Love Is Blind | Issue 19

Posted 2:29pm Sunday 11th August 2013

HumbertI’m a mature student, but a Scarfie at heart. I’m even flatting, so I should’ve seen it coming when I got signed up for the Critic blind date. My flatmates are jokers – shout out to Ryan for this one. I was worried (for her sake) that I was too old, but once there’s a bit of alcohol in us we Read more...

Love Is Blind | Issue 18

Posted 3:50pm Sunday 4th August 2013

YokoI knew I was either going to have the best night ever or leave immediately, and it was totally up to mystery boy to impress me. I was worried he’d be a stereotypical Scarfie there for the free feed, but I was very wrong. After a small pre-load, the BYO was alright and I really enjoyed Read more...

Love Is Blind | Issue 17

Posted 4:45pm Sunday 28th July 2013

CrocodileI signed up to get a feed and A bar tab – and who knows, she could be pretty good-looking, right? Luckily she was (albeit fairly pissed, as was expected really). Some signs are better than others – introducing yourself twice in the same sentence isn’t great, but hey, I forgot her name Read more...

Love Is Blind | Issue 16

Posted 3:59pm Sunday 21st July 2013

FloTo be honest, I wasn’t expecting much from the night. The likelihood of a decent guy signing up for the blind date was small. So my flatmates and I spent the trip making plans for how to get me out of there in case I ended up with a boring guy in it for the free meal, or some creep just out for a Read more...

Love Is Blind | Issue 15

Posted 8:23pm Sunday 14th July 2013

AshtonThe lads and I had the night planned quite a way out, just waiting for the right moment to reveal that we had secretly nominated one of the boys to partake in the renowned Critic blind date. When future Romeo found out about this he wouldn’t believe it, no matter how many times we all Read more...

Love Is Blind | Issue 14

Posted 6:05pm Sunday 7th July 2013

Michael CeraFirst off, I would like to thank the misfortune of betting against the Germans for bringing me out on what was, well, let’s just say a rather mediocre night. While the mates came round more times than I could count, I somehow managed to be the only one to not have a memorable night. Read more...

Love Is Blind | Issue 13

Posted 3:03pm Sunday 26th May 2013

YOLO BoySigning up to the Critic blind date and committing to a half-marathon all in one week, all in the name of YOLO. I didn’t know which would be worse. After a few Coronas for the nerves, off to Angus I went. A few friends bunkered down in the bar to spy and provide emotional support should my Read more...

Love Is Blind | Issue 12

Posted 1:24pm Sunday 19th May 2013

ClarkSo the day had arrived and, much to my surprise, my nerves were at ease, only to kick in later on. I’m not a drinker, so I had to find other ways to calm my nerves. I got ready and dressed up nice. My best friend walked me, and we discussed how I would introduce myself and if I should go in Read more...

Love Is Blind | Issue 11

Posted 2:26pm Sunday 12th May 2013

HillaryI knew when my date didn’t want to stay to finish the bar tab that things hadn’t gone well – but I figured that, since I had endured well over an hour of his appalling chat and pointless conversation, I might as well make the most of the free drinks and drown my sorrows. He had told Read more...

Love Is Blind | Issue 10

Posted 4:00pm Sunday 5th May 2013

NedI gave my permission for my flatmate to email Critic and plead my case for a chance at love and to break my extensive dry spell. On the night of the date I got dressed to the nines and nailed a bottle of wine to calm my nerves. My overly-excited flatmates dropped me off in the mechanical Read more...