A WOMAN tried to rekindle the spark from some brief encounters this Valentine’s Day ... but never expected to get replies like these.
Victoria Trocino, 22, from New York, met a fair few “gentlemen†during the time she spent in Dublin over the past few summers.
She remembers: “It’s a tale as old as time: we go out, we have fun, we meet someone who is engaging, funny, flirty, and ... totally drunk.â€
Although most people would never bother to text these random people ever again, Victoria thought it would be amusing to wish them all a happy Valentine’s Day.
In a humorous blog post she asked her readers: “Who says Valentine’s Day can’t be spent rekindling an old, drunken flame?â€
Surprisingly, the first reply, from a guy called Niall, was completely gentlemanly.
After initially forgetting who Victoria was, he said: “I do remember now you’re American yes?
“Surprised to hear from you after so long.â€
The next response came from a man whose name Victoria saved as ‘Penguin Erector’.
She explained: “The name behind Penguin Erector is a story itself. But basically, this guy told me he worked the penguin exhibit at the Dublin Zoo.
“He claimed his job title was Penguin Erector which, according to him, meant he had the duty of picking up the penguins and placing them upright if they fell over.â€
Unfortunately, the ‘Penguin Erector’ wasn’t so mannerly, immediately throwing his girlfriend under the bus when Victoria texts him.
Unimpressed Victoria pleads her followers: “Someone PLEASE find his ‘new lady’ and send him this post because the Penguin Erector needs to be STOPPED, now.â€
The next charming young man who texts Victoria back is Ryan, who confuses her with “the one with the yellow hair and big t***â€.
Finally, Victoria’s conversation with Isaac starts off courteous enough, but he can’t resist cheekily commenting on her curves.
He reassures her: “There’s no need to be lonely on Valentine’s Day.
“Especially with a bum like yours. Keep your head up love x.â€
Luckily, Victoria has seen the funny side to the messages, lamenting: “Man, I miss Ireland.â€
This article originally appeared in The Sun and was reproduced with permission.