According to OKCupid, Lauren, 25, and Chris, 28, are nearly 97 percent compatible. But when the site sent us the two New York City singles, we had a hunch they were a match just by looking at their hair: Chris’s dyed shag was a fitting complement to Lauren’s striking baldie look. Did the pair with funky hairstyles gel? Find out if we were correct when the two met for dinner and drinks at the Upper East Side comfort-food restaurant MexiBBQ.
He said:
I’ve been on enough dates that I don’t get too nervous, but I was a little worried when I was told Lauren is bald. But when I saw her, she was cute, indeed. We hit it off right away.
We have similar senses of humor. She told me she’s lived in several different US cities, and didn’t seem shy about picking up and moving. That shows boldness, and I appreciate that.
To eat, I had a turkey enchilada, and we split guacamole. MexiBBQ had a good beer selection — even a few I hadn’t had before. The staff was friendly and attentive.
Lauren and I exchanged numbers, and I think we’ll get in touch again. I think she’ll probably be more of a platonic friend right now, but I won’t rule out romance. We need to let down a few more barriers before we can really tell.
She said:
Chris is attractive. He’s not what I would typically go for physically, but his rainbow-dyed haired is awesome. He is a software engineer, and because I’m in the arts, my first impression was that we wouldn’t have a lot in common.
I was put at ease immediately by Chris, though, thanks to his sweet demeanor. I told him about my work as an opera singer, and he mentioned he did some plays in college, so we have the theater in common. I’m planning a trip to Australia, and because he had traveled there, he gave me some great tips.
MexiBBQ was really fun. The blood orange margarita is out of this world!
After the date, Chris and I rode the subway part of the way [together]. We ended up having a lot to talk about. I see us being good as friends, because I didn’t feel a romantic connection, but I had a fun evening.