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In the age of dating apps and distance relationships, love seems to have taken a digital shift. Couples form through screens, marriage requests are made via videoconference, and passionate exchanges come alive on instant messaging. But what do previous generations think of the people who are tied to face-to-face encounters?
Lilly, an enthusiastic young woman, decides to tell her father that she is going to get married…virtually. She and her fiancé never met in person, but for her, their relationship is real. Expecting an emotional and benevolent reaction, she receives a scathing and irony response from her father, turning their story into a real digital transaction.
A tasty exchange: between illusion and reality
Lilly’s message to her father
“Dad, I’ll be home soon to get married, so make your checkbook. Haha.
My fiancé and I met at a dating site, and then we became friends on Instagram. We spent hours talking about WhatsApp.
He asked me to marry on Tiktok and we’ve been living our love on Snapchat for several months.
I wish you could give us your blessing for a great marriage.
With all my love,
Emma. ”
Father’s response
“My dear Emma,
What a wonderful news. What a great time we live.
Why don’t you get married on Twitter, celebrate this on Facebook, order your dress on Amazon and pay for the ceremony via PayPal? And if you ever want a divorce, put it up for sale on Vinted.
With all my affection,
Dad. ”
A generational shock tinged with humor
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