I FELL IN LOVE IN EUROPE

Liv Swearingen (LIV)
10 Oct 202312:56

Summary

TLDRIn this humorous and adventurous video script, a young woman named Olivia embarks on a quest for love, convinced that her ideal partner awaits her in Europe. Starting off with a playful game to choose a European country, she ends up selecting Sweden as her destination. With high spirits, she travels to Stockholm, where she humorously attempts to connect with locals using her limited Swedish phrases. After a series of awkward encounters and a failed attempt at online dating that leads to a disappointing date, Olivia meets Jake, a fellow Californian, in a chance encounter. The script highlights the ups and downs of seeking love abroad with a light-hearted and comedic touch, leaving viewers with a sense of hope and the enduring charm of unexpected connections.

Takeaways

  • 🎯 The main character, Liv, is on a quest to find love and believes it might be in Europe, not in America.
  • 🗺️ Liv's friends help her pick a European country for her love search through a game that eliminates countries one by one.
  • 🏰 She ends up choosing Sweden as her destination after a series of eliminations in the game.
  • 🧳 Liv is excited about her journey to Europe and is determined to find love on her trip.
  • ✈️ She travels to Stockholm, Sweden, and explores the city, hoping to find her Swedish sweetie.
  • 📣 Liv attempts to use Swedish phrases she has learned, but finds it challenging due to language barriers and cultural differences.
  • 🤦‍♀️ She faces rejection and awkward encounters when she approaches men in Sweden, highlighting the difficulties of her approach.
  • 💔 Liv experiences a disappointing date after being catfished by someone she met on a dating app.
  • 🤔 She contemplates whether she should continue her search for love in Europe, doubting her initial optimism.
  • 🚫 Liv is banned from a dating app called Hinge, leading her to try other methods to find a date.
  • 🌟 Despite the setbacks, Liv remains open to the possibility of finding love, as evidenced by a spontaneous introduction from a fellow Californian, Jake.

Q & A

  • What is the main character's initial approach to finding love in Europe?

    -The main character decides to go to Europe to find love, believing that her fairy tale love story might be waiting for her there. She plans to interrupt a gathering at Brent's house to get advice and help from her friends.

  • How does the character's friends suggest she chooses a country to find love in?

    -Her friends suggest a game where she randomly picks a country from a bowl. Each picked country is eliminated until the last one remaining, which is the country she will visit to find a date.

  • Why does the character feel that love might not be found in America?

    -The character feels that love might not be found in America because all her sisters are getting married and having kids, and she hasn't found her love story yet. She believes that her destiny might lie elsewhere, specifically in Europe.

  • What does the character do to prepare for her trip to find love?

    -The character learns how to say 'I love you' in Swedish, prepares herself mentally and physically by doing her hair and makeup, and books a flight to go to Europe.

  • How does the character attempt to connect with locals in Sweden?

    -The character tries to use Swedish phrases she has learned, even though she is nervous about pronouncing them wrong. She also attempts to approach and talk to strangers, which is unusual in the local culture.

  • What is the character's reaction when she realizes her date from the app is not who she expected?

    -The character feels awkward and realizes she has been catfished, as the person she meets does not look like his pictures. Despite this, she tries to maintain a polite conversation.

  • Why does the character decide to download a dating app?

    -After her attempts to connect with locals in person do not go well, the character decides to try a dating app as an alternative approach to find love in Sweden.

  • What is the character's experience like on her first date in Sweden?

    -The first date is awkward and uncomfortable for the character. She feels misled by the person she meets, as he used someone else's pictures on the dating app. The date ends with her feeling disappointed and considering giving up on finding love in Europe.

  • How does the character's attitude change towards the end of the script?

    -The character becomes disheartened and considers giving up on her quest for love in Europe. She feels she has had the worst luck and is unsure of what to do next.

  • What unexpected encounter does the character have towards the end of the script?

    -Towards the end, the character is approached by a man named Jake who introduces himself and reveals that he is also from California, which was unexpected and could potentially lead to a new connection.

  • What is the character's final decision or state of mind at the end of the script?

    -The script ends on an uncertain note. The character has just met Jake, and it is unclear whether this encounter will rekindle her hope for finding love in Europe or if she will decide to give up on her quest.

Outlines

00:00

😀 Ready for Love in Europe

The video script begins with the protagonist expressing her desire for a fairy tale love story. She feels that her love might not be in America and decides to search for it in Europe. Her friends help her pick a European country through a game, which results in Sweden. She is excited about the idea of finding love in a foreign land and prepares to travel to Sweden. The protagonist also practices Swedish phrases to use while there, including how to say 'I love you'.

05:02

😓 Challenges in Finding Love in Sweden

Upon arriving in Sweden, the protagonist tries to approach locals and use her Swedish phrases, but faces difficulties as she struggles with the language barrier and cultural norms. She attempts to befriend a man named Henry, but it turns out he is already in a relationship. After several failed attempts at meeting people, she decides to try a dating app and ends up on a date with a man named NAA, who turns out to be catfishing her with someone else's photos. The date is awkward, and she realizes she has been deceived.

10:03

🤗 Unexpected Connection with a Fellow Californian

Feeling disheartened by her unsuccessful attempts to find love in Sweden, the protagonist considers giving up. However, she unexpectedly meets Jake, a fellow Californian, who approaches her because he was intrigued by her. They share a connection as they are both from the same home state, and the meeting provides a positive, albeit unexpected, interaction during her journey to find love abroad.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Love life

The term 'love life' refers to an individual's romantic relationships and experiences. In the video, it is central as the protagonist seeks help to improve her romantic prospects, indicating a desire for a fulfilling love story, which is the main theme of the narrative.

💡Europe

Europe is a continent that serves as the geographical focus of the video. The protagonist believes she may find love in Europe, differentiating it from her home country, America. The various European countries mentioned symbolize her quest for romance across different cultures.

💡Sweden

Sweden is a specific country in Europe that the protagonist chooses to visit in her pursuit of love. It represents a new start and the possibility of finding a romantic partner. The cultural aspects of Sweden, such as language and traditions, are explored through the protagonist's interactions and experiences.

💡Catfishing

Catfishing is the deceptive act of creating a fake identity to establish personal relationships. In the video, the protagonist experiences catfishing when she meets someone who used someone else's pictures for their profile, leading to a disappointing and awkward date.

💡Dating app

A dating app is a mobile application designed to facilitate communication between individuals interested in romantic relationships. The protagonist uses a dating app in an attempt to find a romantic partner in Sweden, highlighting the role of technology in modern dating practices.

💡Language barrier

The language barrier refers to the difficulty in communication due to different languages spoken by individuals. The protagonist tries to use Swedish phrases despite not being fluent, which leads to humorous and challenging situations, emphasizing the importance of language in connecting with others.

💡Culture shock

Culture shock is the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone when they are suddenly surrounded by an unfamiliar culture. The protagonist experiences culture shock in Sweden, noting the quiet demeanor of the locals, which contrasts with her expectations and contributes to her overall journey.

💡Fairy tale love story

A 'fairy tale love story' is a romantic narrative often characterized by idealized or perfect scenarios. The protagonist expresses her desire for such a story, which sets the tone for her romantic aspirations and the adventurous nature of her quest.

💡Italian moped

An Italian moped is a type of small motorcycle, often associated with the Italian culture. In the video, it is used metaphorically to represent a romantic and adventurous experience the protagonist dreams of having while in Europe.

💡Greek god

A 'Greek god' is a term used to describe an exceptionally attractive man, drawing from classical mythology. The protagonist uses this term to express her idealized vision of a romantic partner she hopes to meet, particularly while imagining a beach encounter.

💡Family

Family is a fundamental social group typically consisting of individuals related by birth, marriage, or adoption. The protagonist's mention of her sisters getting married and having children underscores her personal pressure and desire to find love, as it contrasts with her current single status.

Highlights

Olivia plans to travel to Europe to find love.

Olivia involves her friends in choosing a European country to visit for her love quest.

Olivia eliminates the United Kingdom as her first choice.

Olivia expresses disappointment at not going to Italy.

Olivia considers the romantic possibilities in Spain and France.

Olivia jokes about finding love in Sweden by getting Swedish meatballs at Ikea.

Olivia decides to go to Sweden as her final choice.

Olivia arrives in Sweden and explores Stockholm.

Olivia nervously attempts to speak Swedish and interacts with locals.

Olivia realizes she got catfished when meeting her date.

Olivia's date reveals he's from California, not Swedish.

Olivia feels awkward and decides to leave the date early.

Olivia reflects on her bad luck and doubts finding love in Europe.

A stranger named Jake approaches Olivia, revealing he's from California too.

Olivia is surprised and intrigued by Jake's introduction.

Transcripts

00:00

I need help with your love life how did

00:02

you know go come on guys it just hit me

00:06

I'm going to

00:08

Europe get your number no sorry oh why I

00:12

have a girlfriend so are you lying yeah

00:14

but here girl St usually come up like

00:17

this is it cringe yeah okay guys we got

00:20

a hit it's a date oh hi hi oh n yeah

00:24

excuse me do you speak English yeah I

00:27

had to come over and introduce myself

00:31

go Bo hello I'm Liv and I'm Ready for

00:36

Love No but like for real though I want

00:39

a fairy tale love story don't we all all

00:41

my sisters are getting married and

00:43

having kids and I'm just here

00:46

like but I've come to terms with the

00:48

fact that I just might not find it here

00:51

but what if it's in Europe how sick

00:53

would that be oh just imagine Falling in

00:55

Love on the back of some random Italian

00:57

guy's moped or splashing around on the

00:59

beach with a Greek god of a man I want

01:02

it and I know it's going to happen the

01:03

guys are hanging out at Brent's house so

01:05

I'm going to go interrupt their bro time

01:07

so they can help me out with this let's

01:10

go what's going on I need help okay with

01:14

your love life how did you know wait

01:16

actually yeah go come

01:19

on I'm ready for love and I feel like

01:23

it's not in America bro why why do you

01:26

feel like that inside come inside hope

01:29

figure this out shall we okay so I have

01:31

a list of different countries in Europe

01:33

in this bowl you're going to pick and

01:35

then that country that you pick is

01:36

eliminated so the last country to stand

01:39

you get to go to and date someone from

01:41

there oh my gosh how are you how do you

01:43

expect us to find a date you just did 20

01:45

dates in 20 countries how' you do it

01:47

well over the years I've built up a

01:48

roster no kidding I'm okay so the

01:50

country that you're not going to first

01:53

is United Kingdom I mean you don't even

01:55

have to go to the UK cuz I'm right here

01:58

oh I am not not going to Italy a but I

02:03

wanted to do the whole spaghetti lady in

02:05

the

02:06

tra Spain oh that's a good one too oh my

02:10

gosh France oh EI tower for you Paris

02:15

and France is like so romantic so they

02:17

you're really missing out Ireland

02:18

Germany well we're down to the last one

02:21

this is the one

02:23

Sweden we could go get Swedish meatballs

02:26

at Ikea together I'm going to go pack my

02:28

bags really actually go to Sweden are

02:30

you actually I guess I'm doing that what

02:32

if you okay what if you show up to

02:33

Sweden and no guy there wants to dat

02:35

well then this would be a fail of a

02:37

video she is showered she shaved and

02:40

she's ready to find love am I ready to

02:43

be love guys it just hit me I'm going to

02:48

Europe I'm so excited okay let's

02:51

go I'm flying to Europe

02:54

today going to

02:57

Europe I'm going to find love

03:06

so excited it's my first time in Europe

03:08

oh my God can't wait I'm so what are you

03:11

doing I'm going to try to fall in love

03:13

really oh my god let's find love in

03:15

Europe dude I hate filming in public

03:17

this is such a challenge right now I

03:19

wonder what he's going to look like you

03:21

know what I should probably look up some

03:23

romantic things to say in Swedish cuz I

03:25

don't speak Swedish so here's how you

03:28

say I love you in Swedish

03:30

Jag Al alcar

03:33

dig let me make that sound a little

03:35

cuter oh Jag alard dig Jag alcar dig

03:41

baby your hot is do our head do here do

03:46

our head ooh do are you feeling the

03:50

flirty Vibes me either so I boarded the

03:53

plane and I prepared to fly over 15

03:56

hours to find my Sweedish sweetie this

03:58

is going to be the most epic love story

04:00

ever so I thought it was a good time to

04:03

make a toast well cheers to us my future

04:06

darling can't wait to meet you soon I

04:09

made it to

04:10

Sweden and I did my hair and

04:13

makeup bam I just checked into my hotel

04:16

and it's beautiful I love it here

04:18

everybody is so quiet and by quiet I

04:21

mean like I feel like I'm in a library

04:24

type quiet let's go I explored Stockholm

04:27

and I absolutely fell in love with it

04:30

but now it's time to actually fall in

04:32

love all right so I've been practicing

04:34

my Swedish phrases and now it's time to

04:36

test it out I'm a little nervous cuz uh

04:39

I'm probably going to pronounce things

04:40

wrong and people don't really talk to

04:42

each other here like that's not a thing

04:44

you don't talk to strangers so I'm

04:47

definitely going to look like a weirdo

04:48

but I do anyways I I make a fool out of

04:51

myself all the time this is nothing new

04:54

do our hi what do our hip like that yeah

05:01

I nailed that do our he hello hello do

05:05

our H do a hat hat do a hit like hot ah

05:09

and like cute thank you you're welcome

05:12

have a good

05:14

day uh do are H sorry am I saying that

05:17

right do are I have no idea I'm sorry

05:19

okay I'm not Swedish

05:21

that's he was not Swedish that is not my

05:25

Swedish

05:26

[Music]

05:28

sweetie

05:32

uh do are H do are here hot yeah thanks

05:38

you're welcome thanks nice to meet you

05:40

nice to meet you too what's your name

05:41

Henry call me

05:44

[Music]

05:53

Henry

05:55

than yeah get your number no sorry oh

06:00

why I have a girlfriend so are you lying

06:03

no I'm not you're not I'm not sorry okay

06:07

I no all right uh uh u

06:14

means are you trying to say I'm your

06:17

Sweedish sweetie yeah yeah are you no no

06:21

no why not we could be no but uh people

06:25

don't usually come up like this here

06:27

maybe should try something else it it's

06:30

not working where are you from

06:32

California yeah but here girls don't

06:34

usually come up like this is it cringe

06:38

yeah okay have a have a good

06:45

day all right well that was completely

06:47

and utterly humiliating I think the

06:50

problem here is me talking so I should

06:52

just shut Up Plan B we got a crown why

06:56

you may ask well because Sweden has a

06:59

king and a queen you'll see what I'm

07:01

going to do here let's let's cut to

07:08

[Music]

07:16

it stupid so I think we're at the point

07:19

now where I have to download a dating

07:22

app for some reason I'm I'm banned from

07:26

hinge I have no idea why your account

07:30

has been removed what guess we're on to

07:32

Instagram okay well we have a a fine

07:35

gentleman here we have a candidate let's

07:37

just send a message shall we oh what

07:40

about this guy I'm just going to do this

07:42

on my own time and if anyone responds

07:45

I'll let you know check in with you

07:47

later okay guys we got a hit it's a date

07:50

here I'll pull up his picture this is

07:51

him his name is NAA and I don't know why

07:56

I'm so nervous he suggested why don't we

07:58

grab f

08:00

what is f let's go get f with

08:03

[Music]

08:06

na

08:08

Olivia oh hi hi I'm na oh na yeah yeah

08:14

nice to nice to meet nice to meet you

08:16

yeah na it was at this moment she

08:19

realized she got catfished so you you

08:22

live here yeah I live here this this my

08:24

hometown yeah yeah you like the hometown

08:28

yeah yeah I laugh when I'm nervous this

08:31

is painful send help you know what they

08:34

say when you order a cake here in Sweden

08:37

yeah you will get married

08:41

somay like T what does that mean thank

08:45

you T Tac T Tac yes this is my favorite

08:48

spot on this Cafe oh yeah and this is my

08:51

shair oh like you sit in this chair

08:53

every time oh every day every day yesol

08:56

you don't want to sit

08:58

here

09:00

uh sure huh sure you can share this

09:04

little cake with with me yeah are you

09:06

playing to move here or what oh I don't

09:09

know about that who knows I mean I have

09:10

a pretty big place if you want to like

09:15

move or something you saying I should

09:18

move here with you why not I mean I feel

09:22

the connection here well I don't even

09:24

know you like I don't even know you yet

09:26

I mean I feel people you know and yeah I

09:29

can feel this this is pretty

09:33

nice I I got to say um you do look a

09:36

little different from your your photo

09:39

that I saw I just think it's not about

09:41

like how everybody looks well I mean

09:44

yeah you're right but you used a a

09:47

different person's pictures like cat do

09:50

you know what catfishing is I I don't

09:52

want to be I don't mean to be rude I

09:53

mean I just like to meet people new

09:56

people you know yeah yeah

09:59

okay yeah it's fine it's just you know

10:03

yeah you don't have to lie about it yeah

10:05

my mom is calling me right okay

10:10

hello uh

10:21

[Music]

10:25

mama

10:28

hey

10:31

is everything okay it was just my mom we

10:33

call each other like every half hour

10:36

maybe that's a lot yeah I'm a mama

10:39

supp I don't I'm sorry I don't mean to

10:42

laugh I love my mom I love my family

10:44

every 30 minutes yeah my

10:47

mom

10:51

oh oh it's gone yeah okay I was going to

10:56

say my mom that's like my biggest fear

10:59

yeah my mom thinks I'm very sweet too

11:02

yeah yeah that's well that's nice yeah

11:05

so tell I love

11:07

her yeah

11:10

um uh well what else do you love your

11:14

mom yeah it's

11:17

important all

11:21

right you

11:26

want thank you

11:29

is that me

11:32

mommy

11:33

um anyways I think I should probably

11:36

head back to the hotel soon

11:42

but okay yeah this has been really fun

11:46

and you're so sweet like you're a really

11:49

good guy okay thank you I'll I'll see

11:52

you

11:53

later

11:55

[Music]

11:57

bye you guys that was one of the worst

11:59

dates I've ever been on in my life I

12:01

just had to come sit down I have to

12:04

process what just happened that was so

12:07

awkward that was so weird I didn't know

12:09

what to talk about I just don't know

12:10

what to do now I I'm having the worst

12:12

luck I'm just not going to find love in

12:16

Europe like I I thought I was and

12:18

honestly maybe I should just give up at

12:20

this point I don't know excuse me do you

12:22

speak English yeah sorry I was walking

12:26

on across the street and I just couldn't

12:27

help but see you and I had to come over

12:31

and introduce myself I'm Jake oh I'm

12:34

Olivia nice to meet you it's nice to

12:36

meet you are you you're not Swedish are

12:38

you oh um I'm from California no way

12:41

really yeah so am I really

12:45

yeah I got to

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[Music]

12:55

go

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