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Picky picky

AceRock — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:32:27 -0800

Women may not be so picky after all. Researchers at Northwestern University have been finding some interesting things about human mating by holding and studying speed-dating events (pdf). Speed dating research has also produced findings about whether or not people actually know what they initially desire in a mate (pdf) and about the disastrous effects of giving off a desperate vibe (pdf). How these new findings fit in with (or refute) previous evolutionary research (pdf) on mating preferences has yet to be determined.

Get Rich or Try Lying.

chunking express — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 13:17:19 -0800

"What kind of schmuck would pay $500 to meet a bunch of gold diggers?" Radar covers/mocks a speed dating event in Manhattan.

8 Minute Dating

rrtek — Thu, 12 Dec 2002 09:07:07 -0800

8 Minute Dating. Start the clock! Is it possible to find your soulmate in under 10 minutes? Forget about those long romantic dinners and slow walks on the beach. The trend now is to just meet, greet, check for a spark and move on. Talk about making a first impression count!