Call Her Daddy
Call Her Daddy
"There's about to be a surge in sugar babies, like so many girls were writing and saying I'm getting on seeking arrangements, I'm doing this blah blah blah..." — Sophia
"You guys, I would have loved this for my friends and I when I was in college, okay? Try the new Tinder double date, explore all the possibilities Tinder, it starts with the swipe, download Tinder today." — Alex
"This guy got my email because I had it posted for the world. And he started emailing me and he was like, pretty much asking me to treat him like shit. And I didn't understand. This is when I was like, young and naive and I was like, wait, why and what?" — Sophia
The hosts, Alex and Sophia, discuss the realities of quarantine and its impact on their lives, particularly in the context of dating and social interaction. They open by acknowledging the difficulty of social distancing in New York City and the peculiar blend of humor and anxiety surrounding the current global situation. The conversation then pivots to the challenges and adaptations required for modern dating, including the rise of virtual dating methods like FaceTime and the increased use of dating apps. They share personal anecdotes about navigating relationships during this time, including one host's experience with multiple men simultaneously and the other's encounter with an elderly man on a dating app.
A significant portion of the discussion revolves around the financial aspects of relationships and dating in a quarantine context. The hosts explore the phenomenon of "sugar babies" and "sugar daddies," referencing the website Seeking Arrangements and sharing listener-submitted stories detailing unconventional financial arrangements and kinks. They also touch upon the increased reliance on virtual communication for intimacy, such as sexting and the use of voice memos and invisible ink features for more discreet or impactful interactions.
Finally, the episode touches upon listener-submitted stories, including a humorous and slightly alarming anecdote about hiding a bottle of urine to conceal a high school hookup, and a strategy for making a partner feel insecure by ordering surprise flowers. The hosts emphasize the need for creativity and adaptation in maintaining personal connections and relationships during periods of isolation.