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First Dates Ireland *read first post*

  • 21-04-2016 8:09am
    #1
    Confucius say
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 418 ✭✭Confucius say


    Mod: While discussing the dates, personalities and their quirks are all fair game given how outsized they can be - that does not include sexist, racist or homo/transphobic comments; they will be deleted and the user infracted. No exceptions.

    So this starts tonight. I'm a big fan of the original Channel 4 series but I'm kind of worried this will be a disaster like all other Irish remakes.

    This article summed up my worries...

    http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/is-rte-about-to-muck-up-first-dates-with-a-craic-date-and-bumpety-bump-comedy-music-34646636.html

    I fear it'll be full of 15 minute of fame seekers, and OTT characters instead of genuine people like the C4 edition.

    But who knows could be great!
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  • #2
    screamer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,130 ✭✭✭screamer


    Hopefully it won't be full of bunny boilers harping on about their ex's like the UK one. I swear it should be renamed first and last date.


  • #3
    Mindset
    Registered Users Posts: 45 ✭Mindset


    Come dine with me Ireland was terrible. I think the difference between the irish and UK version is we're too self conscious so it's going to attract over the top pratts. The uk version is good because they are genuine and don't even realise they're being hilarious.
    Im still going to watch it for the cringe fest.


  • #4
    Confucius say
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 418 ✭✭Confucius say


    Mindset wrote: »
    I think the difference between the irish and UK version is we're too self conscious so it's going to attract over the top pratts.

    You've said what I wanted to say about it. Exactly. It'll be OTT loudmouth idiots probably. But you never know.


  • #5
    Mr E
    Registered Users Posts: 55,447 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    I read an article about it on entertainment.ie - apparently it's very good.

    http://entertainment.ie/tv/news/Why-youre-going-to-love-First-Dates-Ireland-and-hardly-cringe-at-all/379914.htm


  • #6
    entropi
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 21,730 Mod ✭✭✭✭entropi


    It seems like it could be as good as the UK version, but no doubt there will be some attention seekers. Only time will tell.


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  • #7
    rodge68
    Registered Users Posts: 613 ✭✭✭rodge68


    Possible Cringefest alright..
    We'll see..


  • #8
    stampydmonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 2,359 ✭✭✭stampydmonkey


    rodge68 wrote: »
    Possible Cringefest alright..
    We'll see..

    1st couple are like super like niche like super super


  • #9
    Richard Hillman
    Registered Users Posts: 12,033 ✭✭✭✭Richard Hillman


    Dont like the first geezer. Love's himself


  • #10
    BabysCoffee
    Registered Users Posts: 4,712 ✭✭✭BabysCoffee


    I'm liking the show so far......


  • #11
    Stephen15
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,907 ✭✭✭Stephen15


    Mindset wrote: »
    Come dine with me Ireland was terrible.

    Come dine with me was terrible both Irish and English versions


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  • #12
    rodge68
    Registered Users Posts: 613 ✭✭✭rodge68


    Both girls painful...only 11 mins in !!
    Thats what makes it interesting...


  • #13
    omerin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,460 ✭✭✭omerin


    Too many supers. I thought only women and the gays say super


  • #14
    stryker mcqueen
    Registered Users Posts: 1,284 ✭✭✭stryker mcqueen


    Hes like the gay member of the boy band who hasn't come out yet


  • #15
    Shadow1983
    Registered Users Posts: 656 ✭✭✭Shadow1983


    The first girl is really full of herself. And her fella is like both Jedward twins rolled into one person.


  • #16
    BabysCoffee
    Registered Users Posts: 4,712 ✭✭✭BabysCoffee


    Oh dear lord. I thought she needed an epipen before she ate. Not hand sanitizer!!!


  • #17
    SEPT 23 1989
    Registered Users Posts: 43,024 ✭✭✭✭SEPT 23 1989


    Is this a comedy a la The Office?


  • #18
    bmwguy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,006 ✭✭✭bmwguy


    The Donegal lad is coming across normal. The south African bird would be a pain in the hole to spend any time with.


  • #19
    The Talking Bread
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,050 ✭✭✭✭The Talking Bread


    BabysCoffee wrote: »
    I'm liking the show so far......

    super.jpg

    These shows attract absolute ___________ (fill in the space)


  • #20
    cathalj
    Registered Users Posts: 419 ✭✭cathalj


    stampydmonkey wrote:
    1st couple are like super like niche like super super


    He's a super tosser !.........super fu#kin annoying


  • #21
    Midnight Sundance
    Registered Users Posts: 798 ✭✭✭Midnight Sundance


    I reckon the beardy dude is in it for the attention. There's no way SHE is his type.
    I'm predicting the bald fella will run for the hills once he's finished the meal. :D


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  • #22
    The Talking Bread
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,050 ✭✭✭✭The Talking Bread


    There is something about that "super" graphic designer that comes to mind but i'd be called up for defamation if I said it on boards!

    Anyway, the best I can say here he is Jedward's triplet!!


  • #23
    Uncle Mclovin
    Registered Users Posts: 692 ✭✭✭Uncle Mclovin


    Some set of doodles on the South African one. 😎


  • #24
    Jessme
    Registered Users Posts: 177 ✭✭Jessme


    South African girl (Federica?) is fairly annoying from the get go. I dunno, anyone who opens with 'I have a big sex drive' is just looking for attention in my book anyway. Donegal guy looks a bit like he would love to get the hell out of there.


  • #25
    omerin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,460 ✭✭✭omerin


    Scouser alert watch the silverware!


  • #26
    rodge68
    Registered Users Posts: 613 ✭✭✭rodge68


    Uncle Mclovin wrote: »
    Some set of doodles on the South African one. 😎
    I hadnt noticed til you pointed it out..some cans..I think I was just concentrating on how f##ki g painful she is !


  • #27
    bmwguy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,006 ✭✭✭bmwguy


    Some baps in the jacks there. Have one go on them and get out


  • #28
    boggerman1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,070 ✭✭✭boggerman1


    The south African one is annoying.


  • #29
    The Talking Bread
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,050 ✭✭✭✭The Talking Bread


    Jessme wrote: »
    South African girl (Federica?) is fairly annoying from the get go. I dunno, anyone who opens with 'I have a big sex drive' is just looking for attention in my book anyway. Donegal guy looks a bit like he would love to get the hell out of there.

    she is a sociopath of the highest order!!


  • #30
    The Talking Bread
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,050 ✭✭✭✭The Talking Bread


    Imagine putting up with him for three years!! You would go super insane!


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  • #31
    Jessme
    Registered Users Posts: 177 ✭✭Jessme


    Law chick seems super (!) nervous, cramming anything she thought would sound impressive into the first five minutes (law, stand-up). I think she seems nice but yer man is a bit manic so it seems like she's kinda fielding that a bit.


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