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5 Totally Ridiculous Dating Trends You’ll Find In Asia

January 31, 2014/in Funny & Videos /by Guest Blogger

I’d do anything for love (but I won’t do that). You won’t believe some of the bizarre things people do when it comes to finding love. Check out these 5 ridiculous dating trends in Asia:

1. Shanghai Matchmaking Expo

At this exhibition in Shanghai, thousands (yes, thousands) of moms try their hand at matchmaking, displaying photos and resumes of their single sons and daughters in hopes of finding them a partner. Yes, this actually happens.
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2. Dinner With Foreigners (aka White People)

Seriously? Seriously.
white guy

3. Goodbye Sushi Dates, Hello McDonalds

In some parts of Asia, fast food establishments like McDonalds, Pizza Hut, and KFC are beginning to be seen as “chic” and “stylish” places to take your date. It looks a dollar menu first date isn’t such a bad idea after all.
mcdonalds

4. Couple Shirts Are Just the Beginning

Matching t-shirts for couples are just the tip of the iceberg in Asia. Matching lanyards, belts and phone cases — you name it, they’ll have it. matching

5. Virtual Girlfriends

As of late, there have been multiple reports of Japanese Otakus marrying inanimate objects. Everything from their virtual Nintendo DS girlfriend to an anime character pillow. No, unfortunately you didn’t misread that. A pillow.
pillow love

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