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[xiphias]

Okay, y'all have seen this one, right?

Write yourself a dating ad.

1) It has to make you sound as unappealing as possible

2) It has to be honest - you can't lie at all

3) It can't sound as though you're deliberately making yourself sound unappealing.

Problem has been that most folks haven't succeeded. I mean, they write ads that make them sound appealing.

So let's see how I do.

Married white man, 5'5", 220+ lbs, seeks someone. Has some of own hair, esp. on back and shoulders, and most of own teeth.

EDIT: I just remembered the other line I wanted to put in: "No felony convictions."

Comments

ye olde "unappealing" personal ad

[pir-anha.livejournal.com]

yup, that works for me. especially the "married ... seeks someone" part. turns me right off, whereas none of the other stuff does. no indication of polyamory -- *ick*, indiscriminate partner seekage -- double *ick*. i don't care about the rest of the stuff one way or another. i like the sense of humour, but there's too little for me to be sure of it.

well done! the only problem is that it is probably no longer a valid personal ad, because it _just_ deters, it might not attract anyone anymore. be fun to post it somewhere and see what happens.