Couple Shares The Story Of Their ‘Longest Third Date’ On Netflix
Back in February 2020, Matt Robertson and Khani Le matched on the dating app Hinge and went on a first date in New York City, where they both lived. It went well enough that they agreed to go out again. Their second date took them to an axe throwing range. Nobody lost any fingers so they figured they’d keep seeing each other. However, their third date would prove to be a true test of their compatibility.
For their third date, Matt and Khani decided to go on a somewhat impulsive adventure to a tropical paradise. Exciting, right? But the young couple had no way of knowing what a long, strange date it would be. That’s the subject of the new Netflix documentary, Longest Third Date.
According to the trailer, Matt and Khani flew to Costa Rica for a five-day vacation, arriving on March 17th, 2020. “You only live once,” Matt said to himself, “What’s the worst that could happen?” For three days, they had an amazing time ziplining and sipping cocktails at an all-inclusive resort. Then the day before they were supposed to return home, their flights were canceled indefinitely because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As we all remember, March of 2020 was when the worldwide lockdown began. Matt and Khani were stranded in Costa Rica.
After 11 days, the resort shut down. Matt and Khani had to scramble to find Airbnb accommodations and their third date stretched into a 79-day stay in a foreign country. Matt and Khani eventually made it back to New York City in June 2020. By that time, they were officially a couple and, spoiler alert, they’re still together today.
If Hinge isn’t using Matt and Khani in their next ad campaign, they’re missing a good opportunity. Longest Third Date is out now on Netflix. At 1 hour and 15 minutes, it’s a fun watch without being a big investment in time. Here’s the trailer:
POLL: 10 Worst Places For A First Date
1. Going to the movies
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You can’t really talk and get to know one another in a movie theater, unless you want to be shushed repeatedly by the rest of the audience.
2. McDonald’s
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Mickey D’s is great but going there on a first date doesn’t indicate much planning or effort. Your date would likely be more impressed with a higher end restaurant.
3. Staying home
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You just met! A first date should be on neutral ground.
4. Going to a parent’s house
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YIKES! This might be creepier than #3.
5. Visiting a restaurant
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This one I don’t get. A restaurant is a great place for a first date. Then again, it might depend on the cuisine. Don’t go for anything too exotic, spicy, or messy your first time out together.
6. Going to a Pub/Bar
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As with restaurants, it depends on the bar. A quiet, intimate place is far better for a first date than a raucous sports bar full of bros. Also, you don’t want to drink too much when you’re just getting to know each another.
7. Swimming
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Bathing suits on a first date? Probably not.
8. Watching a sporting event
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Unless you’re both really into the game or sport, this is probably just as bad as going to the movies. Yes, you can talk but it’s going to be loud in the venue. Plus, what if the “Kiss Cam” finds you? Awkward…
9. Attending a funeral
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WTF!?! How is this not at the top of the list?
10. Going to the park
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How bad are the parks in your town if you think this is worse than going to a funeral on a first date? If the weather is nice, a walk in the park could be a great way to begin a relationship.
