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Jan 12, 2020 1:35 AM CST The Etymology of Online Dating
OnlyLiveTwice
OnlyLiveTwiceOnlyLiveTwiceValletta, Majjistral Malta162 Threads 29 Polls 1,446 Posts
Language and grammar is complex, and meanings depend as much on the user, as on the dictionary definition.

For instance, exactly what does the word 'curvy' mean?

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Jan 12, 2020 1:51 AM CST The Etymology of Online Dating
OnlyLiveTwice
OnlyLiveTwiceOnlyLiveTwiceValletta, Majjistral Malta162 Threads 29 Polls 1,446 Posts
I have just been privately informed that 'curvy' means 'cottage cheese.'

I must remember to put that down on my shopping list today.

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Jan 12, 2020 2:47 AM CST The Etymology of Online Dating
OnlyLiveTwice
OnlyLiveTwiceOnlyLiveTwiceValletta, Majjistral Malta162 Threads 29 Polls 1,446 Posts
The 'commoditisation' of people on dating sites....have you been commoditised?

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Jan 12, 2020 4:17 AM CST The Etymology of Online Dating
KNenagh
KNenaghKNenaghAachen, Kilkenny Ireland12 Threads 11,160 Posts
OnlyLiveTwice: Language and grammar is complex, and meanings depend as much on the user, as on the dictionary definition.
How someone uses language and grammar in their profile is a presentation of themselves.

Someone not doing a good job will receive considerable less interest - or interest only from people with a similar dire profile text.

OnlyLiveTwice: For instance, exactly what does the word 'curvy' mean?
Lying and misconception is another story. laugh
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Jan 12, 2020 4:41 AM CST The Etymology of Online Dating
pat8lanips
pat8lanipspat8lanipsbabinda, Queensland Australia67 Threads 14 Polls 6,372 Posts
Curvy means fat.
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Jan 12, 2020 4:56 AM CST The Etymology of Online Dating
Selenite
SeleniteSeleniteMálaga, Andalusia Spain59 Threads 1 Polls 6,299 Posts
pat8lanips: Curvy means fat.
Curvy means voluptuous

Fat means nothing ...
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Jan 12, 2020 5:02 AM CST The Etymology of Online Dating
pat8lanips
pat8lanipspat8lanipsbabinda, Queensland Australia67 Threads 14 Polls 6,372 Posts
Fat means overweight, curvy is a polite way of saying overweight. Thus, curvy is a way of saying fat. No way an attractive woman would have curvy on her profile.
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Jan 12, 2020 5:07 AM CST The Etymology of Online Dating
mollybaby
mollybabymollybabyCork City, Cork Ireland56 Threads 8 Polls 23,608 Posts
OnlyLiveTwice: Language and grammar is complex, and meanings depend as much on the user, as on the dictionary definition.

For instance, exactly what does the word 'curvy' mean?
In self-description, it is usually wise to read what is written and then add or subtract one level.

If someone describes themselves as having a 'few extra pounds' I take it that there are quite a few.

Conversely, if a man says he is 5'9", I would take off 2" from that.



(I'm using imperial measurements as that's the default here)
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Jan 12, 2020 5:12 AM CST The Etymology of Online Dating
pat8lanips
pat8lanipspat8lanipsbabinda, Queensland Australia67 Threads 14 Polls 6,372 Posts
Imperial is the standard for measuring penii or dope (though the authorities use metric), height still to some degree, the 6 foot tall thing still rules and 185cm sounds heaps shorter no doubt.
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Jan 12, 2020 5:16 AM CST The Etymology of Online Dating
mollybaby
mollybabymollybabyCork City, Cork Ireland56 Threads 8 Polls 23,608 Posts
pat8lanips: Imperial is the standard for measuring penii
I use facial reactions when measuring those

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Jan 12, 2020 5:19 AM CST The Etymology of Online Dating
pat8lanips
pat8lanipspat8lanipsbabinda, Queensland Australia67 Threads 14 Polls 6,372 Posts
I thought you would pull me up, that the authorities generally dont measure penii... unless there's some reason to.
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Jan 12, 2020 5:19 AM CST The Etymology of Online Dating
irish78eyes
irish78eyesirish78eyesMeath/Louth, Louth Ireland22 Threads 6,274 Posts
mollybaby: In self-description, it is usually wise to read what is written and then add or subtract one level.

If someone describes themselves as having a 'few extra pounds' I take it that there are quite a few.

Conversely, if a man says he is 5'9", I would take off 2" from that.



(I'm using imperial measurements as that's the default here)
Me too laugh
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Jan 12, 2020 5:20 AM CST The Etymology of Online Dating
mollybaby
mollybabymollybabyCork City, Cork Ireland56 Threads 8 Polls 23,608 Posts
pat8lanips: I thought you would pull me up, that the authorities generally dont measure penii... unless there's some reason to.
There's always a reason to.
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Jan 12, 2020 5:20 AM CST The Etymology of Online Dating
Tulefell
TulefellTulefellGothenburg, Vastra Gotaland Sweden104 Threads 5 Polls 3,306 Posts
OnlyLiveTwice: Language and grammar is complex, and meanings depend as much on the user, as on the dictionary definition.

For instance, exactly what does the word 'curvy' mean?
Is it a pas at overweight people? Ain't you overweight yourself?
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Jan 12, 2020 5:26 AM CST The Etymology of Online Dating
pat8lanips
pat8lanipspat8lanipsbabinda, Queensland Australia67 Threads 14 Polls 6,372 Posts
No, well it turns out it means fat so you can use it on your profile. If you're lazy too, simply put- loves eating out.
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Jan 12, 2020 5:33 AM CST The Etymology of Online Dating
OnlyLiveTwice
OnlyLiveTwiceOnlyLiveTwiceValletta, Majjistral Malta162 Threads 29 Polls 1,446 Posts
pat8lanips: No, well it turns out it means fat so you can use it on your profile. If you're lazy too, simply put- loves eating out.
And if you're REALLY lazy when writing your profile, you can just put 'loves eating.'



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Jan 12, 2020 5:42 AM CST The Etymology of Online Dating
pat8lanips
pat8lanipspat8lanipsbabinda, Queensland Australia67 Threads 14 Polls 6,372 Posts
Yeah I have to pay that one, funny as. Might have to use it one day.
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Jan 12, 2020 5:54 AM CST The Etymology of Online Dating
OnlyLiveTwice
OnlyLiveTwiceOnlyLiveTwiceValletta, Majjistral Malta162 Threads 29 Polls 1,446 Posts
Tulefell: Is it a pas at overweight people? Ain't you overweight yourself?
I'm huge. I'm one of those people they have to move with a crane thru the window.
I order so much pizza daily, Pizza Hut built an outlet next door.


pizza pizza pizza pizza pizza laugh
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Jan 12, 2020 5:56 AM CST The Etymology of Online Dating
mollybaby
mollybabymollybabyCork City, Cork Ireland56 Threads 8 Polls 23,608 Posts
OnlyLiveTwice: I'm huge. I'm one of those people they have to move with a crane thru the window.
I order so much pizza daily, Pizza Hut built an outlet next door.
Maybe you should have taken over the franchise yourself idea
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Jan 12, 2020 5:57 AM CST The Etymology of Online Dating
Tulefell
TulefellTulefellGothenburg, Vastra Gotaland Sweden104 Threads 5 Polls 3,306 Posts
OnlyLiveTwice: I'm huge. I'm one of those people they have to move with a crane thru the window.
I order so much pizza daily, Pizza Hut built an outlet next door.
Is it a quote from your profile?
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