LUCKY DIP

Lucky Dip is the longest running segment in CANTA. Each issue, we set two people up on a blind date and they record their experiences. These anecdotes are as they come, and unedited.

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dipper one

Well zoo wee mama, I never thought I’d see the day. So here I am walking into Otto to meet my blind date with absolutely no nerves and a heck load of confidence, yeah I knew I looked good. As I entered, I scanned the room to see a few boys sitting inside by themselves, I proceeded to ask the waitress where the lucky man may be. I tried to remain calm and walk over as cool as I could but here they were, THE NERVES!

He was very nicely put together with a nice shirt on and gave me a big smile and a hug and we began chatting away!

He was very mature and to my surprise only 20! We decided to split some pizza slices, which we soon discovered might take some cutlery. He went inside to get some and came back out with 2 knives, no forks (the dimwit) which made me question if this guy was truly an engineer like he claimed to be! After finishing our food, he suggested we go to the foundry for some drinks! I told him that sounds great, but in my head was telling myself to take it slow as I was worried lightweight me might scare him away! We said the classic “it feels like I’ve known you for ages!” and spent the rest of the afternoon laughing away!

It’s fair to say I was beginning to feel the ol ‘bevereginos kick in as I began to show him pics of my hair progression journey which he didn’t even try to act interested in. Meanwhile, pale little me had to keep moving places as the sun was absolutely beating down on me! I am currently writing this in my bed with a severely sunburnt scalp.

We got up to leave and as he stood up, he completely tripped over the bin which was next to us and tried to play it off like it didn’t happen. Made me kind of relieved as he must have been feeling the beers as much as I was!

As I left the date, I couldn’t help but smile! I had a really good time! And yes he did add me on snapchat and ask when he’ll see me again but I guess it depends on what he writes about me!

Canta, you rock xx

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Dipper two

So here I was on a Monday morning walking into Engcore searching for any chance to procrastinate, and to my rescue the new Canta issue was out. I immediately flipped to the back the back pages to find the blind date but where was it?? Two issues in a row with NO blind date, ahhh the disappointment. Sitting there underwhelmed I decided enough is enough something must be done. A couple texts with our friends at Canta later and we found the solution… I’m up.

Now I could be wrong in saying this but to the best of my knowledge UC, being Engineering heavy, isn’t well known for it looks. But boy oh boy Canta you did well.

So here I am sitting outside Otto on a sunny Friday afternoon, nice breeze coming through, fresh top on and this stunning blonde hair blue eyed girl comes walking out. I immediately thought no way she’ll be on the date but sure enough she comes on over to the table. We have a quick hug and answer all the usual questions before deciding on some out the gate curly fries and a couple slices of pizza. The gravy on the fries probably wasn’t the best choice for a date but we had a good laugh and enjoyed them all the more. Although we couldn’t find many common interests, our conversation still seemed to flow pretty well. I put it down to her being a down to earth chick who’s always up for a laugh.

We finished our food, I offered we carry on at the Foundry. To my delight not only did she reply with a “yes” but a “Sounds good, should we get a tower or a jug”. No way a stunner that loves a beer, sounds like a unicorn to me! We started to make our way through the beers, and I spent my time trying to pick up what vibes she was giving off. I usually back myself to read a social situation but I struggled with this one. Was she just being polite or was she having a flirt? Unfortunately, I had stitched myself up with other commitments later in the evening so was unable to see where it would have taken us. Is that the end though? Who knows, we’ve got each other’s socials, so I guess we’ll wait and see.

I’d run it back.

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TIME CAPSULE CAPPING MAG GRADUATION APRIL, 1993