# Don't tell me you're interested and you'll call when you're not and you won't! **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [January 27, 2003, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-youre-interested-and-youll-call-when-youre-not-and-you-wont/151361 "2003-01-27T23:59:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![Scribble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scribble/32/3317_2.png) [@Scribble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scribble)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-youre-interested-and-youll-call-when-youre-not-and-you-wont/151361/121 "2003-02-10T22:08:48Z")
**Payne** –Your profile is set to hide your e-mail address. If you’d like, you can send me e-mail. My addy is public! (Unlike my physical expressions of affection.) ---
**Author:** ![CuriousCanuck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d2c977/32.png) [@CuriousCanuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CuriousCanuck)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-youre-interested-and-youll-call-when-youre-not-and-you-wont/151361/122 "2003-02-10T22:10:04Z")
Simulpost! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![CuriousCanuck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d2c977/32.png) [@CuriousCanuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CuriousCanuck)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-youre-interested-and-youll-call-when-youre-not-and-you-wont/151361/123 "2003-02-10T22:12:27Z")
Speaking of email… Scribble… check yours again… ---
**Author:** ![Payne\_N.Diaz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Payne\_N.Diaz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Payne_N.Diaz)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-youre-interested-and-youll-call-when-youre-not-and-you-wont/151361/124 "2003-02-10T22:31:59Z")
Oops-I forgot that I had set it that way. It’s fixed now! If the women don’t find you handsome, they should at least find you handy! ---
**Author:** ![Scribble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scribble/32/3317_2.png) [@Scribble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scribble)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-youre-interested-and-youll-call-when-youre-not-and-you-wont/151361/125 "2003-02-10T22:46:39Z")
OK, **Payne**. I’ll e-mail you tonight or tomorrow at some time. ---
**Author:** ![CuriousCanuck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d2c977/32.png) [@CuriousCanuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CuriousCanuck)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-youre-interested-and-youll-call-when-youre-not-and-you-wont/151361/126 "2003-02-10T22:49:28Z")
She’s busy 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Payne\_N.Diaz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Payne\_N.Diaz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Payne_N.Diaz)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-youre-interested-and-youll-call-when-youre-not-and-you-wont/151361/127 "2003-02-10T22:58:50Z")
You’re obviously not…😛 ---
**Author:** ![CuriousCanuck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d2c977/32.png) [@CuriousCanuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CuriousCanuck)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-youre-interested-and-youll-call-when-youre-not-and-you-wont/151361/128 "2003-02-10T23:06:30Z")
No… Duct tape freed up my time… ---
**Author:** ![Payne\_N.Diaz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Payne\_N.Diaz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Payne_N.Diaz)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-youre-interested-and-youll-call-when-youre-not-and-you-wont/151361/129 "2003-02-10T23:21:13Z")
Ah, the handyman’s secret weapon. I got me a roll of that 100 mph aircraft tape–super duct tape. I just need to find something I want to tape up forever, so I can use it. Rothschild’s Septic and Sewer Sucking Service–we’re number one in number two! ---
**Author:** ![Scribble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scribble/32/3317_2.png) [@Scribble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scribble)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-youre-interested-and-youll-call-when-youre-not-and-you-wont/151361/130 "2003-02-11T01:06:07Z")
Thanks, **Payne**. I needed that image. Really. ---
**Author:** ![CuriousCanuck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d2c977/32.png) [@CuriousCanuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CuriousCanuck)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-youre-interested-and-youll-call-when-youre-not-and-you-wont/151361/131 "2003-02-11T01:09:42Z")
Psst… Scribble… that was from Red Green again 🙂 Now I thought the duct tape took care of you … hmmm… ---
**Author:** ![Payne\_N.Diaz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Payne\_N.Diaz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Payne_N.Diaz)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-youre-interested-and-youll-call-when-youre-not-and-you-wont/151361/132 "2003-02-11T18:34:41Z")
Well, I’m all out of Red Green quotes, at least until Saturday night, when it comes on again, and I can get more!! Thanks, Scribble!! ---
**Author:** ![RangerDude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9e8a1a/32.png) [@RangerDude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RangerDude)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2003, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-youre-interested-and-youll-call-when-youre-not-and-you-wont/151361/133 "2003-02-11T19:09:00Z")
Just popped in quickly to say this: Ever see that Friends episode where (if memory serves me correctly) Monica says, “Don’t you just hate it when a guy asks you for your phone number, so you give it to him, but then he never calls?” Then Rachel looks puzzled and says, “No, because they always call.” Monica stares at her and mutters, “Bitch.” I’m enjoying this thread. And regarding that guy who didn’t call you, hey, it’s his loss. You deserve way better. Gotta go. Have to deodorize my house from the recent skunk attack. My brothers and a couple of friends have just now arrived to help with the cleanup. What a terrific bunch! Got some good advice over at GQ on what to get for that type of problem. I’m just glad the skunk didn’t spray the nursery. My wife is under enough stress as it is preparing for our upcoming blessed event. ---
**Author:** ![Scribble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scribble/32/3317_2.png) [@Scribble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scribble)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-youre-interested-and-youll-call-when-youre-not-and-you-wont/151361/134 "2003-02-12T18:05:09Z")
**RangerDude** –Well, I’m glad to know that my angst could bring joy into the life of at least one other Doper. If I have helped a single robin back into it’s nest, if I can get one person–just one person–to strike a loved one, it will all have been worthwhile. (Yes, I ripped the last part off. But, hey, if you’re gonna steal–steal from the best.) ---
**Author:** ![Scribble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scribble/32/3317_2.png) [@Scribble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scribble)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-youre-interested-and-youll-call-when-youre-not-and-you-wont/151361/135 "2003-02-12T18:06:30Z")
Argh! That “it’s” should have been “its.” I’m not really illiterate, you know. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Payne\_N.Diaz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Payne\_N.Diaz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Payne_N.Diaz)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-youre-interested-and-youll-call-when-youre-not-and-you-wont/151361/136 "2003-02-12T18:25:39Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Scribble \* > \*\*\*\*, if I can get one person–just one person–to strike a loved one, it will all have been worthwhile. > > \*\* What? Striking people? What do you mean exactly? (and check your email!) ---
**Author:** ![CuriousCanuck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d2c977/32.png) [@CuriousCanuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CuriousCanuck)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-youre-interested-and-youll-call-when-youre-not-and-you-wont/151361/137 "2003-02-12T18:48:00Z")
I’d like to know that as well… hmmmm… ---
**Author:** ![RangerDude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9e8a1a/32.png) [@RangerDude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RangerDude)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-youre-interested-and-youll-call-when-youre-not-and-you-wont/151361/138 "2003-02-12T18:52:04Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Scribble \* > \*\ ***RangerDude** –Well, I’m glad to know that my angst could bring joy into the life of at least one other Doper. If I have helped a single robin back into it’s nest, if I can get one person–just one person–to strike a loved one, it will all have been worthwhile. > > (Yes, I ripped the last part off. But, hey, if you’re gonna steal–steal from the best.) \*\* Scribble, I hope you don’t think I meant I was enjoying your angst or any emotional pain that jerk had given you. When I said I was enjoying this thread, I meant it was good that you are making lemonade when handed lemons, and that I was glad to see that. You’re enjoying the friendship and good fellowship expressed by those here exchanging comments here in this thread. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Scribble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scribble/32/3317_2.png) [@Scribble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scribble)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-youre-interested-and-youll-call-when-youre-not-and-you-wont/151361/139 "2003-02-12T19:56:06Z")
Oh, **Rangerdude** , I was joking. I’ve been enjoying this thread quite a bit, myself. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![CuriousCanuck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d2c977/32.png) [@CuriousCanuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CuriousCanuck)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2003, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-youre-interested-and-youll-call-when-youre-not-and-you-wont/151361/140 "2003-02-12T20:15:04Z")
You have? 🙂 It brings me joy to hear you say that. 😃 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-youre-interested-and-youll-call-when-youre-not-and-you-wont/151361.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-tell-me-youre-interested-and-youll-call-when-youre-not-and-you-wont/151361.md?page=8)