Tuesday, August 7, 2007

The whole lonely hearts thing

In honour of me watching the entire first season of The IT Crowd in one sitting (again), and in honour of my favourite episode being Fifty-Fifty (in which they place a fake personal ad) I thought we should take a closer look at some personal ads in a local newspaper I found lying around my house.

These are dead-set real ads. I swear the people who paid real money for these actually exist somewhere.


Men seeking women

The ad says:
I am open, friendly and enjoy a good laugh. I love animals and all things warm and fuzzy. Ready to chat.
He really means:
Fuck me.

The ad says:
Asian lady sought by 50 yo prof guy for permanent relationship. Enjoy gardening, country drives and different cultures. Caring and generous.
He really means:
I am too cheap to buy a mail order bride.

The ad says:
Dear reader, do I find thee well? If not, wellness can be obtained here. (not suitable for really sick people)
He really means:
I made it funny so it would look like I did it as a joke. I am alone. Love me.


Women seeking men

The ad says:
Classy succes very attar tall calm lovg intel educated young asain look 4 well pres attr calm fit intel prof or manag guy with heart 4 long relat
She really means:
I didn’t know this was pay by the letter.

The ad says:
Are you looking for someone to share the mystery with? Do you think that mature love has the potential to expand infinitely. You do! Then lets chat…
She really means:
I’m old, but good in bed.

The ad says:
Country girl. 67. Honest. Loving. Happy. Loves country, and horses, outdoors, camping, fishing etc. Hate liars. Call me.
She really means:
I just found my husband cheating on me.


Perhaps I have too much free time on my hands.... perhaps not. We'll never know.

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