27. Single. Social Media addict. Coffee drinker. Friend to all with four legs. I make a living talking to my friends on the internet. Which, QUINNCIDENTALLY, if you haven't checked out my youtube channel, you totally should.
The haircut suits you.
[ a beat ]
Not that you looked hideous with long hair.
[ another ]
I actually assume you've never looked hideous in your entire life.
Quinn
I did go through an awkward period during puberty.
[ a beat ]
Thanks. I feel more myself since I chopped it all off.
[ another ]
You came back.
Rachel
Mhmm. Your cautious optimism paid off, Quinn.As did your "apparent" caterpillar rough patch if this is the end result of your metamorphosis.
PS. I liked the video.
Quinn
I'm really glad you think so.
You weren't embarrassed for me? I literally cringe whenever somebody brings it up.
Rachel
I actually found you spouting off facts like an encyclopedia quite cute.
😝
Also, conviction in a cause can be attractive.
Quinn
I don't suppose you have any adorable embarrassing stories to share?
Like you said -- tit for tat.
Rachel
Of course not.
After all I did tell you I'm practically perfect in every way.
Quinn
Oh, come on.
There's got to be one crack in all that perfection.
Rachel
Nope. I've been a tiny adult since birth.
Quinn
Drinking black coffee and discussing current events around the playpen?
Rachel
Playpen?
Please. I was too well-mannered to need a contraption like that in the first place.
Quinn
Of course.
What was I thinking? You've been working in an office since you were old enough to walk, surely.
Tell me then, how does such a well-behaved tiny adult become a boarder?
Rachel
Mid-life crisis.
Quinn
Does that mean you're currently in your golden years?
Rachel
Truly you shouldn't waste your time getting to know me when I'm just withering away.
Quinn
I think I'll risk it.
Retirement treating you well?
Rachel
It's very rewarding.
[ a beat ]
🤓
Quinn
Well, it's good to keep busy, at your age.
Keeps the mind young and active.
Rachel
Do you usually spend your nights editing videos?
Quinn
Not all of them.
Sometimes I film.
[ a beat ]
😉
Why do you ask?
Rachel
Curious minds want to know if you perhaps have a free night open any time soon...
Quinn
Did you want to talk to me about 401ks?
[ a beat ]
I'm free tomorrow night, but I'm pretty flexible if that doesn't work for you.
Rachel
And investment opportunities.
😉
That should work. I'll probably be locking up around 8.
Drinks?
Quinn
Sidecars?
After 8 works for me.
Rachel
We can go out for sidecars, but only if you're willing to carry me home.
And not just because I'm old and feeble.
Because sidecars knock me on my ass.
Do you know Sparrow Bar?
Quinn
Deal.
And don't, but google does.
Rachel
Would you like to be a gentlewoman and pick me up?
Quinn
Absolutely, I am nothing if not a gentlewoman. And it'll give me a chance to check out your shop.
Rachel
Oh. Well if you come at 8 you'll get a private tour. Hours end at 7pm.
Quinn
Then I will be there at 8.
Hopefully, you’ll recognize me.
Rachel
I don't believe you're this type of person, but a private tour will be exactly.
An actual tour.
It won't be ending at my office with some lame cliche of this is where the magic can happen.
Quinn
I have no expectation beyond getting to know you, Rachel.
And your store.
I'm a gentlewoman, remember?
Though I must admit now I'm super curious to see this office of yours.
😉
Rachel
Well now I worry that I've set your expectation bar too high.
It's your normal office. A desk. A chair. A couch.
But I'll see you at 8 tomorrow. Just message when you're outside.
[ Rachel's # ]
Quinn
A chair and a couch though. Someone is living large in her retirement.
See you tomorrow, Rachel.
WHAT: Quinn and Rachel are matched and they discuss family, vegetarianism, and Q’s youtube channel.
Rachel
Day 91 - Still searching, still wishing swipe left was an option on this app.
Though if swiping right was an option, I’d certainly be doing that right now. You’re beautiful.
Quinn
Please. There are a lot of beautiful women on this app.
I think it takes more than a pretty face to keep you interested.
Rachel
Which is why I’m still around after all these weeks.
Hi, Quinn. I’m Rachel.
Quinn
That makes two of us.
So tell me, Rachel, what keeps you busy when you’re not thinking of ways to improve the app?
Rachel
Hmm, well that depends on which Rachel you’re looking to get to know.
Professional Rachel, or all work and no play makes Rachel a dull girl…
Quinn
Why don’t you give me a quick breakdown of both so I can make a more informed decision.
Rachel
I’m a business owner and then I’m a boarder.
Which would you like to know more about?
Quinn
I don’t know. Are the two related?
Rachel
No, I do not own a skate or surf shop.
Quinn
Well now I’m intrigued, what kind of shop do you own?
Rachel
It’s a little of this and a little of that – our products are always changing and rotating – but always a celebration of the Bay Area.
Have you ever heard of ApotheBerry?
Quinn
It sounds vaguely familiar.Is that you?
Rachel
Mhmm. We’re over on Haight.
And vaguely familiar isn’t what I like to hear at all.
We like to be known and remembered.
Quinn
Well, maybe I’ll have to come check you out sometime. Make it stick.
Rachel
But what about you?
Tit for tat, Quinn.
Quinn
I am a content creator.
Which is my attempt at making youtuber sound impressive.
Did it work?
Rachel
I suppose so in the sense that I had no idea what a content creator was, but it did sound powerful.
What type of Youtuber are you?
I don’t really watch unless I’m catching up on some clip from a talk show that is apparently a MUST SEE.
Which really for me just means Carpool Karaoke.
But there’s a number of my staff that watch and follow bloggers that do makeup tutorials and…is called unboxing?
I think that’s correct. I had actually matched with another user that did those sort of videos and…I think it’s called hauls?
Either way, she recorded in the shop.
Quinn
Hauls are great publicity.
Well, I mean, assuming she’s got a high follower base in SanFran.
Still, kind of cool.
My stuff’s more comedy/lifestyle stuff. I do a lot of Q&A’s, talk about LGBTQ+ issues…It’s whatever I’m inspired to do and the fans are asking for.
Rachel
Do you have a high follower base in SanFran?
And what’s your url thingy?
Quinn
My url thingy?
Quinncidentally.
Rachel
Thank you.If I stop responding it’s because I find your on air persona either a) irritating, b) fake, c) off-putting, or d) all of the above.
Quinn
But no pressure, right?
Suddenly questioning every video I’ve ever uploaded onto my channel.
[ after a few hours.]
So….That bad, huh?I knew I should have erased that rap video from the internet.
Rachel
What?
[ a pause ]
Oh. No. My sincerest apologies. I’ve perhaps just slowly been perusing my way through your videography.
Quinn
Oh. It’s just after your warning I thought…Did my SanFran fan base just grow?
Rachel
Again, I apologize, though I’ll admit I’m quite amused that you apparently hold the opinion of a relative stranger in such high regard.
And perhaps.
Quinn
I’m an internet personality, Rachel. My livelihood depends on strangers with an internet connection.
So what do you think?
Rachel
I enjoyed your candidness during your Q&A videos.
You didn’t translate as fake one bit.
Quinn
You strike me as the sort who isn’t easily impressed, so I’ll take that as a compliment.
Way better content than haul girl, right? It’s okay, you can say it. It’ll be our secret.
Rachel
That’s some excellent gut instinct, Quinn.
And different content, so it would be like apples and oranges. And she did record a video in my shop and it’s a glowing review, so that content? Not sure you can top that quite yet.
Quinn
I guess I’ll just have to up my game.
You said you board, right? Maybe you could teach me?The internet loves to watch me fall on my ass.
Rachel
I do. Surf, skate, and every now and then I’ll trek out to the mountains and decide to test my balance and core strength in the snow.
And do they? Did I just happen to miss that particular selection of videos?
Quinn
I’m just assuming.Then again, maybe it would be the instructor that catches their attention.
Rachel
Oh?
Have I caught your attention, Quinn?
Quinn
Maybe. I’m definitely interested to know more
Rachel
I’m an only child, an early riser, and a vegetarian. 70% of the time I’d rather spend a night in than going out, or if I do go out, I’d prefer to spend my time in an intimate setting with a small group of friends. I love watermelon, take my coffee black, practice yoga, and please disregard that I buried the lead, but as Mary Poppins would say, I’m practically perfect in every way.
Quinn
You’re a vegetarian?
Rachel
That’s literally the only tidbit in which you’re going to comment?
[ a beat ]
Yes, I’m a veggie.
Quinn
I’m from the south. Even after all these years in SanFran it still takes me by surprise.
I’m a homebody myself so I can appreciate your desire to stay in. Most of my outings are work-related or with my dog.
Rachel
What does that mean? The South?
And you’re dog is quite handsome.Truly the real star of your show.
Quinn
It means I’m from South Carolina. Not that my parents are cousins.
And he is, I know.What can I say? Gil really knows where his light is.
Rachel-
So you’re not just from the South, but also the East Coast. What brought you to the city?
Quinn
Is that like two strikes in your book?
Honestly? I came for school but the being on the opposite coast of my parents was also a huge motivator.
Rachel
You don’t get along with your family?
Quinn
I like my sister?
My parents are pretty conservative. It is what it is.
Rachel
Is that a question or a statement?
So how do they feel about your chosen profession? And the topics you cover?
Quinn
A statement. She’s good people.
Oh man. That’s a loaded question. We don’t really talk about it, but it’s that sort of silence that speaks louder than words ever could.
But the first ever video I made and posted to the internet was me coming out to my parents. So I guess in a way I owe my career to them.
Which they would hate, so it’s sort of strangely satisfying.
Rachel
Just one sibling then? Older? Younger?
I don’t think I watched that one since I was going in reverse chronological order, but I suppose it’s a ‘must see.’
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My mom’s one of my best friends.
Quinn
Just the one, yeah. Older.
Nah, you can skip it. At this point, it’s kind of embarrassing. My content quality has seriously improved over the years.That’s kind of awesome, Rachel. You’re lucky.What’s she like?
Rachel
You telling me I should skip only makes me believe I really should check it out, if not just to witness whatever confidence you possessed to come out in that fashion.
And I think so, yes. She’s beautiful and talented.
If I hadn’t come into her life I think she’d be a star.
Instead she trains them now.
Quinn
I wouldn’t say confidence so much as stupidity? I kind of e-mailed them the link and then turned off my phone for a couple of days. When I turned it back on… I realized it wasn’t just my parents who were responding to the video.
I think she probably got the better end of that deal.
And I think if she’s as cool as you make her sound, she’d probably agree with me on that.
Rachel
Definitely need to watch this video.
And are you sure you have me that pegged after just a brief conversation?
Quinn
If you do stop responding after that, I’ll understand. My only defense is that I was young.
And I don’t know.Call me cautiously optimistic.
RYDER: Did you ever tell me what your username was on YouTube? That way I can watch something you've posted. If not, you don't have to give it to me if you don't want to.
RYDER: Smh. I'll have to try my hardest to get rid of it. Not sure how I'll be able to do that just yet though.
QUINN: Quinncidentally. If I didn't. I honestly can't remember. But if I didn't I'm sure I meant to.
QUINN: I'm sure you'll manage. As we've established, you're a pretty smart guy. 😉
Rachel: I do believe that you may have just assisted with helping me decide on a Halloween costume for this year. So thank you, Quinn.
Rachel: As to my list, not only am I, according to you, nice /and/ hot (which really isn't that essentially the full package?), I'd also rank determined, dedicated, deceptively strong, sincere, and ambitious among my other top qualities.
Quinn: You are very welcome. Please feel free to credit me and/or send pics. 😉
Quinn: How can I argue that? You're right. Total package.
Quinn: So tell me, please -- what does a perfect 10 get up to?
Quinn: I will say - though I have a complicated relationship with mom and dad, they really did drill that whole compromise lesson home. It's worked well for us.
SAM: Okay, who is your favorite comic character? Or maybe a character from a video game you really like. Heck, it could even be someone from a book.
QUINN: Not in the traditional sense. Most vloggers carry a camera around with them all day and basically share their lives with the internet, I enjoy my privacy too much for that.
QUINN: I'm more in the comedy/discussion realm. Do a lot of LGBTQ+ content.
QUINN: I really loved Offred in The Handmaid's Tale?
Roderick: I get a few, but I think girls have it way worse than I would on this thing when it comes to creepy introductions.
Roderick: I work in a guitar shop, and freelance as a session musician. I also have a YouTube channel, just to try to put my music out there. Do you play any instruments?
Quinn: What was your creepiest introduction?
Quinn: That's awesome.
Quinn: I'm not musically inclined, but I've always wanted to learn to play an instrument. The drums maybe, or the guitar?
Quinn: But I do also have a youtube channel. Mostly where I talk about myself and do nothing super impressive.
HUNTER: No, I actually enjoy pumpkin spice. But their coffee is disgusting and inconsistent. They also rely too much on sugar. Not to mention the fact that they take advantage of easily influenced people and charge three times as much as they should.
QUINN: I'll agree with you there, it can be quite a hit to your wallet. And as for inconsistent -- idk what they expect when they hire a bunch of teens and call them baristas. Most often when I walk in their much more focused on socializing than foam.
QUINN: But I'm pretty happy with whatever coffee is handed to me. There's nothing extra sugar and cream can't solve.
Stevie: May I have a link to your channel? I want to look at them.
Stevie: Do you want to be a reporter?
Stevie: It is nice. So is the beach. Do you go there often? I like to go a couple times a months.
Quinn: Sure, just type Quinncidentally into the search thingy and you'll find me.
Quinn: No, not at all.
Quinn: I went to art school. Digital media. So editing programs would be much more in my element. Getting in front of the camera basically started by accident.
Quinn: Yeah, I go a lot. I have a big dog so it's nice to just let him run, and I love the sound of the ocean.
Cameron: I feel like people will be bias either way? But I gotten the Reese cup creamer and its amazing. So I feel like if people just use their creamer that they like, no problem.
Cameron: Not at the moment, what about you?
Quinn: There's a Reese Cup creamer?
Quinn: I have been living under a rock.
Quinn: Uhm, well, caffeine, obviously.
Quinn: I smoke, when I'm anxious or upset.
Quinn: I don't express feelings well.
Quinn: I like my dog more than I like most people?
