# How do you make a flirt thread?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-flirt-thread/86486>\
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [October 10, 2001, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-flirt-thread/86486 "2001-10-10T02:34:18Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 14\
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**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\
**Post date:** [October 17, 2001, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-flirt-thread/86486/101 "2001-10-17T02:31:48Z")

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> \*Originally posted by xizor \*  
> \*\* as long as she doesn’t make the baby jesus cry. \*\*

That would be bad.

(I’m still trying to figure out what the 7 places are.)

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**Author:** ![celestina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/258eb7/32.png) [@celestina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/celestina)\
**Post date:** [October 17, 2001, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-flirt-thread/86486/102 "2001-10-17T03:31:01Z")

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JomoMojo said:  
"Hon! She called me “Hon”! \<walking on cloud 9\>

Sorry, sweetie, for days I racked my brains for a word that rhymed with “sugar” but all I could think of was b…

No, I’m not going to say something I would regret later…

Hon is a great place to start

celestina, my hon  
Flirtin’ with you is fun

Got my blues on the run  
I’ll be the moon to your sun

Let me Yang your Yin  
It won’t be a sin

celestina, my sky  
You could make me cry

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[celestina grabs JomoMojo, pulls his head down within her reach, and gives him a big ol’ kiss, caressing his face with her hands. :)]

Awww. JM, I’m truly touched at your poetic prowess, Sweetie. 🙂 I just LOVE poetry. I can be rude and crude too, so if you want to create a rhyme for Sugar, go right ahead. [giggle]

As far as your poem goes, how’s this for a reply:

JM, my dove from above,  
Flirtin’ with you is an art I love.

Don’t know why you thought  
You needed to be taught.  
Flirtin’s right up yo’ alley. Hon’, you’re hot.

I’ll chase your blues as far as I can  
And smile so bright my light will light up your land.

And yeah, sure, you can Yang my Yin anytime  
In rain, sun, snow, or sleet 'cause you’re so fine.

Awww, Sugar, you say I’m your sky.  
Jesus, that almost make ME wanna cry.  
Okay, JM. Let’s do it again. Can we? Huh? Huh? Huh? Will you write me another poem, Sugar?

Oh, and xixor:

I can make the baby Jesus cry at will or not  
Because, Sugar, I GOT it like that.  
Yeah, I’m JUST that hot. 😃  
So you better fan yourself.  
Shade your eyes with your hat.  
Or better yet, see that Scotch on the shelf?  
Would you bring me a drink? There’s a good guy,  
‘Cause my throat’s gettin’ awful dry.

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**Author:** ![xizor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/xizor/32/102_2.png) [@xizor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xizor)\
**Post date:** [October 17, 2001, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-flirt-thread/86486/103 "2001-10-17T14:26:05Z")

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> \*Originally posted by Geobabe \*  
> \*\*(I’m still trying to figure out what the 7 places are.) \*\*

Would it be easier if I just showed you 😉

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> \*Originally posted by celestina \*  
> \*\*And I can make the baby Jesus cry at will or not  
> Because, Sugar, I GOT it like that.  
> Yeah, I’m JUST that hot. \*\*

If you were to pull this off, by trick or by heist,  
That would make you the _first_ temptation of christ. 😃

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**Author:** ![celestina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/258eb7/32.png) [@celestina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/celestina)\
**Post date:** [October 17, 2001, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-flirt-thread/86486/104 "2001-10-17T21:58:49Z")

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xixor said:  
If you were to pull this off, by trick or by heist,  
That would make you the first temptation of christ.

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To your conceit, this my Muse would say:

Why, I wonder, would you think–  
By the way, I’m upset you didn’t bring me a drink :-(–  
That by trick or by heist  
I’d ever be the FIRST temptation of Christ?  
I, through no ill-intent of my own, though I can  
And do stand alone in glory, don’t seek to tempt man.  
I can’t help what I am.  
There’s no trick to my love,  
For it’s freely given. If you look above  
The heavens can be cold or hot,  
And as the Mistress of the Stars my lot  
Is to bring warmth and to shine.  
If Christ or any man is drawn to my sign  
And there choose to sip from my cup of wine,  
And find tears of joy, or not, then that’s just fine. 🙂

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**Author:** ![Johanna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johanna/32/8318_2.png) [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2001, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-flirt-thread/86486/105 "2001-10-18T03:18:17Z")

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> \*Originally posted by celestina \*  
> **[celestina grabs JomoMojo, pulls his head down within her reach, and gives him a big ol’ kiss, caressing his face with her hands. 🙂**

\<heart going _thumpa-thumpa-thumpa-thumpa_\>  
\<steam rising from body\>

**celestina** , _Oww!_ \<sizzle\> Picture my Love-O-Meter as a thermometer with mercury bursting out the top! You’re such a sweetheart. Nobody ever wrote me a poem like that. \<sniff\>

Goddess Lady, you’re so fine  
I’m gonna drink you up like sweetest wine

Don’t be shy and don’t demur  
I’m gonna pet your fur until you purr

**celestina** , I’m under your hex  
O paragon of the fairer sex

Let down on me your flowing hair  
When I breathe, you are my air

Kundalini rising up my Love-O-Meter  
Can’t wait until I really meet her

Ecstatic hymns to you I’ll sing 'em  
Shakti Goddess, love my lingam

You’re cooler than an iced Zamboni  
Shakti Devi, I love your Yoni

You’re hotter than ten million suns  
I’ll look no further: you are the One

Enfold me in your Tantric bliss  
I’ll trade the universe for your kiss

Lover with skin of delicate hue  
My 2000th post is all for YOU!

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**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2001, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-flirt-thread/86486/106 "2001-10-18T04:10:00Z")

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> \*Originally posted by xizor \*  
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> > \*Originally posted by Geobabe \*  
> > \*\*(I’m still trying to figure out what the 7 places are.) \*\*
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> Would it be easier if I just showed you 😉  
> \*\*

I suppose while I’m showing you my legs, you could show me…whatever it is you’re gonna show me. 😃

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**Author:** ![xizor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/xizor/32/102_2.png) [@xizor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xizor)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2001, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-flirt-thread/86486/107 "2001-10-18T15:16:16Z")

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> \*Originally posted by Geobabe \*  
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> > [@](#):
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> > \*Originally posted by xizor \*  
> > \*\*
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> > > [@](#):
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> > > \*Originally posted by Geobabe \*  
> > > \*\*(I’m still trying to figure out what the 7 places are.) \*\*
> > 
> > Would it be easier if I just showed you 😉  
> > \*\*
> 
> I suppose while I’m showing you my legs, you could show me…whatever it is you’re gonna show me. 😃 \*\*

If you show me your legs, I’ll show you anything you want to see!

This is so cool, I get to poke Geobabe in **7** different places. The only question now is where to start…

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**Author:** ![Tygr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/df788c/32.png) [@Tygr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tygr)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2001, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-flirt-thread/86486/108 "2001-10-18T16:40:28Z")

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> \*Originally posted by tevya \*  
> …am feeling \<_ **cared about** _\>, \<_ **beautiful** _\>, \<_ **bright** _, _ **clever** _ and _ **witty** _\>, \<_ **shapely** _\>, and \<_ **genuinely rrowl-inducing** _\>. \*\*

Sorry, but I noticed a few glaring inaccuracies in your post that I felt compelled to re-edit. I’m quite certain the above quote is more factual, and hopefully doesn’t understate the truth too badly.

🙂

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**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2001, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-flirt-thread/86486/109 "2001-10-18T16:54:47Z")

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> \*Originally posted by xizor \*  
> \*\* This is so cool, I get to poke Geobabe in **7** different places. The only question now is where to start… \*\*

Just so long as you don’t poke me in the eye (ow!).

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**Author:** ![tevya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4491bb/32.png) [@tevya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tevya)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2001, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-flirt-thread/86486/110 "2001-10-18T17:01:23Z")

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> \*Originally posted by Tygr \*  
> \*\*
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> > [@](#):
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> > \*Originally posted by tevya \*  
> > …am feeling \<_ **cared about** _\>, \<_ **beautiful** _\>, \<_ **bright** _, _ **clever** _ and _ **witty** _\>, \<_ **shapely** _\>, and \<_ **genuinely rrowl-inducing** _\>. \*\*
> 
> Sorry, but I noticed a few glaring inaccuracies in your post that I felt compelled to re-edit. I’m quite certain the above quote is more factual, and hopefully doesn’t understate the truth too badly.
> 
> 🙂 \*\*

Tygr, tygr, burning bright,  
Such a lovely, welcome sight,  
What immortal hand or eye  
Could frame thy beauteous symmetry?

In what distant deeps or skies  
Burnt the fire of thine eyes?  
On what wings dare he aspire?  
What the hand dare seize the fire?

And what shoulder, and what art,  
Could twist the sinews of thy heart?  
When thy heart began to beat,  
What careful hand forged thee so sweet?

What the hammer? What the chain?  
In what furnace was thy brain?  
What the anvil? What tender grasp  
Dared its tender visage clasp?

When the stars threw down their spears  
And watered heaven with their tears,  
Did He smile his work to see?  
Did He who made the lamb make thee?

Tygr, tygr, burning bright,  
Such a lovely, welcome sight,  
What immortal hand or eye  
Could frame thy beauteous symmetry?

[sub] My thanks / apologies to William Blake [/sub]

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**Author:** ![xizor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/xizor/32/102_2.png) [@xizor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xizor)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2001, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-flirt-thread/86486/111 "2001-10-18T19:32:13Z")

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> \*Originally posted by Geobabe \*  
> \*\*
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> > [@](#):
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> > \*Originally posted by xizor \*  
> > \*\* This is so cool, I get to poke Geobabe in **7** different places. The only question now is where to start… \*\*
> 
> Just so long as you don’t poke me in the eye (ow!). \*\*

No eyes, but one of my choices was in that general area of the body, only a little lower.

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**Author:** ![Tygr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/df788c/32.png) [@Tygr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tygr)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2001, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-flirt-thread/86486/112 "2001-10-18T21:05:39Z")

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> \*Originally posted by tevya \*  
> **Tygr, tygr, burning bright,  
> Such a lovely, welcome sight,  
> What immortal hand or eye  
> Could frame thy beauteous symmetry?**

_Thy_ shining eyes  
all that inspire.  
Thy gentle hands  
all the frame requir’d.

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> **In what distant deeps or skies  
> Burnt the fire of thine eyes?  
> On what wings dare he aspire?  
> What the hand dare seize the fire?**

The distant deeps  
thine eyes possess.  
O, were wings and fire  
By thy hands caress’d.

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> **And what shoulder, and what art,  
> Could twist the sinews of thy heart?  
> When thy heart began to beat,  
> What careful hand forged thee so sweet?**

Thy beauty great  
this heart doth twist.  
Thy soothing hands  
by these lips kiss’d.

> [@](#):
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> **What the hammer? What the chain?  
> In what furnace was thy brain?  
> What the anvil? What tender grasp  
> Dared its tender visage clasp?**

'Twas in the furnace  
of passion’s fire.  
_Thy_ tender grasp  
this heart’s desire.

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> **When the stars threw down their spears  
> And watered heaven with their tears,  
> Did He smile his work to see?  
> Did He who made the lamb make thee?**

Thine own fair countenance  
made yon stars weep.  
But He smiles on thee  
of kindness deep.

> [@](#):
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> **Tygr, tygr, burning bright,  
> Such a lovely, welcome sight,  
> What immortal hand or eye  
> Could frame thy beauteous symmetry?**

_Thy_ shining eyes  
drive on desire.  
Thy soft, soft hands  
all the frame requir’d.

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**Author:** ![celestina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/258eb7/32.png) [@celestina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/celestina)\
**Post date:** [October 19, 2001, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-flirt-thread/86486/113 "2001-10-19T06:24:17Z")

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Gosh, Jomo Mojo, that was a great poem you did, and I’m quite flattered you dedicated your 2000th post to me. You’re quite the poet. 😃 How’s this for a reply?

My wordsmith, hold out your cup,  
And I’ll fill it up.

Though, I’ve been lookin’ at my watch,  
And I swear I’ve YET to get some Scotch.

[giggle]

Guess I’ll have to quench my thirst  
On those ecstatic hymns that from your lips burst  
And kiss your kundalini so well versed.

My wine is sweet sure  
And potent enough to lure

Those seeking inspiration  
On the mysteries of creation.

Take care. Don’t drink too fast.  
After the first sip, you’ll want that drink to last!

After the second sip, you’ll feel a chill,  
See stars, and start to lose your will.

And when you start to shiver and shake  
Then will I my hair from its pins take,

And wrap it around you to keep you warm,  
And again you’ll sip to ward off harm.

Then will you begin to burn and sweat  
Reeling in my cosmic Tantric net. 😉

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**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\
**Post date:** [October 19, 2001, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-flirt-thread/86486/114 "2001-10-19T06:33:15Z")

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> \*Originally posted by xizor \*  
> No eyes, but one of my choices was in that general area of the body, only a little lower.

**Geobabe** , your poor, poor nose!

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