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    roodles: this is a dead on description of 1/2 of the activist douchebag dudes I knew in college. Hearing about John Mayer's *ahem* expert swordsmanship *ahem* ... more »
    Jack_Burton: This was me, in my 20's. I'm more in touch w/ what I want and much more sincere about it. I'm not out to waste anyone's time. more »
    eff it...let's get a taco.: OMG! i HAVE LITERALLY SPENT MY DAY CRYING OVER THIS GUY!!! sorry for the caps, but what a fucking lightbulb just went off. I never knew if he wanted t... more »
    The Queen of No: Oh, I also call this guy Delusional Manipulative Liar. Loves to turn everything around and make it your problem, he's a Saint, of course. He also has ... more »
    The Queen of No: Oh my god.. I have dated more than a few of these douches. They really are the worst. And their egos are out of this fucking world. more »
    BetteBentley: hi. vincent gallo. have we met? more »
    646Hedgie3: fascinating. I just want to get laid on a regular basis with no commitment. Where do these guys find the energy..... more »
    BitchIsTheNewBlack: Oh my god. This IS my brother. It's so sad, every time he brings a new lady friend around I want to warn her. Just the other day when I was in the com... more »
    Inkymonkey: Someone very close to me is one of these guys. Honestly ladies, I think it's worse to be him than it is to date him. The unhappiness you get from dati... more »
    gobblegirl: Didn't Tracie date one of these guys this summer and blog about it? more »
    Craig Wiley: I hadn't realized that my scrabble-playing, tea-drinking ways were so deadly. Now, when playing some Q-containing long word on a triple word score, I ... more »
    i'vemadeahugemistake: UGH I had one of these over the summer. It was so intense, and I quickly got caught up in his calling every day, telling me I'm so beautiful, telling ... more »
    Rooo sez BISH PLZ: OK, wise Jezzies, please help Rooo because she cannot see. ""He's not a bad dude, but he just doesn't know how not to have this over-the-top magical r... more »
    SomeAuthorGirl: We need to not forget that L'Homme Fatal doesn't have to look the part, as they say. He doesn't have to look like some pussified John Mayer, oh no. L'... more »
    Jessica: Btw guys I just wanted it to be clear that I did not coin Whimpster! A lovely lady named Rachel Elder did: [www.blacktable.com] more »
  • #fatalattraction

    Field Guide To Guys: L'Homme Fatal

    The NY Observer has put a name to yet another regrettable male archetype: L'Homme Fatal. This unassuming guy will lure you in with his self-deprecating charm and flattering attention — all to fuel his romance addiction.
  • #metrognomes

    Field Guide To Guys: The Modern Metrognome