# Dating me is fun. You get a \_\_\_\_\_ and a \_\_\_\_\_.

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-me-is-fun-you-get-a-_____-and-a-_____/837341>\
**Category:** Thread Games\
**Created:** [July 20, 2019, 9:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-me-is-fun-you-get-a-_____-and-a-_____/837341 "2019-07-20T09:09:42Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [August 15, 2020, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-me-is-fun-you-get-a-_____-and-a-_____/837341/721 "2020-08-15T04:14:45Z")

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A cello with two broken strings and some sheet music.

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [August 15, 2020, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-me-is-fun-you-get-a-_____-and-a-_____/837341/722 "2020-08-15T06:29:14Z")

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A cello with a broken neck and a cheap viola.

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**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\
**Post date:** [August 15, 2020, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-me-is-fun-you-get-a-_____-and-a-_____/837341/723 "2020-08-15T21:53:33Z")

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A parakeet named Viola and an existential dilemma

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [August 15, 2020, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-me-is-fun-you-get-a-_____-and-a-_____/837341/724 "2020-08-15T22:09:55Z")

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A new set of computer speakers and a big tall wish.

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [August 16, 2020, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-me-is-fun-you-get-a-_____-and-a-_____/837341/725 "2020-08-16T02:29:49Z")

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A mysterious phonecall and a hastily-arranged meeting down by the docks at midnight

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [August 16, 2020, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-me-is-fun-you-get-a-_____-and-a-_____/837341/726 "2020-08-16T18:18:30Z")

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A great orchestra to conduct and a happy birthday.

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**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\
**Post date:** [August 17, 2020, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-me-is-fun-you-get-a-_____-and-a-_____/837341/727 "2020-08-17T04:14:50Z")

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An orchestrated conspiracy and a happy ending.

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [August 17, 2020, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-me-is-fun-you-get-a-_____-and-a-_____/837341/728 "2020-08-17T15:12:15Z")

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A swimsuit that fits you really well and an appreciative whistle.

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [August 17, 2020, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-me-is-fun-you-get-a-_____-and-a-_____/837341/729 "2020-08-17T17:12:44Z")

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An order for supplements and a pain patch.

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**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\
**Post date:** [August 17, 2020, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-me-is-fun-you-get-a-_____-and-a-_____/837341/730 "2020-08-17T23:06:06Z")

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a home-cooked meal and a lap dance

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [August 18, 2020, 7:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-me-is-fun-you-get-a-_____-and-a-_____/837341/731 "2020-08-18T07:20:15Z")

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A mosquito bite and premature birthday greeting.

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [August 18, 2020, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-me-is-fun-you-get-a-_____-and-a-_____/837341/732 "2020-08-18T14:04:37Z")

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A large green sponge and a copy of _Das Kapital_.

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**Author:** ![chela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chela/32/21582_2.png) [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\
**Post date:** [August 18, 2020, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-me-is-fun-you-get-a-_____-and-a-_____/837341/733 "2020-08-18T15:58:07Z")

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Diamonds on the soles of her shoes and Stardust memories

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [August 18, 2020, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-me-is-fun-you-get-a-_____-and-a-_____/837341/734 "2020-08-18T18:34:52Z")

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A cold beer and a jewelers loupe.

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [August 18, 2020, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-me-is-fun-you-get-a-_____-and-a-_____/837341/735 "2020-08-18T19:26:38Z")

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A pair of mismatched socks and a copy of the February 2, 1962 issue of _Life_ magazine.

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**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\
**Post date:** [August 18, 2020, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-me-is-fun-you-get-a-_____-and-a-_____/837341/736 "2020-08-18T21:19:46Z")

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Dishpan hands and an angry toddler.

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [August 19, 2020, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-me-is-fun-you-get-a-_____-and-a-_____/837341/737 "2020-08-19T03:21:33Z")

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A full trash bag and a dirty litter box.

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**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\
**Post date:** [August 19, 2020, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-me-is-fun-you-get-a-_____-and-a-_____/837341/738 "2020-08-19T03:25:53Z")

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trash talk and a box of chocolates

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [August 19, 2020, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-me-is-fun-you-get-a-_____-and-a-_____/837341/739 "2020-08-19T04:14:03Z")

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An awkward pause and then a nominating mini-speech.

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [August 19, 2020, 9:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-me-is-fun-you-get-a-_____-and-a-_____/837341/740 "2020-08-19T09:42:19Z")

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A pink sweater and some macho posturing.

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