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Rev's avatar

It sounds like you went out with the human version of Drakkar Noir.

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James Lee's avatar

Characters like your date from hell are so dull/boring. Ultimately, there’s so little to write about them. Unless they’re completely decadent. But once you’ve read a few novels or watched a few films about decadent communities (The Great Gatsby, Dangerous Liaisons etc) they all begin to feel a bit pointless. I guess it’s important to shine a light on the delusions of the rich and powerful though. And thanks for sharing your column.

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Dr Lily Dunn's avatar

This is brilliant and hilarious and what a prick

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MR ROBERT THOMPSON's avatar

Well I just had to research 'vajazzling' because I thought it was merely a form of flashing (Jennifer Love Hewitt set me straight). All writers know you have to write what is personal if you want to sound truthful. Dating has its curse-worthy moments for sure & I'm glad your story here was only bad enough to roll your eyes over. Time educates and heals eh.

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Leah McLaren's avatar

Jennifer Love Hewitt! Haven't thought about her in ages. I hope she's still vagjazzeled.

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Katheen.Dragonfly's avatar

How could we talk about you looking at my book?

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Leah McLaren's avatar

Sure! I'll message you.

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Vian's avatar

You will have to wait until I'm reincarnated.

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Vian's avatar

I'm going to reincarnate as a woman. Be a lesbian.

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Leah McLaren's avatar

I’m with you!

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Patty Archer's avatar

I remember this column when it originally ran. Since then, I had a similar Date, and I thought of you as we were in the cab ride home as suddenly he was 'interested in Me'. 😂

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Leah McLaren's avatar

Tell me there wasn’t a second!

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Patty Archer's avatar

Oh no! He kissed me on my porch and said "if you're not busy next week we could get together again" and I laughed out loud. (Not a thought out reaction, just in response) He shrank down the stairs to the waiting black car.

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Tony B's avatar

Brilliant Leah. Hope it’s not a true, tale of the dog? Have you more on the date from hell? I’m hoping you do...

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