This woman who arranged a virtual blind date for her mother and prof is the best wingman you could ever want
The video details how her mom saw her professor for the first time and exclaimed ‘what a babe.’ It is then she came up with a plan to make them meet, virtually.
Virtual class is the new norm of life for millions of students and teachers across the world. Recently, a student named Aly Oliver recorded some of her classes and for a very special reason. She chronicled a must-see virtual ‘blind data’ saga between her professor and mother – the meetings she skillfully orchestrated.
A virtual date was set up by the daughter with her mom and the professor. (TikTok/@Aly_Oliverr)
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A student of University of Colorado, Oliver captured a series of clips and designed a hilarious compilation which she shared on TikTok. Quickly it piqued people’s attention with gathering more than 9.6 million views.
The video details how her mom saw her professor for the first time and exclaimed ‘what a babe.’ It is then she came up with a plan to make them meet, virtually. Hailed as the ultimate ‘wing woman’ of the year, here’s how her plan unfolded:
With more than 9.5 million likes and close to 23,000 comments, the video prompted all sorts of reactions.
“And, this is how you met your stepfather,” joked a TikTok user. “I need an update, like right now!” demanded another. “Your mom is a mood I aspire to be,” wrote another.
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Several people commented how they are rooting for her mom and so are we.
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Several people commented how they are rooting for her mom and so are we.
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What do you think of this adorable virtual blind date?
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience.
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