Awwwwwww! That was kinda cool. I would have been totally nervous to do that but I’d give it shot. Why not? I thought you were cool but sweetie…you didn’t ask her any questions! lol. SHE asked all the questions and introduced the subjects. But like you said the convo was edited down so it’s hard to judge. But based on what I saw…the first guy was completely lame. The second guy was funny and they seem compatible but you came across as a stable, smart, reliable type of guy. Nice shirt. Love the bald head. Chocolate deliciousness. The whole I’m a writer and I just came back from vacation in the Bahamas thing was NICE! I say good job!

this totally reminds me of myself a year and a half ago. this is how my current relationship started and it’s still going. a tad bit expensive at times but it sure is worth it.

oh, and she sooo wants your chocolate!

My internet connection is acting up so I didnt get to watch the clip.

I dont think I have been on a true blind date before, since I always at least knew what the man in question looked like before I agreed to go out/meet/whatever.

Dating show? Nope, I dont think I’d do that. Unless the pay is good. I’m not interested in dating. So unless there is some sort of monetary incentive involved, I dont see the point.
Same applies for speed dates. Although I’d probably do it once just for the heck of it, not because I’m seriously trying to meet anyone. With that in mind I’d feel bad for the people who are really set on finding their match. So again, nah probably not my cup of tea.

Meeting guys I first got in contact with online is as far as I would go. Only after thorough email/IM/webcam communication though – which cant be considered “blind” anymore. At least I dont think.

Hey NWSO! I can now say I am officially addicted to your blog now! Thanks! lol. The date went alright. You could tell you was a little nervous from the start. I agree with Righteous Mama and say that she asked all the questions. but it was edited so it is hard to tell. I am glad i finally got to see what u look like! SEXXXY DADDY!!!! lol…love the dark dark skin… makes no sense why u are single.

@Righteous Mama & @ Mz. Ashley

Yeah,it was initially set up to be 30 mins of convo but there were some technical difficulties so everything got pushed back and crammed to a more rushed 8 min convo. With that, since the Glamour bloggers were more prepared they basically steered the convo and jumped to the random questions (i.e. driver’s license) to keep it within time frame. There was definitely more banter between us with getting the pronunciation of my name RIGHT (Anslon? SMH), her punch buggy and a couple other things.

Oh well…

There was not enough time for either of you to make an informed decision about each other or your personalities. The time constraints and fact that you both knew you were being taped contributed to the strain for ease in communicating with each other.

This is exactly the reason why I wouldn’t participate in this type of show. The editing makes or breaks you and perception is 100% of the game, not intentions, so it totally depends on how you were edited if you come out as the winner, good luck with that! !

P.S. I’ve been on one blind date that didn’t work out at all, the guy and I both agreed to end it early and went our separate ways.

lol @ Mz Ashley…so brazenly flirting…..Yeah, that was interesting, but I don’t think it would be for me. I am certain Skype and Glamour REALLY have similar motives for publicizing this, namely, business opportunities, but I don’t see video dating really catching on bcuz it can be so limited and controlled that I do not see it as a normal, natural enviromnment. Sitting in front of the small screen is kinda fake, and like one of Erins other dates said: U don’t even know if he’s wearing pants! How’s that for not real? I think you did as good as any of the other two dudes (2nd dude seemed like he might not be sure of which team he’s on…lol) but I’m not going back to vote…just not my kinda thing to vote on. I doubt if many men vote on American Idol (I don’t know any, but WOMEN love that shyt…probably bcuz they don’t have to spend money paying for DATES!) lmao…

I love blind dates for the simple fact of story telling and the memories if them. About to watch the video, I think I’ve been on at least 5-8 blind dates in my life, just for the thrill of it. Nerve racking, nope, more like throwing a child in the water to see if they can swim…and swim they do.

Ok saw the online “date” and for me, it’s not a new thing. Maybe to Skype and glamour, but like my boy says, I work in many angles of dating at times.
It can work like anything else in life…if you want it to and if you click. Looked hella improv-ed for the video.
These can be fun.

Here’s my take on it. The first guy was kind of dorky. The second guy was weird. It was like he was trying to be laid back and kind of a hippy with that tie-dye shirt, but my take was he seemed a little like a closet case. Like he was trying to hard to cover. But you totally rocked it. I voted for you, but honestly, I don’t know if you’ll win cuz a lot of people are still turned off by the whole interracial thing. You can do better though cuz she seems nice, but I’m not sure you guys would be compatible.

LOL @ “Love in 8 minutes” it sounds like a workout video. I dont think blind dates are bad. I just had my first bad experience with a blind date this year. I just blamed it on a drunken not-so-hot girl.

Based on what you saw, how do you think I did on the blind date?
You seemed a little nervous at first (understandable). But you were good!

Do you think I should win the in-person date?
Not sure. #1 is out of the question, you’re tied with #2 I think. But, if you want to win I’ll vote for you. (note: I agree with @irish_mami8, you can do better.)

Would you accept my offer for a second date based strictly on the clip? Why?
Sure. You seemed like a nice guy and you’re a writer!

What do you think of the idea of going on a speed date or dating show?
Not for me.

Would you have enough courage to go on a date that was being recorded?
Only if the cameras were out of sight and I wasn’t constantly reminded of the fact that it was being recorded.

Do you think you can find love in the first eight minutes of a conversation?
Maybe not love, but serious chemistry…sure.

Good Luck Ans!

ok so one question: if we WERE to take race out of the equation would that make a difference?

blind dates are all about the thrill to me. wouldn’t necessarily be looking for love there though…BUT you might be surprised what you find.

@ DC MAN

Well, what is in the clip isn’t indicative of what the actual experience is. Other than Erin tossing out most of the questions and “controlling” the pace because of the set up, there was a lot of back and forth and times where I steered the convo. The experience wasn’t that bad, it’s just a bad edit job on the clip. So if you were to do it, it’s be like having an IM convo with someone or talking on the phone, except you can see each other.

And none of y’all know if I’m wearing pants or socks now anyway, so what’s the difference? LOL

lol @ NWSO….but the question todays blogged asked, in my mind, was to compare this video type dating or speed dating to IN-person dating; I don’t think either represents “real life” especially when you place non-verbal communication into the mix, which is important. SEEing someone in person doesn’t mean you’re not viewing their representative, but you damn sho gonna know if they have on pants! lol……..or whether or not they can put a blouse and dress/skirt together that match and don’t have coffee stains on them. As far as texting…I wouldn’t consider texting as a date, not even a substitute for dating…more like a casual conversation, just as the phone can be. I’ll give you this: Since video conversations bring the visual element into the mix I can see using it as a great substitute for continuing dialogue with a woman once I have decided, or as I’m deciding, to pursue a possible relationship with her. This enhances phone convo bcuz you get to see them. This would be excellent after a 2nd, or 3rd date, but not as an initial date…….AND maybe after a few dates and video covo’s, she’s in her jammies, bouncing and jingglin, tryin to let a fella know…U IN there!….lol

so i’ve never skyped, but why come they gave you those earphones making you look like an air traffic controller? i can’t tell from the angle, but did homegirl have some on too? are there no sleeker ear sets to use for this? it could be kinda of a mood killer trying to be sexy for someone with those things on.

I would speed date if I was looking to date. I clearly dont think you can really learn somebody in 10mins but you can decide if you wanna learn more. We are being more efficient in every other area of our lives why not in dating.

@DC

No doubt, I think everyone’s ideal would be to have an face-to-face encounter to really see what the person is about.

But a lil Skype might be good for a quick test run. and FREE. lol

@chocopina

Just technical difficulties. She didn’t have any and neither did any of the ladies who went on date with Ryan, but the fellas with Erin had to where the not-sexy headphones so we could hear her and she could hear us.

At least we all had them and it was even

This would be chalked up as an “experiment” NWSO…cause we all know you are not into white girls.I’m just saying…let one of the other guys win it.I mean if this is even serious. I would think they would try to actually interview the participants to find out what they were looking for before they do something like this.

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@Ans

Awww Ans, you did good to me…aww that was so cute!!!! LOL Ok I’ll stop now, but yeah you seemed a little nervous in the beginning but then you just let it flow. I would definitely pick you because the other two seemed like GEEKS, seriously if I was Erin I would have feel asleep during the whole skype thing……SORRY!!! I vote for you Ans….GO GET HER-LOL
Ok now for me personally I don’t think I have the guts to be recorded like that, like my nerves would be shot trying to do something like that. I’ve had my share of blind dates but I wouldn’t mind trying out the whole “Speed Dating” thing or whatnot. I just find it all entertaining, the internet dating, blind dates, it can be fun because it’s different people that you deal with…..a fun experiment!

You’re brave. I would never do this! Did you ask her about herself? Bc it seemed that she was asking you most of the questions/carrying the convo.

I vote for #2 for Erin.

I watched and I think that was a great idea, first of all. This might turn into a phenomenon.

I expected for both of you to be nervous, no shocker there…
I just hate that you didn’t get to share a laugh together (unless that was edited out)…

I voted for Anslem!!!
#1 I’m biased…ha ha
#2 This Southwest/Midwest girl LOVES your accent!
#3 I selfishly want to see you on a live interracial date…THAT would make for GREAT material!!!

Hey, where’s YOUR daytime TV spot!?!?!?

@Paulette

Just cause you dont prefer white girls dont mean you cant date one. I would never limited myself and I would hope Ans wouldnt either. I cant see myself seriously dating another race ,but if I ever found a female that had all the qualities I was looking for race would make no difference to me.

Looks like you got quite the fans. *Votes for #2*
HATE! HATE! HATE! HATE! HATE!

Interesting I’m not sure if I would try Skype blind dating but I been on blind dated before and I’ve always had fun with the person. I hope you get picked too and please don’t trip on the interracial thing. If you feelin a person and like them then F the color of their skin.

I like the whole premise..man there’s nothing that CAN’T be done on the net dude. You seemed cool & calm for a Skype date….so when do they decide on who meets in real life and was this chick your type? Interesting….

Do you ‘write only’ full time? I need to be @ that status

It looks like an interesting way to meet people………I viewed all 3 videos and I think she’s going to end up with no. 2………no worries tho…..if you want to head to the Jersey Shore, hit me up!

I”m mad she asked you if your mom made your name up.

nanana- i have to see who i am going to date

its too many monsters walking around and clowns deranged people, i have to have good eye contact and i want to see how they smell what there teeth look like and if there breath stinks, you cant do any of that over the computer now can you, i even need to see how they walk, but to each its own , and i dint like how she asked about your name and about your mother making it up , it seemed very racist to me, which is a sign of a problem already,