Date my cat: China youth host matchmaking events for pets to relieve stress, pressure to get married
- Event called ‘If You Are the Cute One’, inspired by Chinese TV dating show, owners post ads for ‘pet dates’, 1 platform has 3 million users annually
Young adults in China are hosting matchmaking events for their pets, a practice which has been described, tongue-in-cheek, as a bid to release the pressure they are under to get married.
The trend has even morphed into a new form of social interaction among the younger generation.
One such event that took place on May 25, was called “If You Are the Cute One,” and attracted significant online attention, Star Video reported.
The idea was inspired by the Chinese television dating show, “If You Are the One,” in which male contestants introduce themselves in video clips, and female guests show their interest by turning the lights on for “yes” and off for “no”.
During the pet matchmaking event, a male cat that was described as “having a car, a house and financial independence” stood out as a desirable candidate as he sought to find a partner.
The cat’s dating profile amusingly disclosed that he “has just turned two years old and is successful in his career”.
