A man shares a disastrous online dating conversation where one individual's attempts at flirting and wooing go horribly wrong. The conversation starts with the man asking if the woman is on birth control, which immediately turns her off. He then tries to recover by joking and boasting about his wealth and job, but things only get worse. He becomes aggressive, needy, and obsessive, claiming he's a doctor and that his jokes are on a higher intellectual level. Despite the woman's clear disinterest and attempts to cancel the date, the man continues to pursue her, even using the death of his mother as a guilt trip. The conversation is cringe-worthy and serves as a cautionary tale for online dating.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The text is about a conversation between two individuals who were supposed to go on a date.
2. The conversation started with the man asking if the woman was on birth control.
3. The woman canceled the date after being asked the question.
4. The man responded poorly, making jokes and becoming defensive.
5. The man claimed to have double-booked the woman with another date.
6. The woman told the man to stop contacting her.
7. The man continued to text the woman, asking her to call him and claiming he was a doctor.
8. The man eventually revealed that his mother had recently died and asked the woman to be understanding.
9. The man used the death of his mother as an excuse for his behavior.
10. The conversation ended with the man still trying to convince the woman to go on the date.