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denim · 08-12-2003, 02:28 PM

They're 53% of the world's population, or so says a thread in the Lady's Lounge. Yet there are still single guys! Why is that?

Marius1 · 08-12-2003, 02:35 PM

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Originally posted by denim
They're 53% of the world's population, or so says a thread in the Lady's Lounge. Yet there are still single guys! Why is that?

Because 15% of them are too fussy and/or ugly

rogue49 · 08-12-2003, 02:35 PM

Diplomatic:
Because they have discerning tastes.

Crude:
Because they can't make up their friggin' minds.

Truthfully:
I dunno.

sixate · 08-12-2003, 02:52 PM

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Originally posted by Marius1
Because 15% of them are too fussy and/or ugly

Only 15%?

More like 80%!

The_Dude · 08-12-2003, 03:28 PM

dont count out lesbians.

The_Dude · 08-12-2003, 03:29 PM

bones beat me out by seconds.....

vermin · 08-12-2003, 03:44 PM

Cuz some guys are smart enough not to get married (me not included).

ARTelevision · 08-12-2003, 05:12 PM

that's funny, man.
before I read rogue's comment, I had the exact same phrase ready to post:

"Because they have discerning tastes."

I guess that's a "ditto"

angela146 · 08-12-2003, 05:15 PM

Because polygamy is illegal.

denim · 08-12-2003, 05:15 PM

So if they have discerning tastes, they're lesbians?

denim · 08-12-2003, 05:24 PM

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Originally posted by angela146
Because polygamy is illegal.

Hm, not everywhere.

World's King · 08-12-2003, 05:47 PM

After dating me they learned their lesson.

Sorry guys.

*Nikki* · 08-12-2003, 05:50 PM

Because there will always be way more assholes then nice guys.

spectre · 08-12-2003, 05:56 PM

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Originally posted by *Nikki*
Because there will always be way more assholes then nice guys.

What about the single nice guys?

denim · 08-12-2003, 06:04 PM

Yeah! I'm a nice guy. I've got a couple of married women and a "single" one to say that of me. So why aren't I drowning in women? Could it be because?

Slims · 08-12-2003, 06:04 PM

lesbians

Stiltzkin · 08-12-2003, 07:33 PM

Well... some ladies were kind enough to explain this in some older thread in Tilted Sexuality, I think. There just aren't enough guys that remind women of their fathers, etc. A sort of Oedipus complex sort of thing. I'm not saying that this applies to ALL women, but it does seem to apply to a lot of women. So, if you want a gal, get to know her pops (if possible) and start acting like him! By the way, I think it also applies so men-- being attracted to women that remind him of his mother ('cuz this one gal I really like more than anything in the whole entire world kinda sorta really reminds me of me mum).

Fifteen Short · 08-12-2003, 09:43 PM

Theres the lesbian argument, and all of them arent taken. Some arent looking for relationships, and females outlive males by a good five years I think.

grayman · 08-13-2003, 04:57 AM

Maybe it's because too many of the guys are in the titty board instead of out meeting real girls. I imagine it is hard for a lot of guys to find girls that meet the criteria of girls they see in porn all the time. Plus, I think girls get turned off when you expect sex 10 seconds after you meet like in pornos.

denim · 08-13-2003, 05:20 AM

Tell me about it. I must be a girl, as the last woman I had found me and almost jumped my bones in a bookstore in about that time period. Believe it or not:

bender · 08-13-2003, 07:49 AM

There are single guys because some of " them " are fat and ugly.

manalone · 08-13-2003, 07:55 AM

Because people are individuals.

skysooner · 08-13-2003, 10:03 AM

It almost seems to me that some people are born into the wrong place or time. There are tons of single women overseas that can't seem to find a husband. Or can they not find a husband that can provide? There are men here who can't meet an American woman that they want to marry (I think they aren't trying hard enough but that is me). I met my wife through a fortuitous set of circumstances when I had just about given up on meeting anyone while in college. We met through a personal ad in a local newspaper. I only put it in because I was mad at the girl I was dating, and she only answered because she was about to graduate and hadn't dated but once all through college.

Kaos · 08-13-2003, 10:20 AM

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Originally posted by *Nikki*
Because there will always be way more assholes then nice guys.

Seems like you women prefer to date the assholes. And have the nice guys as your friend.

MacGnG · 08-13-2003, 10:25 AM

Male Statement: "Girls are Difficult."
Female Response to Male Statement: "Boys are Obnoxious."

hobo · 08-13-2003, 07:28 PM

If people of both genders weren't as picky, everyone would be with someone (cept for 3% of women).

I know that there have been 2 girls that obviously liked me, but I didn't really like them. I probably shoulda dated one anyways if not for anything but experience with what not to do.

Tickford · 08-13-2003, 08:11 PM

Not everyone want to be with someone......

denim · 08-14-2003, 05:51 AM

Oh, BTW regarding the "lesbians" answer, the counter to that is "gays".

Double D · 08-14-2003, 08:31 AM

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Originally posted by Stiltzkin
Well... some ladies were kind enough to explain this in some older thread in Tilted Sexuality, I think. There just aren't enough guys that remind women of their fathers, etc. A sort of Oedipus complex sort of thing. I'm not saying that this applies to ALL women, but it does seem to apply to a lot of women. So, if you want a gal, get to know her pops (if possible) and start acting like him! By the way, I think it also applies so men-- being attracted to women that remind him of his mother ('cuz this one gal I really like more than anything in the whole entire world kinda sorta really reminds me of me mum).

This is often true.
I'd add however, that women & men are looking (consciously or not) for a partner that may have qualities of both parents.

In my case, I have some very strong attributes of spouse's father.

Fozzie_Bear · 08-14-2003, 08:55 AM

I think it's Jerry Sienfeld who claims that only 10% of the population is date-able

seems like a good choice to me

jimk · 08-14-2003, 09:03 AM

3 out of 4 people make up 75% of the population.

dnd · 08-14-2003, 01:01 PM

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Originally posted by hobo
If people of both genders weren't as picky, everyone would be with someone (cept for 3% of women).

I know that there have been 2 girls that obviously liked me, but I didn't really like them. I probably shoulda dated one anyways if not for anything but experience with what not to do.

u say that but i'm sure some guys wouldn't mind "looking after" more than one lady!

oldman2003 · 08-14-2003, 01:18 PM

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Originally posted by denim
They're 53% of the world's population, or so says a thread in the Lady's Lounge. Yet there are still single guys! Why is that?

excuse me...I don't go into the ladies lounge so I don't know who they are that make up the 53% . Could you please tell me? Thanks!

denim · 08-14-2003, 02:12 PM

Doesn't say in there.

MaGlC_MaN · 08-14-2003, 02:39 PM

Because 53 - 100 = -47, take away the negative sign cuz we shoulda subtracted 53 from 100 in the first place, and that gives you 47. Take 47 and add pie. That gives you a number above 47 I'm fairly sure. Any number above 47 is in my opinion an ugly number. Women don't like ugly things, therefore there are single guys. - Glad I could help.

dragon2fire · 08-14-2003, 02:50 PM

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Originally posted by Kaos
Seems like you women prefer to date the assholes. And have the nice guys as your friend.

so dam true kaos so very very true

the following line i am so sick of "lets just be friends"

Mr.Deflok · 08-14-2003, 03:12 PM

53%
Cross-dressers: 12%
Fat and/or Ugly 11%
Too Stuck-Up: 17%
Lesbian: 13%
Taken: By me

giblfiz · 08-14-2003, 10:14 PM

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Originally posted by jimk
3 out of 4 people make up 75% of the population.

That's great, I'm going to quote that a lot. It fits nicely with my other pet statistic, "remember *half* of the population is below average"

On the topic of the thread its a distribution problem. Sort of like with food/starvation. We (the world) produces about 115% of the food necessary to feed all the people alive. Much of it ends up rotting. Why? Because sufficient resources does not imply decent distribution. In particular if there is power to be gained thru messing with the distribution people will block each other. There is a lot of power to be gained thru sex and bonding, Further, Not all matches will work, compatibility issues are rife. Oh and some people like variety/excitement, which totally farks up the people who are looking for dependability.

The good news is that computers are *great* at solving distribution problems. I expect that as dating services become more and more acceptable the distribution problem will be handled better. That said I don't think it will ever get better than a 20% failure rate.

mjollnir · 08-15-2003, 12:44 PM

Some couples just live together without getting married.

Marius1 · 08-15-2003, 02:07 PM

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Originally posted by giblfiz
That's great, I'm going to quote that a lot. It fits nicely with my other pet statistic, "remember *half* of the population is below average"

Not nessesarily.
25% are below average. Another 25% are above average.

08-12-2003, 02:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
denim Banned Location: Massachusetts, USA	They're 53% of the world's population! They're 53% of the world's population, or so says a thread in the Lady's Lounge. Yet there are still single guys! Why is that?

08-12-2003, 03:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	dont count out lesbians. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

08-12-2003, 03:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	bones beat me out by seconds..... __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

08-12-2003, 03:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
vermin Indifferent to anti-matter Location: Tucson, AZ	Cuz some guys are smart enough not to get married (me not included). __________________ If puns were sausages, this would be the wurst.

08-12-2003, 05:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
ARTelevision I change Location: USA	that's funny, man. before I read rogue's comment, I had the exact same phrase ready to post: "Because they have discerning tastes." I guess that's a "ditto" __________________ create evolution

08-12-2003, 02:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
rogue49 Loser	Diplomatic: Because they have discerning tastes. Crude: Because they can't make up their friggin' minds. Truthfully: I dunno.

08-12-2003, 05:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
angela146 Loser Location: Somewhere near Hubby	Because polygamy is illegal.

08-12-2003, 05:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
denim Banned Location: Massachusetts, USA	So if they have discerning tastes, they're lesbians?

08-12-2003, 05:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
World's King Here Location: Denver City Denver	After dating me they learned their lesson. Sorry guys. __________________ heavy is the head that wears the crown

08-12-2003, 05:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
Nikki ~~~~~~~ Location: Charleston, SC	Because there will always be way more assholes then nice guys.

08-12-2003, 06:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
denim Banned Location: Massachusetts, USA	Yeah! I'm a nice guy. I've got a couple of married women and a "single" one to say that of me. So why aren't I drowning in women? Could it be because?

08-12-2003, 06:04 PM	#16 (permalink)
Slims Eccentric insomniac Location: North Carolina	lesbians __________________ "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." - Winston Churchill "All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dream with open eyes, to make it possible." Seven Pillars of Wisdom, T.E. Lawrence

08-12-2003, 07:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
Stiltzkin Junkie	Well... some ladies were kind enough to explain this in some older thread in Tilted Sexuality, I think. There just aren't enough guys that remind women of their fathers, etc. A sort of Oedipus complex sort of thing. I'm not saying that this applies to ALL women, but it does seem to apply to a lot of women. So, if you want a gal, get to know her pops (if possible) and start acting like him! By the way, I think it also applies so men-- being attracted to women that remind him of his mother ('cuz this one gal I really like more than anything in the whole entire world kinda sorta really reminds me of me mum). __________________ The most important thing in this world is love.

08-12-2003, 09:43 PM	#18 (permalink)
Fifteen Short Banned Location: Castro Valley	Theres the lesbian argument, and all of them arent taken. Some arent looking for relationships, and females outlive males by a good five years I think.

08-13-2003, 04:57 AM	#19 (permalink)
grayman you can't see me Location: Illinois	Maybe it's because too many of the guys are in the titty board instead of out meeting real girls. I imagine it is hard for a lot of guys to find girls that meet the criteria of girls they see in porn all the time. Plus, I think girls get turned off when you expect sex 10 seconds after you meet like in pornos. __________________ That's right - I'm a guy in a suit eating a Blizzard. F U.

08-13-2003, 07:55 AM	#22 (permalink)
manalone Once upon a time...	Because people are individuals. __________________ -- Man Alone ======= Abstainer: a weak person who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure. Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary.

08-13-2003, 05:20 AM	#20 (permalink)
denim Banned Location: Massachusetts, USA	Tell me about it. I must be a girl, as the last woman I had found me and almost jumped my bones in a bookstore in about that time period. Believe it or not:

08-13-2003, 07:49 AM	#21 (permalink)
bender Addict Location: around the corner	There are single guys because some of " them " are fat and ugly.

08-13-2003, 10:03 AM	#23 (permalink)
skysooner Registered User Location: Oklahoma	It almost seems to me that some people are born into the wrong place or time. There are tons of single women overseas that can't seem to find a husband. Or can they not find a husband that can provide? There are men here who can't meet an American woman that they want to marry (I think they aren't trying hard enough but that is me). I met my wife through a fortuitous set of circumstances when I had just about given up on meeting anyone while in college. We met through a personal ad in a local newspaper. I only put it in because I was mad at the girl I was dating, and she only answered because she was about to graduate and hadn't dated but once all through college.

08-13-2003, 10:25 AM	#25 (permalink)
MacGnG Know Where!	Male Statement: "Girls are Difficult." Female Response to Male Statement: "Boys are Obnoxious."

08-13-2003, 07:28 PM	#26 (permalink)
hobo Archangel of Change	If people of both genders weren't as picky, everyone would be with someone (cept for 3% of women). I know that there have been 2 girls that obviously liked me, but I didn't really like them. I probably shoulda dated one anyways if not for anything but experience with what not to do.

08-13-2003, 08:11 PM	#27 (permalink)
Tickford Insane Location: Australia	Not everyone want to be with someone...... __________________ Anyone who goes to a psychiatrist ought to have his head examined. Samuel Goldwyn

08-14-2003, 05:51 AM	#28 (permalink)
denim Banned Location: Massachusetts, USA	Oh, BTW regarding the "lesbians" answer, the counter to that is "gays".

08-14-2003, 08:55 AM	#30 (permalink)
Fozzie_Bear Upright	I think it's Jerry Sienfeld who claims that only 10% of the population is date-able seems like a good choice to me

08-14-2003, 09:03 AM	#31 (permalink)
jimk Addict Location: Chicago	3 out of 4 people make up 75% of the population. __________________ raw power is a guaranteed o.d. raw power is a laughin' at you & me -iggy

08-14-2003, 02:12 PM	#34 (permalink)
denim Banned Location: Massachusetts, USA	Doesn't say in there.

08-14-2003, 02:39 PM	#35 (permalink)
MaGlC_MaN Insane Location: Tennessee	Because 53 - 100 = -47, take away the negative sign cuz we shoulda subtracted 53 from 100 in the first place, and that gives you 47. Take 47 and add pie. That gives you a number above 47 I'm fairly sure. Any number above 47 is in my opinion an ugly number. Women don't like ugly things, therefore there are single guys. - Glad I could help. __________________ Bye.

08-14-2003, 03:12 PM	#37 (permalink)
Mr.Deflok Blood + Fire Location: New Zealand	53% Cross-dressers: 12% Fat and/or Ugly 11% Too Stuck-Up: 17% Lesbian: 13% Taken: By me

08-15-2003, 12:44 PM	#39 (permalink)
mjollnir Tilted Location: Near Gainesville, FL	Some couples just live together without getting married. __________________ Yes I am a Pirate 200 years too late, Cannons don't thunder theres nuthin to plunder I'm an over 30 victim of fate...