Back into the Insane Asylum

Can anyone give me any insight into this? Is this just a really, *really* weak attempt at humor?

Received:

Hi,

My name is (first name). I was having a really slow day at work today so I thought I would do some housekeeping on my profile while it was invisible because I am dating someone. I added “INTJ” as one of my keywords. Then I wondered what would happen if I searched for “ENFP”. First I got my usual 30 mile search, then I increased it to 300, then 3000. Then you showed up. I just thought I’d write because I think you seem very interesting and I think we’re highly compatible.

I guess I need to tell you a little more about myself since you can’t see my profile. I’m a computer programmer. I race mountain bikes (cross country). I have a 4 year old daughter. I’m an advanced skier, but I haven’t been skiing in a couple of years. Oh, and I’m a certified whitewater canoe instructor. I’ve been hiking, biking, skiing and paddling in CO, but I’ve spent every summer since my daughter was born in (state).

Hopefully, I’ve sparked your interest enough to write back.

Happy New Year,

Stan

Replied:

Sparked, sure…but first a question, then we can move on: Um…if you’re dating someone, why are you writing to someone new?

Talk to you soon,
Allison

Received:

I want to have an affair and cheat on my girlfriend.

Huh…what???

My reply:

If that’s sarcasm, it doesn’t quite come through in writing. If it’s not, then no thanks.

Either way, move on…I’m not who you’re looking for. Good luck. I think.

Follow up:
Dear Lord…I just received a reply with only the email title changed to “Sorry to bother you.” The guy was serious. Now I’m wondering what, exactly, in my profile gave the impression that I was in the market for a fling with a taken guy.

Blech.


4 Responses to “Back into the Insane Asylum”  

  1. 1 Margi

    Girlfriend, that’s NOTHING. I had a profile up on Yahoo! because I was working with a gal who was starting up a transcription business and I wanted to keep in touch with her. . .

    And you would not BELIEVE the “married but looking” messages I would get! *sigh*

    It’s disheartening, but I would NOT take it personally. For “Stan,” I guess he would place it in the “nothing ventured, nothing gained” category.

    I guess. Freak.

    LOL!

  2. 2 Lorraine

    Eeeww…what a loser. Him, NOT you. Some guys are just icky. But not all. I know lots of men who adore and are faithful to their wives (including my Spouse) so just use this as a good excuse to take a long, hot bath to wash away the “ick”.

  3. 3 Alison

    OMG….I still can’t tell if this guy was being sarcastic???? And, exactly how would he have this affair long distance? Like does he want to go to CO to ski and figures he’ll have a CO hottie waiting for him? FTLOG. I would SO love his girlfriend or whatever, to know what an un-funny creep he is!

  4. 4 Sarah

    Whaaaaaa?