Jared Freid, a comedian, hilariously talks about being picky in dating, including his aversion towards certain names and humorous criteria for potential partners. He reflects on his own irrational reactions and judgments.
The speaker humorously describes their preference for more modern and unconventional names, expressing their dislike for outdated and old-fashioned stereotypes associated with names like Darlene.
The speaker acknowledges their tendency to get irrationally angry at harmless profile descriptions on dating apps, questioning why they are getting mad at healthy and functional individuals.
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Being picky about names
The speaker shares their experience of being picky about names when using a dating app. They express their dislike for names like Darlene and associate them with outdated and old-fashioned stereotypes. They humorously describe their vision of a potential future with someone named Darlene and highlight their preference for more modern and unconventional names.
Making judgments based on profiles
The speaker discusses their tendency to get irrationally angry at people's dating profiles. They mention being put off by profiles that mention spirituality, assuming the person engages in odd behavior like hand-dancing in a CVS. The speaker acknowledges that they are the issue in their judgments and express frustration at their strong reactions to harmless profile descriptions, such as someone enjoying reading, morning walks, and coffee. They highlight the absurdity of their anger and question why they are getting mad at healthy and functional individuals.
Jared Freid jokes about being picky in his Netflix special, "37 and Single". Follow us @NetflixIsAJoke on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.
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