DATING
Your ticket to the Twilight Zone20 total reviews
Comment from el twelve
cudos to you, I am still laughing, not smiling but laughing. I will never forget being at a pool when an Italian guy came out of the locker rooms with a speedo, I wore more to bed, and my eyes popped out. Ugly wasn't the word but as you said, do you have a mirror. Thanks for the memories.
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2013
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cudos to you, I am still laughing, not smiling but laughing. I will never forget being at a pool when an Italian guy came out of the locker rooms with a speedo, I wore more to bed, and my eyes popped out. Ugly wasn't the word but as you said, do you have a mirror. Thanks for the memories.
Comment Written 14-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2013
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I love your comments about the guy in a speedo ... that's a picture I'm sure is seared on your brain forever! These guys just must have magic mirrors.
So glad you enjoyed this crazy little piece of mine. Thanks, as always, for a great review.
Comment from mauial
A very funny female pespective on dating. I must admit I was a toad to some princesses. But maybe it was because of their high noses cause I never much went beyond jeans and tee-shirt myself. Formal attire was an aloha shirt with jeans and shoes :) But mostly I was a toad because I offered them nothing until I got my life together after the hippy days. As usual you had me laughing thoughout this read. Keep it up.
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2013
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A very funny female pespective on dating. I must admit I was a toad to some princesses. But maybe it was because of their high noses cause I never much went beyond jeans and tee-shirt myself. Formal attire was an aloha shirt with jeans and shoes :) But mostly I was a toad because I offered them nothing until I got my life together after the hippy days. As usual you had me laughing thoughout this read. Keep it up.
Comment Written 14-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2013
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Having lived in the Aloha State myself (On the Big Island) I understand the casual dress very well ... One must never under estimate the appeal of a really great aloha shirt.
Thanks Al for your always appreciated review. I'm glad you enjoyed this piece ... my usual craziness I'm afraid.
Comment from GeraldS
Interesting piece. Actually it was a lot tamer than I expected after I read the first paragraph of your essay. It's nice to get the woman's perspective on these things once in a while. When two people witness the exact same thing, there are usually two different stories to be told. And, when there's a gender difference between the two, it probably magnifies the difference in perspective. In any event, the humor and satire certainly came through.
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2013
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Interesting piece. Actually it was a lot tamer than I expected after I read the first paragraph of your essay. It's nice to get the woman's perspective on these things once in a while. When two people witness the exact same thing, there are usually two different stories to be told. And, when there's a gender difference between the two, it probably magnifies the difference in perspective. In any event, the humor and satire certainly came through.
Comment Written 13-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2013
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As long as you got the over the top satire and humor I am happy. God forbid anyone take this piece too seriously or seriously at all.
Thank you for your kind review and your great comments.
Comment from Selina Stambi
This was a bit long, but well worth the read! You created such awful psychedelic polyester pictures in my head that will probably haunt my dreams for days!
So very well done, Marisa and than you for the smile!
PS
Actually, there are orders of Buddhist nuns ... if you care for a shave!
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2013
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This was a bit long, but well worth the read! You created such awful psychedelic polyester pictures in my head that will probably haunt my dreams for days!
So very well done, Marisa and than you for the smile!
PS
Actually, there are orders of Buddhist nuns ... if you care for a shave!
Comment Written 13-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2013
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Oh brilliant, I will most definitely check out the Buddhist nuns!
So glad the piece brought a smile to your face. It was intended to be all in good, over the top fun.
Thank you for your great review.
Comment from Bender8982
You have done a wonderful job here and should be happy with your work.Great job, i am very pleased by the wordage of your work. it has a great emotion to it as well. keep it coming :) i want to see more.
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2013
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You have done a wonderful job here and should be happy with your work.Great job, i am very pleased by the wordage of your work. it has a great emotion to it as well. keep it coming :) i want to see more.
Comment Written 13-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2013
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So happy that you read and enjoyed this piece. Thank you for your kind review.
Comment from Gloria ....
LOL Marisa this is a great opinion piece! It's not bashing men at all. It's tellin' it like it is. And polyester is right back in style. I bought myself a pair of Elvis Presley white bellbottom sequined pants a few months back. Which reminds me I should wear them somewhere; the question is where?
I well remember those 'disco duck' guys with the gold necklaces and hairy chests and they were either Greek or Italian with the name of either Dimitrius or Vinnie. Can't they come up with something original name wise like Igor? And were they ever lousy dancers.
I've only been on one date in my life and I did NOT like it. I mean who wants to eat in front of someone you hardly know. I like my food and I sure don't want to be worrying about whether or not steak juice is dribbling down my chin or I'm slurping, or worse, I got a carrot stuck in my tooth. That fact there alone attracts a lot of potential admirers.;-) I've always met people through projects: school, hobbies, charity work that kind of stuff.
Anyways I thought I should stop by and give you the thumbs up on a totally awesome and humorous write!
Gloria
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2013
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LOL Marisa this is a great opinion piece! It's not bashing men at all. It's tellin' it like it is. And polyester is right back in style. I bought myself a pair of Elvis Presley white bellbottom sequined pants a few months back. Which reminds me I should wear them somewhere; the question is where?
I well remember those 'disco duck' guys with the gold necklaces and hairy chests and they were either Greek or Italian with the name of either Dimitrius or Vinnie. Can't they come up with something original name wise like Igor? And were they ever lousy dancers.
I've only been on one date in my life and I did NOT like it. I mean who wants to eat in front of someone you hardly know. I like my food and I sure don't want to be worrying about whether or not steak juice is dribbling down my chin or I'm slurping, or worse, I got a carrot stuck in my tooth. That fact there alone attracts a lot of potential admirers.;-) I've always met people through projects: school, hobbies, charity work that kind of stuff.
Anyways I thought I should stop by and give you the thumbs up on a totally awesome and humorous write!
Gloria
Comment Written 13-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2013
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Gloria,
I'm so glad you stopped by and read this crazy piece of mine. It is my usual over the top fare, but all in good fun (at least for me).
You know, I never thought about it, but you're right, those guys with the gold chains and hairy chests usually were Greek or Italian. Guess its that hot Mediterranean blood of theirs that makes them wear their shirts open to their waists, even if they don't have waists.
Thanks for the six rating, I really appreciate it, but most of all I love your great review.
Comment from timtam76
A nice combination of wit and humour and a good laugh for women of all ages - stereotypes seem to transcend age I think - but it does tend to be a little bit over-cynical at some points, very blunt and a bit nasty - but that may be your experiences coming through :) Overall I enjoyed it.
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reply by the author on 13-Mar-2013
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A nice combination of wit and humour and a good laugh for women of all ages - stereotypes seem to transcend age I think - but it does tend to be a little bit over-cynical at some points, very blunt and a bit nasty - but that may be your experiences coming through :) Overall I enjoyed it.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 13-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2013
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Thanks for the read. It is unfortunate that you took this at face value, as it is just an over the top satirical piece. Satire by its nature is exaggerated humor and one must come to it with a very playful attitude ... basically you need to lighten up in order to enjoy it.
Comment from Carole Rosa
Marisa, Well...the first paragraph grabbed me right off the bat. And then each paragraph after that. The artwork is perfect. I know some men with a polyester attitude! My second husband was wearing a white suit when I met him. Can you believe that and I married him. Unbelievable. "They are already involved in a deep love affair. They are madly in love with themselves" This is not funny, it's the truth. I always said that my husband and I had two loves. We both loved him!! Your story was absolutely hilarious. Your deserve 100 stars. I don't have them, but you deserve them!! Carole
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2013
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Marisa, Well...the first paragraph grabbed me right off the bat. And then each paragraph after that. The artwork is perfect. I know some men with a polyester attitude! My second husband was wearing a white suit when I met him. Can you believe that and I married him. Unbelievable. "They are already involved in a deep love affair. They are madly in love with themselves" This is not funny, it's the truth. I always said that my husband and I had two loves. We both loved him!! Your story was absolutely hilarious. Your deserve 100 stars. I don't have them, but you deserve them!! Carole
Comment Written 13-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2013
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Carole,
I'm so glad that you found this story funny and entertaining, as that was my goal. I do get people at times that chide me for being too bitter or nasty, when they just don't seem to get satire. They take everything being said as real and at face value. They don't get the exaggeration factor that goes with this kind of humor.
Anyway, it is always refreshing to have people with a sense of humor review my work and you certainly have that.
Thanks for your great review, I loved it.
Comment from Dawn Munro
Sadly, I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed this male-bashing story because let's face it - those guys, most of them, deserve the bashing, at least many of the ones I met back in the late 70's, early 80's. Half of them were married, and the other half were at least as cruel to any woman they didn't classify as a 'hot babe'. (Fortunately - for me - I co-habited with other university students and seldom went clubbing.)LOL.
As always, a well-crafted, humorous write.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2013
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Sadly, I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed this male-bashing story because let's face it - those guys, most of them, deserve the bashing, at least many of the ones I met back in the late 70's, early 80's. Half of them were married, and the other half were at least as cruel to any woman they didn't classify as a 'hot babe'. (Fortunately - for me - I co-habited with other university students and seldom went clubbing.)LOL.
As always, a well-crafted, humorous write.
Comment Written 12-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2013
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Actually, during this period of time, I always met a group of friends at a club (both men and women) and we all danced with one another and just hung out. I did go through the friends fixing me up thing, but all in all I had a good time.
Glad you enjoyed this piece, it was my usual over the top satire.
Comment from STEPHEN A CARTER
You poor dear. What an experience you've gone through. I know...the good ones are married and the leftovers are gay! All three of my wives were blind dates and the first lasted 6 years, the second died after 26 years of happiness and the last 13 and still going strong. But I was lucky in love. As to the piece it is faultless, humorous, satirical and sadly pessimistic. Too bad. But if I could have given you a 6 I would have dear. Good luck.
Regards:
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2013
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You poor dear. What an experience you've gone through. I know...the good ones are married and the leftovers are gay! All three of my wives were blind dates and the first lasted 6 years, the second died after 26 years of happiness and the last 13 and still going strong. But I was lucky in love. As to the piece it is faultless, humorous, satirical and sadly pessimistic. Too bad. But if I could have given you a 6 I would have dear. Good luck.
Regards:
Comment Written 12-Mar-2013
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2013
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Well my friend it sounds like you hit the lottery of life when it comes to relationships ... glad the gods smiled on you.
I'm not pessimistic, just cautious and on my own by choice not chance.
So glad you liked my over the top satirical piece. Thanks for your great review.
