First Date Fails: Waitress Saves the Day and More Unbelievable Escapes

First dates can be exciting yet nerve-wracking, as we all hope for that perfect blend of chemistry and charm. However, as these real-life stories show, not all dates go as planned. Whether it’s rude behavior, bizarre confessions, or outright danger, here are six tales of first dates that went hilariously and shockingly wrong, with some quick-thinking heroes like a waitress who knew exactly how to save the day.

1) The Waitress with Perfect Timing

Imagine going on a date with someone who won’t put their phone down. That’s exactly what happened to one man, who found himself sitting across from a woman at an expensive restaurant who was more interested in her phone than their conversation. Not only did she order a lavish meal—a $25 appetizer, a $45 steak, and a $15 drink—she constantly took calls and answered texts.

The man was already feeling awkward, but thankfully, a keen-eyed waitress was watching. She discreetly motioned for him to come over, and when he excused himself, she had two separate bills ready, asking if he wanted to pay for his share and leave. He gratefully agreed, walking away from what could have been an expensive, awkward evening.

In this case, the hero was clearly the waitress, who saved him from a first-date disaster with quick thinking and good timing. Sometimes, it’s not just about having a bad date but also about knowing when and how to make a graceful exit.

2) Dodgeball Disaster

Some dates seem doomed from the start, as was the case for a woman who agreed to play dodgeball with a man and his friends. At first, the date seemed normal enough, though he paid more attention to his friends than her. But things quickly took a bizarre turn in the parking lot before the game started. Out of nowhere, he grabbed a dodgeball and hurled it at her crotch, yelling, “Wham, bam, right in the clam!”

Shocked and embarrassed, she immediately turned to her friend and asked if she was ready to leave. They left without a second thought, only to receive a barrage of texts from the man accusing her of being immature. Needless to say, she had no regrets about cutting that date short.

3) The Stalker Escape

One woman’s date took a terrifying turn within just ten minutes of meeting. Her date started making inappropriate sexual comments and even joked about following her home to stalk her if she rejected him. Fortunately, a bartender saw what was happening and helped her make a discreet exit out the back door, allowing her to avoid what could have been a much more dangerous situation.

This story serves as a reminder that sometimes a date can go from awkward to unsafe in a matter of minutes, and it’s always best to trust your instincts and get out of potentially harmful situations as quickly as possible.

4) Drunk at Lunch

While some first dates take place over dinner or drinks in the evening, this particular date was set for 1 p.m.—a seemingly safe time for a casual lunch. But when he arrived, he was shocked to find that his date was already drunk. She even invited him back to her place, saying that her two-year-old son wouldn’t notice. Realizing that this was not the kind of situation he wanted to be in, he quickly called a cab for her and made his own exit.