pathosphere of simulacra dating

n.
The ambient emotional environment of modern dating applications, characterized by negotiation between curated digital personas that bear a tenuous relationship to the individuals controlling them, a condition in which authentic connection is systematically displaced by the exchange of idealized representations, creating a closed system in which copies interact with copies while originals remain inaccessible.

We've abandoned dating for the pathosphere of simulacra dating—a digital theatre where avatars perform courtship while their creators swipe alone.

by Monky Brainz November 7, 2025

Seed Dating

Go out with someone (in whom one is romantically or sexually interested) with intent to reproduce

"I've been getting into seed dating lately."

by Gio Bidoni March 24, 2024

Blind Date

To have your dinner partner blindfold themselves while you spit caviar through a straw

"My date Bailey and I were set up on a blind date."

"Did it go well?"
"No, she said the caviar tasted worse than her ass getting rammed by a semi truck"

by That-Guy-Jerry December 16, 2022

Stephanesian Cheap Date

The bewildering and paradoxical experience when your fetching date impresses you with his/her sophisticated choice and knowledge of one thing, but then astounds you with a diametrically opposite lack of taste and knowledge in something else - often related to first.

Jennifer: "Hey Gerrard, how was that date you went on last night?"
Gerrard: "Urgh...it was the ultimate Stephanesian Cheap Date. She knew the difference between Argentine and French Malbec, but wanted it with Big Mac from the drive-through!"

by Tangerine Peel August 26, 2018

Angel Hellstrom Jose Robles And Angelina Jolie Voight Used To Actually Date

Angel Hellstrom Jose Robles And Angelina Jolie Voight Used To Actually Date

Angel Hellstrom Jose Robles And Angelina Jolie Voight Used To Actually Date

by Angel234IsTheDarkSeraphim April 15, 2025

dating

also known as fucking

Amber Heard was dating Elon Musk while trying to reconcile with Johnny Depp, agent says

by ddt3 April 28, 2022

Expresso Date

To speak vulnerable thoughts over a cup of coffee... Rather quickly, in a caffeine induced ramble.

Going out for coffee with a person you've always wanted to be honest with.

So, I went on an Expresso Date with this guy from Tinder, I think I said too much.

by Jeff06999 May 26, 2023