He felt uneasy when the woman kept calling him ‘interesting’ on their first the date and asked why — she responded with a question that enraged him
First dates are already unpredictable. You show up all prepared, like it is more of a job interview than a casual meet-up; all to simply hope for some chemistry or at least a decent first-date story to tell later. However, every now and then, something happens that leaves you stuck between laughing it off and genuinely questioning, "What just happened?" That was exactly the case for a TikTok user who goes by @777pres. In his now-viral video shared on November 30, 2025, he revealed that he went on a first date with a woman who repeatedly used the same word to compliment him. Unable to ignore it, he decided to ask why she kept using that word, and her response left him enraged.
The video host was sharing an anecdote from a first date where the woman kept calling him "interesting." He didn't make much of it at first. However, as the night progressed, she kept reiterating the same compliment. "Oh, you're so funny," he recalled her saying. Sometimes even a compliment can start to feel a little off when it’s repeated too often, like there’s something just beneath it you’re not quite catching. He was feeling uncomfortable as well. Then suddenly, she asked him, "Do you have autism?" So, turns out, the discomfort was for the right reason because that question rendered him speechless.
Undoubtedly, the question is shocking, especially on a first date. In fact, the man even swore he wasn't making it up, and such a question was indeed asked. He found it particularly jarring since he wasn’t on the spectrum, and no one had ever drawn that conclusion about him at first glance. Now, he might never know why she would ask that, especially with such excitement and gleam on her face, but it was enough to ring some alarm bells. Most importantly, the inquiry was so uncomfortably forward for a first date, and left him with such a bitter taste that he is even hesitant to put himself back out there anytime soon.
The video has since garnered more than 9k comments, and it sparked a mix of reactions. For example, @natperex mentioned, "We’re missing the part where you tell us what you were doing or saying," and this was a general theme for many comments. Essentially, they are all wondering whether the video host was unintentionally projecting some form of autism spectrum behavior that warranted the question.
While there were many who supported the woman, like @busilethetailor remarked, "How are you upset at this? She’s actually asking the right questions." Some were even defending "autism" as a whole, with @katiecruwys saying, "I don’t have autism, but I’d take that as a compliment. She thinks you’re smart and have a great mind".
Overall, the general consensus of public opinion was conflicted between whether he does have the signs and how the rest of the conversation went. However, no further update has been provided by the user, leaving viewers to their own conclusions. Whether the question crossed a line or came from genuine curiosity ultimately depends on perspective, but on a first date, timing and delivery can make all the difference.