 Oh, you look pretty, you look nutty. That's a show I have teeth. They're nowhere to be seen. They're over there. That's my angle. Hello there, lovers and friends. Today's video is done in collaboration with OKCupid, the best dating app on the planet, because they want everyone to match on what matters to them. But what matters to me today is experimentation. We're going to be trying something that I have never attempted before, and I'm actually quite intrigued to see how it's going to turn out. Well, here's your skinny. Natasha and Mariette have been best friends for a super long time, but they've been single for even longer than that. They've tried it all. Dating apps, matchmakers, they even went to a single seminar, but still not a. So when they came to me, I was like, yo, why don't we just try one more thing? We're going to attempt arranged dating. Now arranged dating is when someone who knows you really well takes complete control over who you pursue romantically. You know, especially not. Yes, yes, girl, I like him from me. Well, although this technique, obviously has deep historical roots, is also supported by modern day research. Now, according to one of my most favorite books of all time, the science of happily ever after by Dr. Ty Deshiro, your friends and family are actually statistically better able to make decisions on your love life than you are. So this is how studies show this happening. When you get into a relationship, you tend to inflate the positives of your potential partner and minimize or completely discard all of the glaring red flags that are in front of your face. Whereas in your friends and family, clearly see that person for who they are and how they mesh with you. They pick up on the warning signs that you are choosing to ignore. See, I would never date someone like that, but you're okay while you are now. So, and where has that gotten you? That's why we're here. You know, so with that in mind, we're just going to give this whole arranged dating thing a try. I mean, what's the worst that could happen? Describe your best friend to me. Oh, Natasha is fire. Mariette is a vivacious, outgoing, and she's very vava boom, but I don't think she knows it. Oh, she's so different. She's so beautiful and voluptuous. My mother, who doesn't like anyone, loves her. One person that she dated that you were like, yes. And one that you were like, no. The thing is she likes them older. And she likes them young, like really young. People call me a cradle robber, but they're not that much younger, you know. I have daddy issues, so I like the old, maybe even granddaddy issues at this point. The older, the better. We just, we look for different things. We have very different, you know, what our checklist is. I think it's very different. At the root of it, we both just want to find a partner and we just both want a man. I don't know. Maybe I need to intervene somehow and maybe she needs to do it for me. Maybe we're just not good at selecting ourselves. We, you know, what's that quote? Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Is that the quote? I don't know. That's the quote. Next, I ask them to choose each other's best, most honest photos for each other. That's your main photo? I just added it right now. Girl, please. Please. The only thing is that I feel like your main photo is too, it's too far away. Look, she looks pretty, but like her expression is like, like that. See, I like you showing off your sexy legs in this one. I feel like I'm missing one that is showing you doing, yeah, doing what you do. Like you, I don't really know. Are you a blogger? Are you an Instagrammer? Oh, that's so cute. That's such a compliment, though. It wasn't meant to. This is not your part. This is sexy. I'm going to keep this. Oh yeah, okay. Okay, so we've taken care of the visual and now it's time to get to the heart of the profile, the self-summary. How would they describe one another for maximum results? Okay, so she had like this resume going on. Keep it simple, like one, two sentences. Your summary is a sushi emoji. Now tell me the meaning, what is the idea when you put sushi emoji? You know, it's just interpretation, you know. If you're bored, ask me what you should do this weekend. I'm a creator, artist, mother, and comedian. I live a life I am passionate about and I'm searching for people who can say the same, smiley face. You know what we're going to do? Ask me where to get the best sushi in LA. See, I don't like to spend a lot of money on sushi, though, so I don't want them to do that. Ask me where to get the cheapest sushi in LA. Yes. That's me. That's me. Have a jazz piano. Bring it with you. You know, I'm serious. So your new profile says, ask me where to get the cheapest sushi in LA. That's not a sexually window. I'm a jazz singer working on an Armenian album. Have a guitar. Bring it over. Let's make music together. Also not a sexually. No. See, that's funny, because then you got the tag at the end, you got the button. I wrote you a stand-up bit right here. Remember, you're going to know you're funny. OK Cupid is famous for their 1,000 plus questions that help users and the algorithm narrow down their search for the right matches. Now, Natasha, she already had an OK Cupid profile, but our rookie Mariette, she still had some answering to do. You don't smoke, do you? No, like once in a blue moon. Rarely. Your idea person rarely. You got to have some fun and have a drink here now and then, but I don't want an alcoholic or a drug addict, but you know, which event sounds more appealing? Political convention. That's you. She's very political. Rate your self-confidence. That's a great question. I'm curious to know your answer. Higher than average. That's good. OK. We're done. That's finding you great people. So excited. Andy, he's a professional actor and model. OK. I don't know. No, no, no. OK. OK. OK. Ooh, Latinos. Latinos are always fun. Mateo, David, OK, Chris, he looks like a nice guy. Quinn, yeah. I like Quinn. He looks like a nice guy. Now, I like Andy for me, but I'm going to swipe now. David, try filling no for it now. OK. OK. Adrienne is so cute. You would never go out with, but if you give Adrienne a chance, I can just tell you. I enjoy to explore the city and stay in an experiment with some cooking recipes. Hey, girl, he cooks. I'm a sucker for anything nostalgic. Hello, vintage glamour. Hello. I think Chasing Amy is an underrated movie. Oh, I don't know. He lost me there. It's Louise, as in Louise. Not Louis, Louise. He's an LA native. He's into hiking, road trips, beach camping, discovering new places, comedy clubs, museums. Boom. You need someone to record your album. He's your man. Joe Hanne. Picture number two should be you doing something that invites a question. Hmm. OK. So I'm just on the phone right there. Right. Who are you calling? Why are you already cheating on me? Damn. I want you guys to know I curated this profile. OK. Let's see what, oh, a pro does it. He's very cute. He has good style. He's doing something with a microphone. What are you saying? I want to know. I'm definitely slipping. Yes, I have it. He's usually, he's so cute. Like this picture right here just like makes me want to know this guy. Like I want to be, I want to like hang out with him because he's just like. According to OKCupid Research, women who send the first message are 2.5 times more likely to get a response. So with that in mind, I asked Natasha and Mariette to make the first move for each other by sending the first message. So what's up? Hey, Jacob. Nice socks. Every message, Johan. Johan. Johan. Ask me where to get the best ice cream. I'm from Chicago. I know, but I want to read, so I have something to say. OK. OK. Hey, how, baby? OK. Because it's so cheesy, though. I like it. How do I say cut, baby? How do I spell it? Yeah, that's it. That's it. OK. Hey, how, baby? Where's a girl like me? Get the best ice cream. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Where's a girl like me? I asked you, this would be disastrous or epic. You said you're going to be positive and say epic, but now that it's done, how do you feel? Epic! Epic. It was awesome. It was more fun than I thought. It felt epic for me. Honestly, it really was an eye-opening experience, and I think really the message is that we never see ourselves the way other people see us. Did you learn some things about yourself through this process? Yeah, I guess I'm very lazy when it comes to online dating. I just don't want to write anything or share much information about myself. I just rely on the pictures, and that's pretty superficial. To hear my friend talk about me or the way that she presented me really made me feel good, and I think that's something that I can take away is not to apologize for the space that I take. I recommend this exercise for everyone, really. Everyone should experience this because they'll get to know something about themselves, and it's very entertaining. And personally, I think it turned out pretty good, but that was from my vantage point. I want to know how things looked from your seat. What do you now think of arranged dating? Would you attempt this? If so, what friend would you entrust with this very, very important task, and which of your friends are you like? Yo, I am dying to do this for them. Let me know in the comment section below, and while you are down there doing all type of tippy-tippy things, make sure you scroll up, go to the info box, and click download on the OKCupid link so that you can start matching on what matters to you or your friend immediately.