Students who went on a blind date for their campus newspaper go viral with their VERY different interpretations of the outing - after she was horrified by him calling feminists 'toxic s****'

Two Newcastle University students who were set up on a blind date have ended up going viral after an article in their campus newspaper about their very different interpretations of the evening. 

Sophia Kypriotis, 19, from London, was not impressed by fellow student Danny Tapper, 19, from Aberdeen, and cut things short after he said feminism was 'toxic' and that it 'allowed woman to act like s***s'.

However, in Danny's description he said Sophia was 'good chat' and 'a top lass', and that other than the awkwardness of the initial meeting everything was fine. 

The newspaper clipping was shared on Twitter where it racked up more than 15,000 likes.  

Sophia Kypriotis, 19 from London, wrote in Newcastle University paper that she found Danny 'unsophisticated and embarrassing' after they clashed over feminism

Newcastle University paper The Courier set the unlucky-in-love couple up on a blind date as part of a series it runs 

Blind date: Danny Tapper meets Sophia Kypriotis

Danny:

Where did you go and what was the vibe?

97 & Social, vibe was friendly and we had a good chat but not much more than that.

Ah, so did the date meet your expectations? What were you hoping to get out of it?

To be honest, I don't know what I was expecting, I went into it with an open mind and signed up because thought it would be fun! I enjoyed the dated but I don't think we were that compatible. We had a good chat though.

A shame you weren't compatible! Were there any particularly memorable or awkward moments? How did you end it?

It was more of a political discussion than clashing...

I feel like the initial meeting was awkward because I'm not used to meeting someone not even knowing their name but past that it was fine. We went to get food and then went home. I had a flight to Poland at 7am so didn't want to stay out.

Yeah, blind dates can be kind of daunting! Brave doing it before a flight too. Did you find that you clashed political views or anything?

Yeah a little bit, We were both interested in politics so we started talking about it and found that we had quite different views. I think the fact that we were both into politics meant that we talked about it but it was more of a discussion than clashing if you know what I mean!

I guess politics can always be a tricky one to talk about with someone you don't know. Would you say you were attracted to her? Would you introduce her to your friends?

At the start yeah sure, but when we started talking it was clear we didn't really connect on some of the things we feel strongly about but she was a nice lass. As far as introducing her to my friends, my friends followed me to the pub to be pricks, but she was sound so I would!  Just because we disagreed on a few things, it doesn't take away from the fact I thought she was a nice person and was easy to talk to. I think we both saw there was just nothing romantic there, though.

Sophia:

What was your first impression of him?

Not bad, he seemed to be dressed fairly well and was friendly. I don't think I was attracted to him but was open to see what he was like.

Where did you decide to go from there?

We met at 97 & Social and then we both got a pint and sat down outside and chatted. We both had friends that had also been on these blind dates so we spoke about that and just some basic things about ourselves. We moved inside and got another drink and it became clear we weren't suited to one another. He's a Tory and anti-feminist! He also said all he wanted was to get a job, get married and have kids and told me he was very traditional.

Oh dear! Did you try to explain your views to him?

I really don't like to talk politics when I've just met someone and stayed as calm as I could and I tried to educate him on his rather misogynist views. He called feminism 'toxic' which allowed women to behave as 'slags'. I found this very insulting and I was actually very offended. I want to say it was a matter of ignorance and I don't think he is a bad person but his views certainly are not okay by any stretch.

What did you do from there, then?

Well, this all came to light mostly on the walk to MM Flame and to be honest I needed the falafel wrap! We were walking and I stopped and said I wasn't really enjoying myself and was going home. We were standing outside my friend's house and I just said it was mine so that I could escape.

So I'm guessing you will not be meeting again? 

He was a Tory and an anti-feminist

We definitely won't be meeting again. I was shocked at his archaic, sexiest views. I think it was pretty awful but he messaged me saying he had a pretty good time which I found confusing!

If he were an alcoholic beverage, what would you say he would be?

Probably a pina colada: unsophisticated and a bit embarrassing. Actually substitute 'a bit' for really... 

The duo went to a trendy cocktail bar 97 & social for some drinks. 

Describing her first impression, Sophia said the other student was dressed fairly well and came across as friendly, however their differences quickly became apparent. He admitted the date had been cut a bit short, but said it was because he had a an early flight to Poland the next morning. 

Meanwhile, English Literature student Sophia described a different scene. 

Twitter users were stunned when she commented, 'It became clear we weren't suited to one other. He was a Tory and anti-feminist!' 

'He called feminism "toxic", which allowed women to act like "s****s".'

After the couple left the pub, they walked towards a local falafel bar which allowed Sophia to cut the date short. 

'We were standing outside my friend's house and I said it was mine so I could escape.

Twitter users were unimpressed by the couple, with users taking different sides to the argument

'We definitely won't be meeting again. I was shocked by his archaist, sexist attitude,' she said. 

Danny seemed a little more open to meeting again, saying he neither loved nor hated his date.  

'Just because we disagreed on a few things doesn't take away from the fact that she was a nice person and was easy to talk to,' he added. 

Twitter users were left divided by the account and came down on different sides, with one user commenting 'How are schools still producing men like this?'

However, another said he was 'probably annoyed by how massively rude she sounded.' 

Another said 'I get the feeling they'll both be single for a long time'