Okay, um…I am not sure if anyone here has ever seen the commercial for a new website called ‘onlinebootycall’ [which will now be referred to as OBC] because it usually only airs on television from 3am until 6am.
When I first saw the commercial I wondered if it was fake. I thought for sure at any given moment I would hear the phrase ‘Live From Saturday Night’ kick in and laughter would ensue.
However and much to my surprise, this was in fact a REAL commercial. It was a genuine advertisement for an ‘online dating service’ that caters exclusively to one-night-stands.
And by ‘online dating service’ that caters exclusively to one-night-stands, I mean one-way ticket to, “Hello Doctor, what is ‘this’ and why is it burning?”
You see, in the commercial they compare two very different kinds of dates happening simultaneously. They show a stereotypical ‘e-Harmony’ date complete with the wholesome looking girl asking a noticeably uninterested man what are his ‘core values’. The ‘e-Harmony’ date is seated right next to an ‘OBC’ date where two strangers get totally super touchy feely all over each other and make out in public.
Click HERE if you’d like to watch it for yourself.
[Warning: You may want to step into a full body reinforced condom before viewing. You’re welcome.]
I almost hate to admit this, but this single girl, got annoyed by the way the commercial portrayed the ‘e-Harmony’ date out to be such a bad thing. Not that I have ever been on an ‘e-harmony date’ personally. Maybe ‘e-harmony’ dates really are that bad. But, OBC acts as if wanting to get to know someone, or being in search of a real relationship is wrong or something to mock.
We all know dating is a total nightmare as I am sure everyone here can attest to that. But, by the end of the commercial I actually feel bad for the ‘e-Harmony’ girl because I have been that very girl.
I am just looking for a real relationship, with a decent man, who can Take Me As I Am. Unfortunately for me, I’ve been doing that with little to no success. And it’s ever so frustrating out here in the single world.
Seriously people. I am out of ideas. I am out of ideas on how to meet new people. And when I say ‘new people’ I mean: single, available, smart, funny, stable, gainfully employed men, which remotely meet my not-so-high standards. Short of wearing a sandwich board with painted on letters “Ready. Willing. And Able” and ringing a cow bell, asking aloud if there are, “Any Takers?” I haven’t a clue how to attract the type of man I am looking for.
But I digress.
Now, I want you to know that I wasn’t going to blog about this commercial because I didn’t want to promote that kind of dating service website. They seem to be the sort of ‘company’ that would welcome any kind of free advertising even if it were chock filled with negative connotations.
But then I calmed down and got to thinking.
I think OBC may actually be providing a wonderful service. Just imagine if all the shady single guys who are only in search of a one-night stand and/or solely interested in a booty call had already been weeded out and pooled together in one place? What if one website, housed all the fear of commitment game players who will say anything, like promising a lifetime supply of unicorns and rainbows, just to get into a chicks pants?
That could really help a girl like me avoid finding myself in otherwise sticky dating situations.
Those kind of men can now cancel their accounts on all of the websites for people who truly are looking to share their life and build a future, and head on over to herpesville, where they belong.
Thus creating a safer, more-friendly, dating environment for the rest of us!
So, Thank you OBC for creating the perfect place for people who are not interested in relationships but rather enjoy the veritable breeding ground for STD’s.
OMG. For serious? Vile. (not your post, your post made me laugh my ass off. OBC, OBC is vile)
<3 you Monkey
What kind of women are going to be using the OBC service? I mean, do women really have a tough time finding one-night stands?
As for eHarmony, pfffft!
I’ve got no ideas for you. I think people looking for real relationships may be few and far between. Too many are looking for Mr. or Ms. RightNow. Or, you’ll have the ones that want sparks and magic and stuff that only happens in fairytales. Only when they realize that it only happens in fairy tales, they’ve long since passed Mr. or Ms. Right by and have to settle for Mr. or Ms. Available.
Leslie:
This shit is for real! I am NOT even kidding. I couldn’t make this up if I wanted too.
I almost died the first time I saw the commercial on TV for this site. I thought it was an SNL skit.
And then I realized it was not a joke. I can’t even stand it.
But, I’m glad I made you laugh!
I love you MORE monkey!
xoxoxo
DCR:
I have NO IDEA what ‘kind’ women will be using this. But in the commercial there seem to be plenty of whores to go around. I am NOT currently on any online dating sites. But I agree with you, its really HARD to find a REAL relationship and not get sucked into fairytale land either!
That is hilarious and scary at the same time…
Your take on ridding all of the other sites where normal people are looking for the right person is spot on.
Commercials aren’t usually an accurate reflection of reality. 😉
The tactic used to be to let women join for free, but when that didn’t work out, sometimes dating sites would resort to more deceptive practices. Some dating websites, for example, set up fake accounts for women to bring men in. There are some that will actually share accounts across sites so it looks like there are more members than there really are.
So, you have to be careful. Your best bet, for anyone considering looking for a dating site, is to use a recognized name, like Match.com or, ugh, eHarmony.
I bet the OBC site lasts a few months or so. Then it’ll change it’s name or disappear or something. Those late night “dating” services and chat lines and such change all the time.
DIVA:
Girl, I have MISSED You!
It really is FUNNY and CREEPY.
xoxo
DCR:
I have no idea!!
All I know was I couldn’t believe MY EYES when I saw this on TV. And, I have no desire to sign up for ANY online site after what you just told me! LOL. Besides, I don’t really TRUST online dating and I am talking from experience over here.
🙂
if only they had a cage to keep them all in so that those of us that are not interested in the obc kinda man wouldn’t even have to be bothered with them…….
you are young and beautiful and smart and funny and everything a real man would want… i just know there is one out there for you… what idont know is how the hell do we find him??? maybe you should buy some airtime and broadcast your newest video……….
You’ll join my online dating site when it’s ready to go though, won’t you?
LOL! You’ll probably be married before I finish it…
i think you might be on to something… Get the guys out of the REAL sites and give them these. Perfect!
🙂 Any guy is lucky to have you in their life.
Wow.
You make it sound like my membership is a bad thing.
Now I have a lot of problems, and I get really pissed off at my husband every now and again. But, right now, I am very glad I am married. All those sights and dating are just too much work…….
Wow, has our society reached a new low?
Late night commercials are scary. Haven’t seen that particular one, but I have seen the ones that hint at the same thing–the ‘call and talk to party people’ ones. Being a night owl, I am constantly bombarded by commercials for male enhancement products and the ‘shop erotic’ web site. It’s almost as bad as watching a sporting event. cough *hockey* cough 😉
Don’t have any dating advice for you–been WAY too long for me. But I would imagine any girl who hunts, drives a snowmobile, drinks beer, roots for the Packers, and doesn’t mind snow, would have no trouble finding a man around here. Now, I’m not promising he would be a QUALITY man… 😀 xoxoxoxo
Oh my lord. I cannot WAIT to go home and watch this.
Just hope I don’t get the herp…
That is so ridiculous. Why not just send a cab to pick up the nearest hooker which is probably the caliber of dating service’s clients. Gives me the heebie jeebies just thinking about it..
For real? This is a real service? Holy crap. I think you’re right. It’s probably a great idea to pool all the skanky people looking for one night stands all in one place.
Ok, I guess now I don’t have to worry about being single, I’ll just pimp myself out on this new fab service :p
Paisley:
You are MY FAVORITE person right now for saying that to me.
I love you sofa king much.
xoxox
DCR:
Hell No!
🙂
Loni:
Aw! That was sooo sweet of you to say.
xoxo
Moooog35:
AHAHHAHhahhahaha
I knew you would have an awesome comment for me.
🙂
Skipper:
You HANG ON to him!
It’s fucking terrible out here.
Silver:
Yep! I think so.
CMK:
The ED commercials are kind of funny. I like the retro feel to the ENZYTE ones. [Great, I cant even imagine the amount of spam I am going to get now, for having used the term ED and the product ENZTYE!]
And LOL @ The Quality Man statement!
LiLu:
May I suggest getting VACCINATED before watching any OBC commercials!
Shae:
I agree with you!
Terri:
Its a REAL DEAL. And ITS really scary!
Be very thankfully you have that awesome husband.
The Girl:
Don’t You Dare!!
I had to look up what a booty call was, but … yikes!! That’s beyond scary. I think I’m fairly broadminded, but when a reputable TV station allows ads for what seems to be virtual prostitution, there is Something Wrong with society.
Or is it just me?
As a male type creature may I just point out how scarey it is to be on a date with someone as funny and smart as you. How terrifying it is to be asked ‘your core values’. To be auditioned for a role in a movie you know you don’t want to watch. Feels like being a small boy in uncomfortable Sunday clothes. Have mercy on us.
You know, sometimes people just want to get their freak on and I get that. However I doubt that there are many real women on it. I’m sure there are tons of guys. I have come to hate ALL online date places. ALL. The squeaky clean category has been filled with match and eharmony so what’s left? The booty call. I did find the ad pretty funny in a bad way. Cheesy.
Jay:
Im not sure what is UP with society these days. But I was shocked to say the least. I really thought it was a joke!
Paul:
I totally FEEL bad for guys. You have to make all the first moves, you have to figure out signals and try to read into whatever we are secretly relaying to you, but I had NO IDEA I could possibly be scary! I am the most ungraceful, goofy, klutsy, disaster of a woman!
“may I just point out how scarey it is to be on a date with someone as funny and smart as you.”
I am not sure weather or not to take that as a compliment!
Ricardo:
I also hate ALL online dating sites. I had some PRETTY bad experiences! And yes, I also found OBC to be humorous, yanno, after the shock wore off!
Now this is just too much. If I saw that ad and was single I would join a convent immediately. Seriously, that is just gross.
You are far too good for any online dating service. None of the men on those sites deserve you. NONE.
I like Paisley’s idea of putting all those OBC guys in a cage, suspended over a cliff if possible.
What a world!
OMG…….so SORRY I came to this party so late! This is TOTALLY and ad for hookers!!! PLease, what chick CAN”T get a flippin’ booty call if she snaps her fingers….this is totally marketed to guys…..like log onto OBC 4 a sure thing! Yeah…dude good luck. You’ll be paying $300 per hour. LOL
oh fun! Sadly, I don’t think it will remove all the shit heads from the regular dating sites. Men like to play games too much.
Selma:
Thank you!
Seriously, that convent idea doesn’t sound so bad!
🙂
Luragano:
aahahahhHAHAHAHhahaha
I know. I can’t!
xoxo
CuteElla:
I’m too tired for games.
And, sadly, I always lose!
*muah*
strange indeed… take care mate… cheers…
hi mr dcr
i’ve read your reply to one your commenters and i totally agree with you when you said that some dating sites are creating fake profiles to attract male members.
i know a site that makes fake profiles
it’s unfair
they will give you the impression that they have thousands of members
but the truth is, the members are too few and guess what, they are all ugly haha!
no joke 🙂
I guess this is what we have “evolved” to. No time for any meaningful conversations or dialog or developing a relationship. Just show me the money (or the boo-tay?). Sad, funny, but sad. But then again, you get what you pay for (Hey doc? Why is is turning green?)
Stay away from that junk. You’ve got way better options (although, I kinda like sandwich board & cowbell pitch).
OBC will consume itself into bit heaven soon enough. Reminds me of the first wild reports on “toothing”… while revealed a hoax, many ‘casual encounters’ dating services were born from the idea. At any rate, if the ‘dating service’ turns out to be a real one (and as you note) -> it will weed out the eeky people out there on both camps, women and men.
Putting a positive spin on the OBC commercial, a girl asking straight out forward “what are your core values?” to the guy ranks very high in my dating-smarts scale. If I had a daughter that would be one of the best pieces of advice on which questions to ask… guy flinches or even blinks twice at the question? sure-fire sign there’s nothing there to hold as sponge worthy. IMHO. Come to think of it, there is nothing wrong with a guy also asking the same question to a girl.
Amen on your view of dating these days and the “single life”!!! I’m with you on your views and thoughts. Beleive me there are no “real” men in WV to be found either, I feel your pain, LOL!
There’s a word for guys looking for a booty call, and it’s “client”. I doubt that even 1 in 10 of the people on that site are women. Looking for the right person is a very tall order, and I would say that you shouldn’t rule out using on-line dating or any number of other methods, for that matter. The disapointing thing is that we’re all only ordinary people – most of us aren’t good looking, don’t hold great jobs and don’t have the most wonderful personalities in the world. On the other hand, people do manage to connect one way or another. Just try to be social and make a lot of friends – you meet people through people.
Gosh, I’m about ready to friggin’ ask you out on a date over here. I think I’d meet your criteria, except for this little thing called being married with children. Oh, and I live about a 10 hour drive away from you. Other than that, I’m perfect.
Okay, I’m starting to feel like one of those creeps now. Sorry.
I was thinking that the ad was an SNL skit. Really this is very tame compared to a site called Adult Friend finder. Now you want to see something crazy? Go to that. I was going to do a blog series on it but I couldn’t get anyone to talk but they have pictures of themselves spread eagle. That story would have got me a great deal of traffic.
Arv:
Same to you
sterndal:
Thanks for your comment!
Agg79:
ahahahaah. Im glad you liked my sandwich board and cow bell idea.
We all need MORE COW BELL!
Rog:
“guy flinches or even blinks twice at the question? sure-fire sign there’s nothing there to hold as sponge worthy”
EXACTLY! EXACTLY!
I would welcome that question both ways.
I mean, that would be a GREAT conversation!
WVLeAnn:
I’ve been dating since I was 15.
I’m exhausted!
xoxo
Richard W:
“except for this little thing called being married with children.”
Damn It! All the good ones are taken!
🙂
Ricardo:
This ad SHOULD be an SNL skit. That’s for sure. There is NO WAY I am checking I out that website, but I do think you should write about it! Let’s see what happens!
I agree w/Richard. You meet people through people. Maybe brainstorm ways to get out and about more. Socialize. Do what you love to do. Go to art openings in the city (if you like that kind of thing) – how far is NYC from you? I really feel that if you put yourself “out there”, he’ll find you.
Me too and I believe I’ve been at it probably 10 more years than you! ugh!!!!!!
Stephanie:
You are right about that. I really DONT put myself OUT THERE. I mean, I dont even travel outside four square miles surrounding my house. At least not anymore. I think I am supposed to be single at least until I finish my book and buy my own house!
🙂
xoxo
LeAnn:
You are a riot!
xox
I signed up and got nowhere. I was trying to get people to talk but it seemed like they were dummy profiles. It was going to be a follow up to the boob job series I did awhile back. that was going to be the next series but it was like drawing blood from a stone.
OMG, everything is just out there today. people don’t even tiptoe anymore, it’s just in your face. wow!
i still think the men are at the bowling alley, but you don’t like sports.
The sandwich board comment made me spit my drink!! I would take you as you are but I bat for the other team.
Another great blog Ms. M. I missed you.
Gotta go finish reading now.
Ricardo:
I remember that series. I participated in it!
🙂
Natural:
I really DO NOT like sports or sporting events of any kind!
But bowling, sounds kind of fun?
Donna:
You rule!!
I have missed you so much!
Welcome back to my blog.
xoxo
Shhhhhh!!!! Secret 😛
I read it, thought, wow did I read it right? I read it again… then I watched the commercial. HOLY CRAP!
Now I’m speechless.
Ricardo:
Oops!
RMH:
See! That was MY first reaction too!
Total Shock!
Are any WOMEN actually joining OBC? Hard to imagine.
Prolly a bunch of My Space users …. ha haaaaaaaaa !!!!!!!!
Meleah, you are sexy, smart, funny, interesting, talented, and have family values. I am stumped beyond belief with your bad luck in the dating arena.
On the flip side, seems women want a rich guy that looks like a soap opra star. They all claim that’s NOT TRUE until “he” walks in the room. ARGGGG
Mama Zen:
I have NO IDEA!
Speedy:
Yeah right?
Dating is a total nightmare. Im kind of glad I am ‘Not IN The Game’ right now. I am enjoying my life with my family and friends too much and I have to stay focused on writing! 🙂
Ha ha ha! Nice dating observations, I hear you! I love the “club” that these two “couples” are in! I work the night shift so I see a lot of these late night ads. I’m new to this blog, but it looks great! I’ll make it part of my daily reading.
Marty:
Im sure glad I met you on FB. Too bad I cant comment OVER THERE on any of your stuff! You are very funny. But I really digg your website too, and I’ve already added you to my daily reads blogroll!
This made me sick! Just knowing this kind of this is out there. BUT, you made a GREAT point! Let’s hope the scumbags stick to places like that and won’t get mixed up in the “good people” dating pool.