Saturday 18 October 2003
Probably best disregarded...
From the Beeb, an interactive lonely hearts ad to analyse you and tell you things about yourself you didn't know you didn't know. Here's how I fared according to a script held on a webserver somewhere...
Describing Yourself
Younger men are keen to advertise their earning potential to prospective partners. Words like educated and professional give the impression that you can provide for a partner, even if they don't yet have the money in the bank.
You picked "Sensitive, Caring, Honest".
Category: Commitment
You're very keen to show that you can settle down and commit to a long-term relationship. And despite the stereotype of men sowing wild oats whenever they can, you are in good company. Both men and women rate willingness to commit as very important in a partner. But in evolutionary terms, your preference for a woman who can show commitment is likely to result from a desire to ensure the paternity of your children.
Describing Your Partner
This shouldn't come as a surprise, but twenty-something men have low standards. Once they reach 30, their standards rise because they're raking in the cash, pushing up their value in the Lonely Hearts market place. However, age and attractiveness rate highly with all men, regardless of their age.
You picked "Friendly, Cultured".
Category: Social Skills
Your partner needs to be the light of any social occasion. Beware, her chatterbox qualities could drive you to distraction. Social skills are high on most men's list of preferred qualities, but attractiveness and youth are the big winners. Women tend to value social skills much more highly than men do.
You picked "Trustworthy".
Category: Commitment
In practice, men don't value commitment as much as attractiveness or youth, but they do take it seriously when they advertise in the personals. A woman who takes commitment seriously reassures men of the paternity of their children.
(With thanks to Fembat)
Comments
Comment from John Wills
Comment from Paul Holloway
Not bad, although it failed to pick out a propensity for being part of The A-Team. I guess computers have come some way in the last few years, but still have some distance to travel.
I did this test.
I got back:
Describing Yourself
You picked "Sensitive, Warm, Honest".
Category: Commitment
You're very keen to show that you can settle down and commit to a long-term relationship. This is a lie, however. Even a simple HTML script can see you are a duplicitous, mentally unbalanced liar. You cheat your way into people's affections, bribing, lying and misrepresenting yourself and your intentions in a callous and cynical manner. You are prone to exaggeration, facial tics and bad breath. You are more likely to win the lottery whilst riding shergar across the surface of Mars than find someone who genuely wants to be with you.
Describing Your Partner
You picked "Friendly, Cultured".
Category: Social Skills
No chance. If she looks nice, she won't speak to you. If she doesn't, your sociopathic egotism will still turn her off. Prepare yourself for a long, cold, lonely life.
Spooky, eh?