Food, Drink & Dining Out Self-dates

[Keys]

I only saw that movie once. Don't think I'd sit through it again...

I can understand that. Hate it when movies turn out to be the opposite to what you were expecting

 

[Geelong_Sicko]

Yeah. You're telling me! Advertised as a completely different genre to boot

 

[Plugger35]

Went and saw Anchorman 2 on a self date.

Smoked a whole joint in the carpark, went inside and felt the awkward eyes of paranoid judgement. Noticed nearly ALL couples around me. All nicely dressed with makeup and collars for the nice friday date. I mean I could have done that too, but its not really a date movie.

I noticed how reserved everyones laughter was, even heard some tsks at racist and religious jokes! People were laughing, but holding back, especially on the racist stuff.

I was crying and howling, non stop. Some things are best done solo, especially dumb shit like offensive comedies best seen when high as a kite to maximise pmsl levels.

Saw the original Anchorman stoned with a couple mates and we lost it completely at this scene.



Most people in the cinema laughed at that scene but we laughed well beyond acceptances, one of those situations where you'd finally get yourself together and stop laughing but then one of your mates would burst out laughing which would set us all off again. I probably wouldn't have laughed as hard watching it by myself or with people that weren't stoned.

 

[Starburns_]

I can understand that. Hate it when movies turn out to be the opposite to what you were expecting

The Crying Game for example...

 

[Plugger35]

I actually used to be a projectionist for a short while, before it all went digital. See, back then a movie didn't come all on one big reel. It came on a few. So someone had to be there to switch the projectors at the exact moment that one reel ends and the next one begins. On an old-time film if you look for it, you can see these little dots come into the upper right-hand corner of the screen.

In the industry, we call them 'cigarette burns'.

That's the cue for a changeover. Í flip the projectors, the movie keeps right on going, and nobody in the audience has any idea. Why would anyone have wanted this shit job though, I hear you say.

Me, I found that it afforded me other interesting opportunities. Like splicing single frames of pornography into family films. So when the snooty cat and the courageous dog with the celebrity voices meet for the first time in reel three, that's when you'll catch a flash of my unique contribution to the film. Nobody knows that they saw it, but they did.

A nice, big ****.

We got the films on one big reel, put them on a big turntable that would spin the film off through all these pulleys and other contraptions down through the projector to another big turntable that would then spin the film back on to a big reel.

Never learnt how to splice pr0n into films though, that might have made the job worthwhile.

 

[WeetBixKid]

I travel solo, so I'm used to having meals etc alone. After doing it regularly overseas, it doesn't feel strange doing it here either.

 

[vealesy]

Saw the original Anchorman stoned with a couple mates and we lost it completely at this scene.



Most people in the cinema laughed at that scene but we laughed well beyond acceptances, one of those situations where you'd finally get yourself together and stop laughing but then one of your mates would burst out laughing which would set us all off again. I probably wouldn't have laughed as hard watching it by myself or with people that weren't stoned.

I have similar memories. I just cant go to see movies like that when im straight or on a date.

I dont filter myself and the more offensive something is the harder i will laugh. Its not my most attractive side.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Went and saw Anchorman 2 on a self date.

Smoked a whole joint in the carpark, went inside and felt the awkward eyes of paranoid judgement. Noticed nearly ALL couples around me. All nicely dressed with makeup and collars for the nice friday date. I mean I could have done that too, but its not really a date movie.

I noticed how reserved everyones laughter was, even heard some tsks at racist and religious jokes! People were laughing, but holding back, especially on the racist stuff.

I was crying and howling, non stop. Some things are best done solo, especially dumb shit like offensive comedies best seen when high as a kite to maximise pmsl levels.

Cinema was packed when I saw it and everybody was crying with laughter.

Dunno where you're going to the movies!

 

[Run n Spread]

If I want to go somewhere and no one else is available/interested then I will just go by myself. Never really considered it a big deal and haven't really noticed anyone else notice. Would be surprised if they even took 2 seconds to register my solo presence to be honest.

Things like footy, cricket, movies etc works well. The pub/restaurant thing is an interesting one. If it is for a quick feed if I'm on the way home, having a coffee, barely noticeable. If it is to the pub or a club it depends. If I feel like a drink before going home or chilling I may go somewhere quiet, but if it is a big night a Saturday/Friday etc then I can't say I'd be all that comfortable trying to find a spot myself amoung the masses.

 

[Gasometer]

...perhaps we need a 'Would you like to go with me to...' thread to assist BF'rs in avoiding Self Dates.

 

[revival_mode]

used to go to a few gigs by myself, as mentioned only time its awkward is between sets and the people next you you might be w***ers
been to the movies by myself once, didnt like it at all
lunch/coffee at a cafe is always great, i find that the waitresses are usually bored and really happy to chat when you are by yourself

 

[Gough]

Fair enough, I can actually imagine that being a little better, gigs in a smaller, more intimate setting, not so much.

It was at the Festival Centre so the accoustics were wonderful. David Crosby still had has original liver back then too.

 

[MrKK]

Added bonus for attending movies solo - when I went on Sunday the only available seats that weren't in the front section that is literally a pain-in-the-neck were singles.

(As an aside the lack of seats was damn annoying because 90% of the audience were of retirement age - you can go any time you like, why go on a weekend you pricks! )

 

[Valentino Dmitri]

Go to the pictures and eat alone all the time

Pictures is generally a spur of the moment decision, or else I want to see a children's film and am embarrassed to ask my friends to come alone with me.

Restaurants, it is generally only burger joints or what have you since I like to read a book while eating and you can't do that so well with cutlery.

Travelled interstate a couple of times to see bands by myself. Turned sour once when I got smashed and locked myself out of my hotel room wearing only my undies after getting up for a late night pee. Shared bathroom facilities. Most embarrassing moment of my life by far and it could have been averted if I was travelling with a friend.

 

[CakeEater]

I traveled round Europe solo for 6 months.
Was interesting.

Treated myself to the culture, got to do what I wanted and had no stress from travelling companions.

 

[raskolnikov]

I used to go out by myself a lot but now I have a partner not as often. When I lived in South Gippsland I used to go to the local cinema by myself and quite often be the only one in there.

 

[nicky]

i've travelled on my own before - it's good and overrated at the same time.

 

[Howard Littlejohn]

I asked about a self-date. Got knocked back.
Probably because of "humour" like that.

Travel alone a bit, but uts easier when overseas. A lot of people travel alone, and its obvious.

To be honest I'm more comfortbale watching a movie at home years after its release

Can't do the bar/pub thing on my own.

Food is a bit different. No problem in a cheap place (I don't just mean Maccas and the like), and certainly a snack and a coffee at a cafe anywhere. But I don't know why, I just feel out of place in anything resembling a "go out to" type restauarnt.

Footy is fine on your own. I used to go to the cricket a bit solo as well, but find it can drag sometimes if play is slow. That said, I might fly solo to a day of the Shield game we get this summer. A lack of crowd, sit back and chillax while seeing a few players I don't often see has appeal.

 

[BACCS]

Had one of these tonight with dinner and a movie because of someone not being able to come at the last minute. Didn't want to miss out on seeing The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (which I already had two tickets for and it turned out to be as awesome as the promos), and felt like a decent feed so went to a restaurant by myself. Definitely wasn't as awkward as I thought it might be.

 

[Jizzy_Wizzy]

It's funny, I would generally be the type of person that upon being asked would I go out places by myself, my general response would be "no".

But after having a think about it, and reading the replies in some of these threads, it looks as if I'm pretty darn independent / lonely haha.

Play golf by myself, much prefer to honestly, cheeky 9 holes by myself after work or 18 during daylight savings, nobody to slow down my round.
Prefer to go shopping by myself...
Have been to a pub by myself, didn't have foxtel and wanted to watch the game, didn't think twice about it really!
Have eaten by myself in cafe's and what not whilst abroad, Nothing better in Paris watching the people go about their business, it's actually the thing to do!
Have been to the footy by myself plenty, I actually prefer it, I don't want to talk to anyone there anyway!
exercising / jogs / walks... much prefer to throw the ear plugs in and zone out!

I goto a lot of gigs, don't think I could bring myself to goto that alone though, I always manage to find a girl who's keen though, even if the gig is by an unkown artist to them.

Movies, I'm somewhat on the fence, my ex used to go on her days off... I found that a bit odd but when I think about it, not once have I been in a cinema and looked around at people by themselves and thought anything negative of them... who cares really? as said, you can't talk to anyone anyone so no big issues!

 

[Jimmy1992]

Happily eat by myself.
Haven't been to the movies by myself, but this is due to not being a big movie person. I wouldn't hesitate if there was a movie I wanted to see.
Shopping, I almost always go by myself. I hate shopping with other people.
Footy, I usually go with family, but I have been by myself, and have absolutely no issue with it whatsoever.
Pubs and clubs I would not go by myself, to be frank.

What I do love doing by myself is going to the beach and going for a walk. Similar to Igloo going to the beach by yourself is one of the most relaxing things ever, especially at night time/sunset.

 

[nicky]

What I do love doing by myself is going to the beach and going for a walk. Similar to Igloo going to the beach by yourself is one of the most relaxing things ever, especially at night time/sunset.

It sounds magnificent and i've not ever done it before (always lived on the other side of town). Can't wait to do this

 

[Hatchy1992]

Never used to do it but after getting a job 4 days a week i've found the positive side to it. Used to go to a local coffee shop during my lunch break on my own. Sit back with a coffee, watch everyone go past, talk to the cute staff chicks. I will often see friends from school walking past anyway.

I go for walks up town by myself on my day's off if i'm bored. Go to movies by myself if no one else wants too see it. Sometimes I go to football matches by myself, not usually though. No issue whatsoever. Never go to the pub by myself. I did it once, a few of the regulars called me an alcoholic. Never been again by myself.

I see mates on the weekend at the pub and on my days off if they're keen.

 

[Miqar_Baqfhied]

As I get older Im finding that time by myself is becoming more and more precious and rare. Especially now that Im getting serious with the missus and the folks are old, sick and need more looking after.

About once every six months I have a day off work. I dont tell the missus cos she would want to have a day off at the same time so we can do 'fun' things (like gardening, buying s*it for the house we dont need and looking at her watch s*it tv shows like Geordie Shore).

These days off alone are magical yet at the same time so simple. I plan them months in advance and look forward to them like Christmas. A typical day off alone would involve:

- Sleep in (dont wanna go too late though to waste the day)
- Maccas for breakfast
- Purchasing of a new xbox game to play all day
- Copius amounts of lobstertube
- Copious amounts of Bigfooty and other forums I visit
- Toasted sandwiches or sausage rolls
- Junk food
- Maybe a movie
- Organised sport later in the evening to snap out of my daze (usually a game of tennis)

 

[Jimmy1992]

It sounds magnificent and i've not ever done it before (always lived on the other side of town). Can't wait to do this

It fits perfectly in the underrated things thread. There is nothing greater.