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Saturday, September 3, 2005 at 1:24 PM not my story:
- OMG GUYS READ THIS - 32
When I did my taxes this year I found out that I spent over $14,000 on Dates last year. Most of that was spent on dinner and drinks in Manhattan. Now don't get me wrong, I had some very good times, some great sex, some good conversations. Hell, I even made a good friend along the way, but mainly I came away from the date feeling extremely disappointed and with a lighter wallet. Date by date it's not THAT much money but it all adds up fast! In the past I had a habit of always grabbing the check and paying whether my date was hot or not. Whether we clicked or not. Basically I felt ashamed to let her pay. I also kept and interesting statistic and even I was suprised that only 5% of my dates even offered to pay - yes you see that right- 5%! One girl in the entire year offered to pay for the entire check. A very nice gesture. But of course I paid and doubt she was sincere. In light of all this evidence I knew I had to change some things. So, this year….. I DECIDED TO NEVER PAY FOR A FIRST DATE AGAIN. How did I do this? First I adopted the mindset that a girl should naturally assume she's paying for herself. Now this wasn't easy at first but I quickly got used to it. Then when going into the bar/restuarant/lounge etc. I would hand the server a credit card and ask them to open tabs for us. HEY!-Did you catch that? I said ‘TABS.' Yah, don't worry atleast 95% of the girls I meet miss that one too. Just to make sure I usually confirm that the server has understood me too. I do this when the date rudely answers her cell phone or is in the bathroom (probably using her cell phone). Guys, youknow the Mastercard "priceless" series of commercials? Well, let me tell you, you won't understand the meaning of ‘priceless' until you see one of these girls handed their own check for 3 20$ martinis and overpriced food (that they would probably never buy on their own). It's also very relaxing to encourage the girl to eat and drink up because even at 20$ a pop for exotic gooey blender drinks I could care less how many of them she has - cause SHE'S PAYING. Oddly enough when she realizes that there are individual bills there will a few prolonged moments of discomfort. But don't panic. Something that took me by surprise is how many girls suddenly have to ‘go to an ATM'. I can't quite figure out if it's because their cc's are maxed out on shoe purchases or that they are trying to guilt me into paying.Well, probably a combination of both, but I'm remorseless after doing this for nearly 3 months now. Which brings me to my date last night…… omg….. Of course the classy nice Irish pub I suggested wasn't good enough for her. Nah…she needed to to go somewhere more trendy. Ok, no problem. W? Hudson? Meatpacking Dist? SoHo? Where we going? So she picks a midtown hotel bar. Nice place. Little stuffy. Drinks, not bad and Macadamia nuts on the lounge tables (complimentary) nice! Of course I went thru my usual routine, handed the server a credit card asked her if we can start tabs she said, ‘sure' and took the card. 1 drink in her cell phone rang. She appoligized, (she had to get it). So I moved into confirmation mode. Our waitress even missed the ‘tabs' part but she adjusted on the fly and told me no problem. Boy, let me tell you - the girl i was with could really throw down the drinks. She was drinking scotch that was older than the hotel we were in. Of course I encouraged her the whole way. She was like, wow they have Johny Walker BLUE label! I was like, ‘you ever try it?' She's like….'Nooooooo!!!' I'm like, ‘go on….just get some'. She's like ‘are you sure'. I'm like, ‘look, if you want it, just get it!' So she ordered one, then another, and finally one more….. wow she was probably more than a little drunk. I stuck to my Stoli and Soda, splash of Cran. When the BILL(S) came she sobered up fast. I caught a glimpse of hers, 5 drinks plus a little finger food $319.00 I think it was. She looked shocked and sick to her stomache when she saw 2 bills. Guess she thought I was buying. Think again. (The old me woulda soaked up the bill but steared her away from the Blue) I had 4 drinks, no food and a great buzz. Pricey Stoli, but overall still a good value (i ate a ton of free macadamias and almonds) $36.00. D*mn I thought, that BLUE label will get you every time. Of course she did more than the traditional fumble through her purse. Her face was beat red and she was speechless. She left the bill on the table and excused herself for the restroom. I had already paid and was sucking on some ice. The waitress was looking concerned. I told her, ‘look'. Sure enough my date was heading out toward the front door. I slowly grabbed my coat as the waitress ran after her. Then security or a bellman grabbed her at the door and a small shouting match ensued. Can you imagine, she wastrying to leave - without paying! Well, I didn't stick around to see what happened. All I saw was the poor waitress standing just inside the front door with a small coctail tray. She did look concerned but not paniced. A doorman and bell hop had the girl by the arm, outside and was semi-forcing her back inside, she wasn't getting away from this bill. I paid my bill. I had my receipt. But I couldn't help wondering why she ordered 3 Johnny Walker Blues, doesn't she know that stuff is expensive? Then I wondered if they had to arrest her while I had another drink at my local Irish pub. I haven't heard from her again. Too bad, she was pretty cute too —000 |
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Saturday, September 3, 2005 at 2:17 PM Most women shouldnt allowed to use their cellphones, its disgusting the way they carry on with those things up to their head at all times. Im convinced when you see these freaks who put on their sunglasses start chewing the gum and dig the phone into their head the from the second they get in any line or any elevator, they are not even talking on them. And i cant stand when they bust them out in your car, and start talking loudly and make me listen to the whole damn thing. Disgraceful, yes. Unbecoming? Yes.
I assume you're all with me on this one. High Fives.
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Saturday, September 3, 2005 at 2:37 PM
Edited Saturday, September 3, 2005 at 2:38 PM What I love about cell phones is when people talk on them, say in the grocery store, as though they're at home. Liberal use of fuck, and discussion of topics such as herpes, who they had sex with the night before, and their babys daddy. —mikeyfish |
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pookie |
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Saturday, September 3, 2005 at 5:37 PM There are guidelines for proper decorum in such matters. First of all, the one that extends the invitation should usually pay, whether male or female. That is, unless the invitation makes it clear that each will pay for themselves. There's a big difference between "I'd like to take you to dinner" and "Do you want to get together and meet for dinner?" —pookie |
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Saturday, September 3, 2005 at 9:11 PM Definitely, but He would have found a way to get the girl in bed anyway (or gone for the cocktail waitress on the way out) —Chrispy |
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Saturday, September 3, 2005 at 11:40 PM Isn't the point of dates to find that someone, and to try and get her to go on another date with you? If you do this, you'll never have a second date. I also like how he went into detail about the drinking, and mentioned sex, but felt the need to block out the "a" in "Damn". —Stryker311 |
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Sunday, September 4, 2005 at 1:50 AM That's a good point. It's a good story, but it made me think of Tom Leykus. Or however you spell his last name, I don't remember anymore. —Dark Laith |
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Sunday, September 4, 2005 at 11:03 PM I had a similar experience recently. And the girl was the one who said, "Do you want to get together and meet for dinner?"
I ended up paying, since she made no gesture to do so, and me being the nice guy and all. ^i wonder how Tom Leykis get the ladies before he was famous, given that he's not exactly someone ull drool all over.
His show is a big joke. —HocusPocus |
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Monday, September 5, 2005 at 1:01 AM
Edited Monday, September 5, 2005 at 1:11 AM Stupid (but fun)misogynistic story told by a guy who either has never dated or is on some sort of trophy chick hunt. Since it's posted on the internet I'll assume the former. Pookie is right on the money. If you date the right kind of people the inviter pays for the 1st date, the invitee pays for the 2nd or splits the 1st if there isn't to be a 2nd. —bguirk |
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Monday, September 5, 2005 at 10:45 PM Personally, I have no problem with splitting, but there's something about a chick paying for all that just doesn't sit too well with me. Of course, this is coming from ME and all, so... —Dusty TheHick |
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Monday, September 5, 2005 at 11:31 PM
Edited Monday, September 5, 2005 at 11:34 PM Stupid (but fun)misogynistic story told by a guy who either has never dated or is on some sort of trophy chick hunt. Since it's posted on the internet I'll assume the former. Pookie is right on the money. If you date the right kind of people the inviter pays for the 1st date, the invitee pays for the 2nd or splits the 1st if there isn't to be a 2nd. Ouch! It hurts because it's the truth.... or close to the mark. You are right,bguirk. I was desperate, and she is very attractive. Plus, I didn't feel like cussing her out and storming out of the restaurant at that moment. edit: oh, and thanks for the gratuitous slam. —HocusPocus |
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Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at 11:47 AM
Edited Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at 11:57 AM Dusty is right, I was commenting on the original story. I didn't want to quote the entire story or part of it. It was 2 AM for fuck's sake. Sorry for the confusion and sorry you got dogged Hocus. Hot chicks can get away with murder--I'm sure if they wanted they could go for months without paying for a meal out if they wanted to suffer going through the motions of dating someone. I think most guys who have done any dating have been stuck with a check or two from someone who is taking advantage of their good nature. There are plenty of hot chicks out there who don't do such things. —bguirk |
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Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at 8:38 PM I think most guys who have done any dating have been stuck with a check or two from someone who is taking advantage of their good nature.
Hell, even *I* have been.
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Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at 2:49 PM The post, as has been pointed out, is misogynistic. What really stands out for me is a strong sociopathic element. As the guy says in the middle of the post, "...I'm remorseless...". No recognition of the dates as people with feelings, things to say, etc. Even if it's just a net lie, it's still a bit creepy. —i'm just saying... |
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Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at 2:54 PM Seriously--what does the pretend guy have to gain from these dates other than the sadistic joy of causing pain in others. That might be enough for Dark Laith, but I want to love the ladies. —bguirk |
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Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at 7:05 PM 
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Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at 8:14 PM Seriously--what does the pretend guy have to gain from these dates other than the sadistic joy of causing pain in others. That might be enough for Dark Laith, but I want to love the ladies. —bguirk
Well, for starters, it might give them cause to stop and think for a second before they try to cost the NEXT guy they go out with an arm and a leg.
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Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at 8:28 PM OH MY GOD THAT'S THE GREATEST ASS I'VE EVER SEEN!!!! about the original post, it's so pathetic that i don't even want to really acknowledge it. it takes a REAL CLASSY guy to tell the waitress to "look" over at his date trying to skip out on her check. people who tell on other people ARE THE COOLEST!!!!! —adamdontgo |
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Dark Laith |
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Thursday, September 8, 2005 at 1:17 AM Seriously--what does the pretend guy have to gain from these dates other than the sadistic joy of causing pain in others. That might be enough for Dark Laith, but I want to love the ladies. —bguirk Meh, I prefer to cause physical pain to emotional pain. And I actually prefer not to do it to females, they're nice to me. Males are the ones I tend to despise and lack sympathy for. —Dark Laith |
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Thursday, September 8, 2005 at 9:54 AM Meh, I prefer to cause physical pain to emotional pain. And I actually prefer not to do it to females, they're nice to me. Males are the ones I tend to despise and lack sympathy for. —Dark Laith Well I prefer to think of you as a diabolical individual that plans the downfall of his fellow man, but what do I know? Physical violence is boring to me--there's always someone bigger or someone with a better weapon. You rarely get to see two people/armies/whatever who are so evenly matched that you don't know who'll win. This all makes me think of boxing. —bguirk |
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Friday, September 9, 2005 at 3:35 PM Do you get in a lot of fights? —mandeemoo22 No. I like causing physical pain, but I don't actually do it.
Well I prefer to think of you as a diabolical individual that plans the downfall of his fellow man, but what do I know? Physical violence is boring to me--there's always someone bigger or someone with a better weapon. You rarely get to see two people/armies/whatever who are so evenly matched that you don't know who'll win. This all makes me think of boxing.
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Friday, September 9, 2005 at 4:28 PM So, if one day you decided to actually cause physical pain and you hated it, would you feel like you entire life has no purpose and would you lie in the fetal position and cry? —mandeemoo22 |
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Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 2:40 PM No, I'd keep trying until it felt good or everyone was dead. —Dark Laith |
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Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 2:59 PM You scare me and crack me up, all at the same time. —catloaf |
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Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 5:27 PM I have a crush on Laith, but that's our little secret catloaf. Shhhh, don't tell! —mandeemoo22 |
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Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 5:36 PM Oh Laaaith ... —pookie |
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Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 6:02 PM
Edited Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 6:04 PM Doesn't Laith have a crush on chix0r? They would make a cute couple, even though he's goth and she's punk. —adams_babymomma |
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Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 10:33 PM Pookie, that goes for you too. I tend to associate you and catloaf with eachother. You're basically the same person. —mandeemoo22 |
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Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 10:35 PM I'm going to take that as a compliment. :) —catloaf |
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Sunday, September 11, 2005 at 8:30 PM So...Let me see if I understand correctly: Mandee has a crush on chix0r, and PatLoaf has a crush on cookie? —Dusty TheHick |
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Sunday, September 11, 2005 at 8:34 PM That is correct. —pookie |
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Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at 12:23 AM Doesn't Laith have a crush on chix0r? They would make a cute couple, even though he's goth and she's punk. —adams_babymomma I don't know, we've both been observed as angry people. We'd probably just start beating on each other. Then again that could be kinky, if done properly. —Dark Laith |
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