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How err... Romantic.
Saturday, April 01, 2006 Ok, before I get to the topic of this post, I'll explain those 6 landscapes I posted. I created them with the personal edition of a program called Terragen (http://www.planetside.co.uk/terragen/). I found out about due to an urban legend that I learned about on Snopes about a supposed picture of a sunset taken at the north pole. The picture in question was, in truth, generated with Terragen. So I got the personal (non-commercial use) edition (which is free, yay) and played with it. Those landscapes are the result of only two days worth of use. And by two days I mean about two hours or less time actually using it. It's very cool.

Ok, now for the topic of this post: Romance. But not just any romance, Google Romance. That's right, Google is launching a dating service. Sure, it's only beta for now, but still. Isn't it romantic?

ROMANCE: A one scene play.
By Patrick J. Simmons
Bill & Jill (married) are visiting with their friends John and Betty (also married).

Bill: Jill and I still remember the first time we met. It was so wonderful. (Kisses Jill, who blushes.) We were introduced by a mutual friend at a party, we danced and talked together all night, and then I walked Jill home through the park and it rained.
Jill: It was so romantic, a beautiful night, walking together under Bill's unbrella through the beautiful park.
Bill: Only four weeks later I proposed.
Jill: And I said yes, I loved Bill so much, and still do! (Kisses Bill.)
Bill: How about you too?
John: We met on Google.
Betty: It was sooo romantic...
John: I entered in my personal info and got hooked up to her.
Betty: And we text messaged for like, hours. It was soooo romantic.
John: And after about two months we met, started dating, and a few weeks later I proposed.
Betty: And I said yes, it was sooo romantic.
Bill: Oh, Google. Huh... Very... err... interesing.
Jill: Yes... Good for you...

THE END

Ok, now I don't have any problems with Google. I love em' (I use blogger don't I). But Google Romance? It's a little much. Even for me.

Ok, yes. I know that Google Romance is an April Fools joke. But that play can apply to all those other online dating services. And I couldn't help but play along.

Labels: Tech/Internet

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Comments:
never mind...
Posted by  Emily at 11:26 PM

Okay, what I really meant is that it sooo romantic...what a shame that I didn't meet Dean online...I can just see his profile.

Interests: Plants.
Posted by  Emily at 5:11 PM

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