The insults of strangers

There is a new trend sweeping the dating/bar scene. Insecure guys who have read online that they should insult women, to make the ladies interested. The idea is that pretty girls get hit on a lot, so to stand out, you need to inject compliments with subtle insults. The problem is, it ends up reeking of insecurity. Perhaps some girls like it? But personally, life is hard enough without the insults of strangers.

There is a reason that Rhett didn’t say, “Scarlet, you look gorgeous in that dress – did you find it at the good will?” and Scarlet replies, “Oh Rhett! I always have depended on the insults of strangers.”

A few of the backhanded compliments I’ve received:

“You have a great smile. So you must bleach your teeth, right?”

“I like your shoes. They look like someone who just moved here would buy.”

“So you’re a life coach? How impressive! So are you one of those 'out there' psycho people?"

This internet craze is sweeping the nation, and pissing me off. All I have to say is – ick.

That is all.

Here is a link to a funny spoof on this. It's become such a common trend, they're even making fun of it: http://youtube.com/watch?v=tgsHV9FEJdU