Life How did you meet your significant other? - Page 2

**Rain Man** · 05-31-2012, 09:39 AM

I have a vague feeling that I did this poll in the past, but can't find it. And who cares if I did?

The rules:

Answer this question for your current spouse or significant other if you have one. If you don't have a current one, answer it for your most recent past one. If you've never had one, there are poll options for you and you can use this poll to reconnoiter your options.

ElGringo · 05-31-2012, 09:56 AM

hmmm....a botañero here in Mexico, my first night with money here. I didn't speak any Spanish, she didn't speak any English, we both had different significant others, and now here we are.

**HemiEd** · 05-31-2012, 09:56 AM

At the time, society referred to them as "Pot Parties."

Graystoke · 05-31-2012, 09:57 AM

Which one?

DJ's left nut · 05-31-2012, 09:58 AM

The opposite of the QB gets girl story.

I was a routinely shitty football player. As a routinely shitty football player that also played a trumpet, I was in the band, but didn't have to actually do anything because they did marching band practice during football season and as a routinely shitty football player, I wouldn't have to actually be in marching band as I would be on the sidelines tying and re-tying my shoes during marching band performances.

She was a pom-pon girl. As a tall skinny chick that played the flute, she was also in band but also didn't have to do anything during marching band practice because she would be standing on the sidelines being tall and skinny during marching band performances.

So during marching band practice, we sat in the band room. I had a girlfriend at the time, so we were just friends. Oh, and she was 15, so there's that (fear not, I was only 16 at the time; but you don't date 15 year old girls when you have a car; not kosher). But the following spring we started dating. Now I'm old and can't even play softball without getting injured.

But hey - being a shitty football player allowed me to out-kick my coverage. While I can't bench 400 and run a 4.40; nor did I score 6 TDs in the state championship like the rest of CP, I do get to bang a pretty hot chick on account of what can kinda be considered athletic prowess -- afterall, I didn't get thrown off the team or anything.

**RockChalk** · 05-31-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ElGringo

hmmm....a botañero here in Mexico, my first night with money here. I didn't speak any Spanish, she didn't speak any English, we both had different significant others, and now here we are.

duncan_idaho · 05-31-2012, 10:22 AM

I met my wife in the newsroom at the Columbia Missourian. She was a lowly news side copy editor, I was a respected designer/assistant sports editor.

Because of my lofty status, I technically was a Teaching Assistant for the copy editing class.

I first noticed my future wife while she was peering over some page proofs. My attention might or might not have been drawn by the peek I received at a plaid thong (depends on who's hearing the story).

We eventually made plans to hang out, which I broke to watch a baseball game at a bar, but she looked past the douchebaggery and gave me a second chance, and we began dating.

In completely unrelated news, she received an A in her copy editing class.

I came out as the ultimate winner when she decided to go to law school (which her father very kindly paid for).

**noa** · 05-31-2012, 10:24 AM

I met my wife very briefly at a friend's birthday party. She caught my attention, but we didn't get to speak much. I later asked my friend if she was available, he said he wasn't sure, but I figured I'd take a shot regardless, so the next time I saw her I asked her out. All golden from that point on.
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vailpass · 05-31-2012, 10:24 AM

Our parents arranged it when we were young.

blaise · 05-31-2012, 10:26 AM

Mine was a cashier at a drug store. I used to go in there to buy soda and asked her out.

mr. tegu · 05-31-2012, 10:38 AM

Met my fiance at work. I had always noticed her, but began to REALLY notice her when a co-worker told her to smile for me because as he put it, "doesn't she have a beautiful smile?" I of course said yes and thus began our pursuits of each other. How did I get her number you ask? I had a picture of one of our cats sitting like a person with glasses on looking like he was reading a book so I showed it to her, and as expected she wanted it sent to her phone.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 05-31-2012, 10:59 AM

So I had my tongue up this chicks ass........ in line at the bank. She turns around and says "do I know you?" I say "what's the ****in difference?"

BoneKrusher · 05-31-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Graystoke

Which one?

this one applies to me as well.

**bevischief** · 05-31-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Pitching or catching?

**The Franchise** · 05-31-2012, 11:19 AM

Myspace.

phisherman · 05-31-2012, 11:24 AM

I white-knighted her away from one of my douchiest fraternity brothers.

View Poll Results: How did you meet your current or most recent significant other?
We met at work, no set up.	12	12.90%
We were set up at work by coworkers.	3	3.23%
We met at college, no set up.	9	9.68%
We were set up in college by mutual friends.	1	1.08%
We met in high school, junior high, or elementary school.	7	7.53%
We were set up in high school, junior high, or elementary school by mutual friends.	1	1.08%
We met via an online dating site.	4	4.30%
We met online, other than a dating site.	3	3.23%
We met via a non-online dating service.	1	1.08%
We were set up by a mutual friend/acquaintance (not at work or school).	5	5.38%
We met as part of a group social event or outing (mutual friends meeting up), not a setup.	13	13.98%
We met at a social event like a concert, wedding, hobby event, etc., not as part of the same group.	3	3.23%
We met at a bar or other place “where you meet people”, not as part of the same group.	7	7.53%
We met in a non-social, non “meeting people” situation like the supermarket, dry cleaner, etc.	6	6.45%
We were neighbors.	2	2.15%
Our parents set up an arranged marriage.	0	0%
One of us got our chocolate in the other person's peanut butter.	1	1.08%
In prison. It’s not really something I want to talk about and it’s not really my idea.	0	0%
We saw each other across a meadow of flowers and instinctively ran to each other, dropping to the grass in a kiss and an embrace.	0	0%
One of us was a prostitute and the other was a rich guy who needed an escort.	0	0%
One of us was a star and the other was a groupie.	1	1.08%
I don't remember. All I know is that it was in Las Vegas and there was drinking.	0	0%
Ever see "Eyes Wide Shut"? Like that.	0	0%
One of us was hitchhiking and other was driving cross-country.	0	0%
We wuz sib-langs.	0	0%
One of us needed a green card, and the other had to get married immediately or they would lose their inheritance.	0	0%
One of the lower-rated episodes of "The Bachelor".	0	0%
Other (Please specify.)	4	4.30%
I am a lone wolf and do not seek a significant other except perhaps for short-term mating to pass along my genes.	4	4.30%
We have not yet met, but I'm betting on that meadow full of flowers method.	6	6.45%
Voters: 93. You may not vote on this poll

05-31-2012, 09:39 AM
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $2828491 VARSITY	How did you meet your significant other? I have a vague feeling that I did this poll in the past, but can't find it. And who cares if I did? The rules: Answer this question for your current spouse or significant other if you have one. If you don't have a current one, answer it for your most recent past one. If you've never had one, there are poll options for you and you can use this poll to reconnoiter your options.
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05-31-2012, 09:56 AM	#16
ElGringo Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Location: Shreveport, La Casino cash: $9985100	hmmm....a botañero here in Mexico, my first night with money here. I didn't speak any Spanish, she didn't speak any English, we both had different significant others, and now here we are.
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05-31-2012, 09:56 AM	#17
HemiEd Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ozarks Casino cash: $2790564	At the time, society referred to them as "Pot Parties."
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05-31-2012, 09:57 AM	#18
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05-31-2012, 09:58 AM	#19
DJ's left nut Sauntering Vaguely Downwards Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Columbia, Mo Casino cash: $2519099	The opposite of the QB gets girl story. I was a routinely shitty football player. As a routinely shitty football player that also played a trumpet, I was in the band, but didn't have to actually do anything because they did marching band practice during football season and as a routinely shitty football player, I wouldn't have to actually be in marching band as I would be on the sidelines tying and re-tying my shoes during marching band performances. She was a pom-pon girl. As a tall skinny chick that played the flute, she was also in band but also didn't have to do anything during marching band practice because she would be standing on the sidelines being tall and skinny during marching band performances. So during marching band practice, we sat in the band room. I had a girlfriend at the time, so we were just friends. Oh, and she was 15, so there's that (fear not, I was only 16 at the time; but you don't date 15 year old girls when you have a car; not kosher). But the following spring we started dating. Now I'm old and can't even play softball without getting injured. But hey - being a shitty football player allowed me to out-kick my coverage. While I can't bench 400 and run a 4.40; nor did I score 6 TDs in the state championship like the rest of CP, I do get to bang a pretty hot chick on account of what can kinda be considered athletic prowess -- afterall, I didn't get thrown off the team or anything. __________________ "If there's a god, he's laughing at us.....and our football team..." "When you look at something through rose colored glasses, all the red flags just look like flags."
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05-31-2012, 10:22 AM	#21
duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $1270308	I met my wife in the newsroom at the Columbia Missourian. She was a lowly news side copy editor, I was a respected designer/assistant sports editor. Because of my lofty status, I technically was a Teaching Assistant for the copy editing class. I first noticed my future wife while she was peering over some page proofs. My attention might or might not have been drawn by the peek I received at a plaid thong (depends on who's hearing the story). We eventually made plans to hang out, which I broke to watch a baseball game at a bar, but she looked past the douchebaggery and gave me a second chance, and we began dating. In completely unrelated news, she received an A in her copy editing class. I came out as the ultimate winner when she decided to go to law school (which her father very kindly paid for). __________________ "You gotta love livin', cause dying is a pain in the ass." ---- Sinatra
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05-31-2012, 10:24 AM	#22
noa Band Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $1105453	I met my wife very briefly at a friend's birthday party. She caught my attention, but we didn't get to speak much. I later asked my friend if she was available, he said he wasn't sure, but I figured I'd take a shot regardless, so the next time I saw her I asked her out. All golden from that point on. Posted via Mobile Device
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05-31-2012, 10:24 AM	#23
vailpass Psycho Bag Of Squanch Join Date: Sep 2001 Casino cash: $9594244	Our parents arranged it when we were young. __________________ “Education is a weapon whose effect depends on who holds it in his hands and at whom it is aimed.” Joseph Stalin
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05-31-2012, 10:26 AM	#24
blaise In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Plano, TX Casino cash: $9999900	Mine was a cashier at a drug store. I used to go in there to buy soda and asked her out.
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05-31-2012, 10:38 AM	#25
mr. tegu Forever Royal Join Date: Mar 2012 Casino cash: $1501300	Met my fiance at work. I had always noticed her, but began to REALLY notice her when a co-worker told her to smile for me because as he put it, "doesn't she have a beautiful smile?" I of course said yes and thus began our pursuits of each other. How did I get her number you ask? I had a picture of one of our cats sitting like a person with glasses on looking like he was reading a book so I showed it to her, and as expected she wanted it sent to her phone.
Posts: 24,162

05-31-2012, 10:59 AM	#26
Dr. Johnny Fever stax of wax Join Date: Feb 2004 Casino cash: $10004900	So I had my tongue up this chicks ass........ in line at the bank. She turns around and says "do I know you?" I say "what's the ****in difference?" __________________ courtesy of BoneKrusher "Baseball? It's just a game. As simple as a ball and bat, yet as complex as the American spirit it symbolizes. It's a sport, a business and sometimes a religion." Ernie Harwell
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05-31-2012, 11:19 AM	#29
The Franchise Most Valuable Villain Join Date: Dec 2006 Casino cash: $2635047	Myspace.
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05-31-2012, 11:24 AM	#30
phisherman King Sandbagger Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Summit, MO Casino cash: $1125484	I white-knighted her away from one of my douchiest fraternity brothers.
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