Public Service Announcement

I don't know how I've been in the dark so long, but I just found out about the Rejection Hotline.

No more trying to politely navigate the unwanted advances of every Tom, Dick and Harry with bad breath, too much cologne and/or a bad habit of spitting when he talks. Now you can just give him the Rejection Hotline number and be done with it! When the unwanted suitor calls the number, he'll hear something like: This is not the person you are trying to call. You've reached the rejection hotline. You might have received this number because you're dumb, arrogant or a general weirdo. Going out with you is as appealing as playing leap frog with unicorns. Do your best to forget about the person who gave you this number because — trust us — they've already forgotten about you.

The message goes on and on (and also offers callers a chance to buy ringtones and other nonsense). Genius idea — unless your unwanted suitor calls the number before you leave the bar.

Here's the Boston-area number (the closest to Vermont): 617-861-3962. If you live elsewhere, check the website for other local numbers. You can also get rejection email addresses and other fun stuff.

Comments

The VT number for the rejection hotline is:
802-922-9007

I keep it in my cellphone to give to the drunken idiots who hit on me. I love it! :-)

I find it encouraging that women are cowardly enough to need this. It speaks well to the prospects of a female president. You've certainly come a long way, baby.

Or you could all woman up, say "thank you, no, not interested," and if he doesn't get the hint, kick him in the balls.

[MistressMaeve]

Wow, I had no idea that the rejection hotline would become such a hot button issue in this election. Alert the media.

You would think that "thank you, no, not interested" would work — but, believe me, it doesn't always. Some people — male and female, alike — are aggressive enough to keep plugging away, trying to get the digits.

I don't think people should give out the number to be mean — just to quickly get out of an awkward or threatening situation with a slimy single (or married, as the case may be).

My name is Mistress Maeve, and I approved this message.