First Date Takes Unexpected Turn with Extravagant Car Demand
A promising first date for a young Australian CEO descended into an awkward exchange when his match casually requested he purchase a $90,000 vehicle for her. Kyle Hunt, a 25-year-old entrepreneur from Melbourne, had initially hit it off with a woman he met on the popular dating app Hinge. The evening took a bizarre turn as the date concluded, prompting Hunt to share the experience in a viral video that has sparked widespread discussion about modern dating etiquette.
The Moment the Request Landed
"We went to dinner, things were all good. I actually didn't mind her, she's pretty funny," Kyle recounted. "But when the date came to an end, she whipped out her phone." His date proceeded to show him images of a Ford Raptor, a high-performance truck valued at approximately $90,000. She then posed the direct question: "What if you bought it for me? No, like if you actually bought me this car?"
Stunned by the audacity of the request on a first meeting, the Gen Z CEO gently reminded her of the context. "I've just met you on a first date. It's definitely not happening," he responded. He noted the irony of the situation, having paid for their dinner, quipping: "Mind you, I was paying for the dinner so why don't you wine and dine me before you extort me?"
Social Media Reaction and Speculation
The video detailing this encounter has amassed over 450,000 views, with viewers expressing shock and disbelief. Many commenters labelled the request as profoundly rude, with one stating, "That's wild - I couldn't even let a guy pay for dinner on a first date because it feels unfair." Another user humorously reframed the situation: "Sir that is a loan application, not a date." The incident led Hunt to a pessimistic conclusion about contemporary romance, declaring, "I didn't realise the dating scene is so bad now. Deleting Hinge after this."
Speculation arose among followers that the woman may have been aware of Hunt's public profile and considerable success before the date. Known on social media for significant acts of generosity—including donating $10,000 to a child with cancer and paying a stranger's annual rent—Hunt's philanthropy is well-documented. His business acumen is equally notable, having founded the Health Care Providers Association (HCPA) after a challenging upbringing that involved 30 different foster homes.
"Can 100 per cent guarantee she knew who you were when she organised that date," one follower commented, suggesting the car request was a calculated "shot" based on his reputation. Others expressed sympathy for the difficulty of dating authentically when one has public success, with a comment reading: "It would be so hard to go on dates when you are you, like how do you know someone is genuine and not just using you for nice things?"
Broader Dating App Frustrations
The story resonated with many who shared their own disillusionment with modern dating platforms. "Every time I think, maybe I might start dating again... I see something like this that reminds me why I don't," one person shared. Another recounted a similar, albeit less expensive, experience: "My first date asked to borrow $500. I was like, 'Um, I don't know you yet' - and I thought that was bad."
Despite the awkward encounter, Hunt maintained a sense of humour about the situation. Speaking to the Daily Mail, he joked about the premature nature of the financial expectation: "The strange thing is, the date went so well and she was a laugh... I thought we'd wait until after the divorce to screw each other over." The incident has nonetheless solidified his decision to step back from the app-based dating scene, at least for the time being.
