First Dates Ireland *read first post*

leggo wrote: »

When people talk about how disabled people won’t find many people who’ll accept their disability, or how pansexual people are ‘just looking for attention’, or whatever their issues are with TS people...

First off I have absolutely no idea what TS stands for, maybe transsexual at a guess, but I'll survive.

It's all about delivery Leggo, she dropped the term in and then fell over herself in excitement trying to explain it. While the terms maybe new as language evolves over time, the action is far from new, it's talked about in the bible ffs!

I also think it's pretty sad that someone sees their sexuality as the most interesting talking point of their life (I do get that in this type of show it will be talked about). I include everyone in this, from the dude who swaggers in, as if his balls are two big for the space between his legs (just makes me think their having a herpes flare up) boasting about all the buurds he's sh*gged in magaluf. To the person leading an "alternative" (for want of a better phrase, I'm positive there's a better term) lifestyle that's really not that "alternative".

It's also about context, I thought I was making a comment, in a light hearted way, in a light hearted thread about a light hearted TV show but it appears I stumbled into the sex and sexuality forum with a dash of personal issues.

Princess Calla wrote: »

First off I have absolutely no idea what TS stands for, maybe transsexual at a guess, but I'll survive.

It's all about delivery Leggo, she dropped the term in and then fell over herself in excitement trying to explain it. While the terms maybe new as language evolves over time, the action is far from new, it's talked about in the bible ffs!

I also think it's pretty sad that someone sees their sexuality as the most interesting talking point of their life (I do get that in this type of show it will be talked about). I include everyone in this, from the dude who swaggers in, as if his balls are two big for the space between his legs (just makes me think their having a herpes flare up) boasting about all the buurds he's sh*gged in magaluf. To the person leading an "alternative" (for want of a better phrase, I'm positive there's a better term) lifestyle that's really not that "alternative".

It's also about context, I thought I was making a comment, in a light hearted way, in a light hearted thread about a light hearted TV show but it appears I stumbled into the sex and sexuality forum with a dash of personal issues.

I know where you are coming from. But I honestly believe editing is the issue. Let’s say the date lasts an hour, and they spend 2-3 minutes talking about something. But this is what we see so looks like it’s the only thing they can talk about. Also production staff tell them to bring it up. Same (I am presuming) as the guy who called his mum at the table or the guy who immediately brought up that he lost a leg in an accident. I was chosen for last season, and the day before received a message to wear a short sleeved T-shirt because I have tattoos which wouldn’t be expected for my job and to talk about them. It was clear that was how it would be edited and I couldn’t think of anything more boring to talk about. So I wouldn’t be too harsh on them.

Princess Calla wrote: »

100% agree, the same with love Island, I'm a celebrity etc.

But then devils advocate here, what's shown is what the producers feel is the most interesting thing about the person. It's the same with the sob stories, jesus if you brought half of them up on a real first date, your date would suddenly be receiving an "emergency" phone call... Sharp exit stage left.

We're all aware of this, which is why I wouldn't be getting too worked up about comments on the thread.

If someone is being a d1ck or a sleaze or crude (thinking of the guy who said ‘while your down there’) they deserve to be called out and have no sympathy if they receive negative comments. But belittling a person’s sexuality, personalising them is different.

Also, what the producers feel is most interesting may not be what their date finds most interesting. But some of the stuff brought up is bizarre. I’d never talk about an ex, or a serious illness or childhood heartbreak up on a first date. But it is topic de jour on this season. Getting a bit like Xfactor where unless you have a heartbreaking background, then you’re at nothing. I find the endearing dates where they just get on much better to watch. People breaking down because the love of their life died isn’t my cup of tea.

They're really overdoing the sad backstories this series. While I do feel sorry for them, it's so prominent it's become very grating. Every date you're just waiting for them to unveil their past bereavements or illnesses.

bit of an age gap here.

The lesbos look like sisters

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Funny fact..

Pseud..

Yawn...i'm so clever !!!

walshb wrote: »

Cancer and clinical depression..

Waiting for credits to roll and seeing executive producer, Ryan Tubridy!

Still Ill wrote: »

They're really overdoing the sad backstories this series. While I do feel sorry for them, it's so prominent it's become very grating. Every date you're just waiting for them to unveil their past bereavements or illnesses.

I wonder was cancer or some illness a pre requisite for this current series, so many

She is lovely, he is nice.
Hope they meet again, as opposed to losing each other's numbers or emigrating or dying the next day or something

Your mans jeans are way to tight. Can’t even walk