Open comment session, Buddhist monk edition.

Saw this from USA Today this morning, under the outrageous headline “Om My:”


The Thai government said Tuesday it was investigating claims that supposedly celibate Buddhist monks have been using a U.S.-based social networking website to flirt with women.

Okay fearless readers, go for it. Let’s say that you’re a devout Buddhist monk in Thailand and you’re on the internets about to break your avowed celibacy with some hot American girl. What’s your opening line? (The best the article dug up was one user who called himself “Monk Chat” and sent a message to a woman that said “(I) miss you,” which isn’t really flirting.)

About The Author - Ben Wyskida is a writer, activist, conscientious hedonist and political communications strategist living in Brooklyn. - Visit Ben's site.

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  1. “Can I hit it?” Works every time.

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