My date suddenly started singing at the top of his lungs

[Sonjing]

I went out on a first date yesterday night with a man met on OLD.

I feel like he made such a fuss to organise what he thought was “the perfect date”. He took me to a park to show me a romantic spot (he even said he had planned the stroll from where we met to the park, in order to ensure the stroll was scenic and romantic enough!). After drinks and dinner, he insisted on taking me to a romantic belvedere terrace to show me the view, even though I said I was feeling cold.

Once we get to the belvedere, suddenly the guy starts singing “Bella Notte” from the Lady and the Tramp. Properly singing at the top of his lungs, like he was the protagonist of a musical. He then insisted I should sing with him too, and he got visibly disappointed when I said I can’t really sing. He kept singing for a solid 5 minutes and attempted a few dance moves too, while people nearby were staring at us in disbelief.

I genuinely feel like I should delete all dating apps and resign myself to a life of singledom, if this is the alternative

Actually I think he did feel a spark and pulled out all the stops. Now he realises it didn’t work and to save face he’s acting nonchalant and not bothered.

He’s feeling like he has to slightly insult you to get over the rejection. What a guy!

“I gots myself a beautiful wife”

One of my favourite first dates ended up in a pub with my date playing and singing 'Praise You' on the pub piano while wearing my feather boa around his neck. It was a fantastic evening. Shame I fucked it up by vomiting on him in the taxi on the way home, but seriously, top memory.

You won't believe it.

He texted again just now to say:

Just a small thing I remembered: when the next time somebody asks you if you can sing, you should not refuse. I think you would sing very well actually 😁 Have a good weekend, it was a pleasure

Perhaps he was trying to enjoy a date while realising there was no interest so he thought might as well make it fun loool

Andy, yesterday at 19.48, okay you got me. It’s not that shit when performed properly. But it’s one of those songs that always seem to be shouted out by some pissed old bloke at get togethers. Along with Danny Boy, My Way, I am a Wanderer, etc

PMSL at having to pop into a friend’s house - to pick up some coke which he later cut up and bagged.

Wow he is a cheeky fucker. I bet you’re torn between spelling out to him what an A grade knob he is, and not engaging with him any further.

I’d be tempted to say “next time somebody tells you they’re cold, you should listen. It’s very rude not to take another person’s needs and wants into account you fucking enormous wanker“

I would guess he's just after sex if he is messaging despite there being no spark? Or he's trying to play it cool. And failing.

Gah, he has no shame!

Ooh. Step away OP. He's trying to get you to engage. Run now or your life will forever be filled with the sound of music...!

Time to block in case he sends you multiple annoying messages. Sounds like he has poor social boundaries.

I know people who would love this. I would run and hide or faint out of embarrassment

Loved the Smack The Pony clip

Late to the party. He sounds like a character!

In fairness if he'd have posted here saying he enjoyed a first date with you but there was no spark I would have told him that not everyone has a spark straight away and to see if you wanted a second date.

The best thing about this thread is that his carefully planned and outrageous date was completely upstaged by meat raffles.

He’s negging you.

Iwasjustabouttosaythat how true!
And what a good idea meat raffles are.Been googling them in my area

He is sounding more and more like one of those contestants on X factor.

Simon: It's a no from me.
Singingman: Aw, Simon. I've got more songs! Just give me a chance!
Simon: Nope, sorry. I'm just not feeling it.
Singingman: Of course, I understand, Simon. I know what you mean, Simon. But Simon ...
Simon: Nope, nope, nope!
Singingman: C'mon, Simon .. C'mon ... S-i-mo-n!! < Security bundle Singingman off the stage. >

Outwith that made me laugh really^^ hard

Don't let him have the last word. Text back "Small thing - if you're trying to impress a lady on a first date ditch the singing and take her to a meat raffle instead ".

For info I love a meat raffle. We had an impromptu one at work last week!

OK, I just can't hold back my anxiety any longer: is this meat refrigerated before and during the raffle? Social club stage lights are very warm....

"Just a small thing I remembered: when the next time somebody asks you if you can sing, you should not refuse. I think you would sing very well actually 😁 Have a good weekend, it was a pleasure"

"I can refuse anything I bloody well like, and you're hardly the best judge of who can or cant sing. Toodles!"