Super Speed!

Well at first, there was the Speed Dating phenomenon. Developed by a Rabbi as a means of introducing young Jews to each other, this soon became a craze that crossed continents. With ‘dates’ ranging from what seems to be about two to ten minutes and numbers of suitors from only a couple to nearer a hundred, there has now been another new development. You can also do Super Speed Dating!

I’m not sure that its actually called this but apparently the initial idea of the speed date has been such a hit in Australia that companies have now started to organise specialised events. For all the wine buffs out there, you can do what we’ll call Tasting Tours (double entendre NOT intended) where you get do the dates by playing musical chairs on a bus. In the middle of which (or after - I’m not quite sure how it works) you can cruise whilst in your cups and mingle to your hearts content. You are of course practically sequestered away with these people for a whole day but alcohol heals all wounds (or makes you forget about them) so its all good.

For those of you who believe however that your body is truly a temple, there is an option for the Fighting Fit. Geared at bringing together people who have a real passion for fitness and health from the gym junkies and yoga masters to those insane people who actually enjoy running. So if you happen to be trim, toned and terrific (or are trying to be), this may be the way to go for you. If you’re fighting fit but a not a fitness freak though, maybe salsa dancing is more your style.

I found out about this one the other night. Yes people, there is now Salsa Speed. You apparently get an hour-long class to show you some moves and then you settle down to a little intermission chit-chat before you burn the floor. Or something like that. This option also provides the chance to legitimately get your hands all over someone, which could be seen as either a good thing or a very bad thing. Definitely on the plus side though, it does make it much easier to see if the dates are a good height and possessing of a rhythm that will match yours.

But not everyone is into alcohol and physically getting out and shaking it. Some of us don’t have the inclination and consider ourselves to be of a more artistic bent. These people are accommodated by the Art Of Speed where you might run into a writer or perhaps a musician. Someone creative who likes to express themselves and inspire others. And for all those people who would be out at the pub every weekend, working off a sweat in their spare moments or creating to their hearts content if it weren’t for the kids - don’t despair, there’s also Parent Speed!

So in the end, there’s really no excuse for saying that the speed dating craze does not cater for your type of person (even if you’re gay). I recommend that you get out and give it a go. If nothing else it’ll be a laugh.