Amelia DiMoldenburg is the chronic online comedian we didn’t know our generation needed.Whether she’s giving Paul Mescal a brief but doting script performance, flirting with Daniel Kaluuya, or having a scheming chat with Rosalía, she’s just catch us. Guests on her YouTube series “Chicken Shop Her Date” talk about her character on the London grime scene and the Hollywood acting set. But the real masterpiece lies in her staccato expressions. All the painful pauses, deadpan humor, gimmicks, and general stupidity.
That’s why Chicken Shop Date leaves such an indelible impression and makes us blush, kick our feet and twirl our hair, just like our latest interview with Paul Mescal. A fashion journalist and graduate of Central Saint Martins, Di Moldenberg’s awkwardness encourages a rare candor from her guests that isn’t always possible in traditional interview formats. Away from the fluorescent lights and fried grubs of her IFYKYK chicken shop in Greater London, she’s wandering around for golden minutes on the biggest red carpets with Andrew Garfield and Jeremy Allen White. You can also find her.
So what’s her secret seasoning? DiMoldenberg’s public persona is very relatable. She describes herself as unlucky in love and allergic to social cues, further exaggerated by the presence of her face glowing across the table, unblinkingly playing up our own insecurities and making us laugh at her counterpart. wait for the reaction. What would happen if you dated Matty Healy or his girlfriend Charli XCX? DiMoldenberg isn’t afraid to experiment with our fantasies and get self-deprecating in the process. Results are mixed, with some interviewees understanding her personality better than others. But if there’s chemistry there, it’s undeniable and people in the comments won’t let you forget that. So what are the best chicken shop dates ever? Here are some of our favorites.
paul mescal
Top notch chicken shop date. After years of begging, Amelia teams up with Paul Mescal (pronounced “mekur”) to unwind and eat fried chicken. She said sorry, she was very surprised by this and she repeated it about 5 times. When Paul gets serious, Amelia cuts him off. “Sad and sexy, it’s not a burden…it’s a privilege.” You can say it again.
Rosalia
This video captures a dazzling camaraderie in a club’s women’s bathroom. We want Rosalia to be our matchmaker. We saw what she could do with Jeremy Allen White.
andrew garfield
While it’s not a chicken shop date per se, the pair has a habit of running into each other on red carpets. I think you should stop fooling around and set a time, right?
Charli XCX
Three words for you: Dreamy, dull rotation…that’s it.
Daniel Kaluuya
There are many names that fans of the series throw into the ring when imagining who Amelia should team up with: Andrew Garfield, Ichi (again), Central Sea, Drake…but this is my nomination.
phoebe bridgers
Please come hungry! Leave Happy. And even if Amelia ends up booking a date with Drake, there are signs that she might not show up…
Matty Healy
Usually, when Amelia flirts, guests cringe in discomfort. Here, ever-daredevil Matty Healy asks for a kiss. Amelia decides to kiss his forehead instead. Any fan of “The 1975” will groan.
jennifer lawrence
If there’s anyone who can “make fun of” Jennifer Lawrence, it’s Amelia DiMoldenburg, and the two strike for gold in this interview. High points: JLaw talking about being proposed to, calling Amelia “Phoebe,” revealing the awful kiss, and possibly Amelia choosing to join the Lawrence family.
Louis Theroux
Two British icons collide. Ride the wave of delusional and deranged energy.
Ichi
Now, you often watch fake dates on this channel. This is different. This meeting began a sweet and brief romance that turned into friendship. But if you know the lore of the chicken shop date, this isn’t news.
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