Morning Meeting Episode 261: How Funerals Became the New Social-Climbing Scene
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Sep 13, 2025 Join John Moucherie, a musical aficionado, as he dives into the legacies of composers John Williams and Leopold Stokowski, revealing their vastly different public personas. The discussion also shifts to Gen Z's refreshing approach to dating, opting for in-person connections over apps, sometimes even at unconventional venues like funerals. These events have evolved into social spectacles where fashion and status play crucial roles, blending personal loss with a modern twist, all infused with humor and insight.
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Structured IRL Replaces Swipe Fatigue
- Gen Z is fatigued by dating apps and seeks real-life connections with more structure.
- Activity-based, niche clubs recreate organic meeting by scaffolding social interaction for singles.
Use Activity Clubs To Meet People
- Join activity-based clubs (pickleball, cornhole, backgammon) to meet singles in shared, low-drink environments.
- Use these structured events to avoid the swipe cycle and build connections through shared hobbies.
Sober Preferences Shape Dating Venues
- Gen Z's lower alcohol consumption shifts meeting places away from bars toward active, sober-friendly spaces.
- That preference makes athletic and daytime activities an appealing courting ground.
