Can anyone give me any insight into this? Is this just a really, *really* weak attempt at humor?

Received:

Hi,

My name is (first name). I was having a really slow day at work today so I thought I would do some housekeeping on my profile while it was invisible because I am dating someone. I added “INTJ” as one of my keywords. Then I wondered what would happen if I searched for “ENFP”. First I got my usual 30 mile search, then I increased it to 300, then 3000. Then you showed up. I just thought I’d write because I think you seem very interesting and I think we’re highly compatible.

I guess I need to tell you a little more about myself since you can’t see my profile. I’m a computer programmer. I race mountain bikes (cross country). I have a 4 year old daughter. I’m an advanced skier, but I haven’t been skiing in a couple of years. Oh, and I’m a certified whitewater canoe instructor. I’ve been hiking, biking, skiing and paddling in CO, but I’ve spent every summer since my daughter was born in (state).

Hopefully, I’ve sparked your interest enough to write back.

Happy New Year,

Stan

Replied:

Sparked, sure…but first a question, then we can move on: Um…if you’re dating someone, why are you writing to someone new?

Talk to you soon,
Allison

Received:

I want to have an affair and cheat on my girlfriend.

Huh…what???

My reply:

If that’s sarcasm, it doesn’t quite come through in writing. If it’s not, then no thanks.

Either way, move on…I’m not who you’re looking for. Good luck. I think.

Follow up:
Dear Lord…I just received a reply with only the email title changed to “Sorry to bother you.” The guy was serious. Now I’m wondering what, exactly, in my profile gave the impression that I was in the market for a fling with a taken guy.

Blech.

Okay, I’m not usually a fan of forwarded emails, but this one had me rolling. Enjoy!

1. Schizophrenia — Do You Hear What I Hear?

2. Multiple Personality Disorder — We Three Queens Disoriented Are

3. Amnesia — I Don’t Know if I’ll be Home for Christmas

4. Narcissistic — Hark the Herald Angels Sing About Me

5. Manic — Deck the Halls and Walls and House and Lawn and Streets and Stores and Office and Town and Cars and Buses and Trucks and Trees and Fire Hydrants and …

6. Paranoid — Santa Claus is Coming to Get Me

7. Borderline Personality Disorder — Thoughts of Roasting on an Open Fire

8 . Full Personality Disorder– You Better Watch Out, I’m Gonna Cry, I’m Gonna Pout, Maybe I’ll tell You Why

9. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder —Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells …

10. Agoraphobia — I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day But Wouldn’t Leave My House

11. Senile Dementia — Walking in a Winter Wonderland Miles From My House in My Slippers and Robe

12. Oppositional Defiant Disorder — I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus So I Burned Down the House

13. Social Anxiety Disorder — Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas while I Sit Here and Hyperventilate.

From the New York Times Op-Ed section.

I was pleased to read some of yesterday’s court decision about teaching Intelligent Design (check here for Orac’s take). It’s not that I don’t think that there could be Divine influence in the creation of our world — it’s simply that IMO, what belongs in the classroom is science, science that’s been proven via you know…the scientific method.

The NYT piece suggests a secular class that looks at the Bible as literature. I’d love to see it taken a step farther to see a class that looks at world religions in a comparative sense — but of course, that would catch flack from all sides.

Love.

Let the blogging recommence.

Here’s a good start, a tear-inspiring read about what the holidays really mean.