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Sorority Gamma Phi Beta had its hands full playing matchmaker for select Boston University students last night at the George Sherman Union's BU Central.
Mingled Out, modeled after the early '90s MTV dating show "Singled Out," drew approximately 150 attendees and raised money for Camp Fire USA, an organization that helps send children to camp to learn life skills.
The event featured three male contestants and two female contestants, each who had an opportunity to pick their date after a series of three themed rounds. The contestants sat blindfolded while the participants competed to be their dates. Contestant could not see participants until the game ended or they were dismissed.
"The turnout was great," said Gamma Phi Beta President Meaghan Lynch after the event. "It was packed in here. We'll be donating well over $1,000."
"We're hoping to make it an annual thing, so every February, we'll hold the event," said Gamma Phi Beta Philanthropy Chairwoman Vanessa Porter, a College of Arts and Sciences junior. "Valentine's Day would be a nice spin for it."
Blindfolded contestants based their elimination decisions first on categories, such as preferred height and ice cream flavors, until about five participants remained.
When eliminated participants left the stage, contestants were allowed to see them. If contestants liked dismissed participants, they had the option of granting one available Golden Ticket, allowing them to continue to the next round.
Second-round finalists answered more in-depth questions and performed improvised dance moves, with judging based on audience response.
Contestants asked participants a series of compatibility questions during the final round. After choosing three matching answers from choices such as "Red Sox or Yankees" and "night owl or early bird," the winners were announced and the blindfold removed.
By Angela Lee
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