(Click to enlarge) I don't know this guy and can certainly not recommend him for dating but one of my readers, Dana, does. And I do give him credit for being pro-active in this sometimes difficult dating world. Here is more about his plan from this unnamed dude's MySpace page:
"About me:
Why I am doing this? I've tried the 'tried-and-true-ways' to meet someone and figured I'd network and offer a financial incentive for people to refer their female friends to me.
How does this work? Well, just mail me a note about your friend/relative with a link to their picture (or their myspace page) and I'll do the rest. Or you can invite me to have coffee (preferably in L.A., although I will be in SF May 10-12) with the two of you. If I date your friend for at least 6 months, the $600 is yours.
Wanna contact me directly and date me yourself? After 6 months, the $600 GOES TO A CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE.
Why $600? The IRS is giving out $600 Economic Stimulus Payments -- I'm rolling mine into a Romantic Stimulus Payment.
Almost 38 y.o. (looks 27), 5’7, Jewish (non-practicing), has a Tom Cruise+Jason Schwartzman-ish look, trim, business owner, very creative, very funny, college grad, East Coast-y, well-dressed, well-read, reasonably neat, into film, comedy, cooking and baking, good stories, obscure rock bands, photography, books, L.A. resident looking for a LTR.
Who I'd like to meet:
Female (20’s- 40’s), any height, any religion, non-smoker, LA or SF area resident (or willing to visit often/consider relocating), indoorsy (i.e. museums as opposed to mountains), warm, affectionate, an Abby to my Ira (hey, I just rented it). Someone who likes guys like me."
What do you think, ladies? Interested? Is this ballsy or desperate? Will it work?
He gets big points for being creative. Hopefully, he won't start looking for excuses to dump the gal 5 months and 3 weeks into any relationship to save the 600 bucks . . .
Posted by: Diane | May 18, 2008 at 06:18 AM
What a douche bag! On top of that, what woman is going to want to date a guy who's offering a tax rebate as incentive? Dude, if you have "all that going for you', why can't you find a woman on your own?
Posted by: Kings Fan | May 18, 2008 at 08:50 AM
ah the interwebs...bringing new and exciting ways to meet losers!
Posted by: Steve-o | May 18, 2008 at 09:36 AM
I echo Kings Fan.
Posted by: EditThis | May 18, 2008 at 09:45 AM
I still get surprised when I see people with these new and creative ways to hook up. Like that lady who was selling her house and said if you buy her house she'll throw herself in for free. Part of me finds it a little sad, but part of me envies them for having the courage to actually go for it.
I won't be answering, but good luck anyways!
Posted by: Frances | May 18, 2008 at 10:29 AM
It's a bit crass, but more cost-effective than JDate for all concerned.
Points for originality, at least.
Posted by: Rose | May 18, 2008 at 11:05 AM
To bad my white single gf is into 20-something urban black guys (who treat her like crap) other wise i'd give this guy her info.
Posted by: Liz | May 18, 2008 at 06:19 PM
He's cute. I'd do him, but that's not saying much because I kinda dig Tom Cruise in that "I wanna be brainwashed and impregnated with L Ron' sperm kinda way.
Anyways, I was trying to post on that pic with Tater Tot's nipples (cant believe I just typed that) and somehow I got here instead.
Tell Tater hello.
:)
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Jablonsky | May 18, 2008 at 07:20 PM
Interesting, but the part that sticks out the most- he likes baking. I don't know any single guys that are into baking. I know some of the worlds best chefs are men, but somehow a baker man is not really an aphrodisiac for me.
Don't get me wrong, if my husband could've whipped up a batch of cookies while I was pregnant I would've been all over him, but while we were dating I would've thought it a bit fruity. I say he should keep that under wraps for now.
Posted by: Shae | May 18, 2008 at 11:18 PM
I have never seen a man look more like Tom Cruise and Jason Schwartzman at the same time.
I don't think it's desperate--the Internet is a resource and people should use it for all it's worth. Good use of it guy.
Thanks for the info, Bean. I think I may try him for one of my friends actually!
Posted by: JRD | May 19, 2008 at 08:25 AM
He's got the height thing in common with Tom Cruise as well.
Posted by: Rochelle | May 19, 2008 at 12:49 PM
Ah! Thanks, Bean! Dave is great. I vote ballsy. I encourage interested parties and those with potentially-interested friends to contact him asap. Maybe you'll get a batch of cookies out of it....
Posted by: dana | May 19, 2008 at 02:11 PM
He isn't bad looking.
Posted by: Alexa | May 21, 2008 at 02:23 PM
In the words of that great mafioso capo Anthony Soprano...."He's a faggggg!"
Posted by: John | May 24, 2008 at 10:44 PM