In the latest installment of the Guardian’s Blind Date column, Sunny and Jonah enjoyed an evening filled with laughter and connection at Casa do Frango in London W1. This blind date proved to be a match made in heaven. It provided them the opportunity to explore their characters, illuminating their differentiating traits and common passions.
Sunny, who has lived in various locations, describes herself in three words: warm, curious, and funny. Those varied experiences influence how she sees the world now, and she’s able to communicate all of those lessons and more in her writing. Now, she’s wading into the technicolor waters of techno discord servers. This topic is a tremendous fit for her deep interest and exploration of the new ways people are connecting digitally today. When referring to her character, Jonah spoke in general terms that balanced her out, but did not elaborate with defining words.
Our evening at Casa do Frango was a joyous, laughter-filled celebration. Sunny and Jonah both started giggling as they admitted they didn’t know how to use a fancy fork. Indulging their sweet tooth, this funny moment turned into the feature of their culinary adventure. This collective experience created an immediate level of calm and ease that carried through the rest of the date.
As you’ll hear, Sunny and Jonah’s conversation was natural yet fascinating. She discovered that Jonah, who claimed to be smart, nice and honest, was head over heels for Ira Glass’s weird voice too. This mutual admiration soon deepened their bond and fueled their curiosity to continue discussing their favorite voices in media.
After dinner, the pair chose to keep their night rolling with a third beer on the way. This decision reflected their intention to keep extending the fun vibe they had created as the course of the evening progressed. Sunny told us that she would have taken Jonah home and introduced him to her friends if she were still living in the UK. This illustrates the deep friendship they built during their time together.
Sunny’s karaoke go-to is very telling of her character. Her favorite karaoke song is the Bee Gees’ “Nights on Broadway”! This complexity enriches her character, making her an incredibly relatable antihero. She plays with imagination and nostalgia, taking you on a ride through her best days.