I don't remember where it was and when it used to occur but a supermarket chain used to have a "singles only" slot for non-attached people to do their shopping whilst checking out the talent. I thought it was a great idea even though I didn't try it out when single/unattached. I don't really know why I didn't go to look, perhaps I didn't want to appear too needy at the time but I can't remember.
That actually happened to friends of mine from Chester, Rob. Must be about 15 years ago. They all went to Bangor (I think) and a man came out of the club to the coach holding someone's coat and spoke that phrase, which down a storm as everyone was three sheets to the wind!