Okay, so, “v date dashing sorority” – sounds like a challenge, right? I figured I’d give it a shot and document the whole messy, potentially disastrous, process. Here’s how it went down:
Phase 1: The Idea
It all started with a silly dare, honestly. My buddies and I were brainstorming ridiculous dating scenarios, and this one stuck. The idea: try to simulate getting a date with someone way out of my league, specifically, a “dashing sorority” type.
Phase 2: Getting Ready (Virtually)
- Profile Polish: First, I spruced up a dating app profile. I’m talking better pictures (thanks to some strategic lighting and a friend who’s decent with a camera). I picked photos that made me look… well, more dashing than usual.
- Bio Tweaks: I rewrote my bio. No more generic stuff. I added some humor, a hint of (fabricated) adventure, and a dash of (also fabricated) sophistication. It was all about creating an image. I made my work slightly ambigous but sound really cool.
- App Choice: I figured a more “selective” dating app, you know, not for hook ups, it might have more users who fit the “sorority” profile.
Phase 3: The Search
This part was… tedious. I spent a couple of evenings swiping. I focused on profiles that mentioned sorority involvement, or just seemed to fit the overall vibe I was imagining.
Phase 4: Making Contact
- Opening Lines: I ditched the “hey” and “what’s up” messages. I tried to be a little more clever, referencing something specific in their profile, or making a (hopefully) funny observation. I tried to project an image of being very busy and important.
- Keeping it Going: If I got a response, I tried to keep the conversation light and engaging. Asking questions, making jokes, generally trying to seem like someone they’d want to meet in real life. Again, without coming across as desperate, just super laid-back.
Phase 5: The Results
Okay, let’s be real. This wasn’t exactly a scientific experiment. The results were… mixed. Mostly, a lot of dead ends. I’m talking about a lot of swiping, a decent number of matches, but not many meaningful conversations. There were some very beautiful women that I matched with. I got a few numbers, and then…ghosted. Most of them ghosted me first. I don’t blame them. My fake persona was probably paper-thin.
I did have a few conversations that went on for a while. One woman was in a sorority and studying pre-med. She was into surfing, which was cool. It seemed to be going well, then bam, no responses. She saw right through the dashing facade, I guess.
The Takeaway
This whole thing was more of a silly experiment than a genuine attempt at dating. It confirmed what I pretty much already knew: trying to be someone you’re not, even on a dating app, is a lot of work and doesn’t usually pay off.
It’s way more fun to be yourself, even if it is a lot less dashing.
