Sunday, January 31

Site Feature Review: OKCupid's Mystery Match


We found a mystery match for you

...and he likes Polo
  • He is between the ages of 22 and 31
  • He is single
  • If you get a reply, you'll find out who he is
You match well, like Polo, and meet each other's "What I Want" preferences!

I found this announcement on my OKCupid account recently: a feature I hadn't yet noticed! The set-up: OKCupid finds a person for you based on what you've admitted you're looking for. They give you an age range, whether he's single, and apparently one common interest (this part is dubious). In other words, they give you jack squat. Is this OKCupid's attempt to keep you open-minded? Got to give those guys with disastrous profiles a fighting chance.

This doesn't work for me at all. An integral part of attraction is appearance. I admit to some vanity, but looks are important! Presentation is important! The whole thing sounds like one more "Sorry, you're not my type" e-mail waiting to happen--and this after initiating contact! I'm still stumped about something though. What's with the mention of polo? I'm not a fan of polo. 

Match did not provide the question faced man holding the gun. photo link here

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