The “Not all who wander are lost” quote is a part of a poem in reference to one of his characters. I agree with you, but wanted to point out that it wasn’t Tolkien trying to hand out advice, he was just telling a story.
In my experience I haven’t found #3 to be true. In fact, I’ve had a few women tell me they couldn’t date a guy without a regular 9-5. One of them was even a girl I was dating at the time I quit my job so I could finally sit down and start writing my novel. Granted, their rejection probably saved me my own headache, but I’ve yet to find a girl willing to take a chance on that guy with a dream.
I mean, if you were sincere about finding a nerd I’m pretty sure you would’ve done so already. We’re not a some kind of mythical species that only few have encountered.
If the girl mentions Sex and the City, I usually walk away anyway, but only because I know I won’t be able to help myself from making a Sarah Jessica Parker-Kentucky Derby joke.
That was a bad move expecting your male coworkers to be supportive. We’re proud of the first time someone refers to us as “sir” outside of active-pledge interactions in college, so please understand that a lot of guys reading this are not gonna get what your gripe was.
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That whole “If you can’t handle me at my worst” quote is the most wretched shit ever.
The “Not all who wander are lost” quote is a part of a poem in reference to one of his characters. I agree with you, but wanted to point out that it wasn’t Tolkien trying to hand out advice, he was just telling a story.
Marry me?
In my experience I haven’t found #3 to be true. In fact, I’ve had a few women tell me they couldn’t date a guy without a regular 9-5. One of them was even a girl I was dating at the time I quit my job so I could finally sit down and start writing my novel. Granted, their rejection probably saved me my own headache, but I’ve yet to find a girl willing to take a chance on that guy with a dream.
I mean, if you were sincere about finding a nerd I’m pretty sure you would’ve done so already. We’re not a some kind of mythical species that only few have encountered.
Brilliant! Be proud of this one, bro. Had me rolling.
Hell, I’ll take you out. Do you live in the LA area?
Where the fuck do they keep finding these losers? I share your anger, bro.
If the girl mentions Sex and the City, I usually walk away anyway, but only because I know I won’t be able to help myself from making a Sarah Jessica Parker-Kentucky Derby joke.
Nailed it.
This made me want to punch everything in my field of vision. Good piece. Great article, as well.
I’d like to represent you in your suit. I’m not a lawyer, but I feel with behavior this egregious this shit would be a slam dunk.
I’m also missing Ray Donovan, which I was just starting to get into.
hear, hear
That was a bad move expecting your male coworkers to be supportive. We’re proud of the first time someone refers to us as “sir” outside of active-pledge interactions in college, so please understand that a lot of guys reading this are not gonna get what your gripe was.
Too bad that was the only good thing about Troy.
I want to live between Amanda’s tits…oh, and fuck Eric.
Well, thank you for being brave enough to write this and give me a laugh.
The editor’s note was the only well written and reasonable thought conveyed in this article.