Nice guys. Nice guy threads. Nice guy towels, socks, and underwear. Purina Nice Guy Chow.

It's all a waste of time, people.

Nice guys are....well, too nice. Boring. Safe. Passive. Non-threatening. Goatlike, in many ways, although perhaps without the horns.

That's another topic for another day.

I want to make it clear that I am NOT a nice guy.

People have ALWAYS told me "You're really really difficult to live with."

It got worse after I turned 6.

OK, so for all you women who CLAIM to want a nice guy, and for all you guys who SAY "Hey, I'm a nice guy," then tell me, O Wise Ones (I'm being sarcastic here; it works better verbally but what can you do?), WHY are all of you not getting together?

It's because all of you are TOO NICE to tell the truth.

Yeah, that's right.

That's why I can sit here and say (or type) I'm NOT a nice guy. I don't HAVE to be. I have no NEED to try to be anything for anybody. I don't CARE what they think. I will just go ON capitalizing RANDOM words FOR no reason because IT'S fun to do THAT.

Wait, I got a little off-track there.

Creative people, like myself, who write books and do whatever the hell else is considered creative anymore, tend to be a little bit narcissistic. I think we need that, because it spurs us on to be more creative and someday get huge movie option deals and T-shirts and coffee mugs with our books' logos on them, and then maybe get to meet important people and celebrities like Billie Piper who is British but really incredibly gorgeous anyway.

As I was saying....

So don't blame me if you think being a "nice guy" will get you anywhere. Maybe it will, but if you're the kind of guy who likes to lie down in front of a door and write "WELCOME" on your shirt, people are probably going to step on you.

Wow,Lex,Im speechless.

wow. powerful

I am totally bad a$$. I mean....anyone with the Kool Aid man as his profile pic screams "BAD A$$"

That's awfully honest. I appreciate that. I married a guy I thought was a nice guy..who turned out to be controlling, manipulative and verbally/emotionally abusive. He cut off all of my friends/family and refused to go anywhere socially. Naturally I was verbally and emotionally punished if I went without him so I stopped going. Everyone who meets him thinks he is such a nice guy!! I tell them it's a facade that comes down once he's at home..they cannot believe it.

I say 'thank you' for being honest about who you are and how you behave.

nice = boring

This is why I worship the Great Lex.

WOOHOO!!!!!!

Thanks for bringing this idea back, Lex.

Yeah, nobody's gonna walk all over the Kool Aid Man -- I mean, your feet get all sticky, and then you have to worry about the broken glass....

IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND DIFFERENT EXTREMES,,ie

the doormat
the nice guy
the assertive guy
the jerk

I just read your profile and I must say, ”I am impressed!” You do seem to be a beautiful awesome woman whom I hope will honor me with a reply. Until that time, here are a few details about me: My name is WEIRDOMAN and I am a quality gentleman seeking one special woman. I take a lot of pride in being, not just good, but outstanding as father to my two daughters. This is the most important part of my life and I will not date a woman who cannot appreciate a man with this level of dedication. (There are a lot women out there who find men like me unattractive)
If you are seeking the thug type or metrosexual guy I am not the man for you. I am 100% ,”Real Man,”not some little boy play acting at being a man(thug types) nor a girlfriend with male reproductive parts.(metro things) I know it is not popular in today’s culture to be man but I am the type who leads from the front. That means being there110% for my woman and family. Also communication is critical to a strong relationship. If we become serious we must be able to discuss both the good and bad.
I am of mixed descent and find my background to be awesome. I have a diverse family of whom I am very proud. I am on here to have that family thing with one special woman. If you have children they are part of the package or if you do not have children you will join my team. Family is very important to me.
My passion, besides you if we become a couple, is for fine literature. My favorite writer is Pushkin with Tennyson a close second. Tennyson’s poetry is so potent if I were read some it to you a disclaimer must be signed. I can’t be responsible for but will enjoy the resultsJ
I am well educated and have a career I love. I enjoy playing most sports, the arts, trying new and adventurous things and, of course, doing those little romantic things that will put a smile upon you face that can be seen for miles.
Like what you have read? Take a chance and send a reply. It could be a life changing and enhancing experience. I hope we can make contact and get to know each other. You can contact me at BLANK.com (that is a zero three) Look for hint under my name for e-mail.


Lexy, first of all. I MISS YOU!!!

Second, this is from a different site.... just received. Thoughts? It seemed to fit in so nicely with the topic....

Hey, you don't have to miss me, I'm here every day!!



As for that note -- it's a perfect example of what I've been talking about since the Russo-Japanese War or thereabouts.

I think some people have the idea that there's an "art" to making themselves look as bland and innocuous as possible. I suppose that could be a form of "art," in the same way that sculpting a statue or spray-painting "Khattam Shud" on the side of a building is art.

But how does any of THAT really apply to a site where you're ostensibly trying to MEET somebody?

Like profiles -- we've mentioned the ever-so-ubiquitous "I'm laid back and easy going" that appears in 98.4% of all profiles in the civilized world and Indiana. What level of thought goes into this?

None. It's simple plagiarism, repetition, call it what you will. Laziness.

Like "Looks don't matter."

Really?

Well, they sure do to a lot of other people, even if 98.4% of them won't admit it for fear of being condemned as "shallow" and "superficial."

Me, I'd rather be seen as "shallow" and "superficial" if it means being truthful about what I want.

This sort of thing sickens me. Am I to believe that this message was created just for me, despite its cookie-cutter quality? I did remove actual names and e-mails for privacy and to not violate site rules.

I know, I miss you because I've not been here.

Me too.

I love it when men say "every woman says she wants a nice guy, but-" because I've never said I wanted a nice guy. I've always wanted a hot guy with a brilliant brain and who's capable of excellent spelling and punctuation.

Glad to be of service....!!

Also, I like to see who has the sheer unmitigated audacity to step outside the "nice" and "laid back" and 'easy going" script....because those are the only ones who could hold my attention for more than 5 minutes....

I can assure you I am who I say I am.


I can assure you I'm a nice guy.




I'm SO sick of that crap.

ahh the nice guy illusion, the temperamental retaliation of insurmountable cowardice... or was it childhood obesity...

ooooo

I hate nice guys!!

I like to eat them for lunch and spit out their spines!!!