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Speed Dating

January 10, 2022 6 Comments

By Derek McMillan

“I’m not looking for romance or love,” said Cicely. “I just want to be a paid girlfriend. I mean,” she looked at her list, “you, Terry, want a girlfriend and I want money.”

“How much money?”

“Forty pounds a date. There would probably be extras,” she smiled broadly.

“On this planet, that’s not called a paid girlfriend, Cicely.” I kept a straight face.

“OK, Barry, if you change your mind, here’s my card—and there goes the bell!” She pivoted and leapt away.

“Hi, I’m Amanda.”

Amanda didn’t mention money at all. She had the beginnings of a moustache, though.

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  1. Helen C says

    January 10, 2022 at 7:03 am

    A very interesting take on speed dating – not done it myself but I could really picture this!

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  2. David Berger says

    January 10, 2022 at 8:02 pm

    Kind of sad: A hooker vs. a woman with a mustache. Kind of mysogynistic if you ask me.

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    • Kate says

      January 12, 2022 at 7:04 am

      Agreed. This one doesn’t sit well with me.

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  3. Derek says

    January 11, 2022 at 7:04 am

    OK, David. I was just trying to be amusing. I did not mean to offend.

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  4. Alan Moskowitz says

    January 12, 2022 at 12:35 pm

    I laughed at the joke. Good one. Saw and felt no offense.

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  5. Paul says

    January 12, 2022 at 7:03 pm

    I found it amusing, hope that doesn’t mean I’m a misogynist! However, can see that it might make uncomfortable reading for others.
    As Helen has already remarked, could picture the scene well.

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