Dear DateSpacers,
Earth Day? 4-20? Chances are, if you like Hacky Sack this was a good week for you. Of course, if you like Hacky Sack, our website is probably of little to no interest to you, since, in all likelihood, the last time you had a date was when grandma told you to eat a bunch of them when she found out you were irregular. (We’re just kidding. We love the Hack. It made us look irreverent and clumsily athletic as middle schoolers.)
Seriously, though, this week we thought we’d give Earth Day the attention it deserves. Check out what we found: 1990’s “The Earth Day Special.” In case you missed this one when it originally aired, be prepared to be overwhelmed. Check out this cast list! Middler as Mother Earth? Dustin Hoffman? Barbara Streisand? Meryl Streep? The chick from Blossom? Yes!
Well, here it is.
We could only find parts 1-7 of 11—sorry about that. But, hey, that’s a pretty good start. Did you catch the rap with Tone Loc, Will Smith, Kid and Play, and a very out-of-shape Ice-T? (See Part 6. It also features one of the Huxtable kids in a backwards jersey. Kris Kross’ll make ya Jump! Jump! God bless 1990.) And if Blanche Devereaux and her sultry ways can’t get you to recycle, well, there’s just no hope for you. (She’s so hot!)
1. DateSpace of the Week
Jonathan C. recommends Café Mogador, “[a]n underground Moroccan bar with a trendy drink list, exotic surroundings, delicious cuisine, friendly staff, and a not-too-soft not-too-loud volume level.” It may not feature Sam from Rick’s Café Américain, but you’re certain not to run into Peter Lorre there either, so it’s pretty much a wash. (Man that guy’s creepy. Casablanca, by the way, is another great date movie.)
Been on a really great date lately? Suggest next week’s DateSpace of the week by emailing eric@datespaces.com.
2. This Week at The Daily Dater
This week we’ve got a double-dose of The Daily Dater for you. First we discuss the (de)merits of flowers on a first date. Bottom line: you’ve had better ideas. Let the flowers live. (Earth Day, remember?) Save the gesture for when you screw up. You’ll need it.
Next, we take a look at the pros and cons of the long-distance relationship, presenting both sides of the argument. So far we have two people in favor and one opposed. Where do you stand? Let us know!
Send your dating queries and conundrums our way by emailing charles@datespaces.com.
Until next week,
Happy Earth Day and Happy Dating!
The DateSpaces.com Team
XOXOX
