In a world filled with super-powered aliens, maniacal robots and gods made flesh, the Batman stands alone – an ordinary man with no powers, who triumphs through strength of will, years of training… and being prepared for damn near everything.
There is no scenario he has not gamed out well in advance, and he’s kitted himself out with the necessary equipment to handle the most common events. You can learn from this. By anticipating the most likely problems and taking the time to do your prep work in advance, you can easily avoid or mitigate some of the worst-case dating scenarios and turn a date heading for disaster into a night to remember.
1. Unexpected medical issues. More often than not, your medical emergencies will tend to be annoying or potentially embarrassing. They will also tend to revolve around food, drink or airborne allergens; because most dates involve either meals or congregating in places where people tend to smoke, the odds of triggering an allergy or digestive problem are higher. In the event that you or your date actually do have to puke, the mint will also help get the taste (and scent) of vomit from your mouth. It also will help if either of you make the mistake of eating something with garlic or onions over the course of your date and ease those first-kiss anxieties.
2. Your plans fall through. The key is to be flexible. Yes, it sucks that you may not have gotten into the club where your favorite band was playing. Being able to switch gears as necessary with a minimum of drama can make all the difference between calling it an early night – and not getting that second date – and saving your special night.
3. Your body betrays you. Sometimes the worst emergencies are the ones that happen before you even manage to get out the door. Since there’s no force in the world more powerful than irony, of course you will find that your body has decided to remind you of all the hell you went through during puberty. Fortunately for you, a little creativity with some household goods can get you ready and looking spiffy before you walk out the door.