# 'Gentleman' Seeks 'Worthy' Woman in Personal Ad With 28-Question FAQ **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 28, 2013, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gentleman-seeks-worthy-woman-in-personal-ad-with-28-question-faq/667453 "2013-08-28T23:45:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Anonymous\_Coward](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/94ad74/32.png) [@Anonymous\_Coward](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anonymous_Coward)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2013, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gentleman-seeks-worthy-woman-in-personal-ad-with-28-question-faq/667453/21 "2013-08-29T12:12:17Z")
At first I read this as ‘seeks “swarthy” woman’. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2013, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gentleman-seeks-worthy-woman-in-personal-ad-with-28-question-faq/667453/22 "2013-08-29T13:24:33Z")
I snorted at the pregnant line: “You might be convinced that this is the man for your pregnant ass, but you are dead wrong. Walk away, bumpy.” Walk away, “bumpy”? That is fucking comedy gold. ETA: This is an ideal candidate for an arranged marriage. Go back to Pakistan, or India, or wherever, get a very simple, obedient little peasant girl, bring her back to the States. She will love the new life, and you can get your little slave. Well, Right up until she makes some American friends and gets out a little and learns how good she can have it here. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Cazzle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cazzle/32/75_2.png) [@Cazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cazzle)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2013, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gentleman-seeks-worthy-woman-in-personal-ad-with-28-question-faq/667453/23 "2013-08-29T13:39:11Z")
> [@Anaamika](#): > > ETA: This is an ideal candidate for an arranged marriage. Go back to Pakistan, or India, or wherever, get a very simple, obedient little peasant girl, bring her back to the States. She will love the new life, and you can get your little slave. > > Well, Right up until she makes some American friends and gets out a little and learns how good she can have it here. 🙂 Umm, ever heard of a little thing called FAQ #25? It’s like you didn’t even study it. You are so going to fail the test. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2013, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gentleman-seeks-worthy-woman-in-personal-ad-with-28-question-faq/667453/24 "2013-08-29T13:53:30Z")
> [@Eliahna](#): > > Umm, ever heard of a little thing called FAQ #25? It’s like you didn’t even study it. You are so going to fail the test. My eyes glazed over and I got bored by then. I failed it long since, anyway - I’m 37! :eek: Practically an old hag. ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2013, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gentleman-seeks-worthy-woman-in-personal-ad-with-28-question-faq/667453/25 "2013-08-29T14:00:53Z")
Douchebag, straight up! My favorite part…“Get it?” ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2013, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gentleman-seeks-worthy-woman-in-personal-ad-with-28-question-faq/667453/26 "2013-08-29T14:43:36Z")
> [@Anonymous\_Coward](#): > > At first I read this as ‘seeks “swarthy” woman’. Swarthy can be very good. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2013, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gentleman-seeks-worthy-woman-in-personal-ad-with-28-question-faq/667453/27 "2013-08-29T14:44:38Z")
> [@JustinC](#): > > I “thought” he “wrote” a VERY thorough ad, “although” it’s a BIT OBVIOUS he thinks VERY “highly” of “himself” and is “looking” to get a WOMAN “worthy” of appearing in a BEST BUY ad, like you “buy” a “decent” car or suit. > > “Overall” I thinks it’s a PERFECTLY WRITTEN PIECE from an obviously sociopathic “nincompoop”. Agghhh. _My eyes!_ ---
**Author:** ![Malthus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/85f322/32.png) [@Malthus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malthus)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2013, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gentleman-seeks-worthy-woman-in-personal-ad-with-28-question-faq/667453/28 "2013-08-29T14:45:30Z")
My favorite personal ad of all time: “Quasimodo, loathesome, seeks a beautiful Esmeralda. Must like bells.” ---
**Author:** ![Mathematics](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f6c823/32.png) [@Mathematics](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mathematics)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2013, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gentleman-seeks-worthy-woman-in-personal-ad-with-28-question-faq/667453/29 "2013-08-29T16:07:47Z")
> [@](#): > > - Note #3 - Remember something ladies, especially THOSE OF YOU who “Complain” about “Men.” The problem is NOT “Men.” The problem is YOUR “Pick,” “Selection” and “Taste” in men. Do you see the difference? Choose “Better” men and you will have “Better” experiences with men. GET IT? I tell all ladies the same thing. True. Perhaps I should write my own 28 question “FAQ” on “Craigslist” to find ““Mr. Perfect””. Well, I haven’t mastered the art of improper capitalization, so maybe I’m not worthy. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Rollo\_Tomasi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/58956e/32.png) [@Rollo\_Tomasi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rollo_Tomasi)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2013, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gentleman-seeks-worthy-woman-in-personal-ad-with-28-question-faq/667453/30 "2013-08-29T16:29:53Z")
So he’s looking for women between the ages of 18 and 27, and says that he’s between the ages of “30 and 39,” and he won’t tell you his height because “inches on a ruler” don’t matter. He’s turning 52 next week, is 5’3", and has a small…intellect. ---
**Author:** ![Lynn\_Bodoni](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e47c2d/32.png) [@Lynn\_Bodoni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lynn_Bodoni)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2013, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gentleman-seeks-worthy-woman-in-personal-ad-with-28-question-faq/667453/31 "2013-08-29T16:40:52Z")
I wonder how many “girlfriends” or WIVES he’s had. And how many kids. ---
**Author:** ![Mathematics](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f6c823/32.png) [@Mathematics](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mathematics)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2013, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gentleman-seeks-worthy-woman-in-personal-ad-with-28-question-faq/667453/32 "2013-08-29T16:49:16Z")
> [@Lynn\_Bodoni](#): > > I wonder how many “girlfriends” or WIVES he’s had. And how many kids. ZERO! He is a “pure” gentleman and not a filthy “sexhaver” or “breeder”. Get it? (Seriously, I love all of the uses of the phrase “get it”. No, my feeble female mind has trouble comprehending your brilliant ad.) ---
**Author:** ![Tequila\_Party](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a6a055/32.png) [@Tequila\_Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tequila_Party)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2013, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gentleman-seeks-worthy-woman-in-personal-ad-with-28-question-faq/667453/33 "2013-08-29T17:06:14Z")
Oh my gawd, he sounds “perfect” for me! I need to get to Craigslist posthaste and reply as “sincerely” as my interest “warrants.” I’m stoked that maybe I’ve “found” my Prince Charming! Swoon swoon “swoon.” ---
**Author:** ![Tequila\_Party](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a6a055/32.png) [@Tequila\_Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tequila_Party)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2013, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gentleman-seeks-worthy-woman-in-personal-ad-with-28-question-faq/667453/34 "2013-08-29T17:07:35Z")
Also I just bet “inches on a ruler don’t matter,” Mr. 3.2. ---
**Author:** ![yellowjacketcoder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/4bbf92/32.png) [@yellowjacketcoder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yellowjacketcoder)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2013, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gentleman-seeks-worthy-woman-in-personal-ad-with-28-question-faq/667453/35 "2013-08-29T17:08:17Z")
The worst part is that some of his, um, “requests” are not so bad - Need to live in the same area, doesn’t want someone looking for a date in 3 weeks, doesn’t want huge drama or a daddy’s girl. It’s the ridiculous requirements for a response and assumption that he is nigh-perfect just because he said that ruins it. Well, and the terrible grammar and punctuation. ---
**Author:** ![Rollo\_Tomasi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/58956e/32.png) [@Rollo\_Tomasi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rollo_Tomasi)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2013, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gentleman-seeks-worthy-woman-in-personal-ad-with-28-question-faq/667453/36 "2013-08-29T17:17:14Z")
> [@yellowjacketcoder](#): > > doesn’t want huge drama or a daddy’s girl. What’s strange (well, among the many strange things) is that he has to specifically say that he’s not interested in a woman (a girl, more like) who has to deal with a curfew or who has to ask her parents’ permission to go somewhere. Does he encounter that so often that he needs to make it part of his “FAQ”? Answer: he’s basically a professional creeper. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2013, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gentleman-seeks-worthy-woman-in-personal-ad-with-28-question-faq/667453/37 "2013-08-29T17:17:32Z")
> [@Anaamika](#): > > \ > ETA: This is an ideal candidate for an arranged marriage. Go back to Pakistan, or India, or wherever, get a very simple, obedient little peasant girl, bring her back to the States. She will love the new life, and you can get your little slave. > > Well, Right up until she makes some American friends and gets out a little and learns how good she can have it here. 🙂 I was coming at it from the other perspective - I think this guy has been rejected by all his local matchmakers. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Sauron](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ce7236/32.png) [@Sauron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sauron)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2013, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gentleman-seeks-worthy-woman-in-personal-ad-with-28-question-faq/667453/38 "2013-08-29T17:23:01Z")
> [@Tequila\_Party](#): > > Also I just bet “inches on a ruler don’t matter,” Mr. 3.2. Hey now! There’s no reason to get personal! Ummm … I mean _at him_. There’s no reason to get personal at **him**. ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2013, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gentleman-seeks-worthy-woman-in-personal-ad-with-28-question-faq/667453/39 "2013-08-29T17:25:17Z")
This reminds me of something a coworker posted on Facebook several months ago. He was looking for a relationship with a woman, but basically wrote his FB post like a job posting, with a long list of requirements that the candidate needed to meet in order to be considered for the position. :rolleyes: (As far as I know, he’s still single.) ---
**Author:** ![ducati](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/cc9497/32.png) [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2013, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gentleman-seeks-worthy-woman-in-personal-ad-with-28-question-faq/667453/40 "2013-08-29T17:33:20Z")
> [@Sunspace](#): > > Swarthy can be very good. 🙂 I do miss the 70’s. I never minded exploring a bit before finding treasure! 😃 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gentleman-seeks-worthy-woman-in-personal-ad-with-28-question-faq/667453.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gentleman-seeks-worthy-woman-in-personal-ad-with-28-question-faq/667453.md?page=3)