Friday, February 15, 2008

Something You Didn't Know About Love (On Valentine's Day)

A NYtimes Op-ed piece by Rajaa Alsanea asserted this little ditty about Valentine's day, and Saudi vs. American dating rituals in general, "We 'date' over the phone or by instant messaging, and we enjoy exchanging gifts — through our chauffeurs or housemaids." My first thought: Chauffeur? Exactly how rich are Saudis? My second thought: Ohhh, chauffeurs are commonplace since chicks are too dumb or too weak to drive over there. My third thought: Wait. Housemaids? Exactly how rich are Saudis?

Plus, she thinks the concept of true love actually exists. Is money the key to naivety?

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