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Part 5: Full Time

When the whistle finally went for the end of the event I have to admit that I was somewhat chagrined. To be honest I had arrived with some rather militant views on the entire thing - nominally along the lines that normal people didn't have to go out to specific events to procure a suitor and thus people who went to speed dating events were quite obviously mad, socially unacceptable or downright weird.

I have to say though that this really wasn't the case at all - all of the women I met (even the ones I didn't like) were friendly, intelligent, sociable and, in no few number of cases, ranging from "pretty" all the way up to "gaaaah…hubba hubba".

Unfortunately I don't think Jo got the same impression at all…poor lass.

Ultimately then, speed dating is something of a revelation - it's not packed with the freaks, bunny boilers and troglodytes I had, somewhat uncharitably, expected but rather with normal, everyday people out to have fun.

As such it seems to be doing very well indeed (a fair few of the attendees were on their second or third trip to a speed dating event - in most cases ones run by the fellows at www.originaldating.com and shows no signs becoming less popular anytime in the near future. In fact, and I know this is going to sound odd, I would actually recommend going along to something like this if you and your friends fancy doing something different and entertaining. Yes indeed.

So, there you have it - speed dating officially has the Viewlondon seal of approval…yes, that surprised us too. Honestly, it's a good laugh - try it!

Finally, a BIG thank you to Stuart and all at www.originaldating.com for not only organising an excellent night but also making sure everyone was well looked after all evening - top marks!

Words: Eoin Sanders, Editor www.viewlondon.co.uk

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Certainly one of Americas best exports! - I loved every minute of it. I came with a group of workmates and all of us had an amazing night. I will definitely be back if it doesn't work out with one of my matches" 

Anna, Balham

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Russell, Wimbledon 

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