The other day I was scanning on one of the big online dating sites when who do you think I saw? Fergie! That’s right, Ms Fergalicious herself had a profile up though, surprisingly, with just one picture (a little odd given that she has had countless taken of her). Still, there she was looking for a long-term relationship with men within 100 miles of her zip code. Hummm, wonder if Josh knows? More importantly, I wonder if TMZ is onto her online proclivities.
Inspired, I decided to sleuth further. I mean, if Fergie’s online dating, there must be other celebrities following suit. Sure enough, I came upon the profile of Jennifer Lopez. On one hand, I was happy to see that’s she’s moved on since her recent heartache. On the other hand, she lied about her occupation. Jennifer is many things, but she’s by no means a nurse. What’s up with that?
Finally, I decided I’d look through the men’s profiles. Truth be told, I really hoped I’d spot Christopher Walken. Don’t judge me – I know he’s old, but I love him so. Instead, I came across a photo of Michael Douglas from 20 years ago. Seriously Michael, no recent photo? Seeing that made Jennifer’s discrepancy seem like nothing more than a typo.
I then started scanning a number of sites and found myself spotting all kinds of celebrities from Ryan Gosling (whose face was partly covered by a fedora) to a blurry, distance shot of Pam Anderson (still, what small details were missing, she more than made up for by being bigger than life).
It wasn’t until I saw Madonna on a senior’s site that I became suspicious. Madonna with someone who doesn’t spend his lunch money on acne cream?
I finally realized that celebrities who are high profile don’t use dating sites after all, and that all those photos were fakes.
Gee, no kidding.
The sad truth is that people post fake pictures. Some post photos that aren’t at all current. Others post photos that are pounds out of date. Still others post photos that don’t share a hair follicle with their real self let alone full DNA.
I say “sad” truth because it never ends with happily ever after for those people. If you’re one of them, here are some facts you need to know:
If you think that after a few emails or calls someone will like you enough to forgive your deception when they see you, you’re deluding yourself.
If you think that they’ll like you enough to accept you, however you actually look, you’re deluding yourself.
If you think that you will end up being worth the time they wasted, you’re deluding yourself.
If you believe any of these possibilities then your grip on human behavior is unsafe for you. False advertising gets people angry. Companies get sued, fined, even shut down for making false claims. If you’re outrageously deceptive online then, offline, you’ll be setting yourself up for rejection and, potentially, the onslaught of a betrayed person’s anger. Don’t do it. Don’t even think about.
Conversely, if you’re someone who’s been fooled by an online date who has shown such outrageous lack of judgment, then try being kind. There’s a good chance the person’s thinking is fueled by loneliness, desperation and a delicate psychological state.
On that note, always meet in a public place!
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