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Post by Patrick on Oct 31, 2008 13:22:34 GMT
I can't believe the depths to which this board is sinking! but - t'other night morning I was chatting with Trubs about the time I entered the dark world of the personal ads. Friend of mine and I had a bottle of red wine each one weekend and doved into the Grauniad's Soulmates service - something I'd been keeping an eye on for some time back then. Fascinated by the whole thing, it just took a damn fine Cabernet Sauvignon to push us over the edge! 1997 became a glorious Summer for all that. I said I'd dig out the ad - so here it is - I'm the second one down - friend is the next "tinted" ad. Now, at the time the whole thing was really easy - you phoned up, talked incoherently for five minutes and some poor sod nice person at the Grauniad - or the company that ran the service for them rather - listened to it and made an ad up for you! With mine - I'm not sure which "Funny" they meant - but I'll go for the nice one: Which leads me onto the tacky bit - If you were plunged into this world - how would you pen your ad?
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Post by motorist on Oct 31, 2008 13:41:28 GMT
Odd M 39, 6'0", has own zombie army and a death ray based on the moon (the ray, not the zombies). Would like to meet another interested in Global Domination, preferably with cybernetic implants so she can double as a bodyguard
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Post by Alpha Hooligan on Oct 31, 2008 18:57:45 GMT
Good looking bloke, 36, seeks fit woman for mad sex and servitude, must be obedient and have GSOH, must also have some cash to feed my drug/booze/gambling habit. Low self esteem is a must.
AH
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Post by Alpha Hooligan on Oct 31, 2008 19:00:02 GMT
Ironically, my first experience of the internet did not come from a PC, it came via a SEGA Dreamcast, I was famous on SEGA Dream Arena for my bad taste, X-Rated lonely heart adds. AH
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Post by motorist on Oct 31, 2008 19:19:46 GMT
My first job after Uni was at a company that had them people wot takes customer calls for companies. One of our clients was Loot magazine, and every now and then we'd laugh at some of the ads ;D
A few examples:
"83 year old man seeks older woman"
"is really into wellington boots. Ladies - please have your own wellies"
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Post by everso on Nov 3, 2008 17:01:31 GMT
58 year old lady seeks much younger man to share her chaise longue. Height and sense of humour immaterial. Must have plenty of money.
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Post by biglinx on Nov 28, 2008 13:24:26 GMT
Straight to the point as always, Everso!
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Post by everso on Nov 28, 2008 17:32:17 GMT
Straight to the point as always, Everso! I'm never backward in coming forward, me ;D
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Post by housesparrow on Nov 30, 2008 7:29:32 GMT
Thirty years ago I would have answered Motorists' ad like a shot. Quite inspired.
Not sure Alph would get the response he wanted from his - he would probably have to spend the next week in hiding. But it cheered me up on a grey dismal morning!
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Post by Alpha Hooligan on Nov 30, 2008 18:20:52 GMT
Happy to have been of service. AH
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Post by housesparrow on Dec 1, 2008 17:34:33 GMT
Female, eagerly awaiting bus pass, seeks companion for intelligent and witty conversation. Sex not required, but must be prepared to put up with indifferent cooking or do it himself.
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