A couple, the male narrator and his girlfriend Hannah, embark on a time-traveling adventure to experience dating in different decades, starting from the 1920s and moving forward to the 2050s. In each decade, they immerse themselves in the culture, fashion, and dating customs of that era.
In the 1920s, they have a dinner date at a diner, trying unusual foods like chili meatloaf and Jell-O salad. In the 1930s, they visit a drive-in theater, where they watch a movie and order food delivered to their car. In the 1940s, they go to the original McDonald's and try discontinued menu items like the black cheeseburger.
In the 1950s, the narrator has to use a bike to reach Hannah's house, as cars were not easily accessible. They then go on a date, sneaking Hannah out of her house to avoid her strict parents. In the 1960s, they visit a diner, trying popular foods like fondue and TV dinners. In the 1970s, they attend a baseball game and try to win tickets at an arcade.
In the 1980s, the narrator uses a mullet hairstyle and an arcade to try and win tickets. In the 1990s, they use a flip phone and a car to go on a date. In the 2000s, they participate in a simulated Tinder dating show, which ends in disaster. Finally, in the 2050s, they use virtual reality goggles and a robotic dog to go on a date on the moon.
Throughout their journey, the couple experiences the ups and downs of dating in different eras, often with humorous results.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The author is going on a 100-year date, traveling back in time to experience dating in different decades.
2. In the 1920s, opening the door for your date was considered a key part of the dating experience.
3. The author hired a professional makeup team to transform themselves and their girlfriend into 1920s-style attire.
4. Restaurants became a popular place for dates in the 1920s.
5. The author ordered a chili meatloaf and a Jell-O salad, two popular dishes in the 1920s.
6. The first drive-in theater was invented in 1936.
7. In the 1930s, people could get delivery service to their cars at drive-in theaters.
8. All movies were in black and white in the 1930s.
9. McDonald's was founded in 1943 and quickly became popular.
10. The author ordered a black cheeseburger, which was made with squid ink, at a 1940s-style McDonald's.
11. The author also tried a grilled mac and cheese, which was a novelty in the 1940s.
12. In the 1950s, cars were not as accessible, and people used bicycles or walked to get around.
13. The author used a 1950s-style bicycle to travel to their date's house.
14. In the 1950s, parents were strict, and dates often had to sneak around to see each other.
15. The author used rocks to signal to their date that they were outside.
16. The author and their date went to a diner, a popular place for dates in the 1960s.
17. Fondue was a popular meal in the 1960s.
18. TV dinners were also popular in the 1960s.
19. Canned vegetables were a common alternative to fresh vegetables in the 1960s.
20. The author and their date went to a baseball game in the 1970s.
21. In the 1970s, it was popular to go to a baseball game on a date.
22. The author bought a hot dog for 35 cents at the baseball game.
23. In the 1980s, arcades were a popular place for dates.
24. The author played games at an arcade and tried to beat their date's high score.
25. The author and their date went to the 1990s and used a flip phone and car keys to navigate.
26. In the 1990s, parents were less strict, and dates didn't have to sneak around as much.
27. The author and their date used a map to navigate to their destination.
28. In the 2000s, dating apps became popular, and people could pick their dates without meeting them in person.
29. The author simulated a Tinder dating experience, but it didn't go well.
30. In the future (2050), people use goggles to transport themselves to different locations.
31. The author and their date walked a robotic dog on the moon using these goggles.
32. The robotic dog could perform tricks, such as rolling over.