Beachgirl8 Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 The other thread about "dating a fat man" reminded me of something funny that happened to me last year. I agreed to meet with a guy for dinner from a dating website. We set a time and day, and I got ready and showed up expecting to meet a nice looking guy in my age range. I was a few minutes early so I sat at the bar and ordered a beverage (diet coke). I texted the guy saying that I was at the bar so he would know where to find me. A few minutes later an older balding gentleman (mid 60's) who weighed at least 300 pounds waddled up to me. "Hi, I'm Alex" he said. Beachgirl: "What? Umm, hello... Wait, what?" Alex: "I guess you notice I don't look exactly like my picture...May I sit down?" (Sits down and orders a double JD neat) BG: "You don't look exactly like your picture? What? When was that picture taken?" A: "Last year. I used a picture of my neighbor." (slams first drink and orders another) (BG stares at him quizzically while he grins at her) A: "So what do you like to do for fun?" BG: "Hold on a minute. Why would you use a picture of your neighbor? Please explain. I am dying to hear this." A: (still grinning) "Because he is 40 and good looking" (slams 2nd double and orders another) BG: "That's it? You think this is ok? Hey, you also said you were a 'social drinker'. Am I on Punked? Where is Ashton Kucher?" A: "Well basically... I own a company and I make a lot of money. See my keys? I have a Bentley. So I feel like I should be able to date women in their late 20's. You are actually a bit old for me but you are cute so I'll let it slide." BG: "Are you freaking kidding me? I mean, part of me wants to stay here and interview you because I am fascinated by whatever psychosis you are experiencing. But the other part of me is pissed at you for wasting my time. So I am out of here BYE" A: "No, stay! We can go to the mall after dinner if you want...." BG: "EW. I hate Florida. You men here are out of your minds. Lose my number." BG walks out to her car and proceeds to call all her friends and tell this story and everyone has a laugh at her expense.... again
thatone Posted August 28, 2011 Posted August 28, 2011 i haven't had any that bad, but i did have a couple show up at least 40 pounds heavier than their pics suggested. the last one i played the as*hole throughout, no opening doors, no eye contact, disinterested in conversation, etc. i'm assuming that i have to have made it plainly obvious that i was in no way interested. the next day she calls and tells me she's with all of her female friends, telling them about me. wtf.
Author Beachgirl8 Posted August 28, 2011 Author Posted August 28, 2011 I actually think it's pretty funny... I guess I have a twisted sense of humor
Casablanca Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 I actually think it's pretty funny... I guess I have a twisted sense of humor It is funny in a way, but people like him are what make online dating a pain in the ass
Author Beachgirl8 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Posted August 29, 2011 Yeah. I like the theory of online dating but its really more trouble than it's worth. I don't do it much anymore- there are much easier ways to meet people.
ascendotum Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 Wow, that is pretty awful I have heard some wacked out online dates as regards the other party not measuring up to their photo, but this one takes the cake. He wasn't the least bit sheepish over duping you. Deluded but ballsy. This is practically a stunt for kicks. If he really was loaded then no need for this time waste, just use an excort service. Pretty girls with guaranteed outcome. If you really did say 'Am I on Punked? Where is Ashton Kucher?', then what I great come back. You should have said hold on as you were about to walk, pulled out your phone and snapped a photo, and said no one would believe me otherwise..this is going on my blog..
sm1tten Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 I've gotten really lucky that nothing like this has ever happened to me. I don't even think I could have formulated your responses; I'd just be walking away!
AHardDaysNight Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 The funny thing is, I have had extremely good looking girls look at my profile when I use my real pic, but they A.) don't message me, and B.) don't seem interested in my profile, but apparently were drawn by my pic. This means I'm either extremely good looking, or extremely weird looking. But yeah, OP, I don't understand that, either. When I was 280, I didn't date...was too worried about losing weight. I probably shouldn't describe myself as fat at 220. When I was 300 pounds...that is fat!
D-Lish Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 I once met a guy on pof years ago and when he showed up, he was 18 and in his first year of university! I was 35... He'd posted a fake picture and said he knew if I knew his real age I wouldn't have met him (and I wouldn't have obviously)... I had driven 40 minutes, so I stayed and had a quick bite with him and lectured him about his deception. The best part? His mom kept calling asking when he was bringing the mini-van home...
AHardDaysNight Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 I once met a guy on pof years ago and when he showed up, he was 18 and in his first year of university! I was 35... He'd posted a fake picture and said he knew if I knew his real age I wouldn't have met him (and I wouldn't have obviously)... I had driven 40 minutes, so I stayed and had a quick bite with him and lectured him about his deception. The best part? His mom kept calling asking when he was bringing the mini-van home... Oh, that is hysterical! I bet he was hoping you were a cougar in disguise.
UpDownAllAround Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 I once met a guy on pof years ago and when he showed up, he was 18 and in his first year of university! I was 35... He'd posted a fake picture and said he knew if I knew his real age I wouldn't have met him (and I wouldn't have obviously)... I had driven 40 minutes, so I stayed and had a quick bite with him and lectured him about his deception. The best part? His mom kept calling asking when he was bringing the mini-van home... LMAO. OMG that's hilarious. So was the one from the OP. WOW. :lmao: :lmao:
D-Lish Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 Oh, that is hysterical! I bet he was hoping you were a cougar in disguise. LMAO. OMG that's hilarious. So was the one from the OP. WOW. :lmao: :lmao: Online dating is crazy, that's for sure:lmao: I have endless stories! Including a guy that kept lifting his leg and farting during our date - mid conversation, he just lift his leg make the the eye squint and let one rip. I think I would have let the fat guy buy me dinner first and then tell him to get lost:laugh:
OnyxSnowfall Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 Online dating is crazy, that's for sure:lmao: I have endless stories! Including a guy that kept lifting his leg and farting during our date - mid conversation, he just lift his leg make the the eye squint and let one rip. OMFG :lmao:
Author Beachgirl8 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Posted August 29, 2011 Online dating is crazy, that's for sure:lmao: I have endless stories! Including a guy that kept lifting his leg and farting during our date - mid conversation, he just lift his leg make the the eye squint and let one rip. I think I would have let the fat guy buy me dinner first and then tell him to get lost:laugh: I thought about staying to collect a free meal but I was so flustered! I wanted to ask him if this strategy has EVER worked for him... I thought of so many things i should have said once I got home... I doubt he even knew who Ashton Kutcher was I don't think they usually have MTV on at the senior center.. Lol I had another real interesting one where the guy got the hiccups after getting wasted drunk on our second date-- I pulled out my phone and was trying to be nice and google cure for hiccups for him as we were walking, but then he started projectile vomiting on the street- we were near his apartment so I walked him the rest of the way home to make sure he didn't die but needless to say, I never talked to him again...
Author Beachgirl8 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Posted August 29, 2011 I once met a guy on pof years ago and when he showed up, he was 18 and in his first year of university! I was 35... He'd posted a fake picture and said he knew if I knew his real age I wouldn't have met him (and I wouldn't have obviously)... I had driven 40 minutes, so I stayed and had a quick bite with him and lectured him about his deception. The best part? His mom kept calling asking when he was bringing the mini-van home... Bring home the minivan!!!! Hahahaha that is hilarious
D-Lish Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 Bring home the minivan!!!! Hahahaha that is hilarious Did the old dude have lots of pics on his profile before you met him or just a couple? For a while there I'd get into the habit of asking them to have web cam conversations with me before I met them so I could see them in person. It weeded people out, lol. It weeded out the creeps as well, because of course some of the guys would ask you to take your clothes off:eek:
Author Beachgirl8 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Posted August 29, 2011 Did the old dude have lots of pics on his profile before you met him or just a couple? For a while there I'd get into the habit of asking them to have web cam conversations with me before I met them so I could see them in person. It weeded people out, lol. It weeded out the creeps as well, because of course some of the guys would ask you to take your clothes off:eek: If I remember correctly I think he had about 5 pictures- the profile is no longer active. I like to imagine that the neighbor found out and had the guy Baker acted... The webcam thing is a good idea, I just never did that because webcam chats can be recorded- I'd hate to have my first date conversation with some guy posted on YouTube or something- maybe that's a little paranoid... Might be worth a shot.
D-Lish Posted August 29, 2011 Posted August 29, 2011 If I remember correctly I think he had about 5 pictures- the profile is no longer active. I like to imagine that the neighbor found out and had the guy Baker acted... The webcam thing is a good idea, I just never did that because webcam chats can be recorded- I'd hate to have my first date conversation with some guy posted on YouTube or something- maybe that's a little paranoid... Might be worth a shot. I haven't done it lately- but it was a sure fire way to know whom you'd be meeting- and it never failed me in terms of knowing who I'd be meeting physically.
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