[@corlin1414]

I shed a couple thug tears watching this 😢

[@supeldrix1135]

These ain't tears B it's the Henny dripping out of my eyes 😢

[@BeanBones.]

CorlinTV a thousand likes and only two comments wow

[@Quetzalcoatl-Dragon_97]

CorlinTV Thug tears are manly tears man.

[@briejustiniano6917]

Yo that’s ending was sad a shit 😭

[@lucasambrosini3999]

Not tears bro, i have something in my eye

[@BOYVIRGO666]

I did this shortly after seeing this and ended up in a 3 hour conversation about why star wars fans need to chill out and admit star wars is silly and stupid and just fine the way it is. Was interesting.

[@goldbristow7239]

Jeremy is just a constant catch throughout the series and I'm here for it

[@rainbowdemon5033]

Just re watching the series and I kinda love the implication of Candy introducing radical honesty to the speed dating group and everyone trying it out

[@TwitchyTopHat1]

Ahhh... shit man you ripped that happy ending away. Great writing

[@ChristmasPterodactyl]

"For now, this building contains a RESTAURANT" is a great name for a restaurant.

[@merrymachiavelli2041]

The thing she said about sexual assault is actually quite an interesting idea. I realise half the people in the comments section are immediately turned off by anything perceived to be feminist or SJW, but on its own merit it actually makes a lot of sense, even though I imagine its problematic legally. Proving sexual assault can be unbelievably difficult (two people alone in private - the evidence tends to be a lot of he said she said). Taking into account that a defendant has had multiple people accuse them of assault (especially when those people don't otherwise know each other) seems like a good idea. Of course, the problem is that people are innocent until proven guilty - holding untried accusations against people in court violates that principal. *DISCLAIMER: Sexual assault and rape can be Male on Female, Female on Male, Male on Male or Female on Female, the severity of the offence should be reflected in the sentencing and genitalia are not relevant.

[@cjaquilino]

Yeah, her idea has merit. I'd even say the broad idea she's alluding to-make the court system work more like how we update based on evidence/statistics like in science-makes sense. But like you I'm not so sure about the downstream implication for law. And I'm no expert in that field. So I don't have a strong opinion. But I will say in the real world no one actually believes in "innocent until proven guilt". We actually have statistics tracking how common or uncommon something is, e.g. Plane usually crash from human error not from fucking bears attacking a pilot in the cockpit. And that's just like we've learned from accumulated police investigative experience that heavy suspicion *should* be on the living spouse of a married person who was murdered. Statistics show they're overwhelmingly likely to be the perpetrator. Meanwhile lawyers sway jurors with bullshit rhetoric, high pressuring persuasion techniques, judges decision are influence by trivial things like how much they ate, we still consider lie detector tests admissible in court, and there a litany of other pseudoscientific forensic nonsense used to judge cases and do investigations. But even considering her idea (using statistical significants) is an absurdity? We need a more balanced conversation on the judicial system.

[@levongevorgyan6789]

Its a threat to one of the fundamentals aspects of the US justice system: Innocent until proven guilty.

[@baqcasanke]

Also 4 Bitches/Dicks who knew each other before hand could easily accuse one man/woman of raping them all. BAM now he's/she's in jail or worse for "rape".

[@DMIwriter]

It could too quickly devolve into a legal headache. Imagine people realizing that they can use false accusations to get what they want. If multiple accusations can count as evidence, throwing out a false accusation could arguably be a more powerful social and political tool than petitions. In fact who needs petitions if you can just throw together a Facebook group to all agree to falsely accuse someone? Internet looses their shit at some content creator, pundit, journalist, activist? Well, let's just all accuse them of sexual harassment or assault so we can put them behind bars just because we don't like them. It's a great idea in principle, if there was a way to be able to verify beyond all doubt that accusations and testimonies are 100% true. But that's just not something you can ensure. Even polygraphs can be cheated.

[@FatherTime89]

Multiple accusations is not evidence of anything. Certainly not evidence beyond a reasonable doubt. Lots of people have said they've been abducted by aliens, or that they've seen Bigfoot or Nessie. And if you think this system couldn't be abused go look at what happened in Salem, Massachusetts.

[@tn7403]

So the dangers of speed dating include being stuck for 7 mins with someone way too self involved

[@clairewillow6475]

Lol!

[@mq8858]

But hey, the alternative is "Hi, I'm basic, and I have massive tits" (paraphrased) that part made me laugh XD

[@gavinjenkins899]

@@mq8858 But she's not basic. You can not-lie, but also not dive into a deep pool of crazed ranting right away... at the same time...

[@stephenbarrett5357]

@@gavinjenkins899 whats funny abt this thread is that the video (and Candy) are telling the audience that trying to appeal to the masses sacrifices authenticity, so you should have the courage to be yourself and risk being rejected because appealing to everyone is not the point of dating. so according to your comments, Candy isnt someone y'all would date. that's... the point. shes jaded and pedantic and thinks shes unlovable but she has the courage to show you that upfront so you could make an informed decision. if you dont like her pedantic rants, she wouldnt want to date you either. so your snark about her brutal honesty just shows that the theme of the whole video went over your heads, lol. theres nothing wrong with Candy. youre just incompatible.

[@gavinjenkins899]

@@stephenbarrett5357 No, my point was that you're filtering out people who WOULD want to date you if not for merely this one strategy being used. I might very easily be passing over another date with her even if we WERE compatible long term, purely due to her first date approach being so bad. But would have stuck around and we'd both be happy otherwise. I actually personally kind of like over analysis and pedantry (and thus might irl actually have gotten along long term with this character, coincidentally), but the conclusion here she reached about the dating game theory was just wrong. It wasn't the pedantry, it was the wrongness.

[@theunderscoreddouble5740]

That was aggravatingly deep

[@chloenimaoltuile]

This was really well written and the animation is quirky. I like the fact that though the honesty and forthcoming-ness of just a few, some of the others decided to just fuck-it and try it for themselves! We can all do with that advice at times I think! Awesome job on this Cracked :)

[@chloenimaoltuile]

illyounotme Thanks a million, will do!

[@nerd_world8919]

I want one thing more of this. The animation was good, the voice acting was good and overall the message was amazing so it would be awesome if you guys could make something else like this

[@aishaaking3985]

More is coming!

[@Indiaisinasia]

This web series makes me feel like I can breathe. I can't wait to forget this episode so I can rewatch it

[@ronnickels5193]

Same here, I'll forget about it for a year then revisit.

[@mq8858]

Wait did you say *can* breathe lol. I normally forget to breathe when something really hits me

[@theonator3267]

Did anyone else notice that there were two characters that were the same from the last episode? The two main characters in this episode were also in the people on your block. Joan, the stripper named candy with the high IQ, and Jeremy, the transgender server. The connections between the two episodes of this show show is pretty interesting. If you think about the things Jeremy says and take into account the fact that he's trans, his whole rant about feeling outside of society takes on new meaning. It's cool that there's more information about these two than meets the eye. I wonder if the rest of the episodes might have the "main characters" be from that original episode.

[@JonathenPetrie]

That explains why he hasn't had sex. Also, what's-her-face said something about wishing she was gay. That's a winner-winner chicken dinner right there.

[@dioz8768]

Theonator where can I find the other episodes?

[@eleanorgloria]

Theonator I noticed that too. I really liked both of there characters and am rooting for them

[@lusciousdeath]

Theonator what's the link? Or the name of the video?

[@1492irina]

I hadn't noticed that, that's pretty cool! Do you think they'll do that in later episodes too? Like the addict who looks nothing like you think an addict looks like, I'd want to hear her story.

[@Mantis1515]

That was legitimately really good, its pretty much my favorite thing that Cracked have ever done (aside from After Hours of course). Please make more.

[@AnthonySforza]

"I think the justice system should provide that multiple accusations count as evidence." Hard. Pass. Beyond that, this was actually a pretty cool video.

[@kamenwaticlients]

That part I was like nah that's a terrible idea and is the complete opposite of how the justice system is suppose to theoretically work.

[@AnthonySforza]

kamenwaticlients Right? I'm all for finding justice for those (actually) wronged, but an accusation, or multiple ones are not evidence for a reason. There's no "He did it, so go straight to jail, do not pass Go, do not collect $200."

[@kamenwaticlients]

Exactly. That statement that the character made is a great conversation starter but a very dangerous world view. Benefit of the doubt is very important that's why investigations matter. Letting accusation become evidence sets a terrible presidence. Though sadly that makes things incredibly difficult for actually victims.

[@AnthonySforza]

kamenwaticlients However, it also makes things difficult for the wrongly accused, as well. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying every guy accused is innocent, though our legal system is as such, to do what it can to put the guilty ones in prison and keep the innocent ones out. Although, despite that it isn't perfect, it's the only one we have... and until there's some way to determine 100% guilt without evidence, this is as good as it's going to get. That being said, I think her world view in that regard is the symptom of a bigger problem... as any time I've heard someone say something of the nature (This is the first of that specific thing) it's because they believe this whole "Rape Culture" BS. Which in turn, probably leads to other headache inducing beliefs the more you get to know her. I can't begin to describe how frustrating it is to meet someone that's intelligent, but believes such nonsensically stupid things.

[@xenoblad]

Anthony Sforza it's just a lose lose situation. We just have to accept that it's incredibly easy to get away with rape and there's really nothing anyone can do about it.

[@mhunt404]

Watched this when it first came out as a depressed freshman in college and basically adopted it as my dating philosophy, its been really helpful.

[@ACTION-RELOAD-DANGER]

Ok this was great and really made me think about the way people present themselves especially during dating but my problem is that the two leads; candy and the gingerbeard are both statuesk gods of physical attractivity that seem to have been designed to appeal to the target audience of this short, this makes sense from a marketing standpoint but considering that the short was designed to challenge people; having these messages and words being packaged into the mouths of people who are so unchallengingly attractive seems to go against the message of the short like "only a certain number of people will be attracted to me and my veiwpoints" but bitch your saying shit most millennials will agree with and im pretty sure the animators spend an extra three hours just on your boobs

[@baqcasanke]

LMAO i almost spit out my Beef Stroganoff !!!

[@noahs150]

Agreed! Winton's protagonists are usually pretty statuesque as a rule though. I think maybe it's to eliminate all other factors... like I look great and I'm smart and I get shit done, why is my life and mind a mess?! They are cartoonishly attractive, fantastic on the spot speakers, and remarkably effective at achieving/conveying a point. Kinda maxed up for effect.

[@DustinRodriguez1_0]

But the dude is a ginger...

[@eleanorgloria]

William Stamp it's too bad they have homogeneous attractive people ( especially women). Definitely goes against the message IMHO.

[@WiseWordsbyWiki]

I get what you are saying, but realistically Candy is a stripper. She going to be attractive or she literally wouldn't have job.(cause people have to want to see you naked to get paid for it) Also while the guy is attractive, some people have pointed out he's likely the transgender character from the promo of this which doesn't often fit into the societal view of "attractive". (ie that if you asked someone to describe an attractive person the person they describe is more than likely cis) Also, some of the stuff they are saying is bizarre (like the who should pay) or can cause quite a bit of disagreement among even liberal like-minded millennials. They one guy at even the possibility of her being a feminist instantly did the "You're one of those people" thing.

[@Royal_ram_]

" i like two things: the beach and pegging" Fuckin hell mate i know be honest and all but thats a but to upfront. I mean that went from 0 to 11 in seconds

[@derkeksinator17]

Itay Yakobowitz I love how the one girl has a shirt saying "national pegging team"

[@egysrac17]

So he's not for you then? ;D

[@misterspaceman9563]

I've been going through a rough time dating recently and this video honestly gave me a lot of perspective. Thanks Winston Rowntree

[@neverknowsbest9855]

LOL! 'The beach and pegging.'

[@rainerminusunfug]

8:15 and no love from the _national pegging team_ ... that one got me... :)

[@ladyrepunsel4567]

I’d be like ok cool, I love swimming and the tv show supernatural, so we can hang out at the beach and go swimming then I’ll get out my strap on if you agree to watch some of my show with me afterwards while we rehydrate and have snacks :-)

[@mq8858]

@@ladyrepunsel4567 He'd like that, I'm sure. Just be gentle his first time

[@Wiivol]

@@rainerminusunfug she doesn't like the beach

[@bri754]

*Whispers* whaaaat I thought I'd be struggling to breathe from laughter but now I'm slightly depressed and very thoughtful :0

[@bemasaberwyn55]

Brianna Baepsae IKR?

[@TwitchyTopHat1]

Bojack Horseman has this vibe

[@oliviaphillips6557]

TwitchyTopHat YES

[@rhinnyfish]

TwitchyTopHat ikr

[@mosthoserr]

I love that show!

[@50pages]

you know it's fake when you portray people speaking that articulated and eloquent in everyday life

[@SpopySpider]

when you resort to speed dating, you are not on your every day life

[@paulinapayment9760]

Not really, it's a personality. I interact with honestly and mostly out of choice, filter a lot of bullshit that way and meet the real gems amidst the rubble that much easier. I'm very, very much like the two protags, and rarely are people much like myself (I mean in a purely analytical sense)- which lends to the ending being painfully accurate. I also get the exact same reactions from others- even my reply is similar. I'm INTP (while I'm aware that the 16 personality system isn't entirely accurate- all psychology has its holes), it gives you an idea of the limited amount of people that may think and respond similarly to these characters (many NT type's) and why you might not have come across those that interact socially or conversationally like this. Granted, you'd have to do the research on what I'm talking about, extra granted, the general populous won't and most likely neither will you. But I can agree to a degree and say it isn't exactly personable to a wide audience, but what was said in the video was/is important- but there most certainly are those who interact with the world in the way these animated characters do.

[@wbsvideos3741]

I kind of get the impression you are imposing the personalities of those characters or even the INTP on yourself a bit too much and in ends up sounding a bit pretended to be honest. Although i guess i shouldn't build an opinion on you just based on what you wrote. I don't know, it just reads a bit strange? but then i suppose it kind of proves the point your trying to make like this might not appeal to me but someone else might be able to relate to what you wrote better and that is fine. Also I guess i thought it would be a shame if no one responded to what you said.

[@Mr.Grinns]

50pages A stripper that speaks like a 4th year English major while everyone else sounds like a frat dude buzzed out on magic markers and a concussion

[@TylerTour]

Meet me irl, and you'll witness someone who actually does speak that eloquently and with such articulation. Until then, let's follow each other on Instagram: @pfocuisine

[@JacobFury]

I think i fell in love with a youtube animated character... that's probably sad, but I'm not ashamed.

[@ocsartobi6844]

That was amazing. So well written, and painfully beautiful at the end.

[@lazyparadox4541]

"It's so easy from above, you can really see it all, people who belong together, lost and sad and small, but there is nothing to be done for them, it doesn't work that way, sure we all have soulmates but we walk past them everyday"

[@PlsWaLuigiDomMe]

Kay everyone loves the stripper but I gotta send some love to the "I DID'T" T-Shirt guy

[@AmatMiguel]

His shirt was a really well delivered joke. Girl: So where did you grow up? Guy: (shirt said it all)

[@PlsWaLuigiDomMe]

trapd00rspider Honestly love that

[@omlas4404]

He's the guy with the hat.

[@isabellewilliams4896]

i want nothing more than for this series to be renewed. i love every character.

[@lostpopcorns]

wait what? quality content? here? this is like one of the best videos you ever uploaded just saying

[@requiembeatz4476]

"Hi, I'm looking for someone who thinks two people reading quietly counts as doing something together." I always feel like I'm the only one xD My boyfriend gets so frustrated that I consider sitting in a room doing your own thing and just enjoying the fact that you coexist peacefully perfectly fulfilling.

[@sacrosanct23]

Wow. Wow. Wow. Bravo, Cracked. I haven't been this impressed in quite some time.

[@yaddar]

read the subnormality comics

[@arrowgodman5751]

This video gave me the courage to go Speed Dating and be open and honest as much as possible. Just found out I got two matches!

[@Имбирнаяпеченька-ю6ь]

So after 8 months that past since you've left the comment, how is the things with your matches are going?

[@alfred7123]

@@Имбирнаяпеченька-ю6ь I feel bad that we won t ever know... I appreciate that you asked

[@RiverTheOneandOnly]

this... is really good. like, I really like this! now go forth and make more cracked!

[@retrospectre2658]

Until you get used to it, then it gets canceled....

[@RiverTheOneandOnly]

Geddy Avery SapphireDragon357 Thank you both so so much for the info! i dont know who flagged your comments though, and it wont let me restore them :(

[@supersizesenpai]

While i'd respect her personality, i'd move on. To be honest I couldn't deal with someone like this, I feel like she'd be mentally exhausting to deal with on a regular basis. She seems like the kind of person I would have to triple check everything I say to her to avoid debating every topic or just downright pissing her off. If I feel like I can't be myself at least 80% of the time than that's not a relationship I'd want to be apart of.

[@franohmsford7548]

And she talks so fast you wouldn't get a word in anyway!

[@simonjester2424]

To be fair, she talked fast during speed dating. That doesn't mean she always talks that fast.

[@supersizesenpai]

So do many mental patients. XD

[@MugenNiFukuzatsuna]

Then I'd say the problem is with you. Your confidence in yourself and your viewpoints aren't high enough to the point that you aren't afraid of endlessly debating with others. Where you aren't afraid to endlessly piss them off for valid reasons due to the fear that you think what you have to offer isn't worth them staying around.

[@Martel4]

I feel like that is her being jaded tho like she says in the beginning. She is waiting for someone that can hear what she has to say and if she had that she wouldn't have to be so aggressive about it because someone is finally listening. I know what that's like.

[@mehco-op9061]

Wow this was some impressive content, Cracked finally uploaded something other than after hours that I sincerely enjoyed.

[@verdatum]

EXACTLY.

[@ApostleO]

Maelyne Coggins - After Hours, Obsessive Pop Culture Disorder, and now this. (Actually, I liked the series they were doing at the dating site, too, but I guess that's over.)

[@FatherTime89]

Have you seen their honest ads series?

[@aziekurr]

this series singlehandedly fixed my mental state in my early 20s

[@skychimera7631]

i'm in my mid-late 20s and it's fixing my mental state right the fuck now

[@aboutashow]

The moral is...to find someone who's more or less (in this situation) your gender-swapped clone? I understand that honesty is key, but are we really expected to continually reject people until we find someone oh-so-similar? I think that's what's a huge problem with modern dating: we aren't willing to compromise as much as before. We want someone so compatible that they'll fit neatly within our lives without creating and sort of huge inconvenience for the lives we'd planned for ourselves.

[@murnshaw]

aboutashow your comment is great, and to add to it, everyone inevitably changes as time goes on. when we are with a partner we can either actively change to be more compatible with them or slowly become less compatible until the relationship falls apart. Whether a relationship lasts depends on how much work you put into it, not how lucky you can be finding some one who will put up with all of your bs.

[@stuff8209]

I don't think it is about finding a clone but about finding someone compatible or who has the potential to be compatible with you, that is not the same thing. I am neurotic but that does not mean I need to be with someone who is also neurotic, it could mean that I would like to be with someone who does not mind that, or can handle it. Someone could have a different interest to you but if you are not freaked out by it then that is already a good amount of narrowing down. If you looked at the man and the woman who showed compatibility in this video, they shared similar interests, yes, but also had clear differences in terms of their experiences. What was important was that their values in dating were similar which I think is the basis of a good initial relationship. I think what you're saying may not be such an issue with modern dating but more about expectations in general. The goal among many people is to be financially and generally independent. The world expects us to be able to look after ourselves so yeah, to throw everything under the bus (like quitting a job or moving somewhere) for a relationship is a giant risk and not wanting to do so is an understandable choice. And to extrapolate further, if your relationship becomes the only or most fulfilling or sustaining aspect of your life, that is a lot of pressure and expectation to place on the other person. I can understand where you are coming from with the issue of wanting someone who can fit perfectly into your life but I am not sure fitting your life around someone is a better alternative. Maybe the issue with modern dating is that it is hard to find the right balance.

[@PrettyPurpleness]

aboutashow I understand that the implications of this is that you have to find the one person who thinks exactly like you but I don't think that was the intention of the writers. I think this more about how speed dating creates this environment where instead of meeting people and seeing if you are compatible or if there is in chance of wanting to get to know someone you meet, everyone tries to market themselves instead of being yourself. I don't think they are saying to find your clone because while similar the 2 people weren't exactly the same. She even says that some of the people she could eliminate as matches are people who can't stand someone having a different opinion. Personally I don't think a relationship where two people are exactly the same can work or would last but a relationship where you can't agree with someone at all isn't healthy either especially if it means your fighting all the time. The truth is they might not even like each other because they are so similar but the sad part is that they don't even get the chance to see. Sometimes it's not to meet someone who think like you even if you don't necessarily get along. Compromise is important but you have to be able to agree on something. You also can't expect someone else to want to change their lives completely for you and you shouldn't change completely for them. People change over time but you shouldn't base a relationship on the thought that you can change someone else. That is also a big a problem with relationships. People stay in bad relationships thinking that the other person is going to change but why are you with someone if you don't even like who they are? Why are you with someone if that don't like you? Love can be complicated but it shouldn't be a toxic battle field.

[@AnthonySforza]

And then they get boring after about a month because you're basically dating yourself, then instead of living in your own head, you have to hear your own thoughts coming from someone else as well.

[@angryreader8857]

aboutashow Actually, we are more willing to compromise, considering that this video is hardly a case study of actual people who speed date, and also because we meet a shitload of people who arent from our hometown.

[@btdtpro]

I like the part where they both died alone, it felt to me.. relatable.

[@viljamtheninja]

Oh my god, does that mean you're dead? What's it like on the other side? What religion was right?

[@hosebeefstick]

btdtpro I liked the part where they didn't procreate, because they're objectively terrible people.

[@sarahkrupa7345]

Hollywood has trained us since we were little kids to believe that in the end, everything works out and you live happily ever after. Seeing the reality, that you could come so close and never realize it, that you will possibly die alone, is like a kick in the teeth. The truth hurts. That's why it doesn't sell.

[@alexoelkers2723]

Yup. I feel you. Kind of gave up on the whole dating thing.

[@Transfixed]

Is this... is this Daria? 0_o

[@AvianSavara]

They do share that sense of cynical hyperrealism.

[@alize0623]

Dendric's Evening Toy An over sexualized, self righteous, narcissistic Daria.

[@romanfox5368]

Haha, yeah. Basically Daria started working out, bleached her hairs, got lasik, a boob job and hipster tattoos.

[@Transfixed]

Otherwise exactly the same! ;)

[@PaperbackWizard]

No, yeah, I pretty much figured this is how it would be if Daria ever went speed-dating. And if she were a stripper.

[@kainah6520]

This series is literally the reason why I decided to try to get my shit together.

[@re_i_gn]

Me too. Though I always end up having a 30 minute period of overthinking my future.

[@bn-auric79]

[@gravymakes]

Mooood

[@thenerdyboo2134]

This series is phenomenal. All the episodes are literal perfection. It's deep and emotional and funny and sweet and it has actual good ideas. I would watch at least 50 episodes of this series. The thought into it is massive. Bring mountains and mountains of more episodes!!!

[@johngordonp]

So, what I really learned is that everyone in their 20s has tattoo sleeves. Also, 7:10 - The person that asks the other out should pay. Common sense people.

[@LarsJ1977]

Your common sense may overlook some factors in the dating game. www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-how-and-why-sex-differences/201104/why-dont-women-ask-men-out-first-dates

[@alejandromolinac]

Nah... It's the urban NY/MIAMI/LA setting... I live in South Florida... come Sprint Break time... We get a sea of young flesh with no ink... It's quite nice to see actually....

[@tuffylaw]

alejandromolinac Right? like everyone down here but me has ink. I'm black, but I worked for a gingerbeard like the one in the video and same damn sleeve. Maybe it's the times, or maybe it's the year round sun.

[@alejandromolinac]

tuffylaw Yeah... During "sexy" time and I take my clothes off... the response I get is "wow, no ink"... Never been interested in that... Oh yeah, if you see a red head man... He'll have a beard and sleeve tattoos... It's like a requirement... Funny, I used to have the shaved all around and long on top hair cut that everybody has in the yeas 2000... And I had a "manbun" 12 years ago... Guess I just spotted trends before they were trends... Now I just buzz cut my hair... Don't have to do anything to it, just in and out the shower...

[@laela6289]

Nope.

[@BigBoy-el6bk]

Yeah nobody is that well worded especially if they are speed dating

[@mickey875]

JJ Lunes or a stripper

[@skuzzyj]

Mickey That's a broad generalization.

[@Goremocker]

Disagree, do go on diatribes about the nature of dating while at casual meets. Can confirm, most people meekly agree while going on to continue flaunting feathers rather than meeting someone that'll actually like them long term.

[@minhpham1717]

Well, they introduce the character as having 180 IQ point

[@paperl9328]

I actually know people who are that well worded in real life. Some people are just eloquent by nature. I think it's totally believable, especially because this probably isn't the first time she's expressed these things to someone.

[@KC-to9xl]

I reaaalllllly wish this was longer than two seasons. Rewatching it for the second time after two years

[@UrbanMacGyver]

Hey Cracked, that was a great PSA for radical honesty. I approve. More please!

[@EpicMicky300]

i'm not a fan of the word salad philosopher. you could say half the things she said and not sound nearly as pretentious. also no, restaurant paying is a horrendous idea. how many fake ass "first time dates" do you think would be showing up for the free meal?

[@quincypalmore3619]

EpicMickey: All a restaurant has to do to circumvent people "Faking" first dates would be to have couples fill out an online reservation form that searches the establishments past customers and only approves pairs that haven't dined together before. And after the couple leaves they would be denied if they tried to go for a second free date. And that's something that can be achieved with 50$ quarry programs, so don't say that it would be expensive.

[@emmettchan5545]

EpicMickey Eh, it's pretty impossible to try and be completely honest without sounding pretentious. It's all about assumption of intent. She's trying to put all the facts on the table, not really to be deep, but if you interpret the latter rather than the former it comes off as trying too hard.

[@m.ivyluna4632]

actually i know how that could be fixed. just ask for their IDs and keep a database. yeah you might be able to fake "first dates" at a few places but you could only do it ONCE. and as she said, they make most money off of alcohol that she WAS NOT suggesting be free. eat free, not drink free.

[@CoalDiamondandhisawesomeness]

M. Ivy Luna yeah, but they could just get free "first" dates at various restaurants around town

[@m.ivyluna4632]

CoalDiamond- TheMagicRogue yeah, but again its a finite number of places. Also most places offer like free birthday deserts or something similar, yet its not something most people even think to abuse. If restaurants share a database with each other this could be avoided. If not couple has to drive pretty far to get free food, most people wont out of sheer laziness.

[@decadediary]

That was so good, I'd be keen to see another instalment 👍😊

[@samwiseb2799]

What she is saying is accurate af. Why bother going on dates with people that you barely have in common instead of going on dates with people you are excited about. It’s better to be upfront about who you are and what you want out of dating instead of trying to be cliche and go for the same answers. Yesh you might not get very many matches but you get a better match!

[@aug1014]

My version of radical honesty: I'm a virgin and I'm definitely waiting till marriage

[@AsdfAsdf-mi6ks]

Florance Sweetcrest and don't let anyone pressure you to do so otherwise!

[@kidakazeda9245]

Heck yeah!

[@aliciabell6688]

And you will find a great person....I just did.

[@CreeketsCreek]

Mine: I am as clingy as glue and I will place my soul in your being if you as much as say hello to me in a nice tone.

[@Berserker793]

I'm cool with that.

[@Quotate]

Cracked make more of this, please!

[@Iziieerose-]

syfyraptor rex please!!!

[@rasnac]

Damn, this was really really good! I never expected something from Cracked to be this good honestly, it caught me off guard.

[@sillylittlemochathing5468]

I like how a lot of people in the comments are upset because Blondie was a stripper who used big girl words fast, not for an actual important comment or something

[@anthonyellis4915]

I'm upset about Star Trek Voyager. =/

[@elkwolf2888]

I read a comment like that, but it was more about it being said so fast you need captions, meaning you can't appreciate the cleverness. They WANT to appreciate the cleverness. Don't know if the rest of the comments are like that but... you might actually be highlighting your own assumptions here. Probably a bit of both, that's how life tends to work. EDIT: Never mind I found them. Jeez, people are exhausting. Large point of the video, should have known.

[@heftyhugh9086]

I don't think people were upset because she was a stripper. I think some people just dont like being talked to so condescendingly. While it might not appear that way to you, that is how some people perceive it. And that's okay. We can all see the same thing different ways. I just think there's a happy middle ground to portray these ideas. Regardless of how I perceived the message, I still felt like the ideas that came across are worthwhile and deserve consideration :)

[@mq8858]

She was pretty full of herself, you could tell how highly she thought of herself, but she did have some smart takes. That's the thing, asshole know-it-alls always have some decent ideas, which are begrudgingly accepted by people. But that doesn't mean you have to like them! She was right tho, her tits were nice and they allow for a bit of extra crazy.

[@thecoolerjohnny7742]

*SHINEI KAKYOIN!*

[@brucethetank]

we're all told that whatever we're going through that we aren't the first to experience the situation. doesn't really take away the shitty feelings. but seeing this reminded me that not having a successful marriage and two kids doesn't mean failure. well done cracked

[@kickasschemist7229]

about all of it -- woah. "I've never been to space but I'm pro-astronaut", best way to describe sex+ asexality, I am shamelessly stealing that line.

[@CodyCzar1]

For the love of pegging, please let the two lost souls in the end of the video find each other.

[@MarkAStephan]

Nope. They never do and end up settling... ;)

[@markchapman6800]

I really liked the video, but geez that's a depressing ending. It's what always gets me about the idea that there exists The One for you ... and if mine lives in Mumbai, or Beijing, or Ulaanbaatar, what are my chances of ever meeting her?

[@trelink12]

Mark Chapman If there really is a "One" out there, the chances of you guys being in the same room are hilariously slim. The chances of you guys noticing each other is even slimmer. The chances of you guys talking to each other are even slimmer than that. Yeah, the idea of there being "The One" out there in the world is more depressing than you think.

[@JonathenPetrie]

Well if she's for you, you'll meet her. Technically speaking if you don't meet her she wasn't for you.

[@FatherTime89]

The idea that there's the "one" is bullshit. what-if.xkcd.com/9/

[@chiaratuba7593]

Being real, I felt sorry for the first woman at 00:15 since she overshared about her depression and her feeling not good enough and that guy instantly dropped her and ditched her on a speed date.

[@kcfamilam5109]

This feels like a 2017 Daria. AND FUCK YES IT WAS AMAZING.

[@Nortarachanges]

KC Drummer Huh, I didn't think of it that way, but I see that ^_^

[@pompousproductions]

It's like Bojack without the well written humor.

[@jango8472]

so the crippling depression

[@Mr.Grinns]

Brennan Laskas Or the cleverness or nuance or good animation. Or entertainment. Honestly the only simmilarity i see is the pessimistic characters, nihilistic plot and the fact its animated

[@gretathuumberg]

Or the furries and bestiality

[@CreeketsCreek]

Mr. Grinns Why are you so unhappy with this though? It actually was kind of funny to me. I dunno.

[@Mr.Grinns]

Mary B.F.O.E :3 The characters are too shallow and pedantic. Its like how a stupid person thinks a smart person talks. Like they're all english/psychology/drama majors who enjoy overanalyzing and trying to find ulterior motives to people. When i read the name "people watching" i thought it would be a thought provoking social commentary with actual plot. What i got was a shambling mass of social propaganda with plot sidelined so they can spew a artificial story. Its not even designed to reach out to people with their message. Its targeted at a singular group of pseudo intelectual college types to self affirm their own biases. In short, this "show" is some giant circle jerk.

[@sjcraw]

So...is there a national pegging team?

[@BlackCover95]

Asking for a friend, I presume?

[@syl7693]

I don't like how everybody is saying that she sounded pretentious and was talking real fast. The point of this is a ten minute video that this person wrote displaying a lot of their own thoughts and opinions through the medium of a speed dating situation, it's not solely produced to be entertainment and it's meant to be hard to process at first, you have to remember that this isn't a real conversation it started as words on paper

[@mitchjohnson4714]

I agree. Who reads Shakespeare and thinks "Gosh, all these characters are super pretentious!!"?

[@Hashbrown1682]

Not to mention speed dating gives you a set time and you have to say everything you want in that time

[@heftyhugh9086]

It's okay that people feel that way because that's how it appeared to them. We can all see the same thing different ways. I personally just think if you want people to pay attention to the worthwhile ideas given here, you can do it in a way that's more welcoming and friendly. That's how progress is made.

[@D33ZGUYZ]

Wow the stripper kinda seems like the person who feels superior to everyone because they think they're "weird"

[@prench]

Looks like you have a terrible judgement in character.

[@SuperMechguy]

DEEZ GUYZ true

[@chuggaa100]

No, he's right

[@Mr.Grinns]

DEEZ GUYZ Lol of course thats her character design. What? You want human intricacies? You want plot? You want an arc? Lol you dont know what you want here take this mindless world salad mixed with social and political topics and swallow it down with your morning cereal

[@punkybubblegum]

It's called pseudointelligence, pretentiousness, nihilism, and narcissism. The cornerstone of college students in the 2010s.

[@krich106]

I like public random interactions. It's where "life" truly shines, if you can live in the moment.

[@francisugorji757]

Please continue this series Cracked

[@CagedKittyFriends7]

Honesty chases a lot of people away, but tbh radical honesty is an important habit to learn and one I've been working on the past few years. It has made navigating the world more anxiety inducing at times but afterwards comes this sense of relief at having been honest in the first place

[@LobarRobotic]

I simultaneously hate and like this series. Way too hipster, but some episodes actually hit some notes with me. Like this one. Liked.

[@Catinator3]

Great video but the only woman who is sexually confident is the stripper? Really?.. Is this supposed to be super modern and forward thinking? Like: ''We are in 2017 now so let's all agree that women who don't enjoy being naked in front of many people, don't want to have casual sex every other day and don't like to dress very sexually are basically boring, prude and not confident about their sexuality.''

[@elasticbear8143]

Cat196 its not that. its that she was the only sexually confident one in his current pool + w other restrictions

[@onarionaa8359]

also, a person is allowed to have any dating preferences they want, but i found it odd that a virgin wants/requires dating someone "sexually confident." i guess it's like an opposites attract sort of thing?

[@technopoptart]

there is a difference between confidence and desperation though? XD he respects people who respect themselves enough to be confident in their own skin, there is no contradiction there

[@onarionaa8359]

yeah but i agree with Procrastinor in the sense that, why did the other women disappear? (for the record i don't think there's anything wrong with being a stripper obviously...i'm just curious why the other women all disappeared. that just seemed like a strange artistic choice for this story.)

[@TheDefterus]

I think the point is that he leads off with being a Virgin. Saying that most girls okay with that are not exactly the idea of being sexually confident doesn't seem like a stretch to me. I could be worng though.

[@Nenona1200]

Who did the animation for this? reminds me a bit of Bojack Horseman on a few levels.

[@capercote]

Jonel Burge designs/illustrations by Winston Rowntree(freakin amazing!!), animation by One World Animation (my company). We unfortunately didn't work on Bojack :)

[@Davidesrajohn]

That's amazing! This video came out of left field for me and I really want more. Can you direct me to some ressources about what this is and how I can get more? Searching KZbin and cracked.com and googlefor "people watching/animation" didn't work.

[@capercote]

David John unfortunately you're going to have to wait until next Wednesday. The good news is that there are 9 more episodes coming!

[@Davidesrajohn]

Thank you so much for the quick reply, I appreciate it. I really hope there's gonna be a dedicated website for these at one point in the future. Good job on contributing to this series, thanks!

[@capercote]

David John no problem! Honestly we are loving the response to this show so far. Keep watching and here's hoping to much more down the road! Cheers!

[@Jadecatz]

I’m still waiting for new episodes 😓 haven’t stopped thinking about this series for 4 years now 😂😂

[@keraatkins7833]

man this was on point! please let this be a series Cracked!

[@espicorn9850]

THE ANIMATION STYLE IS AMAZING. THEY MANAGED TO MAKE EVERY SINGLE CHARACTER UNIQUE DESPITE THERE BEING SO MANY. IT FEELS LIKE REAL PEOPLE AND NOT THE ONES WHO ARE FORCED TO THE FRONT PAGE OF THE MEDIA. GREAT VIDEO MESSAGE TOO.

[@dragoonman9270]

Does everyone objectively believe that they know what they want in life? I think believing this is the fundamental problem with dating people. It is very difficult to know what can and cant make you happy, and you will never find out if you go in with a predecided notion of happiness

[@limazulu6192]

Vishal Balali i know what objectively makes me happy: someone i'm physically attracted to, Someone who knows how to seduce me verbally, Someone i can talk for hours with because they dont shy away from deeper more intimate conversations yet knows how to have a light hearted conversation, someone that knows the importance of communicating feelings and does so effectively, someone with a compatible humor that bounces off of my own, someone who takes resonsibility over their own life and happiness instead of making it dependant of me, someone who understands the importance of constant self-improvement and is willing to work with me on conquering our flaws and someone who longs for a chance to break out of the mundane and likes to mix things up instead of falling into a boring routine that sucks the life out of people. That's so vague it could be anyone but that's kinda the point. I don't look for a perfect human being and i don't look for people with specific likes and dislikes or a certain body type i just wanna have fun LIVING and that person isn't any more or less than a companion on my journey to get the most out of my days before i die. Thats what a full human is to me. Someone who constantly learns and grows. We're not meant to be stagnant otherwise we'd be happy living this way but no one is and thats why relationships fail.

[@jonathandpg6115]

No but I don't think she is pretending to know what she WANTS. Moreso that the person has to be O.K. with the person SHE IS.

[@Salocinist]

Honestly during the video I kept thinking that would've been a good bit of dialog. It makes sense someone with her looks and profesion would resort with that kind of jaded rethoric, but because of it she was much more clear in what she didn't want in a person and being sincere about her own flaws that she didn't really seem to talk much about what she *does* like in a person. Seems as if she did meet someone who would be okay with all she is it would be a kind of"...idk i didn't think i'd get this far" kind of situation. I really all these characters.

[@fergusofdalibor4264]

Dear Cracked, a love letter to you. I remember fondly watching this first episode of People Watching. I was alone in my room, watching KZbin when I came across this channel trying to find the Wisecrack channel. I clicked on your newest video, and was taken a back by how great the writing was, and how distinct each character felt. I subscribed and clicked the notification bell. I watched every video I could that you released after, because I LOVE the people here. It's not seven months after your last upload. I think KZbin really needed you guys. Come back