This archive report was first published on 31 July 2019.
Winning over a woman's heart can be a daunting task, but some men take it to an extreme level. A Reddit thread, where women shared their most cringe-worthy experiences with men trying to impress them, reveals some of the most bizarre methods used.
From attempting to hunt a squirrel to reciting the entire periodic table, these men's efforts often ended in embarrassment and rejection.
One woman shared how a man tried to demonstrate his masculinity by attempting to hunt a squirrel for her, but failed miserably. Another woman recounted how a man sang her a song he wrote and painted her portrait, only to find out she was on a date with someone else.
Some men even went to great lengths to show their interest, including one who memorized and recited the entire periodic table for a woman he had a crush on. Another man showed up at the airport with flowers every time she arrived from a flight, without her ever telling him her flight details.
These stories serve as a warning to men looking to secure a date, highlighting the importance of respecting boundaries and not overstepping.