25 “Worst First Date” Stories You’ll Be Glad You Didn’t Experience

Ah, the dating world is filled with tales of romance, magic, and… total disasters? Yep, you heard it right. The ever-hilarious Jimmy Fallon took to Twitter and started a thread that had everyone in stitches. He asked people to share their most cringe-worthy “worst first date” stories, and boy, did the internet deliver.

From failed parallel parking attempts to Tinder matches that didn’t go as desired, the worst first date stories in this thread are a roller coaster of awkwardness and misadventures. So, if you’re feeling bad about your latest date mishap, just scroll through these stories and rest easy knowing you’re not alone.


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Nate Armbruster

When he's not doomscrolling Twitter or writing for Pleated-Jeans, Nate Armbruster writes jokes—and then tells them on stage as a stand-up comedian, where he can watch audiences (hopefully) laugh in real-time.