The Skinny on Online Dating

Researchers explore cracks in web romances.  Perusing five dating sites myself, I would have to say that I agree with them.  What are your thoughts?

http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2014/07/weaknesses-of-online-dating.html

S/N: Pretty cool that the University of Rochester is referenced in the article.  It is a huge staple to our community.

Smooching Frog's Gallery of Online Oddities

Most times when I describe my hesitation with online dating, people don't get it.  I use facial expressions, sounds, and frantic hand gestures.  That still doesn't quite convey the bizarre shit I've seen.  Fortunately, the evolution of screenshots have allowed me to show, rather than tell.  For your viewing pleasure I present Smooching Frog's Gallery of Online Oddities.

These are all profiles that I have come across in my online dating journey.  Suffice it to say a cyber prince is unlikely for me.

Sir, is that a closet door I see open in the background.  Step on out.  I think we're batting for the same team.

Somehow I don't think this is what Campbell's had in mind...

Ewww.  Just ewww.

No shirt, no shoes and he still gets service.

This is a selfie he should have kept to himself.  On a lighter note, I think we wear the same bra size.

A new way to say hello???

Looks like the recipe for a perfect date.

Apparently the cat keeps his killer instincts at bay.

P.S. I think he might be the owner of the merchandise shown in the previous pic!

50 Shades of Grave

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then what tale does the collage above tell?  This gentleman's first faux pas was posting his wedding pics on a dating site. I mean, who does that (a rhetorical question clearly).   Nothing screams date me more than someone saying "I was happy once" followed by a depressing selfie.  Do you see a different story in the photos?  If so, share in the comments below!