Joshua Jackson and Diane Kruger's Terrible First Date

Synopsis

Joshua Jackson recounts his awkward first date with Diane Kruger, a beautiful European woman. He chooses a fancy Italian restaurant, feeling proud of his selection. However, the evening takes a turn when Diane starts having an allergic reaction to the flowers in the restaurant, leading to sneezing and sniffling for the next hour and a half. To fill the silence, Joshua talks extensively about himself, which he later reflects on as possibly too much. Despite the uncomfortable situation, he attempts to lean in for a kiss at the end of the date, which Diane finds inappropriate given her condition. Joshua humorously notes that this experience is a classic example of a German woman’s reaction to such moments, highlighting the cultural differences in dating. The story elicits laughter from the audience as he shares the details of their less-than-perfect first encounter.