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AskMen caught up with Ethan, half of double dating comic duo Dave and Ethan, to get some tips on blind double dating. Here's Ethan's story: Dating Tips From Dave and Ethan While working for a cable TV network four years ago, I somehow landed two free tickets to a stand-up show at New York’s Gotham Comedy, and decided to invite my childhood friend and fellow comedian, Dave. At the event, we were rushed to the head of the line and seated in the front row with complimentary cocktails as VIPs. I could sense the audience puzzling over the identity of the young gay power couple that had just entered the room.Later, over a few more drinks (or six) at his place, Dave revealed what had been stumping him all night: “Dude, thanks for the show -- but why would you invite me when you could have impressed the hell out of a chick?”He was right, but it was too late to take his ticket back. We did conclude, at least, that we should both be better employing our assets to impress girls. In fact, we reasoned, as two funny former improv troupe teammates, we could probably kill it if we joined forces. So in March of 2008, the lifelong friends posted ads on Craigslist and YouTube, inviting pairs of girls to double date them. As the responses poured in, they began charting their experiences in a series of video blogs, which quickly became a YouTube comedy series about double dating.Here are Ethan's tips for preparing yourself for what's to come when embarking on a blind double date -- from his own personal experience. Continue Reading
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