Second Date Update UPDATE: Bumpin' Carts

Summary

Podcast Summary: Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update UPDATE: Bumpin' Carts

Podcast Information:

• Title: Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update

• Host/Author: iHeartPodcasts

• Episode: Second Date Update UPDATE: Bumpin' Carts

• Release Date: May 15, 2025

• Description:
  Ghosted after a first date? We call the person who isn't calling you back to find out the real reason why and get you a Second Date. Low success rate...high entertainment for the rest of us.

  Want more? Catch the FULL hour-long show over at Brooke and Jeffrey.

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Introduction

In this episode of Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update, hosts Brooke and Jeffrey delve into a unique and emerging dating trend known as "Bumpin' Carts." The episode features the story of Mandy and Mark, a couple who met through this unconventional method, and provides an in-depth update on their relationship's progression.

The New Dating Trend: Bumpin' Carts

Timestamp: 02:43 - 07:03

Brooke introduces the segment by highlighting a new dating ritual that's gaining popularity. This trend, which originated on TikTok and possibly started in Spain, involves singles meeting at grocery stores in large groups. The process is as follows:

1. Grocery Store Meetup: Singles gather at a designated grocery store at a specified time.
2. The Pineapple Ritual: Participants place an upside-down pineapple in their carts.
3. Wine Selection: They then grab a bottle of wine.
4. Cart Bumping: If someone notices another person with the same items, they give a light "bump" with their cart to show interest.

Jeffrey humorously compares cart bumping to swiping on dating apps, noting, "So bumping carts is equivalent of swiping, basically." (07:00)

Notable Quote:

"Pineapple. You'll have a store and you'll have a time and they usually see a huge turnout. Like 60 to 70 people take part." — Mandy [05:30]

Mandy and Mark's Story

Timestamp: 08:12 - 13:36

Mandy shares her experience of participating in the bumpin' carts trend, explaining how she met Mark:

• Initial Interaction: Mandy placed an upside-down pineapple and selected wine, then bumped carts with Mark.
• Exchange of Information: After bumping carts, they exchanged contact details and decided to meet at a wine bar.
• First Date: The date went well; they enjoyed deep conversations and found common interests, such as a love for animals.

Notable Quotes:

"And he's really funny, and he's an animal lover, and... he seemed very genuine." — Mandy [08:32]

"Yeah. It's been about two weeks." — Mandy [09:35]

The Complications: The Invoice

Timestamp: 14:08 - 17:45

Post-first date, an unexpected twist occurs:

• Invoice Incident: After their date, Mandy sent Mark an invoice covering her pre- and post-date expenses, including makeup, pedicures, and other personal care costs. This gesture was intended to formalize the expenses incurred during their meeting.

• Mark's Reaction: Mark was taken aback by the invoice, feeling it was impersonal and not previously agreed upon. He expressed confusion and discomfort, not anticipating such a request.

Notable Quotes:

"I walked her home, we kissed, and then gone." — Mandy [09:10]

"Here is my pre and post date expenses." — Mark [13:54]

"She needed her toes painted to go to a wine bar." — Brooke [14:18]

Resolution and Future

Timestamp: 17:57 - 21:02

Despite the initial tension over financial arrangements, Mandy and Mark work through their differences:

• Splitting Costs: Mandy offers to go "Dutch," meaning they would split expenses. This compromise helps alleviate Mark's concerns about the initial invoice.

• Ongoing Relationship: Mark agrees to a subscription model where he pays a flat monthly rate to cover future date expenses, ensuring clarity and consistency in their financial interactions.

Notable Quotes:

"Ryan Seacrest: ... If you're happy, then that's great. I know every relationship works differently. Who are we to judge how other people are able to find happiness in their life? So that's awesome." [20:43]

"Mandy: Thank you guys very much. And Mark, once you then multiply the half for the first date, we can schedule a second date." [18:35]

Final Update

Timestamp: 19:00 - 21:02

In a follow-up segment, Mandy and Mark provide an update on their relationship status:

• Financial Harmony: Mark has been consistently contributing to Mandy's pre-date expenses, alleviating previous tensions.

• Relationship Status: Both express satisfaction with how they've navigated the financial aspects, emphasizing open communication and mutual respect.

Notable Quotes:

"Mandy: So he did actually Venmo me for his half." [19:19]

"Mark: Yeah, for the last few months, he's been doing it." [19:31]

"Mandy: I'm very, very happy with Mark." [20:55]

Conclusion

Brooke and Jeffrey wrap up the episode by celebrating Mandy and Mark's ability to overcome initial obstacles through compromise and understanding. The hosts highlight the importance of clear communication and flexibility in modern dating, especially when unconventional methods are involved.

Closing Remarks:

"If you guys are happy, then that's great. I know every relationship works differently. Who are we to judge how other people are able to find happiness in their life? So that's awesome." — Ryan Seacrest [20:43]

Key Takeaways

• Innovative Dating Methods: The bumpin' carts trend showcases how creative approaches can facilitate connections in a crowded dating landscape.

• Communication is Crucial: Open discussions about expectations and financial arrangements can prevent misunderstandings and foster healthier relationships.

• Flexibility and Compromise: Mandy and Mark's ability to adapt their financial interactions led to the strengthening of their relationship.

Notable Quotes Summary

• Mandy on Meetups:
  "There was this TikTok movement going around... people can post the store name and time and they'll get reposted and reposted." [05:30]

• Mark on the Invoice:
  "I didn't know this was part of it... I walked her home, we kissed, and then gone." [13:54]

• Brooke on Financials:
  "I love that. All right, let's get to this update." [16:43]

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This episode of Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update provides an entertaining and insightful look into modern dating trends, highlighting both the challenges and successes that come with innovative approaches to finding love.

Transcript

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[Brooke]

It's always a fun day when we get an update from one of our second date update couples.

[Jeffrey]

Yes, especially an unexpected one, for sure.

[Brooke]

Hey, welcome to Brooke and Jeffrey in the Morning. And you have found the second date update podcast. We're so happy you're here. And yesterday we do need to do.

[Alexa]

A update on the poll.

[Brooke]

Yes, because we did put a poll up on Spotify based on yesterday's second date update. And what was the poll, Alexa?

[Jeffrey]

We said your date has something on their face. Do you say something, keep it to yourself, or put something on your face.

[Brooke]

Make you feel better, you know?

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, yeah, exactly. 84% of you said you say something.

[Mandy]

Wow.

[Alexa]

Yeah, because it would bug me.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah. 10% keep it to yourself, and 5% put something on your face.

[Brooke]

Yeah, See, we're in it together, right?

[Mandy]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

I love that. All right, let's get to this update. Update. That's, of course, where we get a check in from a couple that's been on the show before. So we are going to play the full original second date, and then at the very end is when we're going to hear from them again. So stick around to the very end of this one. It starts right now.

[Ryan Seacrest]

It's the date that we never thought would actually happen, but against all odds, it did. One of our most popular second date calls from the past calendar year gets a surprising update. Oh, it's just proof that only because we think a relationship is doomed and there's tons and tons of red flags and all the signs are pointing directly to the toilet. Yeah, that doesn't count for anything.

[Brooke]

That's good.

[Ryan Seacrest]

That's right. Sometimes true love prevails, even when we condemn it in the most unexpected ways. You're gonna hear it when we get a second date update. Update. Right after this second date update, we got an email from a woman who says people in her area aren't really using Bumble or Tinder anymore.

[Brooke]

Oh, what are they using?

[Ryan Seacrest]

Not even my favorite app, Clinger, where personal space is just a myth.

[Brooke]

At least everybody on the app agrees.

[Alexa]

You imagine you hear a knock at.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Your door, immediately find your fellow codependent. But she says she's found a more unique way to meet guys. And we've heard of these types of movements before where People are, like, trying to move away from the apps in favor of other methods. So let's talk to her and find out what she did. Her name is Mandy. Mandy, welcome to the show.

[Mandy]

Hey, guys.

[Brooke]

You sound cute and fun and like, you did something fun to meet some guys.

[Ryan Seacrest]

She said, hey, how did you get that from?

[Brooke]

Hey, you did it.

[Ryan Seacrest]

You sound perfect for Clinger Brooks. So tell us about this guy that you met and how you met him. What's your strategy now?

[Mandy]

There was this tick tock movement going around, and I want to say it started in Spain and it's where singles meet up at a grocery store. So, like, you'll. You'll have a store and you'll have a time and they usually see a huge turnout. Like 60 to 70 people take part.

[Alexa]

In it at a grocery store.

[Brooke]

Like, how do you find when the meetup is.

[Alexa]

I feel like I'll see you guys at check stand.

[Brooke]

Like, I'd be the person not invited to the grocery store for some reason.

[Mandy]

People will just kind of post the store name and time and they'll get reposted and reposted. And then people just.

[Jeffrey]

I've seen, like, not exactly this, but like, I've seen people go on and they'll be like, I think this bar would be fun for singles. Go this Friday night. And it's like a popular bar and it goes viral.

[Brooke]

But we're doing grocery stores and stuff.

[Jeffrey]

But you can do. Yeah, exactly.

[Alexa]

But that doesn't make sense. Like, if you're going to do it, you share it. Well, you're like, I'm going.

[Jeffrey]

If you watch any video where it says hot singles might be here, I feel like you're into it.

[Alexa]

I see a lot of those websites and they're never true.

[Ryan Seacrest]

So a bunch of people go to the grocery store hoping to meet someone. Right.

[Brooke]

Go to the meat section, because that would be really fun.

[Alexa]

No, no, I buy the water. I'm thirsty.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Mandy, tell us how it work. What happens once you're in the store?

[Mandy]

Then here's where it gets a little, like, saucy. So you go and you get a pineapple.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Oh.

[Mandy]

No, no, it's not like that.

[Jeffrey]

Oh, then why is it that fruit?

[Mandy]

You know, I wondered the same thing. Like, you couldn't have chosen a different fruit, but whatever.

[Brooke]

Okay.

[Mandy]

Upside down, which I know runs, like, rampant with that other.

[Brooke]

Are you sure you're going to the right meal?

[Alexa]

You just a confused one here.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Brooke, shut up. I'm loving this idea more and more. Keep going, Mandy.

[Mandy]

So then you put it upside down in your cart, and then you go over to where the wine is, and you grab a bottle of wine.

[Brooke]

Okay. Is there a little bowl where you put your keys?

[Ryan Seacrest]

Okay. You got an upside down pineapple and some wine.

[Mandy]

Yes. And you check out who's around to see if they have the same items in theirs. And if you see somebody who kind of tick your fancy, so to speak, you give them a light bump with your cart.

[Jeffrey]

Then the pineapple tips over.

[Brooke]

So now we're bumping carts.

[Alexa]

I will say this. This can be subtle, because even if you don't see someone at first, you could just wander around. Looks like you're looking.

[Jeffrey]

How long do you have to wander in there?

[Brooke]

I have a question, though. If you bump someone, do they bump you back?

[Jeffrey]

Like they run away with the cart?

[Mandy]

You would. If they're not interested. They could, you know, just, oh, sorry, excuse me. And walk away.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Oh, okay. That. So bumping carts is equivalent of swiping, basically.

[Mandy]

Exactly.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Okay, so who did you bump upside down pineapple wine carts with? Right.

[Mark]

Wouldn't be a coincidence.

[Brooke]

You got it, Jeff. We're all following. Who was it?

[Mandy]

That is how I met Mark.

[Brooke]

Mark.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Okay.

[Brooke]

And then how do you turn that into a date?

[Mandy]

Well, once we bumped, then we exchanged information. We actually got together and we went to a wine bar, and it was. It was really nice. Like, we just got to sit down and really talk. And he's really funny, and he's a. He's an animal lover, and. Which is great.

[Alexa]

That's good.

[Mandy]

Yeah, exactly. And I mean, he just. He seemed very genuine.

[Brooke]

So did you get the vibe that you guys were gonna do this again? You're gonna see each other?

[Mandy]

Yeah. Yeah. And that's the weirdest thing. Like, he walked me home, you know, we kissed, and then gone.

[Brooke]

Done.

[Alexa]

And then done.

[Mandy]

You said no, and then he was gone.

[Ryan Seacrest]

He was. He ran away after the kiss.

[Alexa]

Like, oh, my God, I have wine breath. And then he runs away.

[Ryan Seacrest]

He's embarrassed.

[Mandy]

Maybe he had to go get another pineapple. I don't know.

[Brooke]

Oh, interesting. So have you called him or texted him or are you waiting for him?

[Mandy]

No, I did. I called him and I texted and I've got nothing.

[Ryan Seacrest]

How long has it been since you and Mark went on that date?

[Mandy]

It's been about two weeks.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Okay, that's a while.

[Brooke]

Yeah. Long enough that he should have reached out.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Yeah. Okay, well, let's call him and find out what he has to say. We're gonna come back and do your second date update.

[Alexa]

You got a pineapple or Something do we have to do?

[Ryan Seacrest]

I put in my instacart order already. So we'll be back. We'll do it right after this. Hold on. Second date update.

[Brooke]

You're in the middle of a second date update update. And we're gonna find out how the couple is doing right after you hear part two.

[Ryan Seacrest]

I am never gonna shop for groceries the same ever again. Call with Mandy.

[Brooke]

You and me both. I am going to be just eyeballing Eagle Eye who. Who's in here to meet other people. I didn't think of it. Yeah.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Because Mandy told us about a strange new dating ritual that apparently started with singles in Spain, and now it's come over to the US where people will show up at a grocery store. Like a lot of people. They take all the pineapples, put them in carts upside down and meet in the wine section, then start bumping each other to show interest. And this is wink. Definitely 100% not a swingers thing. Even though it sounds like it's a literally every person on the planet except for our listener Mandy, because she ended up meeting a guy named Mark there. They went out, had a really good time, and this was her first grocery store bump sesh. But we never asked, what about Mark, Mandy, did you discuss that? Has he bumped before?

[Mandy]

He said he had. He and a girl had gone out a few times after they had a bump session.

[Brooke]

It's crazy how successful this is for people.

[Alexa]

What's it like when it's busy and it just sounds like a hundred shopping carts crashing in the corner?

[Brooke]

I think store even more fascinating is how confused the produce man must be. Yeah, like they wanted my pineapples and now they don't want. But they're back and they're missing cards.

[Alexa]

What's going on?

[Ryan Seacrest]

There's clearly a lot of questions that.

[Alexa]

We have, and she's a rookie can answer.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Yeah, the only person that can is the tropical fruit stud that we're about to call here. Hopefully we'll squeeze some answers out of him.

[Brooke]

Okay, can we call him Mr. Chiquita?

[Alexa]

No, pineapple. What's his name?

[Brooke]

Oh, Del Monte.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Okay, Pineapple. Mark. We'll just call him Mark until we get more from him. But like Del Marque, let's just dial him, see if he picks up first. Here we go.

[Mark]

Hello?

[Ryan Seacrest]

Hey, is this Mark?

[Mark]

Yeah.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Hey, Mark. Not sure if you're ready for this, but you are on a radio show right now. We're called Brooke and Jeffrey in the Morning.

[Brooke]

Yeah, what's up, Mark?

[Ryan Seacrest]

Boy, have we been dying to talk to you.

[Brooke]

Oh, my God. Seriously? So many questions.

[Mark]

Who is this again? I'm sorry, sorry.

[Ryan Seacrest]

It's Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. I didn't mean to, like, scare you.

[Alexa]

We're a whole show, bro.

[Brooke]

Yes.

[Alexa]

Four of us.

[Brooke]

We have a radio show and we do a podcast as well.

[Ryan Seacrest]

I'm Jeff, and you heard everybody else.

[Brooke]

So I'd like to ask who he thinks matters.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Yeah. So we want to ask you a little bit if it's okay about your dating life, because we heard that you met a woman the other day at the grocery store named Mandy. Oh, my God.

[Mark]

She told you about that?

[Ryan Seacrest]

Yeah. Yeah.

[Alexa]

You gotta be embarrassed, bro. We think it's really interesting.

[Brooke]

Yeah, she told us all about, like, the tick tock trend of going to the grocery store at the same time.

[Mark]

Wow. Yeah, I have. I have a couple of friends that they're doing this trend and they told me, you should see what it's about. Yeah, a couple of times I. I met Mandy and I don't know, she. I thought she was cool.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Okay.

[Brooke]

All right, that's good. That's a good start.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Cool enough to take out on a actual date to a wine bar. We heard.

[Mark]

Yeah, we went out. It's just towards the end of the date, like, a weird thing happened. I don't know if she told you guys about it.

[Brooke]

Weirder than the grocery store thing.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Well, we heard you kiss.

[Alexa]

Yeah, the kiss.

[Brooke]

Oh, yeah, that's right.

[Alexa]

Oh, you're supposed to, like, bump noses. Is there, like, a new thing?

[Brooke]

Was it not a good kiss?

[Mark]

I walked her home and we kissed and it was really great.

[Brooke]

Oh.

[Mark]

But I take her to her door, and she reaches into her purse.

[Mandy]

Yeah.

[Mark]

And pulls out an envelope.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Okay.

[Brooke]

Okay.

[Alexa]

Is this Hogwarts letter? What?

[Mark]

I get to my car and I open this letter and it says, thank you for this lovely date. And then under says, here is my pre and post date expenses.

[Brooke]

Huh.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Huh?

[Alexa]

Wait, it's an invoice.

[Mark]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

To what?

[Mark]

Makeup. There was the pedicure, things like that.

[Brooke]

She needed her toes painted to go to a wine bar.

[Mark]

Like, I thought. I didn't know that this was part of it.

[Brooke]

That's insane.

[Mark]

Her Venmo was on there. There was a Venmo barcode.

[Jeffrey]

Maybe a guy you don't like more than someone where it actually went. Well, like, why would you.

[Brooke]

Why would you do. Especially because didn't you pay for the wine bar?

[Mark]

Yeah, well, I paid for everything. I thought, okay, I'll treat her to a date. That's normal. I just didn't Know.

[Alexa]

Don't lie to us. You did not pay for everything.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Okay. Or maybe he didn't have enough money to pay for the Venmo thing.

[Brooke]

So, what, is she having to buy new makeup for the date?

[Alexa]

True.

[Brooke]

Please.

[Jeffrey]

Everything does run out at the same time. Don't get me started.

[Ryan Seacrest]

It's annoying. We're throwing out a lot of theoreticals. We don't know the true story. The only one that does is Mandy, who is on the other line listening to this call right now. Mark. And wanting to talk to you.

[Mandy]

Hi, Mark.

[Brooke]

Oh, girl.

[Mark]

Mindy, Hi.

[Mandy]

Realize that was what bothered you.

[Ryan Seacrest]

So you admit that you invoiced him for everything before and during the date.

[Mandy]

Well, I went out. I got my makeup done, I got my hair done, I got a new outfit, I got shoes.

[Jeffrey]

You shouldn't put that much in for a man. Just saying.

[Alexa]

Yeah, seriously.

[Jeffrey]

In the first place.

[Mark]

But I didn't ask you to do any of that.

[Mandy]

You were insistent that you wanted to go out and that you wanted to.

[Mark]

Pay, and I wanted to pay. But to give me the receipts? It was just. It was impersonal. I didn't feel right about it. I walked away feeling good, thinking, oh, cool, I got a cute envelope with a note instead. I had a receipt. What are you doing?

[Ryan Seacrest]

I mean, a letter does kind of make it more personal in a way.

[Brooke]

It doesn't.

[Ryan Seacrest]

At least she took the time to write it.

[Mandy]

You know, I've done it before, and I've never had any real complaints, really.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Maybe in the Pineapple community, the standards for payments are a little bit different.

[Alexa]

I hate to admit, though, if I went on a date with a girl and it went well, and I wanted to see her again and she billed me 50 bucks, I'd be like, okay.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Oh, no.

[Alexa]

She knows I'm financially stable. I can afford it. I can take care of.

[Jeffrey]

I don't think she's thinking about that when she asks.

[Brooke]

And, like, I just. Like, these are expenses about just being an adult that you just have to incur. Like, this is just life expenses that you got to take on yourself.

[Mandy]

But don't you feel that we're getting a little screwed over by the amount of money we have to pay?

[Ryan Seacrest]

It's like kind of a shared thing. You both put in your effort and your money. Mandy, is there a way that maybe going forward, you could see not doing the invoice or at least giving him a discount on the things that he pay for?

[Mandy]

If it's gonna make you feel more comfortable if we go out again, you know, we can go Dutch.

[Brooke]

I don't even understand what that means.

[Ryan Seacrest]

It means she pays for half and he pays for half. He pays for one foot, she pays for the other foot.

[Brooke]

I thought meant you paid for your own crap.

[Alexa]

Like when the bill comes.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Oh, that's not how modern pineapple dating works, Brooke. Get up with the times, Mark, it sounds like she's trying to be reasonable with you. Offering a pretty significant discount on the rates that you have to pay. So I would give her another chance.

[Alexa]

This is like when you tell a company you're going to cancel and they give you that last offer.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Exactly.

[Alexa]

We'll do one more trial.

[Brooke]

Is it too late to go dutch on the first bill, or are we just talking about the second bill?

[Ryan Seacrest]

You know, we're not in charge of the entire financial landscape. All we're in charge of is paying for the date that you go on. Because we will offer to fund it for you. Mark, if you'll see Mandy one more time.

[Mark]

If you're willing to talk about splitting things down the line and down the middle between you and I in the future, then I don't see a reason not to.

[Jeffrey]

No reason.

[Alexa]

With spreadsheets.

[Brooke]

Yes, spreadsheets excel. You need to keep receipts marked. Okay? If you get a haircut, you got.

[Jeffrey]

To remember, see how many pumps of foundation she's using. Gotta count numbers.

[Ryan Seacrest]

This is some sexy talk that we're having on the show right now. But, Mark, you're. Is that a yes from you?

[Mark]

That's a yes from me.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Yes.

[Brooke]

Mandy, that is shocking.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Did not see that coming. But congratulations, Mandy. You got yourself another date.

[Mandy]

Well, thank you guys very much. And Mark, once you then mumi the half for the first date, we can schedule a second date.

[Brooke]

Oh, hey. Wow, Mandy, I thought you were nuts, but now I'm thinking I want you to do my financials. Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Honestly, I'm not sure anybody here expected to get an update from these two.

[Brooke]

No, no, not at all.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Here we are. Mark and Mandy are back on to give us an update update on their situation. And the last time that we spoke to you guys, there was a question of will Mark be responsible for paying half of the pre date stuff. What happened there?

[Mandy]

So he did actually venmo me for his half.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Sweet guy.

[Mandy]

And we've kept dating over the next few months, and he has paid like a gentleman should for my pre date expenses.

[Alexa]

Wait, for.

[Brooke]

For over two months he's been doing this?

[Mandy]

Yeah, for the last few months, he's been doing it.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Wow.

[Brooke]

Mark, are you There. I kind of hear you in the background.

[Mark]

Yes, yes, I'm here, guys. Hi. Okay.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Hey, it's good to hear from you, Mark.

[Brooke]

Has it been worth the cost?

[Mark]

Oh, yeah, no, she's totally worth it. Yes.

[Brooke]

Okay.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Okay.

[Mandy]

But he has told me he has some concerns. Certain dates are more expensive than others. And since it wasn't consistent, I did offer to send him an itemized bill, but he really, he wasn't happy with that either, so.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Okay, well, so there's still a little bit of tension, it sounds like, with the financials in your relationship. Were you guys able to work through that?

[Mark]

Well, so she and I talked it out. She offered me a monthly subscription package to your girlfriend. So I pay a flat rate of 89.99amonth to cover all of her pre date stuff.

[Brooke]

That sounds like an introductory rate. Be careful in six months.

[Mandy]

You know, as long as the Venmo payment gets there by the third of the month. I do give him a two day grace period before he incurs interest.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Well, you know what, look, if you guys are happy, then that's great. I know every relationship works differently. Who are we to judge how other people are able to find happiness in their life? So that's awesome.

[Mandy]

Thank you. I'm very, very happy with Mark.

[Jeffrey]

Make sure you lock them into an annual no cancellation policy.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Get them on a five year deal so he can't go anywhere. Glad you guys are doing well. Make sure if you want follow us on YouTube @brooke and Jeffrey. You can find all of our second date updates right there.

[Brooke]

Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning.

[Mandy]

I found out that was related to.

[Ryan Seacrest]

The guy that I was dating. I don't feel emotions correctly. I collect my roommate's toenails and fingernails.

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[Ryan Seacrest]

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[Dan Flores]

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[Ryan Seacrest]

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[Brooke]

In 2020, a group of young women.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Found themselves in an AI fueled nightmare.

[Brooke]

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[Ryan Seacrest]

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