Second Date Update: Dragon Thumbs and Aroma Chums

Summary

Podcast Summary: Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update – Dragon Thumbs and Aroma Chums

Introduction

In the March 7, 2025 episode of Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update, the dynamic duo from iHeartPodcasts delve into the intriguing dating dilemma of Carly, a listener who found herself ghosted after a promising first date with a man named Ethan. Titled "Dragon Thumbs and Aroma Chums," this episode masterfully blends humor, empathy, and practical advice to navigate the murky waters of post-date uncertainties.

Carly’s First Date Experience

Carly connected with Ethan through a dating app, leading to their first meeting at a casual eatery, Steak and Shake. The duo shared light-hearted moments, with Ethan breaking the ice by humorously describing himself as "the world's okayest cook" (04:46). Their chemistry seemed palpable, highlighted by Ethan's gentlemanly gestures like holding the door and pulling out Carly's chair (06:37).

However, the evening took an unexpected turn when Ethan revealed his unique hobby: collecting rubber ducks. Initially, Carly was taken aback, finding the hobby unusual. "He was like, I keep them for emotional support," Ethan explained, though Carly soon realized it was a playful jest (07:34). Despite her initial reservations, Carly appreciated Ethan's quirks, laughing so heartily during the date that she even snorted, an incident she now fears might have been off-putting (08:26).

The Ghosting Conundrum

Post-date, Carly noticed a significant drop in Ethan’s communication. "The texting is just not the same. Like, I'm just getting those little texts here and there, and he's just kind of putting no effort into things," Carly lamented (08:55). Seeking clarity, she turned to Brooke and Jeffrey for assistance, hoping to understand the sudden shift in Ethan's behavior and secure a second date.

Hosts’ Insight and Intervention

Brooke and Jeffrey approached Carly's situation with their signature blend of humor and insight. They speculated on various reasons for Ethan's diminished interest, from Carly's "dragon thumbs"—a humorous nod to her unique thumb size (09:26)—to the potential impact of her snort during laughter (14:18).

Determined to get to the bottom of the issue, the hosts took an unconventional step: they reached out directly to Ethan live on air. This bold move aimed to facilitate open communication between Carly and Ethan, addressing underlying concerns that might be hindering a second rendezvous.

The Scented Twist: Aroma Chums

During the live conversation, Ethan confessed that he had purchased a perfume for Carly that inadvertently matched the scent of his ex-girlfriend. "I'm trying to be open about this, but I also feel like when you smell a scent, you associate it with whoever was wearing it," Ethan admitted (16:35). This revelation shed light on a possible reason for his hesitancy, rooted in past associations rather than personal disinterest in Carly.

Carly, understanding the predicament, clarified her motives: "I love the scent. And I thought Carly would smell great with it on her. That was a nice gesture" (16:04). The hosts and Ethan engaged in a candid discussion about scents, memory associations, and personal comfort levels, emphasizing the importance of understanding and addressing such nuances in budding relationships.

Resolution and Second Date Agreement

Through the hosts' mediation, Carly and Ethan reached a mutual understanding. Acknowledging the power of scents in evoking memories, Carly expressed willingness to adjust her perfume choice to accommodate Ethan's feelings. "I'll wear it then? Sure," Carly responded, signaling her commitment to making the relationship work despite the hiccups (16:53).

Ethan reciprocated, agreeing to proceed with a second date: "I guess so. I'll give it a whirl" (19:15). This resolution underscored the show's mission to bridge communication gaps and foster meaningful connections, even when unconventional challenges arise.

Key Takeaways and Insights

1. Embrace Individual Quirks: Ethan's rubber duck collection and Carly's unique thumb size highlight the importance of embracing each other's quirks in the early stages of dating. As Brooke humorously put it, "Maybe that's a good way to put it—unique deal breakers" (09:42).

2. Communication is Crucial: The episode underscores the significance of open and honest communication. Ethan's reluctance stemmed from unaddressed feelings about the perfume scent, a conversation facilitated only through the hosts' intervention.

3. Sensory Associations Matter: The discussion about scents revealed how deeply sensory experiences like smells are tied to memories and emotions. This insight serves as a reminder to be mindful of such factors when entering new relationships.

4. Humor as a Coping Mechanism: Brooke and Jeffrey's light-hearted approach, including jokes about "dragon thumbs" and "aroma chums," showcased how humor can ease tension and foster a comfortable environment for discussing sensitive topics.

Notable Quotes

• Carly on Her Reaction: "I laughed so hard that I snorted" (08:26), highlighting her genuine enjoyment during the date despite awkward moments.

• Ethan’s Admission: "I feel like when you smell a scent, you associate it with whoever was wearing it" (16:35), revealing the emotional complexity behind his hesitation.

• Brooke’s Reflection on Thumb Size: "I have a guy friend who won't date women depending on their thumb size. And, like, he thinks thumbs are really weird" (09:26), injecting humor while addressing personal insecurities.

• Resolution Affirmation: "I'll give it a whirl" (19:15), Ethan's commitment to pursuing a second date, demonstrating openness and willingness to overcome past associations.

Conclusion

In "Dragon Thumbs and Aroma Chums," Brooke and Jeffrey adeptly navigate the intricacies of modern dating, offering listeners both entertainment and valuable advice. By facilitating open dialogue between Carly and Ethan, they not only helped resolve a personal dating dilemma but also provided broader insights into the dynamics of attraction, communication, and emotional baggage. This episode serves as a testament to the show's ability to blend humor with heartfelt solutions, making it a must-listen for anyone navigating the unpredictable landscape of romance.

Transcript

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[Brooke]

Okay, we hear you. Hey, it's Brook and Jeffrey in the morning. You found the second date and we've got a brand new one for you in just a second. But first, we need to address something. We have made Bevin Weber 4471 very jealous.

[Carly]

He's calling us out.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Jeffrey]

What's happening?

[Brooke]

Because, of course, the podcast is everywhere. It's on Spotify, it's on Apple podcasts, it's on iHeartRadio, and it's also on YouTube. Yes.

[Jeffrey]

Awesome.

[Brooke]

And Bevin wrote, it looks like the Spotify viewers are more important than the YouTube viewers.

[Advertiser 1]

Oh, no.

[Jeffrey]

You knew this was gonna happen.

[Brooke]

Because we don't as often read our YouTube comments out loud. We read them, though, every day, like, on YouTube. I would like to say that you are all like my children, and I love you just the same. Differently, but just the same.

[Jeffrey]

And she focuses on some of you more than others.

[Brooke]

All right, all right. Hey, thank you. Wherever you're listening, please, like, subscribe, share. It is so, so wonderful to see. We really, truly appreciate it. And Bevin, hey, shout out to you. All right, let's get this second date started.

[Advertiser 1]

Second date update. Brooke, your husband is a collector of sports cards.

[Brooke]

He loves them. Are you kidding me?

[Advertiser 1]

Does that make you more attracted to.

[Brooke]

Him or super more attractive when he pulls out that Michael Jordan rookie card? Oh, my gosh, if only it wasn't rated a three.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, it's only a three.

[Advertiser 1]

I don't know what that means.

[Brooke]

Actually, I think it's a one because he wrote his initials on it when he was 7 years old.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, that's the worst.

[Advertiser 1]

You just rub that card all over.

[Brooke]

Your body because it doesn't matter. I mean, I can bend those edges.

[Advertiser 1]

As much as I bring it up because one of our listeners says that the guy that she went out with mentioned that he is a collector of items and it stopped her in her trash.

[Brooke]

Liked it.

[Jeffrey]

It's a good collection.

[Advertiser 1]

We'll find out more about that in just a second. But first, let's talk to Carly here. Carly, you said in your email that the guy's name is Ethan. How did you meet him?

[Ethan]

Yeah, we met on a dating app.

[Brooke]

Okay. And was whatever he collects part of his profile?

[Ethan]

No.

[Brooke]

Oh, it wasn't listed.

[Jeffrey]

Okay.

[Ethan]

Nope.

[Advertiser 1]

Okay.

[Jeffrey]

Like a nice little surprise for you.

[Brooke]

You don't say it with a smile on face. Yeah, that note.

[Ethan]

Yeah, it was. It was revealed, like, midway through the date.

[Advertiser 1]

Oh, okay. Well, let's go chronologically then before we get to the collecting of stuff. Tell us more about Ethan and what attracted you to him.

[Ethan]

Yeah, so initially, his one liner joke to me about he was the world's okayest cook. And he had a picture of burnt grilled cheese for grilled cheese.

[Brooke]

That's really cute.

[Advertiser 1]

The fact that he could cook at all, even if it is just okay, is impressive.

[Brooke]

Well, I mean, it's a cute line, and it's an easy way to then transition to. Let me cook you something mid.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, you're not setting a standard.

[Advertiser 1]

Okay, so did your date involve cooking?

[Ethan]

It did not know.

[Brooke]

Oh, all right.

[Jeffrey]

Okay.

[Advertiser 1]

All right, so tell us about what happened.

[Ethan]

So, I mean, you know, we've been dating for like 10, 11 days. Like, not super long talking, right? Yeah, we were talking, texting, you know. 10, 11 days.

[Brooke]

Okay.

[Advertiser 1]

Okay. In the. In the build up to the actual first meeting. So what did you guys actually do when you went out?

[Ethan]

Well, we decided to meet up for dinner, and we went to steak and shake and shake.

[Brooke]

Is that a fast food burgers?

[Advertiser 1]

It is. Okay.

[Brooke]

But milkshakes that are so good, it's.

[Jeffrey]

Like a knockoff shake shack for my world. Two lovers over there. Oh, burgers and shakes and fries.

[Brooke]

So wait, though, because it's like fast food. Was that cool with you or was that a disappointment?

[Ethan]

No, I was okay with it. I mean, he burns grilled cheese, so, you know, low standards.

[Brooke]

Sure.

[Advertiser 1]

All right. And how was the chemistry between you and Ethan?

[Ethan]

It was really good. He was super funny, super sweet. He held the door. He was, like, pulling out my chair.

[Jeffrey]

And you like that?

[Ethan]

Yeah, no, I'm old school.

[Brooke]

Like, I think people being polite is probably. Is pretty well received.

[Advertiser 1]

I slammed the door in their face. We all have different styles of dating. Okay.

[Brooke]

So it does that to me when I'm coming to this studio. Honestly, like, learn to open the door for someone.

[Advertiser 1]

Well, I don't want to, like, get in the way of your womanhood and do anything like that. So I'm just trying to equal. We're equal in the workplace is all I'm saying. So. Okay, so. But you. You thought that he was being a real gentleman on this date with you, Carly.

[Ethan]

I did. For sure.

[Brooke]

Okay, so this is all sounding great. Was there something like you said, the collection thing. When did that come into play?

[Ethan]

Well, he just randomly was like, I collect rubber ducks.

[Jeffrey]

Rubber ducks.

[Advertiser 1]

That's the item that he collects.

[Brooke]

A jeep owner. So he's one of those people that puts them on.

[Jeffrey]

That's a great idea.

[Brooke]

And rubber ducks are huge right now. There is every type of rubber duck ever.

[Jeffrey]

Okay.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Advertiser 1]

How did you feel about it, Carly?

[Ethan]

I was kind of, like, weirded out. I was like, what? And then he said he keeps them for emotional support.

[Brooke]

Oh, okay. Which makes it less weird.

[Advertiser 1]

I didn't know that you could do that.

[Brooke]

Was that a joke?

[Ethan]

Yeah, he was like. It was a joke. He was just kidding.

[Jeffrey]

That's a good joke. He's serious.

[Brooke]

Everyone. Everyone's trying not to judge.

[Jeffrey]

Don't make fun of me.

[Advertiser 1]

Just blew out a big sigh of relief. All right.

[Jeffrey]

Okay.

[Advertiser 1]

Although, just to be clear, there's nothing wrong with having emotional support. Ducks. If anybody out there does rubber ducks. Yes. Whatever it is, we totally support it. Okay.

[Jeffrey]

Okay.

[Advertiser 1]

But that was a joke.

[Brooke]

But the rubber ducks were real.

[Ethan]

Yeah, no, he has rubber ducks.

[Carly]

Okay.

[Ethan]

All right.

[Brooke]

And so why is this a big part of the date? Like, he mentioned it. Is it?

[Jeffrey]

You said he revealed it.

[Ethan]

Yeah, he had some, like, super funny one liners like that one. And I laughed so hard that I snorted.

[Jeffrey]

Brooke, does that what you like?

[Brooke]

Okay, I do.

[Ethan]

And he. He kind of looked at me, like, really crazy when I did, and I.

[Brooke]

Was like, oh, oh, but you can't control it. Yeah, it just comes out.

[Jeffrey]

It's just like a. What does he think? You think it's too unattractive? That it's a deal breaker?

[Ethan]

I don't know. Listen, he still walked me to my car and, like, kissed me and everything.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, that's good.

[Ethan]

The texting is just not the same. Like, I'm just getting those, like, little texts here and there, and he's just kind of putting no effort to little effort into things.

[Brooke]

I am obviously biased, but I think snorting is quite endearing.

[Jeffrey]

I like it too, but I, you know, I'm also a weird laugh.

[Brooke]

Shows he's funny, though.

[Advertiser 1]

So you're thinking that at the end of the night, the kiss was a pity kiss.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, no.

[Advertiser 1]

Even though, like, he didn't approve of your snort, he was like, okay, fine. I'll still just, you know.

[Ethan]

Oh, no, I hope not.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Jeffrey]

Was it a good kiss?

[Brooke]

You know, people have weird things.

[Ethan]

I thought so.

[Brooke]

I have a guy friend who won't date women depending on their thumb size. And, like, he thinks thumbs are really weird. They, like, creep him out for some reasons.

[Jeffrey]

I think I know why.

[Brooke]

That's.

[Advertiser 1]

That is very, very personal information to share about somebody on the radio.

[Brooke]

Like this dragon thumb.

[Jeffrey]

Okay. Dog.

[Advertiser 1]

Okay, we're not trying to body shame anybody.

[Brooke]

Like, some people have weird.

[Carly]

It.

[Advertiser 1]

Don't call it weird.

[Brooke]

I'm not. I asked Je.

[Jeffrey]

Unique deal breakers.

[Brooke]

Maybe that's a good way to put it. Well, and if it's that, then he's not the guy for you.

[Advertiser 1]

Carly is it possible that he's not calling you back because you've got dragon thumbs?

[Ethan]

Anything's possible.

[Advertiser 1]

Brooks theory.

[Jeffrey]

Are you holding the phone with just your thumb right now?

[Brooke]

Dragon thumb look like. It kind of looks like a big toe.

[Advertiser 1]

Yeah. A long claw coming off the end. Let's just. Okay, enough about the dragon body parts. Let's call this Ethan guy. We'll see if he picks up and we will ask him all the questions to figure out why he's not going out with you one more time. Carly, we're going to get your second date update right after this Second date update.

[Brooke]

You're the one. It took me a minute. Sorry. Yeah.

[Advertiser 1]

If you're just joining us, I'm playing this song cuz our listener Carly went out with a guy named Ethan who told her that he collects rubber ducks. He made the joke that he keeps them as emotional support pets. Again, just a joke. But he does collect them.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah.

[Advertiser 1]

Which begs the question, how bad do you feel when even the rubber duck guy won't call you back?

[Brooke]

Don't say it like that. She's adorable.

[Advertiser 1]

Do you consider this your rock bottom, Carly?

[Brooke]

I mean, if you're on this show, I think most people would say that that's the case.

[Ethan]

I feel pretty low. But not as low as you think I do.

[Advertiser 1]

Yeah, that's true. There is more phone call to come, so we can always sink lower.

[Brooke]

You're supposed to hype our listeners up. Carly, you're amazing and. And you deserve a second date.

[Advertiser 1]

God, you see how much she struggled to get that sentence out? That was really inspiring. We don't know what he's gonna say.

[Brooke]

I was gonna bring. I was gonna bring up the snort and maybe that's the reason he's not calling back.

[Advertiser 1]

It is a good point. She did mention that she laughed so hard during the date that she snorted. And that could have been a turn off to Ethan. Yeah, but we don't know.

[Jeffrey]

Which reminds me, nobody be too funny during this. If she starts snorting and then Brooke starts snorting, we're never gonna get on.

[Advertiser 1]

Oh, yeah.

[Jeffrey]

So everyone chill.

[Ethan]

You guys are funny, but not as funny as him.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Advertiser 1]

Oh, all right. Well, that's really motivated me to try super hard for you.

[Brooke]

That is going to backfire.

[Advertiser 1]

Get 100% effort into this. I'm dialing his number right now. Let's see if he picks up.

[Carly]

Here we go.

[Ethan]

Thank you, guys. I really hope you can get another date for me.

[Advertiser 1]

All right, let's see. Here we go.

[Carly]

Hello.

[Ethan]

Hey.

[Advertiser 1]

We're looking to talk With Ethan.

[Carly]

Okay. This is Ethan.

[Advertiser 1]

Hey, Ethan.

[Brooke]

Hi, Ethan.

[Jeffrey]

Hey, good morning.

[Brooke]

There's a bunch of us here.

[Carly]

Who's this? Hello?

[Advertiser 1]

Yeah, this is a radio show called Brooke and Jeffrey in the Morning. We're like a team, very dysfunctional team. And we're doing. Yeah, we are together. And we're here doing a segment called A Second Date Update.

[Carly]

Okay. Why are you calling me? This is.

[Brooke]

I love when people ask that. Yeah, just such a natural transition.

[Advertiser 1]

Yeah. So it's a segment where we help out listeners who've gone out on a date with somebody, but the second date hasn't materialized yet. We try and figure out why or if there's a reason. So we're doing that for one of our listeners that you went out with named Carly.

[Carly]

Oh, yeah, Carly. I know Carly. What does this mean?

[Advertiser 1]

She mentioned you were a funny guy. It's coming across, dude.

[Brooke]

No, I mean, honestly, from your response, it sounds like maybe you were planning on calling Carly back and going out with her again.

[Carly]

Yeah. I mean, are you serious? Am I really in the air talking about this?

[Ryan Seacrest]

Yeah.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah. The segment we have based around dating, it's pretty wild.

[Brooke]

Hoping you were just gonna say, yeah.

[Jeffrey]

He still doesn't trust us yet.

[Advertiser 1]

Look, I know this is a weird situation to be in, but Carly is seriously confused because she says she had a great time with you, but she's not seeing the same amount of effort from you as she was before the date.

[Jeffrey]

Kind of like an energy shift.

[Advertiser 1]

We're not sure if anything's changed.

[Carly]

Well, that's surprising because I'm not trying to blow her off. We had a great time.

[Brooke]

That is so cute to hear. So you really liked her?

[Carly]

Yeah, I thought she was great. She has a great laugh, and we had a great time out.

[Advertiser 1]

You like a laugh.

[Brooke]

That's cute. She was actually worried about that.

[Advertiser 1]

Yes. So it sounds like you do want to go out with her again.

[Carly]

Well, we were texting about when we were going to try to get together again. I mean, I'm really just surprised right now that she saw it that way, that I was blowing her off.

[Brooke]

Oh. You know how it can be in dating? Like, God, to, like, actually be positive and. And read everything in that way is hard.

[Jeffrey]

She doesn't know you well enough yet. She doesn't know if you're gonna hit her up immediately or if a full day of not hearing from you is going to be a horrible thing. I don't know.

[Advertiser 1]

Yeah, but everything that we're hearing right now sounds like you're into her.

[Brooke]

Cool. Yeah.

[Advertiser 1]

You Want to see her again?

[Brooke]

This is good.

[Jeffrey]

Have a good day?

[Carly]

Yeah, I think so.

[Advertiser 1]

Okay.

[Carly]

Actually, you know what? Maybe I shouldn't be saying this. Don't tell her this. It's maybe too early. I kind of bought her perfume.

[Brooke]

You bought her perfume?

[Advertiser 1]

That's interesting.

[Brooke]

That's cute. Like a travel size or full size bottle.

[Advertiser 1]

Do you have a price tag that you can attach to it? Alexis needs to know.

[Brooke]

I think that's amazing.

[Advertiser 1]

You know, that's interesting. Why? Yeah. What made you do that? Is like a birthday coming up for her or something?

[Carly]

To be honest, my ex used to wear it and it kind of drove me crazy. Wild.

[Advertiser 1]

Oh, God.

[Jeffrey]

Hold on.

[Advertiser 1]

You bought it because it's the same as your ex's perfume, bro.

[Ethan]

No, wait a second.

[Carly]

I like the way. No, I like.

[Ethan]

I'm on the phone.

[Advertiser 1]

Oh.

[Carly]

What?

[Ethan]

I'm on the phone. I heard that.

[Advertiser 1]

Yeah, that's Carly. That's on the other line listening to this. That's how this works. We usually call her in.

[Brooke]

That is so weird. He didn't know.

[Ethan]

Even the same as your ex. Are you for real?

[Carly]

I didn't know you were on. Carly. I didn't know you were on.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, does it change the story?

[Ethan]

Yeah, well, I am, and that's disturbing. Like, why? Like. Okay, seriously, Brooke, Alexis, can you guys help me out on this?

[Brooke]

I mean, it could be worse. He could have bought it because it's what his mom smells like.

[Advertiser 1]

Oh, that would have been much sweeter.

[Brooke]

My mind did not even go there.

[Advertiser 1]

Okay, wait, I think it's a good question. Why? Why do you want Carly to be wearing that same perfume?

[Jeffrey]

Yeah. Would it remind you of your ex?

[Carly]

I like the scent. I thought she would smell great with it on her.

[Brooke]

Okay, okay, okay. Maybe. Maybe there could be a different scent, though, for Carly, you know, like.

[Advertiser 1]

Yes.

[Brooke]

Like my guy. My husband is a scent guy. He loves scents. Like, you just maybe need to explore a different scent.

[Advertiser 1]

Stop trying to change men with every sentence that you say.

[Brooke]

Dude, that is disturbing. You do not want people reminded.

[Advertiser 1]

Okay, I'm trying to read this and help you out here, Ethan. You're saying you didn't buy it because it reminds you of your ex. You buying it just because you like the scent itself?

[Carly]

That's right. This is not about my ex at all. She doesn't own the scent. She doesn't own the perfume. Anyone can buy it. I love the scent. And I thought Carly would smell great with it on it. That was a nice gesture.

[Advertiser 1]

Carly, Are you hearing him?

[Jeffrey]

I'm.

[Ethan]

I'm trying. I'm really trying to be open about this, but, like, I also. I feel like when you smell a. Smell it, you associate it with whoever was wearing it.

[Brooke]

Yeah, but maybe you're a more powerful woman and he'll start associating it with you instead of her. Did the scents on your body have different effects, too? Yeah, that's true. Yeah.

[Advertiser 1]

Literally, it could have been anybody. If his mailman had been wearing the perfume, it would have driven him mad.

[Jeffrey]

I mean, can I say fact here? That, like, scent is the number one connection to memories. Like.

[Brooke]

Okay, but. But listen, he was never going to tell her that it was the ex's scent.

[Carly]

Well, yeah, I thought. I was just talking to you guys.

[Brooke]

I mean, so technically we set him up for this. You know what I mean? Carly, like, you got to give them a little bit of.

[Ethan]

I feel you're. You're not wrong. I. I agree with you guys. I do think. And when you put a scent on, it does change, like, different body chemistries, so. Fair enough.

[Carly]

So you'll wear it then? Because I really like it.

[Brooke]

Oh, why do I feel like I shouldn't have heard that question?

[Advertiser 1]

Is that very, very important to you if you're gonna go out with her again?

[Carly]

Like I said, guys, I really like it.

[Brooke]

What is the scent? Why did your voice do that? What is this?

[Ethan]

You had me up until there. I don't know. Now I'm getting, like, creep vibes.

[Jeffrey]

Change the scent.

[Brooke]

Let's hope again that's our fault. We're piling on.

[Advertiser 1]

Yes.

[Carly]

Okay.

[Advertiser 1]

We are the weirdos in this conversation. He is totally normal.

[Jeffrey]

I would spray another perfume on before he sprays that perfume on.

[Carly]

That's a great point. I could wear it so you could throw it on me first.

[Brooke]

Oh, wait, wait. I don't think men with women's perfume is a real hot scent.

[Advertiser 1]

I'm starting to like this even more. Jeff, I'm very curious. Just as an experiment to see how this second interaction would go between Carly and Ethan both wearing the same scent. The smell.

[Brooke]

I feel like she's got to wear a cologne now.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, it's got to be get some her Giorgio Armani.

[Ethan]

But really, I wear my ex boyfriend's cologne.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, how would you feel, bro?

[Brooke]

That is.

[Carly]

Actually, I'll wear it. Sure.

[Advertiser 1]

Okay.

[Brooke]

All fair in love and scent.

[Advertiser 1]

The whole reason that we called you is to ask if you would see Carly one more time for a date and we would pay for it.

[Brooke]

Yeah, you need to ask a different scent.

[Carly]

I would love to see her again.

[Advertiser 1]

You Are okay. And Carly, are you still up for this, even despite what you've heard?

[Ethan]

I guess so. I'll give it a whirl.

[Advertiser 1]

I'll give it a. I'm a little bit surprised.

[Brooke]

Yeah, I think we did a good job.

[Advertiser 1]

Yeah, I'm thrilled for you.

[Brooke]

We really backed Ethan here on this one.

[Advertiser 1]

Way better than if he had said she had dragon thumbs. So that's.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Advertiser 1]

This was actually a big win for everybody.

[Brooke]

Can't come back from that.

[Advertiser 1]

No, you can't. Look at Jeffrey in the morning, man. I'm just really happy that she didn't overreact. When she jumped in kind of loud, at first I thought, like, oh, no, this is it. It's over. We're not gonna come back.

[Brooke]

You don't say that part out loud, man. Like, you buy the perfume and then you just leave it there, like.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

And I understand he didn't know that she was on the phone, but even to us, like, let's just keep it to ourselves.

[Advertiser 1]

It was like you said, like, it was kind of our felt because he confessed that he liked her and he felt comfortable enough with us to confide that the perfume thing was supposed to be a gift. And then the ex girlfriend also used to wear it.

[Brooke]

I will say, I bet he would have told her just because in the 60 seconds you talked to him, he let it out.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, that's true.

[Advertiser 1]

I like to think that it's more about, like, how comfortable people are around us, that they're willing to open up. Not that he's just has, you know, a blabber mouth.

[Jeffrey]

And also, he didn't think it was a problem. He's like, oh, yeah, I'm just gonna get her the same set. My ex girlfriend. Always work. Because I love it.

[Advertiser 1]

Yeah.

[Jeffrey]

And then I'll call her.

[Brooke]

Let's be honest, the only reason any guy ever knows the smell of a perfume is because of some woman he dated at some point.

[Jeffrey]

Absolutely. I didn't know what they're called. I'm like, please, smell like Michelle. Yeah.

[Advertiser 1]

So let's give credit to Carly, who was able to hear him out and separate the X from the smell and agree to a very, very pungent second date.

[Jeffrey]

Worried about how pungent it's going to be. Are they both going to show?

[Brooke]

They're going to bathe? Yeah.

[Advertiser 1]

They're going to gas masks when they meet up. But text in to 78592 and email the show. If you ever feel like you need a little bit of help in your dating life, we can call that person who's not calling you back. And go check out all of our second dates wherever you get your podcast.

[Brooke]

At Brooke and Jeffrey Brooke and Jeffrey in the Morning.

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