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Everyone adores First Dates as much as you. Here's why...

It’s better than being on one yourself.

Mar 19th 2015, 10:20 AM 4,733 Views 1 Comment

First Dates is Channel 4′s latest reality venture which involves watching three or four couples as they go on their first dates together in the first date restaurant. The show kicked off its second series a few weeks ago and Ireland is obsessed.

#firstdates is now trending in #Dublin http://t.co/RrBA6lz14f
— Trendsmap Dublin (@TrendsDublin) March 18, 2015

Source: Trendsmap Dublin/Twitter

So why should you be watching?

The one liners are gold

It’s like a lesson in what not to say on the first date

Source: Nick Bond/Twitter

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Talking about having kids on a #firstdates would have me running for the door!
— Fran (@FranJade) March 7, 2015

Source: Frannie Mainwaring/Twitter

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The conversations are just… yeah

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People love a hypocrite

"He's not even wearing a Rolex" 😂😂 girls these days 😶 #firstdates pic.twitter.com/midoM2mVfb
— Hazel Evans (@HazelAnne1) March 18, 2015

Source: Hazel Curley/Twitter

#FirstDates Wanting him to have a Rolex was a bit ambitious considering she's got a mobile with a cracked screen
— Ken Barlow (@I_am_KenBarlow) March 18, 2015

Source: Ken Barlow/Twitter

A genius

Source: Channel 4/Twitter

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And just the plain bizarre

Helen’s guide to overcoming awkward silences… #FirstDates pic.twitter.com/kuwQfK7I9Y
— First Dates (@FirstDates) March 11, 2015

Source: First Dates/Twitter

Clippings. She's brought clippings. #firstdates
— Chris Ashworth-Bennion (@ChrisBennion_) March 11, 2015

Source: Chris Bennion/Twitter

Some have even made a game out of it

More Guess Who characters on #FirstDates again this week pic.twitter.com/BVgOxytvxQ
— death_stairs (@death_stairs) March 11, 2015

Source: death_stairs/Twitter

And it’s not just the daters, the waitresses are one of the highlights

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Nah nah nah that waitress killed it. 'Card has been rejected..... Joking' 😂😂😂😂 #firstdates
— Taz (@MrTazofficial) March 10, 2015

Source: Taz Chisango/Twitter

But really, it just hits close to home

"Let's just sit here and judge each other for 4 hours , whilst getting drunk" So true!!!!! #FirstDates
— Katie Piper OBE (@KatiePiper_) March 11, 2015

Source: Katie Piper/Twitter

Just watched #FirstDates for the first time...thought it was going to be a load of trash but LOVED IT!! Can't wait for more! 💑
— Jodie Oliver-Howar (@Jodlet) March 11, 2015

Source: Jodie Oliver/Twitter

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Everyone adores First Dates as much as you. Here's why...