Dusting My Brain: Mr. Right's Job Elimination

September 5, 2006

Mr. Right's Job Elimination

Dear ________,

I regret to inform you that you have been eliminated from further contention as Mr. Right. As you are probably aware, the competition was exceedingly tough and dozens of well-qualified candidates such as yourself also failed to make the final cut. I will, however, keep your name on file should an opening become available. So that you may find better success in your future romantic endeavors, please allow me to offer the following reason(s) you were disqualified from the competition.

(Check those that apply... )
___Your last name is objectionable. I can't imagine taking it, hyphenating it, or subjecting my children to it.
___Your first name is objectionable. It's just not something I can picture myself yelling out in a fit of passion.
___The fact that our dining experiences to date have left MY wallet a little lighter, and YOUR pants a little tighter!
___Your inadvertent admission that you "buy condoms by the truckload" indicates that you may be interested in me for something other than my personality.
___You failed the 20 Question Rule, i.e., I asked you 20 questions about yourself before you asked me more than one about myself.
___Your constant emailing shows me you have TOO much time on your hands!
___Your legs are skinnier than mine.
___You're too short. Any son that we produced would inevitably be beaten up repeatedly at recess.
___You're too tall. I'm developing a chronic neck condition from trying to kiss you.
___I find your inability to fix my car extraordinarily unappealing.
___The fact that your apartment has been condemned reveals an inherent slovenliness that I fear is unbreakable.
___The phrase "My Mother" has popped up far too often in conversation.
___You still live with your parents.
___I find your wardrobe of Star Trek uniforms a little disconcerting.
___Your frequent references to your ex-girlfriend lead me to suspect that you are some sort of psychotic stalker.
___Your ability to belch the alphabet is not a trait that I am seeking in a long-term partner.
___Your height is out of proportion to your weight. If you should however, happen to gain the necessary 17 vertical inches, please resubmit your application.
___Somehow I doubt those condoms I found in your overnight bag were really necessary for a successful business trip.
___I am out of your league, set your sights lower next time.

Sincerely,

________

:-) *chuckle*

Cindy

Comments

you forgot about "you're young enough to be ...."

or perhaps the

"I wanted a partner not a pet"

and the (for you) obligatory ..

"You are not photogenic enough"...

this is from helping my friends sort too many Mr/Ms Wrongs

Brain matter deposited by: sdy on September 6, 2006 2:13 AM

It also isn't complete without "You're not rich enough", although any of the other excuses seems to work as a direct substitute.

Brain matter deposited by: mike on September 6, 2006 10:54 AM

Your legs are skinnier than mine is the perfect reason. A person has to draw the line somewhere.

Brain matter deposited by: Kat on September 6, 2006 3:33 PM

Steve - were I editing the list to be Cindy-thoughts specifically, the only one that would apply (for me) would be the "you're young enough to be..." I tend to not take photos of people unless forced to do so (each time I do they don't seem to come out all that well.)

Mike - it's sad that some women do think along the fat wallet line (I'm not one of them though.)

Kat - agreed!

Brain matter deposited by: Cindy on September 8, 2006 7:52 AM