We’ve all had our fair share of awkward dates, but this one takes the cake! Our protagonist, a bored Tinder swiper, met a woman named Lara and decided to meet up once lockdown restrictions were lifted. Lara warned him early on that she was severely deaf, but he didn’t think much of it. Little did he know, his attempt at understanding her disability would turn their date into a cringeworthy disaster.
Lockdown Tinder Swiping
Planning the Meetup
Date at His Apartment
Getting Personal
Deafness Discussion
Rude Interruption
Laughing at Her
Date Ends Early
Irritation and Goodbyes
Blocked and Blasted
Friends Weigh In
Mansplaining Disaster: A Date to Remember
In an attempt to connect with his date, our protagonist ended up mansplaining her own disability and even laughed at her explanation of its cause. The date ended early, with Lara leaving in frustration and later blocking him on all platforms, calling him a ‘massive a**.’ Ouch! His friends didn’t have much sympathy either, agreeing with Lara’s assessment. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this cringe-worthy situation…
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OP laughed at deaf date’s disability and mansplained without empathy ♀️
“Imagine interrupting someone explaining your disability to you” – YTA
“YTA. Laughing at someone’s disability is never okay. “
Laughing at a deaf person? YTA! Hope it’s fake!
YTA for trying to explain something you’ve never experienced
Is there any argument for OP not being an a**hole?
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“YTA no one wants medical advice from some bro they met in tinder. Then you laughed at her getting meningitis and told her that’s not what caused her to become deaf? How are you even not sure who ta is in this situation? There are a lot of ‘mansplaining’ posts here that are murky or the word gets overused or misused but this is correct use of mansplaining for anyone who isn’t sure.”
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YTA mocks deaf date’s disability, gets called out by commenters
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YTA gets called out for ignorance and insensitivity
Heartless laughter at deafness? YTA. Shame on you!
Mansplaining + arrogance = YTA. Know your facts before explaining.
“Uhhh. Yeah, YTA. I think it’s interesting you decided that what you ‘know’ as someone who is not deaf trumps the experiences of a deaf person. It doesn’t sound like you’ve studied the subject, so it’s pretty damn bold to assume you’re more knowledgeable. For future reference: don’t say ‘hey, have you tried X?’ In a world where disability is treated like a burden, plenty of people have gone looking for a ‘cure.’ The world should be more in tune with inclusive designing for people with disabilities, not forcing people with disabilities to modify themselves to return to ‘normal'”
YTA laughs at deaf date’s disability, denies meningitis connection
“Laughing at someone’s disability? YTA. Educate yourself. “
“YTA. Don’t lecture people about conditions you don’t understand. “
YTA for insensitive comments about deaf culture and cochlear implants ♂️
Insulting and insensitive behavior on a disastrous first date
YTA dude, how could you not see that? ♂️
“YTA. Laughing at someone’s disability is a major dick move.”
Laughing at someone’s disability? Definitely a YTA moment ♂️
Insensitive date laughs at deaf woman’s disability
“YTA for laughing at her disability. Learn some empathy!”
“YTA. Don’t play doctor, just eat your food.”
Mansplaining? Definitely not the a**hole.
“Mansplaining” in quotes? This is the epitome of mansplaining. YTA ♂️
