1.
The girl next to me at this diner on a Tinder date is having the worst time. He's been talking nonstop for 30min about his "aid work"
— James West (@jameswest2010) October 6, 2016
2.
Turns out all this experience is based on 10 days in Cambodia.
— James West (@jameswest2010) October 6, 2016
3.
And then he talked about what makes an "impressive" whale shark vs the unimpressive whale sharks.
— James West (@jameswest2010) October 6, 2016
4.
Now he is into the military history of Japan and is quite the expert.
— James West (@jameswest2010) October 6, 2016
5.
It's been so long since she has been able to contribute meaningfully to the conversation.
— James West (@jameswest2010) October 6, 2016
6.
Now she's captive to another 40min of international travel stories. Someone. Help her. Waiter!
— James West (@jameswest2010) October 6, 2016
7.
I swear his French accent is being exaggerated for affect.
— James West (@jameswest2010) October 6, 2016
8.
The sheer amount of time being thrown into a giant boring borish hole: now we are onto food prices on tropical island and why more expensive
— James West (@jameswest2010) October 6, 2016
9.
Apples, he informs her, grow everywhere.
— James West (@jameswest2010) October 6, 2016
10.
When you get to travel, he says, you really get to see the world.
— James West (@jameswest2010) October 6, 2016
11.
Oh!! He was traveling with… HIS EX! Which, he tells her, presents its own problems. Because: great date chat.
— James West (@jameswest2010) October 6, 2016
12.
Why did he travel to Asia? He poses the question for himself. "Out of interest." She drinks.
— James West (@jameswest2010) October 6, 2016
13.
She is gallantly trying to give an opinion about New Zealand. But he lists movies he has seen about New Zealand.
— James West (@jameswest2010) October 6, 2016
14.
And now he is discussing the minutia of various visa processes and it seems hard for him, despite all the amazing stories. He is a victim.
— James West (@jameswest2010) October 6, 2016
15.
Do you think he even knows her name?
— James West (@jameswest2010) October 6, 2016
16.
The last 10 minutes have all been about his ex and why they broke up, in rather excruciating detail.
— James West (@jameswest2010) October 6, 2016
17.
If only, he explains, Japan allowed for longer temporary residency for French teachers, they might still be together. Hot.
— James West (@jameswest2010) October 6, 2016
18.
Okay I'm getting the bill. Maybe there's something redeemable about this?
— James West (@jameswest2010) October 6, 2016
19.
It would have been fine if she could have checked a few emails and caught up on the headlines while he blathered on.
— James West (@jameswest2010) October 6, 2016
20.
This to him is a great date.
— James West (@jameswest2010) October 6, 2016
And this is possibly the best part of the entire story…the suggestion that James should save her Luke Skywalker style.
21.
are you single? 😏 maybe you can save her? @NYTFridge
— Pfeifer (@fbonacci) October 6, 2016
22.
I'm a homo having a solo burger at my neighborhood joint. I can't!
— James West (@jameswest2010) October 6, 2016
23.
she will feel/be safe with a gay man – JUST FUCKING DO IT
— PanAm Style 🐓 🍷 ♦️ ✍️ 😷 Fujinon 240A (@PanamStyle) October 6, 2016
