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Mix together a communication studies student and a physics student, add in a sketch comedy show about sex and a dash of some orange blossom and chocolate cake. Despite all this, love was still not in the air Sunday night for these two who discovered that opposites don’t always attract.

Khara Pechtes, a third-year communication studies student and Nathan Wright, a fourth-year physics student, traveled to West Hollywood for a night of comedy and cake. Pechtes – who calls herself a social butterfly – is described by her friends as an honest, friendly person who is conscious of other people’s feelings. Wright, on the other hand, describes himself as more the reserved and quiet type, much like a vagabond.

“When I first saw Khara, I thought, ‘She’s pretty, what am I going to say to her?!’” said Wright. “But the date was more comfortable than I thought it was going to be.”

The two first went to the Urth Caffé on Melrose Avenue to enjoy everything from fruit smoothies to flourless chocolate cake. According to Pechtes, the Urth Caffé has one of the most amazing desserts in Los Angeles. In this environment, they discussed everything from school to entertainment in Los Angeles.

“Nathan seemed like a very intelligent guy, but he was really quiet – there wasn’t a real spark between us,” said Pechtes. “I like guys who are more outgoing, spontaneous and very social.”

After snacking, the two went to see the “Live Sex Comedy,” at the Court Theater in West Hollywood. A two-man sketch show, “Live Sex Comedy” is made up of short sketches that incorporate people’s views and ideas about sex. “The comedy performance had amazing actors,” said Pechtes. “The actors were extremely convincing with their roles – they were very true to life and realistic with how they portrayed their characters.”

Wright also thought the actors did a great job with their roles and their versatility in changing characters so quickly.

“The actors went from playing psychotic evangelists to playing psychotic hick killers,” said Wright. “Their full range of talent was very impressive – the two people were able to play a variety of characters.”

Besides the acting, the pair found the stage sets impressive because of their detail and careful accuracy.

“Each different sketch h ad a completely different backdrop,” said Pechtes. “They had transformed the stage from a hospital to a circus to a house to fake doors.”

While the acting and the sets impressed both of them, Wright thought the overall performance wasn’t worth his time, while Pechtes considered it a good reflection of how sex is handled in today’s society.

“I didn’t really see how the show was relevant to the title,” said Wright. “The sketches of the play didn’t really specifically relate to sex – I would’ve rather seen something that actually had something to do with the title.”

Pechtes, however, thought it was an interesting show that showed people how to make sex less taboo and forbidden. It also tried to change images about sex and people who are into the sex industry by poking fun at what people think about sex in different fields.

“This is the type of performance for people who are interested in a light-hearted comedy,” said Pechtes. “It’s more of a show for college students who can enjoy relaxed humor.”

On the other hand, according to Wright the show was suited for no one and really wasn’t worth anyone’s time.

Overall, the date seemed to further show how both Pechtes and Wright were on opposite ends of the spectrum: he liked chocolate cake, she liked orange blossom, he hated the show while she liked it.

“She didn’t really strike me as my type – she was very L.A.,” said Wright. “She was nice, but I’m not sure we clicked very much.”

So these two may not have found love on their Sunday night adventure, but they did learn where to find some of the best pastries in Los Angeles.