Brain Break: Love (?) Sites
It’s February 14, Cupid’s arrow has not yet found you, and you’ll scream if another coworker gets roses or an o-so-cute stuffed bear. Before you’re starring in your own version of “Valentine’s Day Massacre,” take a breather and visit these websites instead. In no time, you’ll be laughing ~ and perhaps even celebrating your single status.
By Leeanne Griffin
Don’t Date Him Girl
The URL says it all. Equal parts public service announcement and revenge tool, Don’t Date Him Girl is a forum for women to post photos, information and stories about men who’ve allegedly wronged them. The stories range from funny: “This piece of work claims to be a cowboy?!” to scary: “He has been convicted of domestic violence.” Some of the craziest entries sound like Jerry Springer episodes come to life.
However ~ there’s no way of verifying the information posted, and as a result, several people have filed defamation of character lawsuits against the website. But if you take it with a grain of salt, it can be pretty entertaining.
Ugly Dress
www.uglydress.com
Your friend is getting hitched and you’re thrilled to serve as a bridesmaid ~ until you see the monstrosity of a dress she expects you to wear. Yes, most women have been there, and if you want photographic evidence, check out Ugly Dress for taffeta, puffy sleeves, butt-bows and hideous hues galore. Chances are the frock your friend picked out isn’t that bad in comparison ~ and if it is, then can you really call her a friend?
Craigslist Missed Connections- Worcester
The concept to Missed Connections is simple—when people they feel they’ve made a “love connection” with a complete stranger, but didn’t follow through, they post on a message board in hopes that their potential paramour will see the message and contact them.
Some of them are sweet and hopeful (a male poster to a female employee at Walgreens: “Everything about you had me spinning…all the beauty in your face is so amazing”) and some are just uproariously funny, like this post out of Oxford:
“You were in front of me in line at Wal-Mart. We exchanged glances, but for the most part my eyes were fixed on your supple behind! … I’m 26 with a shaved (but not bald) head wearing a sweatshirt and jeans, blue eyes and I am in love with your butt!”
Because really, what woman could resist that?