6 months ago, I ventured into online dating. Signed up for RSVP & the cesspool of sleaze, Oasis Active. Met some cool people that have ended up as friends (always the way), but for the most part am finding the whole thing ineffective.
A few months ago, a friend of mine had the idea to market himself via Facebook ads, which intrigued me… but a tongue-in-cheek comment on Twitter last night has led to me having a stellar idea.
I work with social media. I market online. Why use a dating site? Why not do something that drives real leads to me, that I control? And also pimp my own services as well? Seems win-win.
And, thus… my “find me a soulmate” competition was born.
Simple premise.
Tweet or share this article on Facebook.
The person who introduces me to “the one”, will get an iPad, or $500 cash (Added: $AUD).
The people who retweet/share on Facebook will go into the draw to win an iPad.
Clarification: Yes. If you introduce yourself and ask me out and I marry you… you get an iPad.
About Me
Age: 32.
Location: Perth, Western Australia.
Relationship status: Separated, divorce final in a month.
Height: 5’7″
Appearance: chubby but ok looking. “Hot” to some but I don’t believe it.
Education: lots, ongoing and crazy smart.
Geekiness: I can fix your computer, love my iPhone but not much of a gamer.
Music: My life. I play guitar & love recording.
Books: Love reading, but don’t get much time. Love Ben Elton and Nick Hornby. And Twilight can suck my arse.
Exercise: As much as possible, but not as much as I should!
Health: Lupus (managed).
Interests: Music, Neuroscience/Medicine (studying Biomed), design, funky things, pretty things, people watching.
Children: I have 3 children on weekends.
Politics: Left wing cynic, generally jaded.
Alcohol: I like a glass of wine or 2. No alcoholics please.
Smoking: sometimes, but rarely.
MBTI: INFP.
Astrology: Aries, Pisces rising. Venus in Pisces. I am a goat/sheep in Chinese Astrology.
Religion: “Culturally Roman Catholic”, but not religious. Philosophical.
Love Language: 6 – Words of Affirmation; 7 – Quality Time; 7 – Receiving Gifts; 3 – Acts of Service; 7 – Physical Touch;
Family: Estranged from most, including parents. Mother’s extended family still in my life. Love my sister.
What I am attracted to: over 5’10″. Not a bogan. Educated but not pretentious. Funny & relaxed, but ambitious. Professionals desirable. I like Meditteraneans and “exotic” men. err…?
Some background blog posts:
I Don’t Even Like Cosmopolitans
Added 17/7
It has been noted by a commenter on Gizmodo that I should also acknowledge the Android. Sure, why not. As to whether I’d date an Android fan, well…
The reason you have to pay to find a husband is that you are a self centered, fat, ugly, desperate cunt of a thing. The only word in your vocabulary seems to be “me”. ME ME ME ME ME. Get a life you fucking dog.
Haha. Mr. Golum hobbit here seems like you stole his ring. Good idea, let’s see if that works.
Wishing you all the best for your search! Thankyou for being a polymath!!!
Thank you Simo
I think you are cute, and you don’t need to give an iPad to someone to find your soulmate.
You just need to have patience and you will see :)
p.d
greetings from London
as I have said quite a few times this week… people have judged this as some codependent need for a husband. I think I have been pretty clear that this started as a joke, that has turned into a bigger thing than intended.
Those who know me in Perth find it funny. And some people have not read the intro :D
I just read the about me part, liked the “i can fix your computer” part. :)
Awsome idea and I really do wish you all the best in your search but just one observation about the iPad giving surely you should have to give the iPad to the person you marry as simply for you to marry them souls be enough and not need an iPad in exchange for marriage unless it’s a sneaky way for you to get one to share with your soulmate ;)
Best of luck again
The iPad is for an introduction and a draw for RTs. I think that was pretty clear.
You’re fucking desperate and ugly. You’ll die single bitch.
THANKYOU +1
-1 sharon and robert hill here are desperate trolling pieces of shit hope you guys die in the most horrible way
that’s not very nice… to wish death on people that are clearly the bottom of the rung in society to begin with :D
LOL
Your cute. Dont listen to the e-thugs on the net. they are extremely fat lonely guys who cant get away from warcraft. To bad your down under or I would ask ya out on a date. i know how it is being a single parent myself. Good Luck on your search
I am not bothered by trolls. And I most certainly don’t need them to validate how I feel about my own appearance. This is all funny to me… they’re trying to troll someone who basically started this whole thing with a little troll… how very strange :)
I have no problem finding people or time to date. Many have missed the point which is that I am also an online media consultant. This was an experiment. For my book. The funny thing is that noone read the 3 posts underneath the iPad one to see that. LOL.
Wish I have 25 year old to be with u but I am 20 year old so it my not work out cuz u my hate Latin people :/
I don’t hate Latin people, but you are 10 years too young. I wish you all the best though. Thank you :)
I think ur very interesting and stunningly beautiful. I really hope u get what ur looking for cus everybody deserves someone to be with. Have a good one :)
I think ur very interesting and stunningly beautiful. I really hope u get what ur looking for cus everybody deserves someone to be with. Have a good one :)
Thank you :)
im there mail me harshad.gawankar@gmail.com
This is what I think, You need to get over your marriage first. Travel around the world and have some real adventure. (Like coming to Africa and seeing lions an cheetahs etc, I can show you around). Then after that, you can start looking for someone. Take your time, it’s worth it.
Thank you for your advice. As I have stated repeatedly, this was a tongue in cheek post that went viral.
I am happy on my own, and although I do intend to make good on the promise of an iPad (and continue to draw the winner for the 2nd one), some people really don’t seem to get the connection between me selling social media … and writing a book on it… and this experiment…
Great. Do send me a copy of the book, I’ll check it out B-) The offer to see Lions is still opened though, up to you
Awesome stuff really! if i was single i wouldve gone for it, i mean the idea is crazy :D
+++++++
Viral:
Right gimmick
Right time
Right target audience
Voila.
hi my name is evan smith iam interested in becoming your soule mate and you can keep your money and your ipad my email is us.bls@hotmail.com
Hi Tea :)
nice expectations :) I was just wondering, do you meet the same standards that you require?:)) I am glad to see that you have a lot of education behind you and you like to read :) how about reading a book about manners? Maybe you would have a bit more chance to find “your guy” who will meet all your expectations ….
Regards,
Dante :)
Yes, and then some actually. Thank you for your advice, I shall look into this foreign concept called “manners” that you speak of. Then, I can go and patronise women on the internet. Sounds like fun.
Hi Tea :)
nice expectations :) I was just wondering, do you meet the same standards that you require?:)) I am glad to see that you have a lot of education behind you and you like to read :) how about reading a book about manners? Maybe you would have a bit more chance to find “your guy” who will meet all your expectations ….
Regards,
Dante :)
Hehe,
I had a quick look to your CV and I was amazed about the experience you have. I think you over rate yourself a bit ;) and this entire show is about self promotion ;). Good luck with it, and I really think you should be less arrogant, if you would be so brilliant as you think you are ;) I a sure somebody would already notice it ;))
Good luck.
Dante :)
Arrogance is self-esteem spun negatively. Some arrogance is healthy. And I am clever. Good luck getting yourself on international media :)
Well, IMHO you are beautiful, so you don’t need this “contest” (In other hand I’m sure it should be really funny to read all the people’s reactions about this!)
Your soulmate will arrive, you will see…
You say you love recording, me too! would you like to record something with me? I mean, you send me your audio, I send you mine, then we mix them… what do you say?
Greetings from Venezuela!
Thank you José, you are very kind. I didn’t expect so much attention and I am not really bothered by those who all me desperate… because they really don’t get the point of the exercise. They show their own lack of comprehension :)
Absolutely! I would be happy to do something. Drop me a line :)
I think your really cute. Too bad you don’t live in the states! I already have an Ipad. But i lost my soulmate. I don’t really think any good girls are left out there.
There are, Jesse. It’s just that magic blend of timing, attraction and compatibility. It will happen. Because I have had a failed marriage before, I am less likely to settle. Too many people settle, in my opinion.
I got your email but am a bit overloaded… am doing my best to respond, it just might take some time :)
Also, thank you for your kind words. :)
your cute i like you but i’m married too
Find your soul mate Homer.
hello… i think this is a good idea whatever happens. some people are way too presumptuous and like to project. you will have my relationship CV and cover letter and police/ASIO background check by tomorrow afternoon, ha! i’m serious… well maybe just a rambling monologue but definitely something. :)))))))
I can only offer a trade.. my soulmate for the iPad.. are u in? (will ship the second u say yes)