We've discussed the wonders of the Craigslist social mores on this blog before, but last weekend I dove in head first to the new and intriguing world of the internet dating scene. I recently broke up with my girlfriend of a year and a half, it's a bummer, I was depressed yada yada. After a couple weeks of staring at a dead tree in my back yard I decided it was time to get back on the saddle and put the word out that I was again a single, fun loving dude, ready to partake in happy hours and and dinner dates.
A friend had mentioned to me that he had met a couple of interesting gals on the Craigslist personals, so I figured I might as well give it the old college try.
The ad was short and sweet, something about seeking a nice gal to go to movies, art shows, and concerts with. Nothing too descriptive of me, and nothing too inquisitive for the readers.
I replaced my rotting, rusted out water heater that evening and returned to check my e-mail. I had 9 replies in an hours time!
Without divulging any names or details, let's just say the replies were VERY underwhelming. I attached a picture when I sent out the original personal, but only about one quarter of the replies had featured photos. I'm not a shallow guy, but c'mon.
So as I was reading the mixed bag of divorced mothers, Hastings wildcats, 45 year old wine connoisseurs, some dude! a pre-op tranny! and a 19 year old, I realized that this might have been a very bad idea. I'm not sure why I tried Craigslist either, I mean that's where you find old air conditioners for sale, or a moving company. Not a date.
I hung my head and e-mailed back a couple of "thanks for replying" messages and went to the Plaster the Town poster art show at the Soap factory (it was awesome!).
The next day, after getting a solo breakfast at Mill City and feeling depressed, I returned home to find 14 more e-mails. More of the same, and in some cases worse. Now I'm trying to delete my personal ad.
I used to mock and ridicule those that did the internet dating game, but now I wonder if there must be a sweet science to it all. Maybe I didn't advertise myself clearly enough, or maybe The Brew Brand isn't all that appealing to the the target market. Regardless, I think I'll stick to the real deal, and avoid the horrors that await at the other end of a Craigslist post.
2 comments:
What's the real deal? Meeting girls in bars? At work? In chat rooms? Finding someone to love is no different than finding a tasty sandwich or beverage--usually it's the result of a beautiful accident. It's a good thing lots of those happen in bars, though.
I think you should squeeze everyone of these crazies for every last nickel of creative inspiration you can get.
"Be where you're not supposed to be."
(Also, if you're looking for some side action--there's some wonderful girls I know who work the corner on East Lake, I'd be more than happy to introduce you, or pass along a business card.)
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