# Harmless Doper Crushes **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 27, 2005, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harmless-doper-crushes/305805 "2005-05-27T20:04:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 13
**Author:** ![Misnomer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misnomer/32/14897_2.png) [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2005, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harmless-doper-crushes/305805/241 "2005-06-06T15:38:21Z")
[hijack] Ok, so, I was looking at the various stickers and things on the site that **Seeker74** linked to, and I noticed that cherries are considered a sexual symbol. Specifically, two cherries joined at the top of their stems. I’m usually a fairly with-it kind of girl, especially when it comes to sex, but this is new to me. So, I turn to my SDMB brethren for information: what do the cherries mean? My first thought was “balls,” in which case it might be a symbol for gay men or something, but then it could also be an obvious symbol of virginity (maybe the deliberate kind?). If no one in this thread knows, I’ll take it to GQ or IMHO, but I figured I’d start here before revealing my sexual ignorance to the _entire_ board. 😉 [/hijack] ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2005, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harmless-doper-crushes/305805/242 "2005-06-06T15:51:05Z")
> [@Misnomer](#): > > [hijack] > > Ok, so, I was looking at the various stickers and things on the site that **Seeker74** linked to, and I noticed that cherries are considered a sexual symbol. Specifically, two cherries joined at the top of their stems. I’m usually a fairly with-it kind of girl, especially when it comes to sex, but this is new to me. So, I turn to my SDMB brethren for information: what do the cherries mean? My first thought was “balls,” in which case it might be a symbol for gay men or something, but then it could also be an obvious symbol of virginity (maybe the deliberate kind?). > > If no one in this thread knows, I’ll take it to GQ or IMHO, but I figured I’d start here before revealing my sexual ignorance to the _entire_ board. 😉 > > [/hijack] Er… Yeah, that’s one hell of a hijack. 😃 I’d say the cherries represent the obvious: virginity. ---
**Author:** ![monica](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a183cd/32.png) [@monica](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monica)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2005, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harmless-doper-crushes/305805/243 "2005-06-06T16:13:13Z")
> [@Anaamika](#): > > Er… > > Yeah, that’s one hell of a hijack. 😃 I’d say the cherries represent the obvious: virginity. I heard a rumor somewhere that for some people, the two cherries represent bisexuality, although I don’t know how true that is. ---
**Author:** ![Misnomer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misnomer/32/14897_2.png) [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2005, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harmless-doper-crushes/305805/244 "2005-06-06T21:12:05Z")
> [@Anaamika](#): > > Yeah, that’s one hell of a hijack. 😃 You know, I knew that it was, but I didn’t realize the extent until just now. :smack: I will hie myself to GQ forthwith, and hope that I have not killed the thread (sorry, **faithfool**!)… We now continue with your regularly-scheduled Doper crushes. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Thalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f475e1/32.png) [@Thalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thalion)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2005, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harmless-doper-crushes/305805/245 "2005-06-07T00:20:33Z")
> [@FaerieBeth](#): > > I am absolutely stunned! Seriously, I read these threads, but never expect to see myself mentioned because I am: > A) Not cool at all > B) Not a very visible poster > and > C) Have always been a Maryann, rather than a Ginger. > > Thanks, **Thalion**! You made my day! 🙂 Ah, lass, you don’t realize the fun image you project at times! On top of that, the way that **Stonebow** talks really tells us what a doll you are. ---
**Author:** ![eleanorigby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@eleanorigby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eleanorigby)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2005, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harmless-doper-crushes/305805/246 "2005-06-07T00:29:06Z")
> [@Quartz](#): > > \ Oh well, I’ll just go join **eleanorrigby** in the pity party in the corner 😃 > > **Atheist Princess** , you look an absolute stunner. I’ll crush on you, if you’ll crush on me… 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Miss\_Purl\_McKnittington](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9a140/32.png) [@Miss\_Purl\_McKnittington](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miss_Purl_McKnittington)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2005, 8:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harmless-doper-crushes/305805/247 "2005-07-22T08:02:56Z")
> [@Harimad-sol](#): > > I’ve always rather liked **Miss Purl McKnittington,** but I think it was her post in the “What’s your single favorite piece of information?” thread that ripened it into a crush. My god, vanity searches do pay off! If only I had begun them sooner, I might have found that pretty, pretty **Harimad-sol** thought so highly of me. I’m really surprised my name popped up here. I thought I was pretty invisible. **Harimad** , you completely rock, and not just because of this. I like your posts, I like your sense of humor; in short, I like you. (Now I feel like I ought to pass you a note, written in sparkly purple pen, that says, “Do you want to go to the spring dance with me? Circle one: Yes No.”) I also have a total girl-crush on **FaerieBeth**. I see your posts and I go click happy. And your hair is absolutely gorgeous; it leaves me both jealous and in complete awe. You’d be a wonderful person to hang out with, whether at an affair of state or ice cream and a movie. And I _respect_ **Qadgop** immensely. ---
**Author:** ![Telperien](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/65b543/32.png) [@Telperien](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telperien)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2005, 8:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harmless-doper-crushes/305805/248 "2005-07-22T08:26:36Z")
> [@Miss Purl McKnittington](#): > > My god, vanity searches do pay off! If only I had begun them sooner, I might have found that pretty, pretty **Harimad-sol** thought so highly of me. I’m really surprised my name popped up here. I thought I was pretty invisible. **Harimad** , you completely rock, and not just because of this. I like your posts, I like your sense of humor; in short, I like you. (Now I feel like I ought to pass you a note, written in sparkly purple pen, that says, “Do you want to go to the spring dance with me? Circle one: Yes No.”) Thank you, dear. Since I’m having a slightly iffy time at the moment, this is even more appreciated than it would be otherwise. (So, are we both wearing dresses, or can I get away with a suit for this dance?) ---
**Author:** ![TheOnlySaneOne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/67e7ee/32.png) [@TheOnlySaneOne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheOnlySaneOne)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2005, 8:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harmless-doper-crushes/305805/249 "2005-07-22T08:28:15Z")
> [@Harimad-sol](#): > > Thank you, dear. Since I’m having a slightly iffy time at the moment, this is even more appreciated than it would be otherwise. > > (So, are we both wearing dresses, or can I get away with a suit for this dance?) Go with the suit, darling. Girls in suits are hot. _nods_ ---
**Author:** ![Roland\_Orzabal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c2a13f/32.png) [@Roland\_Orzabal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roland_Orzabal)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2005, 8:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harmless-doper-crushes/305805/250 "2005-07-22T08:29:59Z")
> [@Miss Purl McKnittington](#): > > I’m really surprised my name popped up here. I thought I was pretty invisible. I daresay not. You’ve caught my eye more than once in the past. I’m afraid **Harimad-Sol** is taken, but of course, your company is more than welcome if you don’t mind me being around 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Miss\_Purl\_McKnittington](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9a140/32.png) [@Miss\_Purl\_McKnittington](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miss_Purl_McKnittington)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2005, 8:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harmless-doper-crushes/305805/251 "2005-07-22T08:40:16Z")
> [@Harimad-sol](#): > > Thank you, dear. Since I’m having a slightly iffy time at the moment, this is even more appreciated than it would be otherwise. > > (So, are we both wearing dresses, or can I get away with a suit for this dance?) I’m so sorry your times are iffy. I hope things start looking up soon for you. (And you can totally wear a suit. I’m wearing a dress, because you can’t wear open-toed shoes with pants and I’ve got a really kicky pair of '50s heels that need to be worn.) Ooooh, **Roland** , I’ve been wondering where you’ve been. You are also _the hotness_. ---
**Author:** ![Telperien](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/65b543/32.png) [@Telperien](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telperien)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2005, 8:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harmless-doper-crushes/305805/252 "2005-07-22T08:41:56Z")
> [@Miss Purl McKnittington](#): > > I’m so sorry your times are iffy. I hope things start looking up soon for you. > > (And you can totally wear a suit. I’m wearing a dress, because you can’t wear open-toed shoes with pants and I’ve got a really kicky pair of '50s heels that need to be worn.) > > Ooooh, **Roland** , I’ve been wondering where you’ve been. You are also _the hotness_. It’s a date then, sugar. I’ll share him, but only with you. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![The\_Weird\_One](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7bcc69/32.png) [@The\_Weird\_One](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Weird_One)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2005, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harmless-doper-crushes/305805/253 "2005-07-22T13:06:43Z")
Funny this thread should pop up again, as I made this statement on page 4: > [@The Weird One](#): > > Oh, and I’m ever single again, **AHunter3** is going to be the first to know. 😉 And I find myself single as of two days ago. Hi, **Hunter**! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Anastasaeon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/73ab20/32.png) [@Anastasaeon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anastasaeon)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2005, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harmless-doper-crushes/305805/254 "2005-07-23T01:29:19Z")
> [@The Weird One](#): > > And I find myself single as of two days ago. Hi, **Hunter**! 😃 Psst… **Weird One** , I’ve been wondering about you since that thread about Peanut PoopyHead (brilliant), you okay, toots? ---
**Author:** ![Ink\_a\_dink\_a\_dink](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ec9cab/32.png) [@Ink\_a\_dink\_a\_dink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ink_a_dink_a_dink)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2005, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harmless-doper-crushes/305805/255 "2005-07-23T19:54:41Z")
> [@Inigo Montoya](#): > > Oh…alright. **Maureen** & **Ink a dink a dink** S’okay, Inigo. I’m crushin’ on you too. Too bad you’re not closer. I could use a friend. I don’t have any here. Anyway - is Maureen single? _wink wink_ Inky ---
**Author:** ![The\_Weird\_One](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7bcc69/32.png) [@The\_Weird\_One](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Weird_One)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2005, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harmless-doper-crushes/305805/256 "2005-07-23T19:57:52Z")
> [@Anastasaeon](#): > > Psst… **Weird One** , I’ve been wondering about you since that thread about Peanut PoopyHead (brilliant), you okay, toots? Yeah, I’m fine, thanks. Amicable break-up and we’re going to have a go at being friends after a while. Basically, the timing wasn’t right. ---
**Author:** ![Sunshine\_and\_Smiles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a5b964/32.png) [@Sunshine\_and\_Smiles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunshine_and_Smiles)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2005, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harmless-doper-crushes/305805/257 "2005-07-24T01:36:25Z")
I would post my crushes, but its way too risky. It seems like everytime I can envision a poster, based on what they say and their name and everything, the gender is ALL WRONG! And I don’t feel like barking up the wrong tree! 😛 ---
**Author:** ![FaerieBeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e95f7d/32.png) [@FaerieBeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FaerieBeth)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2005, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harmless-doper-crushes/305805/258 "2005-07-25T15:00:50Z")
> [@Miss Purl McKnittington](#): > > I also have a total girl-crush on **FaerieBeth**. I just saw this today, so forgive the late reply! I just spent the past three days in murderously hot Hattiesburg, MS praying that a group of folks with laurel wreaths on their head would like my submission in Medieval cooking. I also learned how to cast pewter, but that’s neither here nor there… I avidly read your posts **Miss Purl** , and I have thoroughly enjoyed our conversations on costuming! Your knowledge and sources rock! We should get together to organize some sort of Medieval Dope! I don’t really talk with exclamation points all the time! ---
**Author:** ![Inigo\_Montoya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inigo_montoya/32/124_2.png) [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2005, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harmless-doper-crushes/305805/259 "2005-07-25T15:30:30Z")
> [@Ink a dink a dink](#): > > S’okay, Inigo. I’m crushin’ on you too. > > Too bad you’re not closer. I could use a friend. I don’t have any here. > > Anyway - is Maureen single? _wink wink_ > > Inky What? You & **Maureen**? She’s in California, near Monterey I think (could be completely wrong about that). I think she’s got a long distance thing going on for right now. With a guy, so I mean if you two could get into that, well, I’m sure I could get some vicarious crush action going on. Would that be wrong? Action by proxy? ---
**Author:** ![SkipMagic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skipmagic/32/20706_2.png) [@SkipMagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkipMagic)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2005, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harmless-doper-crushes/305805/260 "2005-07-25T15:44:07Z")
Well, the thread’s turned to the flirty side, so it’s time to shut 'er down. I hope you all played nicely and made some friends. 😉 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harmless-doper-crushes/305805.md?page=12)