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PowerPoint is people

Russell Davies

Russell Davies

16 Jun 2026 — 1 min read
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A screengrab of the 'date your mate' website with the headline Ditch the swipe. Pitch your mate'
Feels like there's another pun/rhyme opportunity in here somewhere

I try to keep my eye out for examples of the general absorption of 'presentations' into culture. PowerPoint parties were my previous favourite example. This is now the best one:

Date My Mate
The global movement bringing real-life connection back to dating. Friends pitch their single friends using slides & presentations.

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