Just Plain Weird!
Sometimes there's no other way to describe some people's behavior...
Talk about the date from hell! This one took the cake!
I spoke to this man for a month on the net. We decided to go out the next Saturday for lunch.
He lived 90 minutes north of me so it was quite a drive to my house. He showed up in a beat up red truck that looked like the one from "Sanford and Son". He got out and greeted me at the door. I was under whelmed. He was unkempt and his clothes were holey.
He explained he'd drive but if he did, my foot may go through the floorboard because it was rotted out and he wasn't sure the 'baking sheet' he placed there would 'hold' so I drove.
We went to the Chinese buffet. He told me how beautiful I was and how he was 'sure' I didn't want him either - that no one did. He went on to say that he had lost most of his fingers playing with explosives when he was a teenager and showed me his hands saying 'see! no one wants a cripple!' He went on to say he had no job now - that he had lied about having one because a woman with 'class' like me wouldn't date a man with no job and no prospects - that he was about to lose his house which wasn't a house at all but a trailer but again didn't want to tell me the truth because he felt I wouldn't date him if I knew he had a trailer and not a real home - he had no money and he said he knew he was ugly too.
He sobbed and cried hysterically saying if I didn't want him he was going to kill himself because no one had wanted him and I was his 'last chance'. I patted his hand and told him there is someone for everyone and he had to be patient -- that things would work out for him and he had to believe that. He paid for lunch and we went back to my house.
He then said he had a 'gift' for me in the truck and to wait a minute - he had almost forgotten. He took out two paper sacks with booze in them handing me the unopened Boone's Farm. He was swigging from what appeared to be a third of a bottle left of Apricot Brandy! He pushed his way into my house shoving me to the enclosed front porch. I told him he had to leave. He said no and continued to drink. He told me he was 'too drunk to drive' and was staying the night. I told him he was going home. I got brazen and shoved him out the door locking it behind me. Bye bye to the date from hell.
I didn't know whether to put this under misrepresentation or just plain weird, but I think just plain weird sums it up. People are not always what they represent on the net as you well know and this guy was definitely not.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Things to do On a First Date !!
That First Date
Congratulations, you have managed to arrange a first date. Don’t blow it now. For a short time you must give the impression that you are reasonably normal. So make a big effort, take her somewhere nice and make her feel special.
Best Places to Take Her
Swimming with dolphins.
A Caribbean Cruise.
To the top of Everest.
A walk along the Great Wall of China.
The Pyramids.
The moon – or any small, secluded planet.
Worst Places to Take Her
Your wife’s flat.
Your wife’s funeral.
Holland.
A sleazy strip joint (unless she works there).
To rob a bank.
A picnic at the local dump.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
The good, the bad and the ugly of online dating
If it SEEMS to good to be true...
Anne472 wrote: I was on browsing online profiles to give it a spin. It was summer, I was bored, I was at home with the 'rents before moving off to grad school..figured there was nothing to lose in just meeting a few men for the heck of it. If nothing else, I'd have some funny stories to share later on. I had no idea.
"Tim" seemed just fine online. He contacted me first, with an eloquent and sincere email.We had some pretty good AIM conversations, AND we clicked over the phone , as well. He arranged something pretty impressive for the first date. He said he would pick me up (yes, I learned my lesson!) and take me to an Italian restaurant, and then to a club. I thought it sounded wonderful and could not wait.
Date night rolls around. He shows up in his souped-up Camaro. He steps out. Here is the only good part: his pictures did not do him justice. He was gorgeous. The first man I met off the 'net who was a complete hunk, for lack of a better word.
My how that didn't matter, even within a few minutes. He starts speeding and swearing and he blasts his ska tunes as loudly as he can to avoid conversation. The only things he muttered were things about ska and how it's the only genre of music that matters. Wrong thing to say to a music major. Mind you, he had told me before we met that he loved Vivaldi and classic rock as well. LIAR!
At dinner, he asked me inappropriate questions such as if I would sleep with another woman for money. At that point, I would have slept with ROSIE O' DONNELL to simply get me away from HIM!
He had no idea what anything on the menu was and kept staring at me to make me uncomfortable. He even told me this is why he was staring at me.
The rest of the night involved more speeding, more awful ska music, and his high school-ish antics...such as "punching" my arm and more stares. At one point, he turned one of his songs especially loud while announcing, "listen! this one's about DATE RAPE! Probably not the best song to be playing now, huh? Ha!".
He insisted on driving through a Wendy's, where he told me he stopped all the time "when he gets the munchies after getting stoned". A charmer!
Thank God it eventually ended, and thank God we both knew we were an awful match. Lesson learned: if he seems too good to be true, he is. He's lying about something! Lesson part deux: don't let him pick you up for date #1. EVER! Not safe, and if he *isn't* a total pyscho, you'll just me miserable and stuck for a few hours.
Anne472 wrote: I was on browsing online profiles to give it a spin. It was summer, I was bored, I was at home with the 'rents before moving off to grad school..figured there was nothing to lose in just meeting a few men for the heck of it. If nothing else, I'd have some funny stories to share later on. I had no idea.
"Tim" seemed just fine online. He contacted me first, with an eloquent and sincere email.We had some pretty good AIM conversations, AND we clicked over the phone , as well. He arranged something pretty impressive for the first date. He said he would pick me up (yes, I learned my lesson!) and take me to an Italian restaurant, and then to a club. I thought it sounded wonderful and could not wait.
Date night rolls around. He shows up in his souped-up Camaro. He steps out. Here is the only good part: his pictures did not do him justice. He was gorgeous. The first man I met off the 'net who was a complete hunk, for lack of a better word.
My how that didn't matter, even within a few minutes. He starts speeding and swearing and he blasts his ska tunes as loudly as he can to avoid conversation. The only things he muttered were things about ska and how it's the only genre of music that matters. Wrong thing to say to a music major. Mind you, he had told me before we met that he loved Vivaldi and classic rock as well. LIAR!
At dinner, he asked me inappropriate questions such as if I would sleep with another woman for money. At that point, I would have slept with ROSIE O' DONNELL to simply get me away from HIM!
He had no idea what anything on the menu was and kept staring at me to make me uncomfortable. He even told me this is why he was staring at me.
The rest of the night involved more speeding, more awful ska music, and his high school-ish antics...such as "punching" my arm and more stares. At one point, he turned one of his songs especially loud while announcing, "listen! this one's about DATE RAPE! Probably not the best song to be playing now, huh? Ha!".
He insisted on driving through a Wendy's, where he told me he stopped all the time "when he gets the munchies after getting stoned". A charmer!
Thank God it eventually ended, and thank God we both knew we were an awful match. Lesson learned: if he seems too good to be true, he is. He's lying about something! Lesson part deux: don't let him pick you up for date #1. EVER! Not safe, and if he *isn't* a total pyscho, you'll just me miserable and stuck for a few hours.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Top 10 Funniest online dating Profile Headers brought to you by Fringles.com
And the winners are...
10) Tired of shopping the Damaged Goods department.
9) Want to meet a guy whose IQ is bigger than his shoe size!
8) I'm the best singer in my car!
7) You can't ALL be the one I'm looking for!
6) Very sexy... with the right back lighting.
5) Looking for a man with a large bulge in his back right pocket.
4) Only you can save me from joining pay sites!
3) Finding a good man is like nailing Jello to a tree!
2) I'll jump on Oprah's couch for you!
and the number one funniest profile header....
1) I like my men to be like my bra - supportive!
10) Tired of shopping the Damaged Goods department.
9) Want to meet a guy whose IQ is bigger than his shoe size!
8) I'm the best singer in my car!
7) You can't ALL be the one I'm looking for!
6) Very sexy... with the right back lighting.
5) Looking for a man with a large bulge in his back right pocket.
4) Only you can save me from joining pay sites!
3) Finding a good man is like nailing Jello to a tree!
2) I'll jump on Oprah's couch for you!
and the number one funniest profile header....
1) I like my men to be like my bra - supportive!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Online Dating Do's and Dont's brought to you by Fringles.com
Dating etiquette has always been confusing -- and now online dating has only made matters more complicated. Andrea Lavinthal, who wrote "The Hookup Handbook: A Single Girl's Guide to Living It Up" with Jessica Rolzer, shared these tips on "Good Morning America" to guide you through the modern mores of online and offline dating:
Before the date:
Do exchange photos. It's like ordering a flower arrangement over the phone -- you want to know what it will look like.
Don't post a photo from your hot days in college. Choose a flattering picture, but don't advertise goods you can't deliver!
During the first date:
Do provide details about yourself. Share just enough information about yourself that your date will be itching to learn more.
Don't go overboard in revealing personal information about yourself. On the first meeting, no one needs to know the names of your childhood pets or that you take antidepressants.
Do stick to positive and relatable topics in your conversation. Discuss work, movies, etc.
Don't try something that you might not be able to pull off. If you attempt to fake a skill, you'll crash and burn.
Do show off a special talent. Great at bowling? Go for it -- as long as you come off confident and fun.
If things don't work out and you want to end the relationship:
Don't pull a disappearing act. Guys, if you appear to have fallen off the face of the Earth, girls will picture you lying in a ditch somewhere, cell phone in hand, trying desperately to call. So it's best to come clean!
Do bow out gracefully. Avoid doing the slow fade.
Don't break up over e-mail -- even if you met that way.
Do break up in person.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Fringles Says Heart Tattoos can be Tribute to Love
When we were teenagers and fell in love the first time, we could hardly stop drawing hearts with the name of our beloved one. Yes, hearts have always been the symbol of love and it is one of the first drawings we learn when we are children. So it is not surprising that when people see a heart tattoo, they immediately think it represents love.
For thousands of years, the heart symbol has been used in drawing and pictures to represent the unseen link from one person to another. The heart is considered to be the vital organ that rules not only life but love as it is considered the place in our body where all our feelings and emotions are kept. In many common expressions today, the heart is referred to as the ruler of emotions. People are known to make heartfelt gestures or to be completely heartless for not considering another person’s feelings.
Fringles agrees that heart tattoos with a banner and name are often used by service men as a way to take loved ones along for their journey. These heart tattoos can provide a bond that passes the countless miles and struggles. They are also used as a tribute to the ones we love. For example, a heart tattoo inscribed with “MOM” is a way for sons to show their love and appreciation to the parent who stood by them. Many people have been known to make a heart tattoo tree. They will begin with intertwined hearts and add on smaller hearts for each child in the family. Inside each heart is the name of the ones they love and hold dear.
While heart tattoos can come in many varieties or styles, there are a few that have stood the tests of time. There is the heart pierced by an arrow, usually a sign of painful love or a damaged heart. Another classic heart is the one being held by two hands; this is usually a representation of a maternal love or bond. However, the most popular heart tattoo has always been the heart with a banner attached; a place to list the name of the one most precious to you. When looking for a heart tattoo and you can find virtually millions of them, you simply have to pick the one that is best for you or ask your tattoo artist to modify one to your requirements and specifications.
Online daters beware.....fringles.com dating might be FREE but tattoos are a bit harder to get rid of !! Give it some time before plastering a lustful stamp on your body after knowing someone for a short amount of time !! Good Luck
For thousands of years, the heart symbol has been used in drawing and pictures to represent the unseen link from one person to another. The heart is considered to be the vital organ that rules not only life but love as it is considered the place in our body where all our feelings and emotions are kept. In many common expressions today, the heart is referred to as the ruler of emotions. People are known to make heartfelt gestures or to be completely heartless for not considering another person’s feelings.
Fringles agrees that heart tattoos with a banner and name are often used by service men as a way to take loved ones along for their journey. These heart tattoos can provide a bond that passes the countless miles and struggles. They are also used as a tribute to the ones we love. For example, a heart tattoo inscribed with “MOM” is a way for sons to show their love and appreciation to the parent who stood by them. Many people have been known to make a heart tattoo tree. They will begin with intertwined hearts and add on smaller hearts for each child in the family. Inside each heart is the name of the ones they love and hold dear.
While heart tattoos can come in many varieties or styles, there are a few that have stood the tests of time. There is the heart pierced by an arrow, usually a sign of painful love or a damaged heart. Another classic heart is the one being held by two hands; this is usually a representation of a maternal love or bond. However, the most popular heart tattoo has always been the heart with a banner attached; a place to list the name of the one most precious to you. When looking for a heart tattoo and you can find virtually millions of them, you simply have to pick the one that is best for you or ask your tattoo artist to modify one to your requirements and specifications.
Online daters beware.....fringles.com dating might be FREE but tattoos are a bit harder to get rid of !! Give it some time before plastering a lustful stamp on your body after knowing someone for a short amount of time !! Good Luck
Thursday, March 26, 2009
5 Seductive Dating Ideas
No matter if you are in a long term relationship looking to fuel the fires of desire with your partner or are just looking for ways to seduce your lover, these seductive dating ideas are meant to inspire. Have fun!
1. Take a Bath Together
Whether you go all out with champagne and bubbles or take the sensory high road with a sakura bath bomb, a luxurious bath with your sweetie, complete with candles, bathrobe and sexy music is a great stage for seduction.
2. Have a Picnic
basic seduction how to would be remiss if it didn't include eating some sort of sensual foodstuffs off your partners' body. Take this seductive dating idea to the next level with a picnic, edible flowers and chocolate covered strawberries for a not-to-be-forgotten event.
3. Test Aphrodisiacs
tonight's date a taste adventure by trying out a variety of aphrodisiacs with your partner. They could be things that are well known for their seductive properties (like oysters) or more sensual in nature than anything (like chocolate fondue).
4. Perform a Striptease
Take a cue from the heightened interest in burlesque these days and try to give your loved one something they will never forget - a personalized striptease just for them. Try the underwear department of your favorite clothing store for ideas, or a costume company for rentals.
5. Give a Massage
There are few things more relaxing and seductive than a skin to skin massage. Try using a warmed massage stone for an added, unusual twist, or purchase some massage bars for delightful additions.
1. Take a Bath Together
Whether you go all out with champagne and bubbles or take the sensory high road with a sakura bath bomb, a luxurious bath with your sweetie, complete with candles, bathrobe and sexy music is a great stage for seduction.
2. Have a Picnic
basic seduction how to would be remiss if it didn't include eating some sort of sensual foodstuffs off your partners' body. Take this seductive dating idea to the next level with a picnic, edible flowers and chocolate covered strawberries for a not-to-be-forgotten event.
3. Test Aphrodisiacs
tonight's date a taste adventure by trying out a variety of aphrodisiacs with your partner. They could be things that are well known for their seductive properties (like oysters) or more sensual in nature than anything (like chocolate fondue).
4. Perform a Striptease
Take a cue from the heightened interest in burlesque these days and try to give your loved one something they will never forget - a personalized striptease just for them. Try the underwear department of your favorite clothing store for ideas, or a costume company for rentals.
5. Give a Massage
There are few things more relaxing and seductive than a skin to skin massage. Try using a warmed massage stone for an added, unusual twist, or purchase some massage bars for delightful additions.
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