# $10k for a wife? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 15, 1999, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10k-for-a-wife/9541 "1999-10-15T05:28:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 1999, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10k-for-a-wife/9541/1 "1999-10-15T05:28:00Z")
I found this site today… [http://www.10kforawife.com/](http://www.10kforawife.com/) What do you think?! * * * **\>^,^\<** “Cluemobile? You’ve got a pickup…” OpalCat’s site: [http://opalcat.com](http://opalcat.com) The Teeming Millions Homepage: [fathom.org/teemingmillions](http://fathom.org/teemingmillions) ---
**Author:** ![Louie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c68b51/32.png) [@Louie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Louie)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 1999, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10k-for-a-wife/9541/2 "1999-10-15T05:50:00Z")
He STILL hasn’t found anyone? Has it been 2 years already? Geez ---
**Author:** ![BenDover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c77e96/32.png) [@BenDover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BenDover)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 1999, 9:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10k-for-a-wife/9541/3 "1999-10-15T09:30:00Z")
They need to stop letting the asylum inmates have access to the internet. * * * Too many freaks, not enough circuses. ---
**Author:** ![Fyodor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/958977/32.png) [@Fyodor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fyodor)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 1999, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10k-for-a-wife/9541/4 "1999-10-15T11:52:00Z")
This lad is probably getting more ass than a toilet seat as a result of this posting. I think he is probably reluctant to end the interview process. He claims to have achieved “wealth” and “his own home” but boasting about home ownership is a distinctly middle class trait. He seems to have ten grand to piss away but of great significance is the fact that he must marry before he coughs up. It’s a scam; a con game; a hobby. Never underestimate the lengths men will go to to get laid. You’ve all heard of “stalkers”, this guy’s a “trapper”. (just my personal opinions humbly submitted for your entertainment) ---
**Author:** ![RTA](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b4bc9f/32.png) [@RTA](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTA)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 1999, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10k-for-a-wife/9541/5 "1999-10-15T12:10:00Z")
My visceral, knee-jerk reaction is that he is gay and in denial about it. I could easily be wrong here, but you know what they say about first impressions. ---
**Author:** ![manhattan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/manhattan/32/7_2.png) [@manhattan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/manhattan)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 1999, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10k-for-a-wife/9541/6 "1999-10-15T13:39:00Z")
The story is as lame as everybody says it is. But I have to say that when I read the title of this thread my first thought was: Good Trade. * * * Livin’ on Tums, Vitamin E and Rogaine ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/original/2X/e/e489c3b7d8fce19c4b355dd4fc3f88cc39c34b87.png) [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 1999, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10k-for-a-wife/9541/7 "1999-10-15T13:43:00Z")
I agree with RTA - that guy is gay. ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 1999, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10k-for-a-wife/9541/8 "1999-10-15T13:49:00Z")
Does anyone want to help me raise 10Kforaclue for this nutcase? Be afraid, people, be very very afraid. It’s frightening what a modem, a phone line and CompUSA can get ya… ---
**Author:** ![AuraSeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c2a13f/32.png) [@AuraSeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuraSeer)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 1999, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10k-for-a-wife/9541/9 "1999-10-15T15:20:00Z")
On a couple of occasions, the guy has paid for radio commercials; the whole thing is even sillier when you hear it out loud. The Maryland Heights post office, where he has his PO Box, is less than a mile from where I sit right now. According to his website, he works somewhere in the vicinity. Excuse me, but I need to walk around the building and see if he works here someplace… * * * Laugh hard; it’s a long way to the bank. ---
**Author:** ![handy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b5a626/32.png) [@handy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/handy)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 1999, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10k-for-a-wife/9541/10 "1999-10-15T15:31:00Z")
I agree with Al. The guy probable has sex with all the women who apply and then dump them. Why? Morals, any man who would pay for a woman would objectifiy her and we all know how men who think women are objects treat women. Lay and then dump. ---
**Author:** ![CanadianSue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71e660/32.png) [@CanadianSue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanadianSue)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 1999, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10k-for-a-wife/9541/11 "1999-10-15T15:37:00Z")
a few months ago there was a big executive down in the states that was accepting resumes for the position of “wife”… he hired a team of people to delve through the information and set up interviews because he didnt have time…the girls were interviewed and then the “lucky” ones got to have dinner with him. He found that even though he had women from all over the u.s. and canada… not one met his qualifications…for me if the butt head didnt have time to be part of the process… how the hell would he have time for a wife?? there are definitely some losers in this world… I think the great executive found out that money doesnt buy happiness… or a wife!! * * * We are, each of us angels with only one wing; and we can only fly by embracing one another ---
**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 1999, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10k-for-a-wife/9541/12 "1999-10-15T15:37:00Z")
We’ve had all kinds of trolls visit us here before – using all kinds of bait. But OpalCat’s takes the cake! [www.trollinforbroads.com!!](http://www.trollinforbroads.com!!) ---
**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 1999, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10k-for-a-wife/9541/13 "1999-10-15T15:41:00Z")
That wasn’t supposed to be posted as a link! It was just a suggestion for a more apt site name. Sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Doctor\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doctor_jackson/32/32_2.png) [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 1999, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10k-for-a-wife/9541/14 "1999-10-15T15:52:00Z")
> [@](#): > > $10k for a wife? Gee, I dunno. I got mine for no money down, but the payments are killing me. ---
**Author:** ![Satan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Satan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Satan)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 1999, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10k-for-a-wife/9541/15 "1999-10-15T16:21:00Z")
Yeah Doc, and what about that interest rate!! * * * Yer pal, Satan ---
**Author:** ![Boris\_B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/fbc32d/32.png) [@Boris\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boris_B)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 1999, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10k-for-a-wife/9541/16 "1999-10-15T16:50:00Z")
Man, you guys are so cynical. You might be right, he might be gay or just looking for sex (funny combination of possibilities!) But I’ve known plenty of reasonably successful, nice men who have no idea how to meet women. I’m like that myself except that I’m not reasonably successful. If I had $10,000 to spare, I probably wouldn’t do what this guy is doing, since I’d just figure no one would take me seriously and all the cynics would gather on BBSs to speculate on what the hell was wrong with me. But I admire this guy’s innovative spirit. Most people in his place would just be content to be a tramp until his teeth fell out, and then get a nurse/wife for his twilight years. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/original/2X/e/e489c3b7d8fce19c4b355dd4fc3f88cc39c34b87.png) [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 1999, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10k-for-a-wife/9541/17 "1999-10-16T05:14:00Z")
If the guy is serious, why doesn’t he join a dating service or go to a matrimonial agency? Or go to any kind of singles organization? I don’t know him, so I won’t presume to judge his motives, but my first impression would be that it’s a “publicity stunt”. But hey, if it works for him, why not? * * * Jacques Kilchoer Workers of the world, unite! You have nothing to lose but your chains. ---
**Author:** ![BoBettie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4af34b/32.png) [@BoBettie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BoBettie)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 1999, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10k-for-a-wife/9541/18 "1999-10-16T05:15:00Z")
Two words: serial Killer * * * Some mornings it just doesn’t seem worth it to gnaw through the leather straps. [Zettecity](http://www.angelfire.com/ny3/zettecity/index.html) ---
**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 1999, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10k-for-a-wife/9541/19 "1999-10-16T05:17:00Z")
Chief, I think you should register that domain and auction it off. It might go for a few bucks. I can’t believe it’s still available. * * * “The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind.” - _Humphrey Bogart_ ---
**Author:** ![CanadianSue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71e660/32.png) [@CanadianSue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanadianSue)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 1999, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10k-for-a-wife/9541/20 "1999-10-16T05:26:00Z")
this guy doesnt want someone to spend his life with or to love… he wants to BUY a woman… that is pretty sick * * * We are, each of us angels with only one wing; and we can only fly by embracing one another [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10k-for-a-wife/9541.md?page=2)