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toneloc24 says on Jun 8, 2005, 21:02:

ROFLMAO!!! Just watched the video (shaking my head).

Desi's gonna have PLENTY of material on this one. LOL!!! The 80-yr-old looking dude dancing with the 20something-yr-old looking chica was pretty drastic, even by Colombian standards.

I've always heard about these "events," and even once unknowingly saw part of one these events while in Barranquilla at Hotel Royal. But to see that video......

To each his own, but $1200 (not including travel/hotel) is grand larceny, esp. for those purposes.

"Don't tase me, bro!!!!"

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kernow62 says on Jun 8, 2005, 21:30:

I knew that would be good as soon as the description of Bogotá started.

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ElCheAmericano says on Jun 8, 2005, 21:35:

Makes me think Maybe I need to start my own agency. There some real money making potential there. Just curious is that 5 to 1 man to female ratio in Colombia accurate. I know theres a difference but I never would think that big of a difference.

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rjstuff says on Jun 8, 2005, 22:09:

I don't think that's so bad! Yes, I am one of them. I tried the dating sites in USA first, then Costa Rica and I stumbled onto a Colombian site (not the same one in the video.) For your info. there were a lot of choices not just women but the contacts - I could contact one or two at $15 and more at less dollars or I could send my bio and pictures to 25 women for $100 or I could fly down to Colombia and meet up to 40 women on a three day weekend for $1200. The last part is similar to the one they had on the video.
I chose the 25 women for $100 as it seemed to accomplish more in a shorter time - damn! damn! damn! I chose 20 and 16 of them were interested in talking to me. The first woman I wrote to was all I needed. We clicked and I met her (after 4 months of chatting almost daily) and now we are engaged! And she would rather have me live in Colombia than USA but she is willing to come to USA or whereever I go!
If I had not met her or if we hadn't clicked - I would have moved on to the next possibility.
I think more Colombian women are available because either not many suitable Colombian men are available or these women do not like the Colombian men that are around or ... ...
I find the language barrier kinda fun because we are learning each other's language together and that's a lot of fun! I make her laugh and she makes me laugh. We have fun together whether in Cartagena, Santa Marta, Barranquilla or chatting on the internet.
It may sound hokey or stupid - but if it works it works!
Good luck to you in your search or if you have already found her - more power to you.
I am just a lost soul swimming in a fish bowl, year after year; running over the same old ground. What have we found?
The same old fears, wish you were here ... ...
(Thanks Pink Floyd!)

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rona says on Jun 8, 2005, 22:54:

LOL What a bunch of losers! . . . why didn't they hook up w/ Filipino chicks - they're much more submissive than Colombian women - oh yeah too far - Its amazing what a little confidence can do . . . did you see their expressions??!!! - like "Holy sh*t, I can't believe I'm with HER, I could never pull this on my own" - get a life

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poco says on Jun 8, 2005, 23:17:

Yep What a bunch of losers!

Definitely losers, I could tell it by their obviously bottom feeder demeanor and life style in the U.S. The 25 women they didn’t pick will be handing out chupi cumi’s to their grandchildren and spin tales of their brush with the devil.

Ahhh, was that 5 to 1 ratio of men to women in Colombia? Can’t be right must be 5 to 1 ratio between attractive women and losers?

Anyway, $1,200 is not much money, very inexpensive and would be a vacation this loser would enjoy. Much cheaper than a cruise.

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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Miguel says on Jun 8, 2005, 23:51:

Pavlov's Dog Everytime I hear the opening for Rush Limbaugh's show or "A Current Affair", I dive head first for the tuner or remote, so I appreciate you posting this thread. The mentioned ratio was 5 to 1 women to men, and that 70% of those bufónes get married within a year. I wonder what the divorce rate is???

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calipro says on Jun 9, 2005, 01:54:

Damn rona! That's some pretty negative shit coming from a guy that decided he would have better odds in colombia? Is your fiancee here yet?


". . . why didn't they hook up w/ Filipino chicks - they're much more submissive than Colombian women"


I guess the guy just wants a little spice in his life, just like you.

". . . did you see their expressions??!!! - like "Holy sh*t, I can't believe I'm with HER, I could never pull this on my own" - get a life"

These are the kind of comments that show just how incredibly backward most americans are socially. My god they are only dancing!

But I have to admitt it is kind of a rotten trick to let those old guys get there hopes up. hehehe !!! The poor bastard probably thinks he is going to get laid and break that 20 year streak of bad luck because just about any really hot chick in the states has to be practicly in love with you before they'll get out on the dance floor with you. LOL!

Anyway they'll learn sooner or later. Or they'll end up like some guys that take a colombiana out for lunch or on a few dates and then get pissed because she doesn't want to have sex with them or marry them. hehehe! They actually think that the women went out with them for a free lunch. They found absolutely no value in getting to know someone from a different culture or even having a nice conversation over lunch. And then you have the guys that haven't had sex in so long that the thought doesn't seem to cross their mind. These are the guys that really blow the colombianas minds and usually end up thinking the guy isn't interested in them when nothing could be further from the truth.

Anyway wish me luck. I've got four gringos meeting me in Cali that I have to show the ropes. My first lecture will be on how sex can improve an american guys personality;-)) Why do you think some of those colombianos are so witty and good with the ladies. There getting laid left and right and probably by more than one chick that's why. hehehe!!!

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2retirensa says on Jun 9, 2005, 04:47:

I knew sooner or later this would show up I saw the original airing. This was a comidic tragedy!
I think they introduced the program with something like
"There's something hotter than coffee to wake you up in the morning in Colombia"
Yes, I know all of you would agree, or are at least looking to find out for yourself.

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kernow62 says on Jun 9, 2005, 04:51:

I think the 5 to 1 ratio was a bit of marketing hype. Current Affair will put any old crap on TV and forget about any research. It was entertaining, I liked the one guy with the big teeth, he was almost drooling, "What's your name?" M-A-R-I-A. Like he was talking to someone who couldn't pronounce her own name.

I would like to see a follow up show, see how many actually married and how they are doing 1 or 2 years down the road.

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poco says on Jun 9, 2005, 05:43:

Can't be good I wonder what the divorce rate is

Bound to be high, I think Hugh Heffner has tried quite a few times and failed, just look at Donald Trump,, gezzzz a 58 year old man with a 30 year old super model,,, bet that won’t work.

A guy could spend years looking, the old losers might spend the rest of their lives in persuit of happiness,,, it at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again.

What I really wonder is if they had to call their Doctor after 4 hours and was it to brag?

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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calipro says on Jun 9, 2005, 05:56:

LOL !!!
"I wonder what the divorce rate is"

"Bound to be high, I think Hugh Heffner has tried quite a few times and failed, just look at Donald Trump,, gezzzz a 58 year old man with a 30 year old super model,,, bet that won’t work."

You guys are supposed to say things like that quietly to yourself (to try and make yourselves feel better about your current situations) because when you say it out loud it sounds kind of week.

I wonder if Trump is really losing sleep worrying about his 30 year old model wife leaving him. LOL !!!

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rona says on Jun 9, 2005, 06:40:

Calipro Thanks for asking - she's waiting for packet 4 as we speak . . . . however my situation is different - I have familial ties to Colombia, I don't use an agency to meet chicks and I've been going to Colombia and other Latin-American countries for years - I actually have something in common with them . . . look, I was born and raised in the US and I've SERIOUSLY dated here. I have no complaints of American women. I would have wanted nothing more than to marry a Colombiana here, but in the meantime I've dated White, Black and Puerto Rican women . . . It was my dumb luck to find my wife-to-be on a hot, muggy Caribbean afternoon while visiting my uncle in "el Centro"-. . . . yeah what I said was pretty harsh, but c'mon what do you have to say to a bunch of hard-up guys that travel across the hemisphere for some action?

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utopiacowboy says on Jun 9, 2005, 07:21:

It sure beats an inflatable doll. Even the deluxe model that I have.

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

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ElCheAmericano says on Jun 9, 2005, 08:04:

Well it's not the worst thing in the world Obviously $1200 is not alot of money for someone who's got it to burn. And I don't think every guy is just out to get some poontang, I think most guys legitimatly want a wife. Sure the average guy is pretty clueless especially if he thinks he needs an agency to meet woman in Colombia, but most Americans in general are very ignorant when it comes to Latin America. All one has to do is a google search and find that such an agency is not necesary, but I guess for some it is a manner of convenience. If these guys are looking for some sort time action then yeah paying $1200 plus airfare plus hotel plus food and everything else is ridiculous. What concerns me more then anything else is the language and communication barrier. There only so long that google gaga mushyness can carry a relationship. And the depiction of Colombia was horrible, it made Colombia seem like South Central LA

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N2Aquatix says on Jun 9, 2005, 08:14:

My Opinion I agree with Calipro. I seriously doubt that Trump is worried about losing a piece of fluff. He was probably ready to trade her in for the new model anyway. That's how those guys live. I met my fiancee through a dating agency, and it's all good as far as I'm concerned, but then again I'm not fat, old, or lazy. I can pull attractive young young chicks here in the states without any problems, I just don't like their attitudes. If I had to venture a guess however, I would say that the women who attend these marriage pageants are far different then the ones who simply post their pics and bios. Just my opinion.

Jay

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utopiacowboy says on Jun 9, 2005, 08:33:

What?!!? "There only so long that google gaga mushyness can carry a relationship." It's been carrying us for over 2 years now. Don't tell me it's going to end?

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

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caulfield2 says on Jun 9, 2005, 08:34:

I think the the 5-to-1 ratio refers to the men and women at the party, not the actual population statistics of the country (remember, there were 30 women or so and 5 men there).

Statistically, the number of these marriages lasting is greater than the number of "regular/non-international" marriages. I have a few concerns with this...1) tracking statistics in this area are only coming into vogue over the last 10 years or so, 2) women are totally reliant upon the men, especially those without the ability to speak English, get a well-paying job or drive a car (think back to the 50's) and 3) I do think there is a lot of violence directed towards women in these types of situations, and controlling behavior...many women are afraid to ask for a divorce for fear of repercussions, OTOH, there's the stereotype that many file domestic violence charges against men they don't like so they don't even have to wait 2 years and can stay in the U.S. This is one of the big loopholes in the system, and it's very difficult as the presumption of guilt is always with the male and protects the women...I think there are plenty of decent men that are taken advantage of by Green Card Girls or scammers, just as there are plenty of men who have issues with themselves and have no business getting married TO ANYONE.

You should never get married to someone (if you can help it) where there is more than a 10-15 year age difference. Yeah, I know Catherine Zeta Jones and M. Douglas, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, etc. But that's Hollywood or Trumpland.

I'm not sure which guy bugged me the most (after the 71 year old)...I think I actually liked the older guy that had been divorced twice in comparison to the younger guy who had been down there 11 times already.

This is the American I don't like. Cruises up and down in his Porsche (his version of foreplay), he's probably some type of investment banker...flashes his money around when he goes to Colombia...already had one Colombian wife. I was cracking up that he wasn't happy enough with the 30 freakin' women at the party, he had to hit on the office secretary or translator (Xiomara) or whatever her job title was. He has the mentality that every woman in Colombia was his for the taking....notice the terminology by that slimy guy that ran the agency, it's a "buyer's market," well, when you start treating women like stocks or possessions that you're choosing from, how can you be surprised when things don't work out.

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Albatross says on Jun 9, 2005, 08:39:

You Get What You Settle For... If some pathetic woman marries an old Gringo just for his money / passport then she deserves him...
and vice versa.

Fortunately, there are plenty of Colombianas who don't give shitheads the time of day no matter how rich they think they are and plenty of Gringos who don't bother playing with the goldigging bimbos...

(OK, maybe for a night or two...)

“Democracy - a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H.L. Mencken

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poco says on Jun 9, 2005, 08:51:

Maybe Not Intended :) And I don't think every guy is just out to get some poontang,

Obviously you have not observed the people on the PLANE to Colombia.

There are a few couples but the majority is split into two groups, the larger group is quite old, some require paying for two seats to accommodate their girth, others require wheelchairs to board and ALL are asleep by mid-flight, the remaining group constantly walk the isles to the restroom where they read the latest copy of “Bienvenida – Colombia; cum’n for a good time”.

Oh, oh Greenspans talking,, you’ll need to find the remote, sure none here are watching, Flash,, he just mentioned an unnamed citizen from U.S. was leaving for Colombia,, wow,, stocks shot up, getting higher as I watch.

Thanks Alan,,, oh,, how’s that young wife of your’s,, you sly old dog !

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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ElCheAmericano says on Jun 9, 2005, 08:57:

Maybe your right Utopia I've been wasting my time trying to have intellectually stimulating conversations with woman all these years. I'm should just keep it simple and stick to the mushyness. Besides ignorance is bliss so the less I can communicate with a woman the better the relatiosnhip, less disagreements, less arguments, I think I'm finally learning.

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caulfield2 says on Jun 9, 2005, 09:09:

I would hardly call Andrea Mitchell a hot, young wife...not in the Trump sense of that, lol.

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ElCheAmericano says on Jun 9, 2005, 09:10:

Excellent Remarks Caulfield I especially liked your comments on the guy who has been to Colombia 11 times, what a dickhead. Thats the problem with alot of these guys as they just look at the woman as property, like a Ginie in a bottle ready to answer to any order they give them. For instance I meet this one guy on my first trip back from Cartagena. Probably in his 40's a diffinite hillbilly from Oklahoma. So he told me about how he was using an agency to meet woman and if he wanted to marry the woman he would have to pay the agency $1000. So he was engaged to one, it didnt work out, so he came back to Colombia meet another and after 1 trip he's engaged and bringing her to the states in 6 months. I just dont get it, how can someone make such a big decision without really knowing the person, I guess to each his own.

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caulfield2 says on Jun 9, 2005, 09:24:

I really believe you should do the reverse of what happens in the United States when someone is waiting for 2 years for their green card...FOR 2 YEARS, live in HER country, with HER, learn HER culture and language, and, if she still loves you, then you can think about making that transition to the U.S.

A one or two week vacation in "non-real life" conditions is not the stable basis or foundation for a relationship, let alone a marriage.

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poco says on Jun 9, 2005, 10:01:

Reality Check Absolutely Correct.

Quote: Besides ignorance is bliss so the less I can communicate with a woman the better the relatiosnhip, less disagreements, less arguments, I think I'm finally learning.

Damn observant that cowboy,, ever heard the song lyric “Ask me no Questions and I’ll tell you NO lies? perfect if NO ONE understands these "deep" conversations.

Personally, I’d NEVER get married, ANYWHERE, Should this thought cross my mind, I take a nap and it goes away.

The contemplation of doing something disagreeable,,,,, shivers the spine.

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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calipro says on Jun 9, 2005, 17:45:

Well.....ElCheAmericano..... Since I have been spending more time than I would like talking to hillbillies on the phone that would like to find a decent wife, I'd like to comment on your statement.

"So he was engaged to one, it didnt work out, so he came back to Colombia meet another and after 1 trip he's engaged and bringing her to the states in 6 months. I just dont get it, how can someone make such a big decision without really knowing the person, I guess to each his own."

It seems to me that it is pretty easy for some of these guys to make a decision like this so fast because the alternative is having no one or settling down with something they already know that they don't want. Some of these guys are tired of waiting year after year for the right american women to come along. One guy I talked to was definately on the rebound. He dated a woman for a year and thought they were ready to get married and then she just dumped his ass and didn't even really give him a reason. The fact that some of these guys can meet and get engaged to a woman in a week seems to be a big selling point. hehehe !!!

The fact of the matter is that both the americanos that pick a wife in a week and the colombianas that marry them are rolling the dice. I often tell guys that the only thing you can really find out about a woman in a week is whether or not she is attracted to you sexually and IF the two you of you and make each other happy in bed.

And that's a pretty big if considering that some of the guys haven't had sex in quite some time which makes it pretty dificult for them to tell the difference between good sex and bad sex. I mean if you feed a guy soda crackers for a couple of months and then you give him a steak, does it really matter if its a little tuff. The same principle holds true for a guy that hasn't had sex in a while. It's all good at some point. hehehe !!! I just hope I never have to get to that point. LOL !!!

Anyway I just don't see the point in sitting back and passing judgement on the parties involved in any introduction service; be it here in the states or over seas. Are we really all so much better that we can call the guys social degenerates and losers and the colombianas whores and green card sharks.

Some of you guys need to lighten up just a little. I mean it is just people trying to enhance their lives and who are we really to judge what other consenting adults do with their lives.

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rjstuff says on Jun 9, 2005, 18:47:

The fact of the matter is that both the americanos that pick a wife in a week and the colombianas that marry them are rolling the dice."
I disagree: I met two women 4 months apart in Costa Rica and spent 6 days with one and 10 with another and knew within 3 days that this was not what I wanted and parted on good terms with both.
I met my fiancee for 3 weeks in Colombia - she was with me every day and night - we spent more time together than a year or more of dating would have been! A week together can be worth several months of dating and if these people are making their decisions in a week - I think that's alright. Heck, one can get married after several years of dating and still not work out (divorce rate is 50 - 60% in USA.) The fact that these men (and I) are willing to put so much extra effort into it (this visa process really tests your cahunas!) only bodes good for these relaionships. I feel a litle tinge of frustrations in some of these postings here - I wish you all the best and hope you all find the best looking, sexiest woman in the world and have the best relationship possible - I am assured of mine. Pura Vida

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calipro says on Jun 9, 2005, 21:18:

Look ! rjstuff rolled the dice, got a pair of fives and ended up with a ten.
hehehe !!!

I don't care what anybody says. It takes a little cash, some big balls and luck to play this game.

The only real question you have to ask yourself is; Am I in or out!
LOL !!!

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platano says on Jun 9, 2005, 23:17:

Did anybody happen to notice the music in the video? It was the national music of Colombia: Sal....sal....sal.....SALSAAAA!

Plátano, el banano verde
Oxigeno Verde ¡Libertad por Ingrid y los demás!

plátano

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shirly1981 says on Jun 9, 2005, 23:24:

BIRDS OF PREY.................................. What happen with all those guys and women???? where is the love??? i cant believe that women go there just to be chosen, by this bunch of hawks seeking prey. There is not love everyone there is looking for what they want, women looking for a visa to usa and men i dont know you tell me...........This is not the bes way i think it is better if you talk to this person for a time then you go to visit her and get to know each other a little better before getting married, thats why they have been divorced before...........

Sophia

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calipro says on Jun 9, 2005, 23:48:

shirly... Surely you don't think that they went out and got married the next day? hehehe !!! Give them a week or two to make up their minds.

"i cant believe that women go there just to be chosen, by this bunch of hawks seeking prey."

Well...I doubt they went there to be ignored. You know it takes two to tango. How the woman feels about the guy is just as important as what the guy thinks of the lady;-)

Remember folks there is a reason why those guys and women are there. They are sick and tired of waiting for Mr. and Mrs. Right to show up and they are going to do something about it, even if it's a long shot. hehehe !!

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shirly1981 says on Jun 10, 2005, 03:23:

Calipro......... I have my doubts now, who are the hawks men or women??? 'cause there were just 5 men for more that 20 women i dont know..... I know they are not gonna marry next day no no they have to wait for the documents.........what i dont like about it is that how can you really get to know that woman if there are 19 waiting for you to talk with them ahhhhhhhhh you can barely say hi, whats your name, what you do, how are things and move on, but i cant say too much 'cause i haven been in one of those events

Sophia

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lpdiver says on Jun 10, 2005, 04:40:

Not to mention That with 6-7 thousand dollars in the pot finding 30 women to be professional partiers is no problem either.

t

"cook some rice!"

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Albatross says on Jun 10, 2005, 04:41:

UC Does your deluxe model speak Spanish... 'cause if I could find a talking doll with a cute Paisa accent, I could cancel my trip and avoid looking like a pathetic gringo loser...

“Democracy - a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H.L. Mencken

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rjstuff says on Jun 10, 2005, 09:34:

8 minute dating in USA and you thought the Colombian dating is too much! http://erlang.voxel.net/ This service provides 8, eight minute dates in a night to pick a dating partner! And this is not unique, there are many sewrvices like that here where a group of men and women meet (short time 5 to 10 minutes) and then go on to the next combination and if they like someone thy can try and hook up with that person later etc.
Hey at least the guys in the video can take their time and pick a potential partner and are not restricted to 8 minutes - well maybe 80 minutes!
Good luck

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Jun 10, 2005, 10:52:

and then this one... coming in late in this thread, suffices to say that after watching the video and reading all the comments (even calipro's) I feel kind of sad that people would even consider this type of commercial hullabaloo as a subsitute for real life.

Cheers,
Desi

"When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"(First Witch in Macbeth)

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toneloc24 says on Jun 10, 2005, 11:23:

Desi I was expecting more out of you, LOL!!! This is tailor-made for your opinions on the subject.

Me??? I just couldn't stop laughing. I've sent it to my friends on what NOT to do when going to Colombia.

"Don't tase me, bro!!!!"

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Jun 10, 2005, 11:37:

I can't even laugh because I think it is so sad. Somehow it seems fitting, though, for a society of instant-everything to seek an instant spouse to fall in love with instantly and then just hope it'll last at least for a while. Just spend some bucks and buy yourself some hope.

I knew that everybody thought I was going to have a very strong opinion (aka ranting and raving) about some pathetic guys that are so desperate about finding a little loving in their lives that they'd travel to a war-ridden third world country to look for it since they are so sadly unhappy back home.

I hope the grandpa found somebody whispering sweet little lies in his ear.

Cheers,
Desi

"When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"(First Witch in Macbeth)

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william_andrew_channell says on Jun 10, 2005, 12:14:

It seems like even Michael Moore has heard about these guys. Check out what he has to say about them here.

http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2004/08/31/michael_wideweb__430x392.jpg

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Jun 10, 2005, 12:58:

LOL, yes, very funny.
Cheers,
Desi

"When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"(First Witch in Macbeth)

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TioJoe says on Jun 10, 2005, 15:05:

Internet Dating Made me a few dollars -- used to speculate on dating websites twelve years ago -- thought it would get hot and it did -- I met my wife the old fashioned way -- visiting friends in Bogota and she owned a ballet school -- damn hard not to fall in love with a latina in a leotard, that jetes around the room. I find the banter on this topic very interesting. In the USA you meet women through friends which you no longer have because they all are in lock step with your poor divorced spouse. You can meet a few drunks at the local bar that cackle so laud you can not take them anywhere. You also have the option of going to church and meeting nice women that think sex is a sin. You could meet women at work if you can afford the sexual harrassment lawsuit that will follow when you break it off or you could try heaven forbid internet dating. I think it is a viable option for those seeking companionship.

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toneloc24 says on Jun 10, 2005, 15:17:

C'mon Desi You gotta admit seeing grandpa dancing with a "potential partner" was funny.

Seriously, TioJoe raises some interesting points. I need to get into THAT business. All it would take is advertising here in the USA. In middle USA. Or disgruntled dudes in the Northeast? Or out in Vegas at the airport, when dudes are leaving their $3000/nite hookers? Or the dudes in south Florida?

Whatcha think? Legal pimping for Toneloc24? $1200 a wkd per person? LOL!!!

"Don't tase me, bro!!!!"

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lpdiver says on Jun 11, 2005, 03:30:

There are worse ways to find a spouse I suppose. Some of the people involved are losers...so what? Who's the biggest loser, grandpa or the chica dancing with him...hmmmm?

I actually looked at the latin bride websites a lot. Not because I was seriously considering them; but, because I enjoy looking at pretty women...especially latinas! I do see an awful lot of the same pictures posted today that were there four years ago.

At one point during my separation I did investigate one agency. They charged a hefty fee...about three grand. The woman running it made an in house call to you house and thouroughly investigated you to be sure what her ladies were getting into.

Didn't use it but don't necessarily believe that those who do are automatic losers. There are losers in all walks of life.

Tony

"cook some rice!"

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utopiacowboy says on Jun 11, 2005, 10:59:

I agree, what is a loser? I am sure that even though the Colombianos liked to watch her walk down the street, they would have thought my wife was a loser. A 42 year old widow with three kids. One man's ceiling is another man's floor. Like Tom Petty says, even a loser gets lucky sometimes.

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

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KyleKC says on Jun 11, 2005, 11:56:

This Topic Well, this seems very similar to arranged Marriages that have been going on in many cultures for hundreds of years. The guy still has to meet his prospective brides family, and that couldnt end up being too much fun if he or she was not dead serious about the relationship. Do I agree with the meat market companies that sell dates? NO. Personally, I have been talking to my girl for over a year now, who I met in an MSN Colombian chat room, while hanging out with a Colombian friend of mine that was talking to his friends there. This is not exactly traditional, but its been a year, and i am planning my first trip in September to Bogota. I keep my $1200 and still get to meet a very nice girl, who I have gotten really attached to :)

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platano says on Jun 11, 2005, 15:15:

UTC, your wife is anything but a loser... She is a beautiful Paisa... and you are one lucky guy!

Plátano, el banano verde
Oxigeno Verde ¡Libertad por Ingrid y los demás!

plátano

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utopiacowboy says on Jun 11, 2005, 22:03:

Well, thank you, Platano.

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

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