And what makes the implication scene funny is that we know that Dennis (and everyone else on the show) is a psychopath. Trapping a woman for sex is psychopathic behavior, and it's pretty serious to accuse someone of actually behaving in this way. Yet that's what you and others are doing. Why is that?

I think it's a far weaker argument to say he must want a sex slave based on a lack of other statements than saying, based on the lack of other statements we don't know what his specific intentions are.

I know, right!

Given the scenario unfolding we know much more than that. He's auctioning the slot on ebay soley for attractive women 18-30. That speaks volumes as it shows that his sole interest is in a replacement for the woman who would not go on this trip as evidenced in his ad.

If that's what he did then, yeah, that would be an asshole thing to do. But it's not.

I've noticed you haven't addressed the whole issue of sexist assumptions and gender essentialism. I'm shocked!

Looking for a romantic partner online makes someone an asshole? Okay, I'll remember to tell that to everyone talking about their online dating adventures here. Those assholes! How dare you look for attractive people and exchange photos with them!

Gee, how about one in which we're trying to minimize and not engage in gender essentialism?

He was planning a romantic holiday and his gf left after plans had already been made. so he's going forward with it.

Or she could have been a psycho, ungrateful asshole. We don't really know do we?

So because it's a guy looking for an attractive woman to spend time with, the only possible thing he could want is sex? Not to date or just have a good romantic time with? It must only be sex.

I hadn't thought about it being a double standard, but I've no doubt that's part of it as well.

I've taken a vacation with a woman before. Shared a room. I had the fucking couch (which was really just barely a couch).

So you know this guy? Or you can tell that just from his picture?

Exactly. And artists, authors, etc, go on interview circuits to promote themselves and their work. It's not like it's just some favor for the interviewer, it's how they expand./maintain their popularity and become successful. And on those circuits you are going to get asked a lot of the same questions—probably based…

If the genders were reversed the dude would be referred to as a date? And the author would just worry that his pride was hurt? Uhhhhhh, nope.

That's the implication in exchanging pictures? Because no one exchanges pictures if not for sex!

Meh. Maybe, maybe not. His jerk girlfriend left him and he wants someone attractive to go with him instead. Could be to date, could be to get back at her, could be to bone. The idea that he really thinks he's going to get a week of sex is kind of a leap.

Maybe I missed it. Was there something in the add that said the person must do sex for the trip?

I probably came off more flippant than I intended. I actually generally agree with you, nand that's essentially the path I've taken. Focus on my own success and stability and so that when the time comes, I will have plenty to bring to a marriage. Aside from the house (that's not likely happening in DC), I've largely…