We’ve all seen them: those wildly unconventional date ideas buried in the depths of Reddit threads that make you think, “Wait, would that actually work?!”πŸ€”

Most of us just screenshot them and forget. But not us. We decided to play dating lab rats and test seven of the most bizarre, head-scratching recommendations from r/dating_advice.

From a ​funeral home open house​ to a ​grocery store price-tag challenge, we tried it all. The goal? To see if these weird ideas would be a disaster or a shocking success.

Spoiler: The results were not what we expected. Buckle up. πŸ”₯

​The Experiment: 7 Reddit Date Ideas, Tested​

​1. The Idea: A Funeral Home Open House βš°οΈβ€‹

  • ​The Reddit Pitch:​​ “Morbid curiosity is a powerful bonding agent. It’s quiet, thought-provoking, and you’ll definitely have something to talk about after.”
  • ​Our Experience:​​ We were skeptical. It was… incredibly somber and respectful. But the Redditors were right. The shared intensity of the experience led to a deep, philosophical conversation about life and values that we never would have had over drinks. It was strangely intimate.
  • ​Verdict:​​ βœ… ​SHOCKINGLY DEEP.​​ Not for a first date, but for building a profound connection later on.

​2. The Idea: The “Bad Movie” Marathon πŸŽ¬β€‹

  • ​The Reddit Pitch:​​ “Pick the cheesiest, lowest-rated movie you can find. Roasting it together is a guaranteed laugh fest.”
  • ​Our Experience:​​ We chose a notoriously bad sci-fi film. The constant riffing and laughing was a huge vibe. It felt like hanging out with an old friend, not a forced date.
  • ​Verdict:​​ βœ… ​HILARIOUS SUCCESS.​​ Zero pressure, maximum fun. A perfect low-key date.

​3. The Idea: The IKEA Argument Test πŸ›‹οΈβ€‹

  • ​The Reddit Pitch:​​ “If you can assemble IKEA furniture together without arguing, you can survive anything.”
  • ​Our Experience:​​ This was the ultimate compatibility test. There were moments of frustration trying to decipher the wordless instructions, but working as a team to solve the puzzle was a huge win. High fives were involved.
  • ​Verdict:​​ βœ… ​STRESSFUL BUT REVEALING.​​ You’ll learn more about their patience and problem-solving skills in an hour than in a month of dinner dates.

​4. The Idea: The Dump Run Date πŸ—‘οΈβ€‹

  • ​The Reddit Pitch:​​ “Offer to help them with a mundane chore. It’s selfless, weird, and shows you’re real.”
  • ​Our Experience:​​ This was the hardest one to pitch without seeming insane. (“Hey, can I take your trash to the dump with you?”) However, the person was genuinely touched by the offer. It was oddly wholesome and definitely memorable.
  • ​Verdict:​​ ⚠️ ​HIGH RISK, HIGH REWARD.​​ Probably best saved for when you’re already dating. The gesture itself was a winner.

​5. The Idea: The Grocery Store Price Is Right πŸ›’β€‹

  • ​The Reddit Pitch:​​ “Take turns guessing the price of random grocery items. The loser has to buy the winner a treat.”
  • ​Our Experience:​​ This was surprisingly fun! It was silly, interactive, and took the pressure off. We were laughing our way through the cereal aisle. It also reveals if they’re a practical or impulsive shopper.
  • ​Verdict:​​ βœ… ​SURPRISE HIT.​​ Cheap, easy, and breaks the ice instantly.

​6. The Idea: The Cemetery Walk ⛲​

  • ​The Reddit Pitch:​​ “It’s peaceful, historic, and great for walking and talking. Plus, it shows you’re not basic.”
  • ​Our Experience:​​ This was… fine. It was indeed peaceful and sparked interesting conversations about history and family. But the vibe was a little toomellow for a first date. It lacked energy.
  • ​Verdict:​​ ⚠️ ​IT’S… FINE.​​ A better idea for a 3rd or 4th date when you’re already comfortable with silence.

​7. The Idea: The Fast-Food Tour πŸ”β€‹

  • ​The Reddit Pitch:​​ “Hit up 3-4 different fast-food joints and just get one thing from each. Share everything. It’s a greasy, glorious adventure.”
  • ​Our Experience:​​ This was chaotic and delicious. Comparing fries from different places became a passionate debate. It was messy, unpretentious, and felt very “us against the world of unhealthy choices.”
  • ​Verdict:​​ βœ… ​MESSY FUN.​​ Great for a casual, high-energy date. Don’t wear a white shirt.

​The Conclusion: Reddit’s Weirdos Were Right​

The biggest takeaway? ​The best dates aren’t about prestige; they’re about shared experience.​​ The weirder the activity, the more it strips away the performative nature of dating and forces you to just betogether.

The “failed” dates still gave us an amazing story. The successful ones created an inside joke or a core memory. It’s a win-win.

​Your Turn! Share Your Story πŸ”₯​

​We’re launching “The Human Dating Spectacular”: a column featuring YOUR most bizarre, cringey, and unexpectedly successful date stories.​​

Did you accidentally lock yourselves in a storage closet? Meet on a date that involved a farm animal? Have a perfect connection at a traffic school?

​Submit your story for a chance to be featured!​​ Let’s prove that the best dating advice doesn’t come from expertsβ€”it comes from the gloriously messy experiment that is real life.

​What’s the weirdest date you’ve ever been on? Tell us everything in the comments!​​ πŸ‘‡