So word has it that there’s a new trend out there in the big blue sphere. I actually (not a word please) heard about this in church today, and while I didn’t pay a whole lot of attention, this one idea caught my mind.
It’s important to note that I’m not intrigued by the culinary implications of this idea. I admit, I am very much wanting to try eating in the dark, food is not the driving force for this. In addition, first impressions are being avoided here (from human to food), but again, that’s not why I’m so excited by such an idea.
The article explains how the guests should get to their table: holding hands. Now, I’m not some creepy person who just likes hands… I love the idea of being alone with people you trust and people you don’t know. I love the fact that you would have to rely on people you care about, and in-turn, them on you. I think I might end up doing a dinner-party like this. Everyone has murder-mysteries for dinner, but I want one without any light. I want to knock things over, I want to bang heads with my neighbor, and I want to eat in the dark. Or something.
I like the idea of giving my sight away in exchange for the reliance, trust, and friendship of people around me. How about dinner then?