The Old Coot is an “in-line” dater.
By Merlin
Lessler
We didn’t
have online dating when I was growing up; we had “in-line” dating, as in
waiting in line to get the courage to walk over to a girl and ask her to dance
or by getting” in-line” to cut in on a girl already dancing. When impatience
with our courage ran out, we tapped on her partner’s shoulder, and even if they
were going steady with her, etiquette required him to step aside and let you
take over. The prettier the girl, the longer the line of guys wanting to cut in
and have a chance to charm her, and by some Cupid miracle, ignite a girlfriend/boyfriend
relationship. We were so naïve.
I think the “cut-
in” custom still exists, it’s just not used as often as it once was. Online dating has taken over the landscape,
with participants using a mix of fact, fiction and exaggeration in their personal
profiles. Blatant lies and doctored photos as well. None of the latter two
items ever result in a second date.
If my crowd
(old coots) considered online dating,
and used honesty in our self-descriptions, our profiles would read something
like this: old coot seeking a date - likes going places and doing things as
long as he gets home before dark – only says, “ I used to,” or “I should have”
three times an hour – has many friends and acquaintances and only a few of
which aren’t aware of that relationship -does good deeds, but talks about it
more than acts – is a great chef, as long as the microwave is working – looks
at prices on the menu and picks the cheapest offering - believes Elvis is still alive – is a night
owl, sometimes stays up as late as 10 PM – sleeps like a baby (up every three
hours) - lives on the wild side, rides a two wheel bicycle without a helmet.
Call this land line or mail a letter to this home address, if interested.
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