I'll keep updating this every so often as they release more red flags. Here's the list for now:
Updated 1/28/12.
#100 & 99: Coming Soon
#98: She won’t eat chicken wings
I'm allergic to corn and egg whites, which can make eating out rather difficult. Every once in a while, I'll get a craving for a specific restaurant or food, so I'll go to their website to check out the ingredient list. Recently, I looked at Buffalo Wild Wings website, and found that in their allergy list, they actually include details about which foods contain corn! I have another restaurant to add to my regulars list. So, obviously, chicken wings are no problem. No red flag here.
I'm allergic to corn and egg whites, which can make eating out rather difficult. Every once in a while, I'll get a craving for a specific restaurant or food, so I'll go to their website to check out the ingredient list. Recently, I looked at Buffalo Wild Wings website, and found that in their allergy list, they actually include details about which foods contain corn! I have another restaurant to add to my regulars list. So, obviously, chicken wings are no problem. No red flag here.
#97: Coming Soon
#96: She’s never seen Braveheart, Gladiator, or ‘300’
Okay, what straight female doesn't want to see grown men in skimpy outfits being all manly? That's not the type of guy I'd date, but I have no objection to a bit of eye candy. I actually used to have a crush on Mel Gibson, back before we all knew how crazy he was. No red flag here.
Okay, what straight female doesn't want to see grown men in skimpy outfits being all manly? That's not the type of guy I'd date, but I have no objection to a bit of eye candy. I actually used to have a crush on Mel Gibson, back before we all knew how crazy he was. No red flag here.
#93-95: Coming Soon
#92: She’s obsessed with chocolate
I'm currently (okay, still, 4 years later) in the editing stage of my novel, Sweet Addiction, which I consider to be my best work. The book is all about chocolate. I'd call that a red flag.
I'm currently (okay, still, 4 years later) in the editing stage of my novel, Sweet Addiction, which I consider to be my best work. The book is all about chocolate. I'd call that a red flag.
#89-91: Coming Soon
#88: She’s run more than one marathon
I haven't even run a 5K. I'd like to some day, but I don't ever see a marathon in my future. Really, it actually sounds kind of boring to me. Definitely no red flag here.
I haven't even run a 5K. I'd like to some day, but I don't ever see a marathon in my future. Really, it actually sounds kind of boring to me. Definitely no red flag here.
#86-87: Coming Soon
#85: She’s submitted an application to be on Reality TV
No worries about a red flag here.
No worries about a red flag here.
#84: Coming Soon
#83: She considers shopping a hobby
I hate shopping. I like having new things, but I hate dealing with shoppers. Having too many people in one area overloads my senses and exhausts me. Absolutely no red flag here.
I hate shopping. I like having new things, but I hate dealing with shoppers. Having too many people in one area overloads my senses and exhausts me. Absolutely no red flag here.
#82: Coming Soon
#81: She studied abroad in Paris
If given the chance, I would have, but it wouldn't have been at the top of my list. So no red flag on this one.
If given the chance, I would have, but it wouldn't have been at the top of my list. So no red flag on this one.
#80: Coming Soon
#79: She’s obsessed with pink…
I'll award myself with this red flag, but it's not to the point that the author specifies. I like to accessorize with hot pink. I love my hot pink mirrored sunglasses, my hot pink Chuck Taylors, my hot pink bra, etc. I also own and only occasionally wear a hot pink long sleeved shirt, a hot pink hooded sweatshirt, a hot pink Turtle Hospital t-shirt, and a pink Lurch for the Cure t-shirt. I like the look of hot pink and black together, and I often wear all black. Also, I think pink is kind of taboo for a non-girly-girl to wear, so I like the audacity of it. I think the author was referring to princess pink, and frilly girly stuff, which doesn't apply to me, but I like hot pink enough that I have to own up to this red flag.
I'll award myself with this red flag, but it's not to the point that the author specifies. I like to accessorize with hot pink. I love my hot pink mirrored sunglasses, my hot pink Chuck Taylors, my hot pink bra, etc. I also own and only occasionally wear a hot pink long sleeved shirt, a hot pink hooded sweatshirt, a hot pink Turtle Hospital t-shirt, and a pink Lurch for the Cure t-shirt. I like the look of hot pink and black together, and I often wear all black. Also, I think pink is kind of taboo for a non-girly-girl to wear, so I like the audacity of it. I think the author was referring to princess pink, and frilly girly stuff, which doesn't apply to me, but I like hot pink enough that I have to own up to this red flag.
#78: Coming Soon
#77: She works in a mall and is over the age of 20
Never worked in a mall.
Never worked in a mall.
#75-76: Coming Soon
#74: She wears slutty Halloween costumes
I can't say I've never worn a slutty Halloween costume, but it's not a regular thing. I prefer to be creative, which sometimes means sacrificing any physical attractiveness. So I probably don't qualify for this one.
I can't say I've never worn a slutty Halloween costume, but it's not a regular thing. I prefer to be creative, which sometimes means sacrificing any physical attractiveness. So I probably don't qualify for this one.
#73: Coming Soon
#72: She’s a one-upper
Nope, that drives me nuts. I'm pretty sure I'm not a one-upper, and if I am, please tell me.
Nope, that drives me nuts. I'm pretty sure I'm not a one-upper, and if I am, please tell me.
#71: Coming Soon
#70: She’s never had a one night stand
Technically, no. I'm not objected to having a one night stand, it's just never really happened to me. So, I qualify for this one.
Technically, no. I'm not objected to having a one night stand, it's just never really happened to me. So, I qualify for this one.
#69: Coming Soon
#68: She’s an Apple groupie …
I just got an iPad, and I love it. But I'm not switching everything over to Apple, it's just too expensive, and I'm a cheapskate. No red flag for me.
I just got an iPad, and I love it. But I'm not switching everything over to Apple, it's just too expensive, and I'm a cheapskate. No red flag for me.
#67: Coming Soon
#67: She's an artist...
Updated 1/28/12. Jackpot!! This guy is reading my blog, or he Googled me, didn't he? As a graphic designer, I think it's pretty safe to say I totally hit this red flag head on.
#65: Coming Soon
#67: She's an artist...
Updated 1/28/12. Jackpot!! This guy is reading my blog, or he Googled me, didn't he? As a graphic designer, I think it's pretty safe to say I totally hit this red flag head on.
#65: Coming Soon
#64: She only dates {Insert: Race} guys…
I love men too much to cut down the pool like that. Hell no.
I love men too much to cut down the pool like that. Hell no.
#63: Coming Soon
#62: She has never smoked pot
Technically, I qualify for this one. I have never smoked pot nor ever had any inclination to. But I have had friends that did, and I've gotten contact high. Honestly, I didn't enjoy it. Not my thing.
Technically, I qualify for this one. I have never smoked pot nor ever had any inclination to. But I have had friends that did, and I've gotten contact high. Honestly, I didn't enjoy it. Not my thing.
#61: She’s dated an athlete
Not my type. I wouldn't turn a guy down just because he's an athlete, but I'm not really an athlete's type either.
Not my type. I wouldn't turn a guy down just because he's an athlete, but I'm not really an athlete's type either.
#60: Coming Soon
#59: She was homeschooled
Another reason I'm never having kids is because I wouldn't have to time to at least supplement some of their schooling with my own. I don't think I'd want my kids to be fully homeschooled; I'd want them to experience the difficulties in life so they're prepared for the big scary world out there, and I consider public school to be one of those difficulties. Upon reading post on this one, I don't think my opinion about what I would do to my kids if I ever had them (which I won't) effects my status on this red flag. And I wasn't homeschooled myself.
Another reason I'm never having kids is because I wouldn't have to time to at least supplement some of their schooling with my own. I don't think I'd want my kids to be fully homeschooled; I'd want them to experience the difficulties in life so they're prepared for the big scary world out there, and I consider public school to be one of those difficulties. Upon reading post on this one, I don't think my opinion about what I would do to my kids if I ever had them (which I won't) effects my status on this red flag. And I wasn't homeschooled myself.
#56-58: Coming Soon
#55: She doesn’t have any good-looking friends
Definitely no red flag here.
Definitely no red flag here.
#54: Coming Soon
#53: She throws her own birthday parties
I'm ashamed that this red flag applies to me. I've thrown most of my own adult birthday parties. I've even had one that pretty much no one came to. It was at a state forest. We were going to camp there, and people were welcome to camp out too, or just come party. One friend said she couldn't find us. The other came with her husband and dragged along their friend who had come to visit them. Of course, my husband came with me. We had fun, but I was feeling pretty friendless that day. My last birthday party made up for that, but I still worry every time I set anything up.
I'm ashamed that this red flag applies to me. I've thrown most of my own adult birthday parties. I've even had one that pretty much no one came to. It was at a state forest. We were going to camp there, and people were welcome to camp out too, or just come party. One friend said she couldn't find us. The other came with her husband and dragged along their friend who had come to visit them. Of course, my husband came with me. We had fun, but I was feeling pretty friendless that day. My last birthday party made up for that, but I still worry every time I set anything up.
#51-52: Coming Soon
#50: She doesn’t call her dad
I'm a terrible daughter. I email my dad, and usually end up talking to my step-mom. But I don't really call anyone, I'm not a big fan of telephones. I'd rather text or email to make arrangements to see each other in person. Also, my mom and dad divorced when I was 5, and a few years later my dad ended up moving 100 miles away for his job. I don't doubt that he loves me, and he's a great dad, but we've never actually talked on the phone a lot. I get the red flag on this one.
I'm a terrible daughter. I email my dad, and usually end up talking to my step-mom. But I don't really call anyone, I'm not a big fan of telephones. I'd rather text or email to make arrangements to see each other in person. Also, my mom and dad divorced when I was 5, and a few years later my dad ended up moving 100 miles away for his job. I don't doubt that he loves me, and he's a great dad, but we've never actually talked on the phone a lot. I get the red flag on this one.
#47: She owns a horse
Nope. Actually, I'm ashamed that I can be uncomfortable around horses. I'm an animal lover, and I really want to be good with horses. Unfortunately, I've had few chances to interact with horses, and not all of the times have been pleasant. One time, I went riding with friends on a guided trail through the woods. I had a hard time getting up on my horse, and the saddle never felt like it say right. Near the end of the ride, the horse kept pushing my left leg up against trees, and I couldn't get him to get away from them. I don't know if I wasn't guiding him right, or if he just wasn't paying attention to me, but either way, it makes me feel like horse riding isn't for me.
Nope. Actually, I'm ashamed that I can be uncomfortable around horses. I'm an animal lover, and I really want to be good with horses. Unfortunately, I've had few chances to interact with horses, and not all of the times have been pleasant. One time, I went riding with friends on a guided trail through the woods. I had a hard time getting up on my horse, and the saddle never felt like it say right. Near the end of the ride, the horse kept pushing my left leg up against trees, and I couldn't get him to get away from them. I don't know if I wasn't guiding him right, or if he just wasn't paying attention to me, but either way, it makes me feel like horse riding isn't for me.
#46: Coming Soon
#45: She went to Notre Dame
Heh heh. I'm from the South Bend area, but my family didn't think highly of "Domers." No red flag here.
Heh heh. I'm from the South Bend area, but my family didn't think highly of "Domers." No red flag here.
#44: Coming Soon
#43: She has fake boobs
Nope, these babies are real.
Nope, these babies are real.
#42: Coming Soon
#41: She can only cook with an oven
I can cook. But I can REALLY bake. I told my husband about this one, and he vehemently disagreed with the author. I make a mean cookie, but I also make an awesome lasagna. Red flag on this one, and I'm proud of it.
I can cook. But I can REALLY bake. I told my husband about this one, and he vehemently disagreed with the author. I make a mean cookie, but I also make an awesome lasagna. Red flag on this one, and I'm proud of it.
#40: Coming Soon
#39: She carries hand sanitizer in her purse
Red flag on this one, but not for the reason the author specifies. I hate having wet hands, and you never know what you're going to get in public bathrooms. When it's a roll of plain old paper towels, I'm fine. But sometimes it's the paper towels that only allow you to take one the size of a toilet paper square. Sometimes it's those crappy hand dryers that couldn't dry a desert. Sometimes it's those high force hand dryers that will probably turn into robots and take over the earth. Sometimes it's a reusable towel that's always wet. Sometimes you get nuthin'. It's just easier to hit my hands with sanitizer and get the hell out of there.
Red flag on this one, but not for the reason the author specifies. I hate having wet hands, and you never know what you're going to get in public bathrooms. When it's a roll of plain old paper towels, I'm fine. But sometimes it's the paper towels that only allow you to take one the size of a toilet paper square. Sometimes it's those crappy hand dryers that couldn't dry a desert. Sometimes it's those high force hand dryers that will probably turn into robots and take over the earth. Sometimes it's a reusable towel that's always wet. Sometimes you get nuthin'. It's just easier to hit my hands with sanitizer and get the hell out of there.
#38: Coming Soon
#37: She wears granny panties more than once a week
I don't really keep track of my panty-wearing, but I don't think I qualify for this one. If I'm wearing granny panties, it's because I'm a cheapskate. I've probably inadvertently bought the wrong thing, and I refuse to not use something I've paid for. Possible, but not probable, red flag.
I don't really keep track of my panty-wearing, but I don't think I qualify for this one. If I'm wearing granny panties, it's because I'm a cheapskate. I've probably inadvertently bought the wrong thing, and I refuse to not use something I've paid for. Possible, but not probable, red flag.
#36: She posts more than once a day on Facebook
Sometimes, but not often. More likely if I've been drinking. I don't think the red flag qualifies on this one.
Sometimes, but not often. More likely if I've been drinking. I don't think the red flag qualifies on this one.
#34-35: Coming Soon
#33: She’s from Texas
Nope, I'm an Indiana girl who'd rather be a beach bum.
Nope, I'm an Indiana girl who'd rather be a beach bum.
#32: She doesn’t like to fly Southwest
I love Southwest. I fly Southwest nearly exclusively. I'm a cheapskate, I like that I get to pick my own seat, and I like that the customer isn't always right.
I love Southwest. I fly Southwest nearly exclusively. I'm a cheapskate, I like that I get to pick my own seat, and I like that the customer isn't always right.
#31: She carries condoms in her purse
Not anymore (obviously), but I used to. I disagree with the author on this one. There's nothing wrong with being prepared. I'd rather have a condom handy than miss out because the dude didn't. And I have the short term memory of a goldfish, so I'm likely to forget to replace it if one gets used. In addition, what if there's something wrong with the first one? NOT carrying a condom is a huge red flag in my book. I'll proudly claim the red flag on this one, but retroactively.
Not anymore (obviously), but I used to. I disagree with the author on this one. There's nothing wrong with being prepared. I'd rather have a condom handy than miss out because the dude didn't. And I have the short term memory of a goldfish, so I'm likely to forget to replace it if one gets used. In addition, what if there's something wrong with the first one? NOT carrying a condom is a huge red flag in my book. I'll proudly claim the red flag on this one, but retroactively.
#30: Coming Soon
#29: She buys high-end hair products
This goes in the "Guys are stupid" department. I see no problem with buying a $15 bottle of shampoo if you like it and it works well with your hair. And the author clearly doesn't realize how much these hair care products really cost. Sure, I can spend $2 on White Rain, look like crap, and use it up in 2 weeks. Or I can spend $10 on Redken and make it last 6 months. I'll own up to this red flag.
This goes in the "Guys are stupid" department. I see no problem with buying a $15 bottle of shampoo if you like it and it works well with your hair. And the author clearly doesn't realize how much these hair care products really cost. Sure, I can spend $2 on White Rain, look like crap, and use it up in 2 weeks. Or I can spend $10 on Redken and make it last 6 months. I'll own up to this red flag.
#28 She’s a bartender
I've never been a bartender. I've thought of it, but that's about it. No red flag here.
I've never been a bartender. I've thought of it, but that's about it. No red flag here.
#27: Coming Soon
#26: Coming Soon
#25: She constantly checks her cell phone during social situations
I don't do this, but that iPad in my purse certainly calls to me sometimes. Since I resist the urge to break it out most of the time, I don't think I qualify for this red flag.
I don't do this, but that iPad in my purse certainly calls to me sometimes. Since I resist the urge to break it out most of the time, I don't think I qualify for this red flag.
#24: Coming Soon
#23: She has changed her allegiance to a sports team
I don't really have any sports teams I follow to begin with. I do watch soccer, so that may come up in a future red flag. But no red flag here.
I don't really have any sports teams I follow to begin with. I do watch soccer, so that may come up in a future red flag. But no red flag here.
#21-22: Coming Soon
#20: She has a flat screen TV made by Vizio
I haven't checked the brand of my TV, but I'm awarding myself a red flag for this one. I don't care what brand my TV is, but unlike the author's assumptions, even when I was single, I wouldn't be thinking about whether or not my TV would impress a guy.
I haven't checked the brand of my TV, but I'm awarding myself a red flag for this one. I don't care what brand my TV is, but unlike the author's assumptions, even when I was single, I wouldn't be thinking about whether or not my TV would impress a guy.
#18-19: Coming Soon
#14-15: Coming Soon
#13: She refuses to sing karaoke
I'll award myself this red flag, because I'm very reluctant to sing karaoke. I've only done it once. I'm not sure I'd stick to my refusal, but I'd decline at first. My self confidence would have to be built up or clouded by alcohol.
I'll award myself this red flag, because I'm very reluctant to sing karaoke. I've only done it once. I'm not sure I'd stick to my refusal, but I'd decline at first. My self confidence would have to be built up or clouded by alcohol.
#1-12: Coming Soon
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