Background To review the initial online dating website message exchange, click here. His first call to me was on a Tuesday night. We spoke for quite a while. When it was well beyond my bedtime (which is fairly early on week nights – yeah, I’m lame), I said (not verbatim), “Well, I guess we’ll talk […]
Online Dating Fails: Favor
Specimen: Subject line: can you do me a favor? ? I really need a favor if you can help me that would be great. by the way what are you up to these days MoMo: Who is this? What’s the favor? Specimen: can I tear you up tonight MoMo: Only if you […]
Online Dating Fails: I cannot suppress my inner Grammar Nazi
Specimen: Other then being extremely entertained by your Profile, I have to ask for more…. as far as my background check goes. I have a Top Secret clearance from the Military, So I hope that will Suffice. If you need other proof of my credentials I would be glad to show you but I am sure […]
Online Dating Fails: Let’s be friends
Specimen: Hi, how are you, my name is Randy nice to meet you, just came across your profile, I have to say you that look great on your pictures and I would love to get to know you even if it means as friends :) So, if I may ask how was your weekend ;) […]
Online Dating Fails: Close, but no cigar
Specimen: Hi I’m David!! We have all of the same qualities & interests,,we are perfect for each other!! Letz get married this weekend, we can fly to Vegas & have Elvis marry us. Haa, well I’m a bit of a wise ass. Really tho I’m NO good at this ice breaker thing, feel free to […]
Online Dating Fails: Average Joe
Average Joe: I came across your profile and you seem like down to earth girl and that is hard to find. Well if I fit what you are looking for and you would like to talk that would be great. (10 days later) Average Joe: I was look at some of the profiles on here […]
Online Dating Fails: Strict Height Requirement
Specimen: Hey I Genuienly think you are extremly beautiful woman. …Sigh I am sameer….really good looking guy.I am 28 years of age,working as a program manager for a pharmaceutical company here in philadelphia. I would Iike to get the opportunity to know you better.. Let me know what you think MoMo: Thank you. Though you […]
Online Dating Fails: When Keepin’ It Real Goes Wrong
Read to the end. 8/27/11 Specimen: You seem like a real challenge. I like that. Hit me up, I’d love to tell you a little about myself. Mike MoMo: Hi Mike- I’m not an Italian sports fanatic though. [My response was based on his profile, which states, “I prefer Italian girls, but love all types […]
Online Dating Fails: Snooki
Specimen: You look really really really alot like Snooky. Has anyone ever told you that???????????????????????????/ MoMo: Yes. Stevie Wonder once told me that. Specimen: Joking… you look way better than Snooky… WAY better
Online Dating Fails: Mr. Perfect
8/28/2011 6:41:34 AM Mr. Perfect: hello how are you doing, we never met i was checking my email and saw your pic. i think u r attractive…i would like to get to kno u :) I personally think i would be perfect for u :) 9/4/2011 2:17:18 PM Mr. Perfect: hello how are you doing, we never […]
Online Dating Fails: Five times too many messages
8/21/2011 9:23:38 AM Specimen: HOW U DOIN……………………………………………………………………….. 8/21/2011 2:39:33 PM Specimen: u to pretty 8/23/2011 6:31:20 PM Specimen: how u doin 8/25/2011 2:28:38 PM Specimen: hey.. 8/26/2011 11:58:02 AM Specimen: how u doin ——————————————————————————————————————- Analysis: Sending five messages devoid of substance is an ineffective approach. I give him credit for his persistence, but not enough […]
Online Dating Fails: Another persistent one…
June 19, 2011 7:20 p.m. Subject line: :-) Message: :-) would one symbol have the same effect as a one worder.? i guess i will have to make it two symbols since your email setting require my letter to be longer :-P hopefully this make my sarcastic email here more humorous June 19, 2011 Subject line: :-) […]
Online Dating Fails: Deaf Ears/Blind Eyes
Mr. Unoriginal: Hey whats up ;-) you are very beautiful! Princess MoMo: If you actually think I’m beautiful, don’t you think your comment is falling on deaf ears (or blind eyes since you’re typing rather than uttering the statement)? In other words, wouldn’t you presume that I’ve heard that line innumerable times, therefore, it is an ineffective […]
Online Dating Fails: The Way You Make Me Feel
Specimen: If I had to sum you up in one song when I saw you, it would be Michael Jackson’s – “The Way You Make Me Feel” Princess MoMo: How’s the line worked on other women so far? Specimen: idk, I only sent that message too you! Princess MoMo: Ok. Elaborate as to why I remind you of that song. […]
Online Dating Fails: Cold as Ice…
Specimen’s opening message: Your cold Princess MoMo: You’re* Specimen: LOL WOW You actually wrote back to correct me. Goodluck fishing, hope you dont get too many bottom dwellers