Most messages received on OkCupid rarely go beyond the inane, but there are those that so violently violate the laws of space, time, and reason that the beg to be shared. These are their stories.
OkCupid is a scary place – you have to contend with hipsters, sad old men, and people you suspect are suffering from a thought disorder. It’s this last group that usually sends the most hilarious (and often terrifying) messages to my inbox. Continue reading
If your ex-girlfriend has a restraining order against you, it’s probably a good idea to show up at her house in the middle of the night trying serenade your way back into her heart, right? Wrong! A 50-year-old Swedish man learned this lesson the hard way. The man stood outside his ex-girlfriend’s balcony with a guitar and tried to win her back by playing a Bob Dylan song. Hur romantisk! The restraining order kind of puts a damper on things when you think about it, but he really put a lot of thought into his performance. The man brought along five other men, all wearing dark hoodies with the hoods up, to serve as vocal accompaniments. Continue reading
One thing that fascinates me about the natural birth movement is that issue that must not be spoken of. I know that you know what I’m talking about because it’s the very first thing you think of when you or your partner considers giving birth. Continue reading
Online dating is, by nature, skeevy as all get out. And every girl I’ve met on the interwebz has mentioned the overwhelming number of creepy, dumb or otherwise uncomfortable messages. But! As a not-dumb guy who has to read these, I’ve got some ideas. Continue reading
Gawker Media intern and soon to be infamous internet person, Alyssa Bereznak*, decided to share a dating story on Gizmodo, the site she writes for. Now, plenty of people share their dating tales of woe but for Bereznak, her story quickly turned into a tale of WHOA! See, Bereznak went on a date with a guy who is extremely accomplished at being what some people would call a nerd, identified the guy she dated in her piece, and BOOM went the internet. Continue reading
Don’t be shy, we know you’ve heard of it. The upstanding citizens at CougarLife.com help connect ladies with younger men. It’s a simple formula but not one that mainstream outlets like to promote. But thanks to the world’s catchiest jingle they will get into your head and stay there until you suddenly find yourself going to YouTube and putting it on repeat. Continue reading
Carole Markin was a member of Match.com for seven years and generally had pleasant experiences. That was until she met Alan Paul Wurtzel. Continue reading
The US will soon release a doll from Spain called “Breast Milk Baby.” The $89 toy will allow children to imitate the act of breast-feeding by using a special halter top that comes with the doll. Parents and critics are divided on the product, some claiming that the doll over-sexualizes young girls by forcing them to grow up too quickly, but supporters claim that the toy is a learning product meant to teach nurturing and provide valuable education on what is believed to be a healthy choice when it comes to parenting.
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Michelle Bachmann decided she wants to be President of the United States of America. Supporting her in this run at the White House is her loving husband Marcus. Marcus, a PhD in clinical psychology, operates a clinic where allegedly homosexuals can become heterosexuals, a fact Marcus has denied. Some wonder what Marcus Bachmann’s investment in the myth that people can change their sexuality is. As for myself, I really tried to deny that I’m attracted to men. It didn’t work out for me. This is my story. Continue reading
Are you in the mood for some bike prOn? Here are the 20 all time sexiest motorcycles, as decided by me. I have impeccable taste and I’ve never wadded a bike, so I feel I’m qualified to make the ruling. Let’s go look at fast, dangerous, pretty things. Continue reading