The world of online dating can be tricky, but who knew ice cream could stir up so much drama?
One man’s seemingly innocent date idea has sent the internet into a whirlwind of opinions. Meet Vance, a Tinder user who decided to shoot his shot with a potential match. But instead of love, he got a brutally honest response that went viral.
It all started when Vance suggested an ice cream date. The weather was sweltering, and it seemed like the perfect low-key, sweet way to get to know someone. Thoughtful, right? Not for his match. Her reply was a cold scoop of reality:
“Sorry if this may come off as rude, but I don’t do ice cream dates. I’m a 26-year-old woman, and a date like that seems like the absolute bare minimum for me. Meeting up would be a waste of both of our times since we probably don’t have the same vibe. Best wishes.”
Ouch.
Vance shared the exchange on Reddit’s Tinder subreddit, captioning it, “I guess ice cream dates are considered a terrible idea nowadays.” The post quickly took off, dividing opinions faster than melted ice cream in the summer sun.
Some people were on Team Vance. One commenter sweetly offered, “I’d get ice cream with you (I’m a dude, though, but we can talk about dude stuff).” Another chimed in: “WOW. I’d be thrilled with a date idea that wasn’t the same boring routine. She’s missing out.”
Others sided with the woman. A Reddit user defended her stance, writing: “She was polite, clear, and honest. She’s allowed to think an ice cream date isn’t worth her time. Not everyone has to agree.”
Some even created a new subreddit to support the woman, arguing that her response wasn’t “worthy of being mocked by hundreds of strangers.”
So, what’s the takeaway here? Maybe it’s just a case of mismatched vibes. Vance might not have won her over, but he’s clearly not short of ice cream date invitations from others.
As for the woman? She knows what she wants—and she’s unapologetic about it. Hopefully, both find partners who are the right flavor for them.
What do you think? Is an ice cream date sweet and simple or a little too basic? Share this story with your friends and let the debate begin!