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An Invasion Of Cheats: The Evolution Of Worthless Nuptial Gifts
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Posted on 01/23/2005 11:45:45 AM PST by beavus
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posted on
01/23/2005 11:45:46 AM PST
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beavus
To: beavus
Finally!, news we can use.
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posted on
01/23/2005 11:52:21 AM PST
by
BipolarBob
(Yes I backed over the vampire, but I swear I didn't see it in my rearview mirror.)
To: beavus
The human solution to this quandry is to get the broad a small box of candy (edible gift) and a good vacuum cleaner (useful). You can probably then engage in the aforementioned "copulation" in a clean house.
To: BipolarBob
I take all my dates to an all-you-can-eat buffet.
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posted on
01/23/2005 11:53:36 AM PST
by
beavus
To: beavus
Gift-giving during courtship and copulation occurs across the animal kingdom, including in humans I have never actually performed gift-exchange (except in the symbolic sense) during actual copulation. What are the mechanics?
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posted on
01/23/2005 11:54:23 AM PST
by
freedumb2003
(Don't bring a moped to a car fight)
To: freedumb2003
Man, I just blew coffie out my nose. That was BAAAAAAD.
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posted on
01/23/2005 11:59:26 AM PST
by
patton
(Genesis 3:16)
To: beavus
Good way to find out what you can expect if you happen to slip up and marry one of them, I guess.
To: beavus
"Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker."
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posted on
01/23/2005 12:13:47 PM PST
by
Tax-chick
(Wielder of the Dread Words of Power, "Bless your heart, honey!")
To: beavus; BartMan1; Nailbiter; Forecaster; stanley windrush
but why females of some species require an inedible and worthless gift remains unexplained. The essence of the human male-female standoff, explained in full.
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posted on
01/23/2005 12:21:18 PM PST
by
IncPen
(Beware the fury of a patient man.)
To: beavus
Males who substitute highly visible, but easily obtainable and worthless gifts may thus be able to invade a population of genuine gift-giving males.So far, my gifts of manhole-covers hasn't worked.
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posted on
01/23/2005 12:22:37 PM PST
by
Lazamataz
(`)
To: freedumb2003
I have never actually performed gift-exchange (except in the symbolic sense) during actual copulation. What are the mechanics?Simple.
Put a bow on it.
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posted on
01/23/2005 12:23:17 PM PST
by
Lazamataz
(`)
To: Lazamataz
What are the interest rates on "reproductive investments" these days?
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posted on
01/23/2005 12:26:16 PM PST
by
snopercod
( We as the people no longer truly believe in liberty, not as Americans did -- Dayfdd ab Hugh)
To: Lazamataz
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posted on
01/23/2005 12:29:06 PM PST
by
freedumb2003
(Don't bring a moped to a car fight)
To: Lazamataz
I have never actually performed gift-exchange (except in the symbolic sense) during actual copulation. What are the mechanics?
Simple.
Put a bow on it.
________________________________________
And don't forget the card.
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posted on
01/23/2005 12:34:10 PM PST
by
Danette
("If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under.")
To: beavus
In Homo Sapiens, they are called "Cubic Zirconia".
To: snopercod
What are the interest rates on "reproductive investments" these days?I'm not sure, but there is a penalty for early withdrawl.
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posted on
01/23/2005 1:34:24 PM PST
by
Lazamataz
(`)
To: Lazamataz
a penalty for early withdrawl.Oh no, you di'ent! LOL!
To: beavus; xsmommy; codyjacksmom
See, this is all wrong. The females tested had no knowledge of credit.
What if........
one of the male flies had to go inspect a freshly created cow pie, (as flys do) but at the moment, was carrying a fake cottonball to give to his wannabe mate.
So he drops off the cottonball at her house, goes plays in the cow pie, then, goes and retrieves another cottonball and brings it to the female.
Now does that mean they go dutch on breakfast the next morning or does he get to stay for dinner that night"" Do they order out for maybe some chinese cottonballs and a movie later and go for a triple ?? Or does he go to the bar for his next conquest or back to the cow pie??
Women are so difficult to understand sometimes...:-(
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posted on
01/23/2005 1:57:04 PM PST
by
JoeSixPack1
(Joooo need people like me, so ju can point jur finga an say, dare goes da badguy)
To: Lazamataz
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posted on
01/23/2005 2:20:30 PM PST
by
snopercod
( We as the people no longer truly believe in liberty, not as Americans did -- Dayfdd ab Hugh)
To: snopercod
10.0! You da' MAN!The East German judge only gave me a 7.6.
Those East German judges suck.
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