Author Topic: I want a girlfriend to take to Scotland (Read 5936 times)

recursivelyenumerable · « **on:** March 18, 2009, 09:55:25 PM »

for this: http://www.eif.co.uk/ and this: http://www.cs.nott.ac.uk/~gmh/icfp09.html

I have four months.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2009, 09:56:43 PM »

Hire a call girl

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #2 on:** March 18, 2009, 09:58:20 PM »

do call girls generally appreciate classical music though? and programming language theory?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3 on:** March 18, 2009, 10:00:23 PM »

For a price, sure. This could be an interesting thread: post a CL ad asking for a good looking lady to attend said conferences with you, offer some outrageous sum of money, and start taking applications. Pics included

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #4 on:** March 18, 2009, 10:01:40 PM »

Post a weekly ad on Craigslist.

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #5 on:** March 18, 2009, 10:06:06 PM »

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For a price, sure. This could be an interesting thread: post a CL ad asking for a good looking lady to attend said conferences with you, offer some outrageous sum of money, and start taking applications. Pics included

i don't care what she looks like, i just wish i had a relationship with someone so we could have a romantic getaway, instead of the lonely getaway that i will in fact end up having

Diunx · « **Reply #6 on:** March 18, 2009, 10:09:51 PM »

You could have me but I can't promise "no homo"

Akala · « **Reply #7 on:** March 18, 2009, 11:08:57 PM »

Man, a trip to Scotland out of the blue would totally lock it down if played correctly..

GilloD · « **Reply #8 on:** March 18, 2009, 11:11:58 PM »

Quote from: recursivelyenumerable on March 18, 2009, 09:58:20 PM

do call girls generally appreciate classical music though? and programming language theory?

NUMBER ONE: Stop being a fucking bitch and going, "Oh, I could only like a girl who is into Hungarian chamber music". Fuck you. It's fun to be with other people because they're different. My wife hates metal and video games- I love both of those things. But there are 10 million reasons why we get along. Using this "WELL THAT PRETTY GIRL DOESN"T LIKE HEGEL SO WE COULD NEVER BE HAPPY" is just a bitch ass little excuse. Keep that shit up and you won't have a girl to take to fuckin' Steak 'n Shake, let alone Scotland.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #9 on:** March 18, 2009, 11:14:21 PM »

Quote from: GilloD on March 18, 2009, 11:11:58 PM

Quote from: recursivelyenumerable on March 18, 2009, 09:58:20 PM
do call girls generally appreciate classical music though? and programming language theory?

NUMBER ONE: Stop being a fucking bitch and going, "Oh, I could only like a girl who is into Hungarian chamber music". Fuck you. It's fun to be with other people because they're different. My wife hates metal and video games- I love both of those things. But there are 10 million reasons why we get along. Using this "WELL THAT PRETTY GIRL DOESN"T LIKE HEGEL SO WE COULD NEVER BE HAPPY" is just a bitch ass little excuse. Keep that shit up and you won't have a girl to take to fuckin' Steak 'n Shake, let alone Scotland.

REAL TALK

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #10 on:** March 18, 2009, 11:24:08 PM »

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NUMBER ONE: Stop being a fucking bitch and going, "Oh, I could only like a girl who is into Hungarian chamber music". Fuck you. It's fun to be with other people because they're different. My wife hates metal and video games- I love both of those things. But there are 10 million reasons why we get along. Using this "WELL THAT PRETTY GIRL DOESN"T LIKE HEGEL SO WE COULD NEVER BE HAPPY" is just a bitch ass little excuse. Keep that shit up and you won't have a girl to take to fuckin' Steak 'n Shake, let alone Scotland.

uh lost track of context much? if I'm looking for a date to a specific event, it would make sense to my hypothetical date to be herself interested in the subject of the event, no? why would I want to drag her somewhere she'd be bored?

the whole thing is a fantasy anyway -- it will be tough enough to cover a two week int'l vacation for myself, never mind throwing in someone else's expenses (or expecting them to pay themselves when they probably wouldn't care as much as I do)

Cheebs · « **Reply #11 on:** March 18, 2009, 11:25:40 PM »

Quote from: recursivelyenumerable on March 18, 2009, 11:24:08 PM

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NUMBER ONE: Stop being a fucking bitch and going, "Oh, I could only like a girl who is into Hungarian chamber music". Fuck you. It's fun to be with other people because they're different. My wife hates metal and video games- I love both of those things. But there are 10 million reasons why we get along. Using this "WELL THAT PRETTY GIRL DOESN"T LIKE HEGEL SO WE COULD NEVER BE HAPPY" is just a bitch ass little excuse. Keep that shit up and you won't have a girl to take to fuckin' Steak 'n Shake, let alone Scotland.

uh lost track of context much? if I'm looking for a date to a specific event, it would make sense to my hypothetical date to be herself interested in the subject of the event, no? why would I want to drag her somewhere she'd be bored?

Everyone appreciates sight seeing of a foreign country. It's not like you'd drag her into the conferences with you.

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #12 on:** March 18, 2009, 11:27:32 PM »

It's an international music and performing arts festival. The ICFP is my thing, sure.

Another important difference is that video games and metal are dumb, so of course it's no big deal if someone doesn't like them. I mean, I like video games too, but I recognize that they're dumb.

demi · « **Reply #13 on:** March 18, 2009, 11:29:50 PM »

Quote from: GilloD on March 18, 2009, 11:11:58 PM

My wife hates video games

Stopped reading here

demi · « **Reply #14 on:** March 18, 2009, 11:30:44 PM »

Also, I wouldn't take advice from GilloD. He may have his "girl of his dreams" but he still gets stepped on like the ant he is at work and at home by his scottish roommates. The wife is his crutch.

tiesto · « **Reply #15 on:** March 19, 2009, 12:06:02 AM »

Quote from: GilloD on March 18, 2009, 11:11:58 PM

Quote from: recursivelyenumerable on March 18, 2009, 09:58:20 PM
do call girls generally appreciate classical music though? and programming language theory?

NUMBER ONE: Stop being a fucking bitch and going, "Oh, I could only like a girl who is into Hungarian chamber music". Fuck you. It's fun to be with other people because they're different. My wife hates metal and video games- I love both of those things. But there are 10 million reasons why we get along. Using this "WELL THAT PRETTY GIRL DOESN"T LIKE HEGEL SO WE COULD NEVER BE HAPPY" is just a bitch ass little excuse. Keep that shit up and you won't have a girl to take to fuckin' Steak 'n Shake, let alone Scotland.

Gillo layin' the smackdown!

Just post an ad on CL or something, lol.

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #16 on:** March 19, 2009, 12:09:21 AM »

that's ... really not a smackdown, guys.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #17 on:** March 19, 2009, 12:25:04 AM »

Don't forget to pack condoms.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #18 on:** March 19, 2009, 12:30:36 AM »

How about you set your sights a little lower and just aim for 'friend to take to Scotland'

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #19 on:** March 19, 2009, 12:35:32 AM »

I'm still tentatively set to go to Ireland with a ladyfriend in late May.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #20 on:** March 19, 2009, 12:56:24 AM »

I want a girlfriend FROM Scotland

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #21 on:** March 19, 2009, 12:58:45 AM »

Quote from: Malek on March 19, 2009, 12:25:04 AM

Don't forget to pack condoms.

Why?

Mandark · « **Reply #22 on:** March 19, 2009, 01:03:43 AM »

Before I clicked the thread, I called the first link. Never would have gotten the second one.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #23 on:** March 19, 2009, 01:05:03 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on March 19, 2009, 12:58:45 AM

Quote from: Malek on March 19, 2009, 12:25:04 AM
Don't forget to pack condoms.

Why?

I was replying to Green Shinobi, who unsuccessfully attempted to use the pull-out method leading to a dead fetus and a dead bunny.

Mandark · « **Reply #24 on:** March 19, 2009, 01:06:13 AM »

Trivia: Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie got their first big break at the Edinburgh Festival.

I'm mostly sure this is a true fact.

BlackMage · « **Reply #25 on:** March 19, 2009, 01:09:32 AM »

I just want a GF :'(

drozmight · « **Reply #26 on:** March 19, 2009, 05:03:51 AM »

Demi, I hate videogames too (I own a Wii and that's it)... does this mean we can never be together?

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #27 on:** March 19, 2009, 05:59:34 AM »

So get one. Whats the problem here? Ugly? Bad conversationalist? Scared?
I have alot of fun flirting at work and alot of the girls get all giggly over the corniest things I say. If I had the abilities to hold a conversation past two minutes before losing interest I'd daresay its incredibly easy to hook up with someone (although the pretty ones usually have guys already). Too many people treat it like a game but I find being forward gets great results. Like, you can even detail your insecurities in a lighthearted manner and they think its adorable.

GilloD · « **Reply #28 on:** March 19, 2009, 10:38:15 AM »

Quote from: recursivelyenumerable on March 18, 2009, 11:24:08 PM

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NUMBER ONE: Stop being a fucking bitch and going, "Oh, I could only like a girl who is into Hungarian chamber music". Fuck you. It's fun to be with other people because they're different. My wife hates metal and video games- I love both of those things. But there are 10 million reasons why we get along. Using this "WELL THAT PRETTY GIRL DOESN"T LIKE HEGEL SO WE COULD NEVER BE HAPPY" is just a bitch ass little excuse. Keep that shit up and you won't have a girl to take to fuckin' Steak 'n Shake, let alone Scotland.

uh lost track of context much? if I'm looking for a date to a specific event, it would make sense to my hypothetical date to be herself interested in the subject of the event, no? why would I want to drag her somewhere she'd be bored?

the whole thing is a fantasy anyway -- it will be tough enough to cover a two week int'l vacation for myself, never mind throwing in someone else's expenses (or expecting them to pay themselves when they probably wouldn't care as much as I do)

TWO: Stop saying "oh wah wah i dont have no money i cant go on a trip". Sell your shit. Start eating ramen. You either want it and you get it and you don't and you won't. It's fine either way, but it's totally doable UNLESS you say "I can't do it".

lordmaji · « **Reply #29 on:** March 19, 2009, 10:39:43 AM »

I'll be your girlfriend.

demi · « **Reply #30 on:** March 19, 2009, 10:40:29 AM »

Quote from: drozmight on March 19, 2009, 05:03:51 AM

Demi, I hate videogames too (I own a Wii and that's it)... does this mean we can never be together?

Probably not.

tiesto · « **Reply #31 on:** March 19, 2009, 10:47:14 AM »

Quote from: BlackMage on March 19, 2009, 01:09:32 AM

I just want a GF :'(

At this point I'd be happy with a second date with a girl

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #32 on:** March 19, 2009, 02:10:58 PM »

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TWO: Stop saying "oh wah wah i dont have no money i cant go on a trip". Sell your shit. Start eating ramen. You either want it and you get it and you don't and you won't. It's fine either way, but it's totally doable UNLESS you say "I can't do it".

did I say I can't? I said it would be difficult. Comprehension is fundamental!

GilloD · « **Reply #33 on:** March 19, 2009, 02:19:33 PM »

Quote from: recursivelyenumerable on March 19, 2009, 02:10:58 PM

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TWO: Stop saying "oh wah wah i dont have no money i cant go on a trip". Sell your shit. Start eating ramen. You either want it and you get it and you don't and you won't. It's fine either way, but it's totally doable UNLESS you say "I can't do it".

did I say I can't? I said it would be difficult. Comprehension is fundamental!

AHEM: "the whole thing is a fantasy anyway -- it will be tough enough to cover a two week int'l vacation for myself, never mind throwing in someone else's expenses (or expecting them to pay themselves when they probably wouldn't care as much as I do)"

A FANTASY.

For real, you just complain a lot. I just think if you showed some initiative, things would get a lot better for you. Stop being a grumblebunny.

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #34 on:** March 19, 2009, 03:05:31 PM »

The fantasy remark referred to the romantic angle. While it's true that I've sometimes had problems stemming from lack of initiative, I did attend last year's ICFP in Victoria. The Edinburgh events are likely to cost at least twice as much, though, so money is a real concern. I don't think it's a matter of initiative, just a genuinely difficult decision that shouldn't be made lightly. You're a bit quick to lay your prefab generic lectures on people.

GilloD · « **Reply #35 on:** March 19, 2009, 03:21:39 PM »

Quote from: recursivelyenumerable on March 19, 2009, 03:05:31 PM

The fantasy remark referred to the romantic angle. While it's true that I've sometimes had problems stemming from lack of initiative, I did attend last year's ICFP in Victoria. The Edinburgh events are likely to cost at least twice as much, though, so money is a real concern. I don't think it's a matter of initiative, just a genuinely difficult decision that shouldn't be made lightly. You're a bit quick to lay your prefab generic lectures on people.

Because your entire forum persona is LIFE IS SO HARD AND I AM INCAPABLE.

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #36 on:** March 19, 2009, 03:27:32 PM »

Maybe. I tend to post when I'm feeling hopeless, so you might be getting a skewed perspective.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #37 on:** March 19, 2009, 03:30:55 PM »

sometimes i want a girlfriend
then soemtimes i realize i really don't
but other times i do.

Ganhyun · « **Reply #38 on:** March 19, 2009, 03:42:43 PM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on March 19, 2009, 03:30:55 PM

sometimes i want a girlfriend
then soemtimes i realize i really don't
but other times i do.

you should decide you do and go talk to that girl on the metro.

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #39 on:** March 19, 2009, 03:51:03 PM »

Almond Joy's got nuts, Mounds don't

GilloD · « **Reply #40 on:** March 19, 2009, 03:53:43 PM »

Quote from: recursivelyenumerable on March 19, 2009, 03:27:32 PM

Maybe. I tend to post when I'm feeling hopeless, so you might be getting a skewed perspective.

I'm not trying to be mean. I just want you to be happier.

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #41 on:** March 19, 2009, 03:55:22 PM »

well, thanks.

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #42 on:** March 19, 2009, 05:08:29 PM »

in this particular case I don't think I was in an especially depressed or whiny mood when I posted this, but sorry if it came out that way.

i have been depressed and whiny lately in general, because i've been sick.

Reb · « **Reply #43 on:** March 19, 2009, 05:31:41 PM »

I bet that is a super flattering picture.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #44 on:** March 19, 2009, 05:34:29 PM »

Quote from: Ganhyun on March 19, 2009, 03:42:43 PM

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on March 19, 2009, 03:30:55 PM
sometimes i want a girlfriend
then soemtimes i realize i really don't
but other times i do.

you should decide you do and go talk to that girl on the metro.

It would be a pretty short conversation after she suggested they meet up for drinks and fistful started crying.

Reb · « **Reply #45 on:** March 19, 2009, 05:37:07 PM »

Quote from: Kosma on March 19, 2009, 05:34:16 PM

Well its so overexposed thanks to flash you dont see her skin.

but remember:

beggars can't be choosers.

I'd do her.

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #46 on:** March 19, 2009, 05:37:58 PM »

Quote

from kosma's linked article

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"If she is really looking for her life partner then I would advise her to keep in mind that women fall in love with their ears and men with their eyes. So if a guy sleeps with her the first night, then he probably won't marry her," Guzy said.

when i fall in love with ears/eyes i generally just extract the organ in question and don't bother with the rest of the girl.

I stumbled upon this thread on an unrelated search for "Hungarian". I actually have no memory of posting the above, but I like it. Would post again.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #47 on:** March 19, 2009, 05:39:46 PM »

Quote from: Rebiak on March 19, 2009, 05:31:41 PM

I bet that is a super flattering picture.

For once, you seem to be right:

video:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/7953777.stm

Her criteria for a husband: a funny male who's taller than she is.

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #48 on:** March 19, 2009, 05:41:49 PM »

She actually looks alright to me, I'm not terribly picky about appearance in general. I wouldn't want a woman who's crazy about marriage, though. Even if I wanted to get married.

elektrikluv · « **Reply #49 on:** March 19, 2009, 06:27:13 PM »

yikes, angles

GilloD · « **Reply #50 on:** March 19, 2009, 09:14:39 PM »

She's not bad, but those boobs are sinking like lead weights.

BlackMage · « **Reply #51 on:** March 19, 2009, 10:20:32 PM »

Quote from: GilloD on March 19, 2009, 03:21:39 PM

Quote from: recursivelyenumerable on March 19, 2009, 03:05:31 PM
The fantasy remark referred to the romantic angle. While it's true that I've sometimes had problems stemming from lack of initiative, I did attend last year's ICFP in Victoria. The Edinburgh events are likely to cost at least twice as much, though, so money is a real concern. I don't think it's a matter of initiative, just a genuinely difficult decision that shouldn't be made lightly. You're a bit quick to lay your prefab generic lectures on people.

Because your entire forum persona is LIFE IS SO HARD AND I AM INCAPABLE.

oh oh do me next!

xnikki118x · « **Reply #52 on:** March 20, 2009, 02:04:51 AM »

I'd love to go to Scotland.

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #53 on:** March 20, 2009, 02:33:14 AM »

Cool. You take the high road and I'll take the low road.

Fresh Prince · « **Reply #54 on:** March 20, 2009, 02:50:08 AM »

Oh shut up.

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #55 on:** March 20, 2009, 02:57:50 AM »

you shut up!

Fresh Prince · « **Reply #56 on:** March 20, 2009, 03:21:47 AM »

Ha you changed your post!

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #57 on:** March 20, 2009, 03:22:26 AM »

quiet or the dog gets it

Eric P · « **Reply #58 on:** March 20, 2009, 11:24:18 AM »

Quote from: recursivelyenumerable on March 20, 2009, 02:33:14 AM

Cool. You take the high road and I'll take the low road.

you know that song is about death right?

Ganhyun · « **Reply #59 on:** March 20, 2009, 12:04:29 PM »

Quote from: The Card Cheat on March 19, 2009, 05:34:29 PM

Quote from: Ganhyun on March 19, 2009, 03:42:43 PM
Quote from: fistfulofmetal on March 19, 2009, 03:30:55 PM
sometimes i want a girlfriend
then soemtimes i realize i really don't
but other times i do.

you should decide you do and go talk to that girl on the metro.

It would be a pretty short conversation after she suggested they meet up for drinks and fistful started crying.

Thats quite likely.

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