So darlings, I have to ask your opinion.
Recently I came across this site that offers a way to “work the room in disguise”. It’s a ring, that you can whip out when you’re feeling too many unwanted advances at the bar, or that you can tuck away when you want to flirt. They offer tees too for the less subtle message (and for ladies who wanted to pre-order, they had a Clairsonic giveaway in the works) – “I do …. not want your number.” Their site says,
Who says being engaged is all that? The biggest upside is being left alone, once people spot a ring on your left hand. Whether you’re trying to dodge dodgy dudes at the bar, heading to a reunion or visiting your nagging grandmother, slip on your Ms.Taken ring and act as if. It says committed, without the commitment.
And bling it is, sporting a 2 ct Australian Crystal on a stainless steel band. It’s sure to catch the eye of that eligible schmo trying to talk you up at the bar.
Their site is both cheeky and hilarious, showing pictures of undesirables, offering quotes – “overheard at the club”, and it begs the question – do we need the faux bling to keep douchebags away? Is a simple “no” really good enough?
Your thoughts? What do you think of the Ms. Taken campaign?
Yes, that was the best part about getting married. (That and the tall person who would get things off the top shelf for me.) But you have to remember that some bozos won’t be stopped by a ring. They either aren’t that observant or just don’t care. I do like the idea of that tshirt though.
I’ve heard of girls doing this, especially when they work in the service industry (so as not to get hit on if they’re waitresses, etc.). So I guess it’s just a company capitalizing on it, and making it more accessible to those women who HAVEN’T done it.
I think it’s sad women would have to resort to it, and that men can be so aggressive as to continue to hit on a woman after she’d say no.
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Good point ladies – that kind of persistence can be pretty intimidating. “Some bozos won’t be stopped by a ring” – though the accessibility is nice.
Honestly, I got hit on More when I wore a ring than ever otherwise. I think a lot of guys figured they had nothing to lose and just would throw themselves into these horrible lines. It was rather entertaining though, but I was definitely NOT left alone.
More than anything else, I think the branding is really interesting – I mean, the idea is sound, but to convince people to buy a CZ ring from you as opposed to anyone else? Damn good business!
(Interestingly enough, I was talking to a woman the other day who said she always took her ring off for waitress shifts – because even if she wasn’t hit on at all, she made about 10x as much in tips without a ring…)
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That’s so true Michelle – working as a pick up, we collected tips. The tips are so much better if you’re not wearing something that screams “taken”. I thought about that “buy this from us” thing too, when Ashe mentioned that lots of girls do it. It’s making this scheme more accessible.
Freya, that’s amazing! Maybe they figure it’s a ploy or something? I’d love to hear from some guys on it.
In a way, I can definitely see why there is a market for this. Sometimes, if you are single and not interested in talking to a guy, sometimes they become frustrated that you aren’t taking on their advances. I do agree that some men aren’t even stopped by an engagement ring, but I guess it’s an extra buffer before they become too aggressive!
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It is! Thanks for your input @Sheena!! xo