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Single 30-Year-Old Man Buys A Billboard Asking Women To Date Him And The Website It Leads To Is Hilarious
Single 30-Year-Old Man Buys A Billboard Asking Women To Date Him And The Website It Leads To Is Hilarious
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Single 30-Year-Old Man Buys A Billboard Asking Women To Date Him And The Website It Leads To Is Hilarious

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Some say that when you’re looking for love, the larger the net you cast, the more likely you’ll find a match. One man from Sheffield, England took this to the extreme and decided to put himself out there by purchasing a 6m by 3m billboard alongside a busy road in nearby Manchester, all to advertise himself.

The advertisement, featuring 30-year-old Mark confidently sprawled across a red background with text in simple Comic Sans (there probably won’t be any graphic designers among the applicants) is bound to catch the eye of the hundreds of thousands of drivers and pedestrians that pass through the square. He hopes that a number of them will be intrigued enough to visit his equally straightforward website.

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    A man bought a billboard advertising himself in order to get a date

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    Mark shows both his silly and sensitive sides on his website

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    His descriptions are no less humorous, but earnest

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    Mark, who says he is “extremely handsome and modest,” works in marketing, so he knows how to leave a good impression. However, he’s upfront about being unlucky in love, adding in his bio that he’s tired of being the only singleton among his friends. Speaking about the pool of applicants he’s received so far, “Unfortunately, half are men, but I’m still very flattered,” Mark told UK news source Metro. With over 1000 applicants and counting, though, that still leaves him a good portion to choose from, even if he neglected to mention the crucial detail of which way he swings.

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    Mark’s stats show you all you need to know

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    The number of applications has increased tenfold in one day

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    Advertising space is pricey⁠—the massive billboard cost him £425, so he’s set up a fundraiser hoping to take over more billboards all over the UK, showing that he’s open-minded and wouldn’t mind a distance relationship. But with all the fame and infamy his advertising strategy is getting him, it’s possible that one will be all he needs. We’re guessing he’ll have his hands full responding to potential suitors for a while.

    Commenters think he’s really onto something

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    Raine Soo
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You cannot accuse Mark of not showing initiative. Good luck to him!

    A Water Bottle
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When someone turns him down because his index finger is only 6.82cm.

    Full Name
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it weird that my actual first impression was "Comic Sans, interesting choice"?

    2WheelTravlr
    Community Member
    Premium
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep. i actually was questioning his marketing skills because of it. There's about a million other "fun" fonts he could have used.

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    UnicornHuman
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    raise your hand if youd date him 🙋

    John Louis
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For me, I think we're gonna need a bigger billboard.

    Bean59
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I applied and just wrote random letters in every space

    Hermione Granger
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With 1004+ people willing to date him, he might as well be Tom Holland jr lol

    deanna woods
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope Mark finds the lady that he is looking for. This is an ingenious tactic.

    Lynn Grant
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant. Wished I'd thought of this a few years back. Darn. Too old now 🤔

    Lisa Shaw
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't want to date him, but would love to meet the person who came up with such a brilliant idea and carried it off so well!

    Human #1,232,867
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure about the kind of billboard he will publish if he want a divorce later?

    Bee Diaz
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He must be so desperate to get laid.

    Carol Roeder
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know why someone hasn't already snatched him up! Very inventive cutie pie!

    Myra Groenewegen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I question whether this is actually much more about getting jobs in advertising. When you think how much dating websites cost over time in comparison to their romantic returns though, it might actually be thrifty.

    Cyde Tamse
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish i could meet you Mark in person.. 😊

    El Dee
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was wondering why he would have trouble getting a date, he IS handsome and, for those who DO care, he's 6ft THEN I saw "works in marketing" So, either THAT'S the reason he can't get a date (I have worked with marketing people, so I get why people are put off by constant sales BS) OR this is for his marketing resume? Am I too cynical, maybe not, he's had over a thousand applications and is looking for MORE?? Maybe he just can't keep it in his pants..

    elfin
    Community Member
    Premium
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Much like chicken soup for a cold, can't hurt.

    2WheelTravlr
    Community Member
    Premium
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Although it's funny on a social level, on a more personal level I find this awkward and uncomfortable.

    ceecu33
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish him luck, but personally to me it shows he’s one of those guys where he jokes around probably too much. I like humor, but if that’s all you got it’ll get old. Love is subjective though we all have our tastes. I’m sure he’ll find someone as this is clearly unmissable lol.

    Night Owl
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No wonder he works in marketing. This was perfect and went viral (so no need for another billboard, IMO). Good luck, Mark

    Full Name
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's more of a job resume than a dating one. What a great portfolio piece.

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    YsaPur
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If he wants to stay true to his word it will take him almost three years to date with each applicant. Every day with one.

    Gin
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His eye color is greyish dark blue

    Mewton’s Third Paw
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is he lying about his age or wtf? He looks about ten years older than he claims. Looks aside, he seems like a dork trying to be quirky and I fully believe he will find another dork trying to be quirky who loves this! So good for him I guess.

    Leo H
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Funny how women will chime in that they think mark is cute/ funny and would date him if...x,y,z.. But in reality mark comes off as desperate and attention seeking. He seems very clingy/ needy,

    Ed Souza
    Community Member
    6 years ago

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    That's pretty much what it takes to date nowadays.

    Mewton’s Third Paw
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL! The definition of “telling on yourself.” This is about the least surprising thing I’ve read all day.

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    Demi Zwaan
    Community Member
    6 years ago

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    Mark uses Comic Sans. Mark will never get a date. Don't be like Mark. Use a proper font.

    Brivid
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think if there is ever going to be a proper use of Comic Sans, this would be it.

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    Leo H
    Community Member
    6 years ago

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    And lets be honest and sexist all in one shot...we all had a different opinion of mark once we found out his profession. Men's dateability still revolve around his ability to make money/ his career. We'd have a different opinion of mark if he say worked at walmart... And tons of women would date him knowing he is a professional instead of a stock boy.. Why judge mark by his profession..women need to get passed this sexist notion. Lets have equality for all men..lets judge a man by his heart and not his wallet

    Seabeast
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh rubbish. If that were true, no man making a modest salary would ever find anyone. News flash - people of all wage levels find partners and/or get married every day.

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    Raine Soo
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You cannot accuse Mark of not showing initiative. Good luck to him!

    A Water Bottle
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When someone turns him down because his index finger is only 6.82cm.

    Full Name
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it weird that my actual first impression was "Comic Sans, interesting choice"?

    2WheelTravlr
    Community Member
    Premium
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep. i actually was questioning his marketing skills because of it. There's about a million other "fun" fonts he could have used.

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    UnicornHuman
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    raise your hand if youd date him 🙋

    John Louis
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For me, I think we're gonna need a bigger billboard.

    Bean59
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I applied and just wrote random letters in every space

    Hermione Granger
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With 1004+ people willing to date him, he might as well be Tom Holland jr lol

    deanna woods
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope Mark finds the lady that he is looking for. This is an ingenious tactic.

    Lynn Grant
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant. Wished I'd thought of this a few years back. Darn. Too old now 🤔

    Lisa Shaw
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't want to date him, but would love to meet the person who came up with such a brilliant idea and carried it off so well!

    Human #1,232,867
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure about the kind of billboard he will publish if he want a divorce later?

    Bee Diaz
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He must be so desperate to get laid.

    Carol Roeder
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know why someone hasn't already snatched him up! Very inventive cutie pie!

    Myra Groenewegen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I question whether this is actually much more about getting jobs in advertising. When you think how much dating websites cost over time in comparison to their romantic returns though, it might actually be thrifty.

    Cyde Tamse
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish i could meet you Mark in person.. 😊

    El Dee
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was wondering why he would have trouble getting a date, he IS handsome and, for those who DO care, he's 6ft THEN I saw "works in marketing" So, either THAT'S the reason he can't get a date (I have worked with marketing people, so I get why people are put off by constant sales BS) OR this is for his marketing resume? Am I too cynical, maybe not, he's had over a thousand applications and is looking for MORE?? Maybe he just can't keep it in his pants..

    elfin
    Community Member
    Premium
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Much like chicken soup for a cold, can't hurt.

    2WheelTravlr
    Community Member
    Premium
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Although it's funny on a social level, on a more personal level I find this awkward and uncomfortable.

    ceecu33
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish him luck, but personally to me it shows he’s one of those guys where he jokes around probably too much. I like humor, but if that’s all you got it’ll get old. Love is subjective though we all have our tastes. I’m sure he’ll find someone as this is clearly unmissable lol.

    Night Owl
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No wonder he works in marketing. This was perfect and went viral (so no need for another billboard, IMO). Good luck, Mark

    Full Name
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's more of a job resume than a dating one. What a great portfolio piece.

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    YsaPur
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If he wants to stay true to his word it will take him almost three years to date with each applicant. Every day with one.

    Gin
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His eye color is greyish dark blue

    Mewton’s Third Paw
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is he lying about his age or wtf? He looks about ten years older than he claims. Looks aside, he seems like a dork trying to be quirky and I fully believe he will find another dork trying to be quirky who loves this! So good for him I guess.

    Leo H
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Funny how women will chime in that they think mark is cute/ funny and would date him if...x,y,z.. But in reality mark comes off as desperate and attention seeking. He seems very clingy/ needy,

    Ed Souza
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    That's pretty much what it takes to date nowadays.

    Mewton’s Third Paw
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL! The definition of “telling on yourself.” This is about the least surprising thing I’ve read all day.

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    Demi Zwaan
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    Mark uses Comic Sans. Mark will never get a date. Don't be like Mark. Use a proper font.

    Brivid
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think if there is ever going to be a proper use of Comic Sans, this would be it.

    Load More Replies...
    Leo H
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    And lets be honest and sexist all in one shot...we all had a different opinion of mark once we found out his profession. Men's dateability still revolve around his ability to make money/ his career. We'd have a different opinion of mark if he say worked at walmart... And tons of women would date him knowing he is a professional instead of a stock boy.. Why judge mark by his profession..women need to get passed this sexist notion. Lets have equality for all men..lets judge a man by his heart and not his wallet

    Seabeast
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh rubbish. If that were true, no man making a modest salary would ever find anyone. News flash - people of all wage levels find partners and/or get married every day.

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