{"id":86072,"date":"2025-09-15T08:55:34","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T08:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matchmatch.pro\/?p=86072"},"modified":"2025-09-15T08:55:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T08:55:45","slug":"we-tried-7-of-reddits-weirdest-date-ideas-and-the-results-were-insane-%f0%9f%98%b1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matchmatch.pro\/?p=86072","title":{"rendered":"We Tried 7 of Reddit’s WEIRDEST Date Ideas\u2014And The Results Were Insane! \ud83d\ude31"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We\u2019ve all seen them: those wildly unconventional date ideas buried in the depths of Reddit threads that make you think, “Wait, would that actually work?!”<\/em>\ud83e\udd14<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From a \u200bfuneral home open house<\/strong>\u200b to a \u200bgrocery store price-tag challenge<\/strong>, we tried it all. The goal? To see if these weird ideas would be a disaster or a shocking success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spoiler: The results were not what we expected. Buckle up. \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u200bThe Experiment: 7 Reddit Date Ideas, Tested<\/strong>\u200b<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u200b1. The Idea: A Funeral Home Open House \u26b0\ufe0f<\/strong>\u200b<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • \u200bThe Reddit Pitch:\u200b<\/strong>\u200b “Morbid curiosity is a powerful bonding agent. It’s quiet, thought-provoking, and you’ll definitely have something to talk about after.”<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u200bOur Experience:\u200b<\/strong>\u200b 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u200bVerdict:\u200b<\/strong>\u200b \u2705 \u200bSHOCKINGLY DEEP.\u200b<\/strong>\u200b Not for a first date, but for building a profound connection later on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    \u200b2. The Idea: The “Bad Movie” Marathon \ud83c\udfac<\/strong>\u200b<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    • \u200bThe Reddit Pitch:\u200b<\/strong>\u200b “Pick the cheesiest, lowest-rated movie you can find. Roasting it together is a guaranteed laugh fest.”<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u200bOur Experience:\u200b<\/strong>\u200b 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u200bVerdict:\u200b<\/strong>\u200b \u2705 \u200bHILARIOUS SUCCESS.\u200b<\/strong>\u200b Zero pressure, maximum fun. A perfect low-key date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      \u200b3. The Idea: The IKEA Argument Test \ud83d\udecb\ufe0f<\/strong>\u200b<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      • \u200bThe Reddit Pitch:\u200b<\/strong>\u200b “If you can assemble IKEA furniture together without arguing, you can survive anything.”<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • \u200bOur Experience:\u200b<\/strong>\u200b 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • \u200bVerdict:\u200b<\/strong>\u200b \u2705 \u200bSTRESSFUL BUT REVEALING.\u200b<\/strong>\u200b You’ll learn more about their patience and problem-solving skills in an hour than in a month of dinner dates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        \u200b4. The Idea: The Dump Run Date \ud83d\uddd1\ufe0f<\/strong>\u200b<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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        • \u200bThe Reddit Pitch:\u200b<\/strong>\u200b “Offer to help them with a mundane chore. It’s selfless, weird, and shows you’re real.”<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • \u200bOur Experience:\u200b<\/strong>\u200b 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • \u200bVerdict:\u200b<\/strong>\u200b \u26a0\ufe0f \u200bHIGH RISK, HIGH REWARD.\u200b<\/strong>\u200b Probably best saved for when you’re already dating. The gesture itself was a winner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          \u200b5. The Idea: The Grocery Store Price Is Right \ud83d\uded2<\/strong>\u200b<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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          • \u200bThe Reddit Pitch:\u200b<\/strong>\u200b “Take turns guessing the price of random grocery items. The loser has to buy the winner a treat.”<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • \u200bOur Experience:\u200b<\/strong>\u200b 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • \u200bVerdict:\u200b<\/strong>\u200b \u2705 \u200bSURPRISE HIT.\u200b<\/strong>\u200b Cheap, easy, and breaks the ice instantly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            \u200b6. The Idea: The Cemetery Walk \u26f2<\/strong>\u200b<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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            • \u200bThe Reddit Pitch:\u200b<\/strong>\u200b “It’s peaceful, historic, and great for walking and talking. Plus, it shows you’re not basic.”<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • \u200bOur Experience:\u200b<\/strong>\u200b This was… fine. It was indeed peaceful and sparked interesting conversations about history and family. But the vibe was a little too<\/em>mellow for a first date. It lacked energy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • \u200bVerdict:\u200b<\/strong>\u200b \u26a0\ufe0f \u200bIT’S… FINE.\u200b<\/strong>\u200b A better idea for a 3rd or 4th date when you’re already comfortable with silence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              \u200b7. The Idea: The Fast-Food Tour \ud83c\udf54<\/strong>\u200b<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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              • \u200bThe Reddit Pitch:\u200b<\/strong>\u200b “Hit up 3-4 different fast-food joints and just get one thing from each. Share everything. It’s a greasy, glorious adventure.”<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • \u200bOur Experience:\u200b<\/strong>\u200b 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.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • \u200bVerdict:\u200b<\/strong>\u200b \u2705 \u200bMESSY FUN.\u200b<\/strong>\u200b Great for a casual, high-energy date. Don’t wear a white shirt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                \u200bThe Conclusion: Reddit’s Weirdos Were Right<\/strong>\u200b<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                The biggest takeaway? \u200bThe best dates aren’t about prestige; they’re about shared experience.\u200b<\/strong>\u200b The weirder the activity, the more it strips away the performative nature of dating and forces you to just be<\/em>together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                The “failed” dates still gave us an amazing story. The successful ones created an inside joke or a core memory. It\u2019s a win-win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                \u200bYour Turn! Share Your Story \ud83d\udd25<\/strong>\u200b<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                \u200bWe’re launching “The Human Dating Spectacular”: a column featuring YOUR most bizarre, cringey, and unexpectedly successful date stories.\u200b<\/strong>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                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?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                \u200bSubmit your story for a chance to be featured!\u200b<\/strong>\u200b Let’s prove that the best dating advice doesn’t come from experts\u2014it comes from the gloriously messy experiment that is real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                \u200bWhat’s the weirdest date you’ve ever been on? Tell us everything in the comments!\u200b<\/strong>\u200b \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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