What Would Thembi Do? » Dating

Regarding Online Dating Ads, St. Patrick’s Day, and Being A Black Lady

Thembi Ford — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:23:24 +0000

The whole online dating thing is beyond out of control. This weekend BlackPeopleMeet.com tried to break fly and use a picture of D'Angelo in a Facebook ad, so I roasted them appropriately and moved on. But then this morning I opened my e-mail to find this:

Direct your gaze to the upper left-hand corner. Did a Black Big Beautiful Women dating site just send me a St. Paddy's Day promotion? Let me explain. A few years ago I did an online dating experiment. I

“What The Eff?” Wednesday: 80s Dating Reel

Thembi Ford — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:07:19 +0000

I’ve been super busy this week with big things happening, but it’s Wednesday so I have to at least give you something to make you go “what the eff?” real quick. It’s times like these that I wish I could…

Why, MySpace? Why?

Thembi Ford — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:30:18 +0000

I don't really use Myspace anymore. I still maintain a profile and log on once in a blue moon and every single time I'm greeted by friend requests from the likes of ...

I know exactly what happened here...

Random CraigsList Post

Thembi Ford — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:05:24 +0000

white boy for Strong Black Goddess…. – 42

My search may be unusual but it is very serious, real, honest and direct so if You dont think You fit…

"What The Eff?" Wednesday: Online Dating

Thembi Ford — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:45:00 +0000

I'm pushing thirty, I'm single, and I spend most of my time at a computer. Is it any wonder that I've dabbled in online dating? The sad thing is that 90% of what I encountered was sheer nonsense. It wasn't all bad but I've decided to unsubscribe and never look back.

Odds & Ends

Thembi Ford — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:52:00 +0000

My favorite type of comedy is that which is so utterly random, yet points out enough of a trend that while laughing you feel both in-the-know and sick-minded at the same time. Mexican Muffintops is just that. I am…

What Happened to Black Love?

Thembi Ford — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:00:00 +0000

After the meaningless nonsense of the past few days, in fact, past few years, I’ve finally accepted that Black Love is in a bit of trouble. I ADORE Black Love itself – as corny as it may sound, there’s…

Random MySpace Message: August 2007

Thembi Ford — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:10:00 +0000

Apr 24, 2007 10:38 PM
Subject: hi beautiful

hey pretty! how are you sweetie? do you have a man?

Apr 24, 2007 11:53 PM
Subject: wow

wow no response sweetie. whats up with that?

Apr 25, 2007…

Random Facebook Message

Thembi Ford — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:56:00 +0000

It seems as though the world has caught on to my spot blowing tendencies, so messages from weirdos have been in short supply. Fortunately, I’ve rubbed off on my dear friend Emily, who received this craziness on Facebook:

Hello!
I just…

Throwback Random Friendster Message: December 2003

Thembi Ford — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:30:00 +0000

Date: Sunday, December 28, 2003 5:47 PM
Subject: Bonjor Madame
Message:

TU vas beau l’oeil. You have beautiful eyes to match your beautiful welcoming smile. I hope your having a great day. I hope your day get’s

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