Shannon Sharpe Shares Dinner Date Advice For Women: Keep It Modest And Avoid The Seafood Tower

Shannon Sharpe: "I don’t believe you should go on the first date and order something that you wouldn’t order or pay for yourself."

When Shannon Sharpe was recently asked about the appropriate amount a man should spend on a first date, the 55-year-old emphasized practicality.

“I don’t believe you should go on the first date and order something that you wouldn’t order or pay for yourself,” Sharpe opined. He suggested starting modestly and gradually working up to more expensive items on subsequent dates, humorously questioning, “If we start out with Kobe or Wagyu, if we start out with a seafood tower, where the hell do we go from there?” as reported by Atlanta Black Star.

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However, not all responses to Sharpe’s remarks were positive. Some critics on Complex’s platform expressed concerns about Sharpe’s age, with comments such as “Shannon is too old to be giving these takes” and “You are literally my dad’s age talking about some damn budget for a first date.” Others questioned Sharpe’s eligibility to provide dating advice as a single man.

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The sports analyst has faced scrutiny for his dating preferences and standards before, notably expressing disinterest in dating Kim Kardashian due to both their busy lives. Sharpe once said he decided to end a relationship because of a partner passing gas.

His friend Chad Johnson has been trying to find Sharpe a life partner, so far to no avail. All of this has sparked public discussions about Sharpe’s dating life.

While Sharpe’s non-sports commentary resonates well on his podcasts “Nightcap” and “Club Shay Shay,” online reactions to this dating advice clip on Complex revealed a less receptive audience. Despite the criticism, Sharpe’s multifaceted career continues to make waves in sports media and beyond.

Sharpe, a Hall of Fame tight end, has secured the title of Complex Sports’ Most Entertaining Sports Media Personality, outshining notable figures like Stephen A. Smith, Skip Bayless, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O’Neal. The honor recognizes his ability to blend sports, culture, and personality.