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Friday, September 18, 2009

History / Teh Internets Well Done, Humanity

Posted by on Fri, Sep 18, 2009 at 2:13 PM

A remarkably well-compiled collection of video dating ads from late '80s (and maybe early '90s?). Thank you, Dailymotion.

 

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1
Cringe worthy.

Thank god for the internet.
Posted by clearlyhere http://clearlyhere.livejournal.com on September 18, 2009 at 2:28 PM
V 2
No Dona Juanitas??

This is awesome. I can't wait to share it with someone special, to remind him of what we're not missing.
Posted by V on September 18, 2009 at 2:45 PM
3
we need a where are they now follow up!
Posted by DonnaTella on September 18, 2009 at 3:11 PM
Vince 4
This is why there are prostitutes.
Posted by Vince on September 18, 2009 at 3:36 PM
Sargon Bighorn 5
LOL the last guy is 39 and want's a never married woman under 30! He must be Gay.
Posted by Sargon Bighorn on September 18, 2009 at 3:39 PM
Lacking Creativity 6
I would laugh at these men, but I can't bring myself to do so. Why, you ask? Because I see some aspects of myself in those men (with the exception of those who were just listing off all the things they didn't want and not mentioning things that they did want). I can (loosely) identify with their social awkwardness. Oh, wow, this is awkward. Nothing to see here, folks!
Posted by Lacking Creativity http://www.lackingcreativity.com on September 18, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Irena 7
"Hi Mom" ???
Posted by Irena on September 18, 2009 at 4:12 PM
amybang 8
The technology has changed but those are exactly like a lot of profiles I see on Match.com. Although with more modern head and facial hair styles. Mostly.
Posted by amybang on September 18, 2009 at 4:20 PM
9
This is an awesome window to a time when everyone wasn't so cool and rehearsed, snarky and over-styled.
Posted by mitten on September 18, 2009 at 4:37 PM
yucca flower 10
@ 5,

No he's straight. He's also a doctor, lawyer, astronaut who works for the CIA and has an 8 inch dick. Plus, all his own hair. No, those aren't hair plugs. And 39 might be code for 49+. And he wants a woman who is a high-quality model type. Virgin, of course.
Posted by yucca flower on September 18, 2009 at 6:27 PM
Lee 11
How are any of these people single? Ladies, start your engines!
Posted by Lee on September 18, 2009 at 6:29 PM
TVDinner 12
I think I might be the goddess. Is it too late for me?
Posted by TVDinner http:// on September 19, 2009 at 6:06 AM

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