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Armchair Anonymous presents a heartwarming 'Meet Cute' episode featuring three delightful love stories. From a juggler who caught a hat and a heart at a Philadelphia Folk Festival, to a Chicken Express worker who slipped his number into a drive-thru order, to childhood hospital friends who reunited as teenagers and discovered love, these tales showcase how unexpected moments can lead to lasting relationships. Each story demonstrates that sometimes taking a chance—whether catching a flying hat, writing your number on a napkin, or reconnecting after years apart—can change your life forever.
The Juggler's Perfect Catch
Allison, a 24-year-old baton twirler and juggler from Philadelphia, attended the Philadelphia Folk Festival in 2011, uncertain about her future career path. During a circus performance by the Give and Take Jugglers, a performer threw his hat into the crowd as part of his routine. In a spontaneous moment of confidence, Allison caught the hat perfectly on her head, creating an instant connection with the long-haired performer. This magical moment sparked a conversation, leading them to juggle together and ultimately perform as partners for the next 14 years.
- Allison was a baton twirler, juggler, and musical theater nerd—hobbies that weren't exactly popular in high school
- She attended the Philadelphia Folk Festival with an old high school friend who had extra tickets
- The Give and Take Jugglers performed a routine where a performer threw his hat to audience members to try to get it on his head
- Allison spontaneously stood up and caught the hat perfectly on her head, stunning both the performer and the audience
- After the show, she approached him saying 'hi, you threw a hat on my head' and they talked for two hours
- He asked her to become his juggling partner when she returned from a three-month job in Massachusetts
- They've been performing together full-time for 14 years, are now married with two kids
- Their daughter (7) and son (3) joined them on stage at the Folk Festival for the first time last year
" We were just talking about moments. "
" When we don't have a show for a while, it really felt like something was missing in our relationship, like this essential part of who we are as a couple and how we bond. "
The Chicken Express Napkin Gambit
Jeremy worked at Chicken Express in Watkinsville, Georgia while attending UGA in 2007. He and his best friend Kirby had a system for alerting each other when attractive customers came through the drive-thru. One November evening, Jeremy decided to take a bold risk by writing his name and number on a napkin and slipping it into a customer's order. The BMW-driving customer turned out to be Candice from Savannah, who texted him that night with 'sneaky, sneaky!' This spontaneous gesture led to their first date at De Palma's, and 16 years later, they're married with two daughters.
- Jeremy and his friend Kirby worked at Chicken Express and had a code system to alert each other about attractive customers
- They would walk out to take drive-thru orders in person when cute girls came through
- Jeremy wrote his name and number on a napkin and put it in a customer's to-go box in November 2007
- The customer texted 'sneaky, sneaky!' but Jeremy didn't immediately recognize who it was
- After some confusion, Jeremy called to apologize and asked her on a date before the Auburn Blackout game
- Their first date was at De Palma's, an Athens staple Italian restaurant, followed by Marble Slab ice cream
- Jeremy is still saved in Candice's phone as 'Jeremy Chicken Boy' after 16 years
- They've been married almost 16 years and have two daughters, Emerson and Henley
" I will go on record saying it was a one and done for me. "
" I am still to this day in her phone as Jeremy Chicken Boy. "
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