Submitted by Ken:
Joel, an old friend of mine, likes to tell this date story:
As a midshipman, Joel met a pretty young lady at a church social. Erica was a teacher, seemed to have her act together, and they had a few things in common, like playing piano. Joel's roommate remarked about how nice Erica seemed, but Joel was shy.
Eventually, Joel's roommate persuaded Joel to ask Erica out to a Navy football game for a date. Erica agreed to come by and pick Joel up that afternoon.
As they walked to the parking lot, Erica felt self-conscious and explained that she drove a rather humble automobile.
In an attempt to reassure Erica, Joel said "Well now, I wouldn't worry. Why, I'll bet it's not as shabby as that beat-up, old blue dodge over there!" and pointed to a wreck.
A long uncomfortable silence ensued.
Apparently the rest of the date went well, as their three children and five grandchildren threw them a 50th wedding anniversary party this past summer. There's always hope!
Awww, that's sweet. Not exactly a bad date, though, sounds like it went all very well instead.
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