
Your parents never like the guys you bring home. They just can’t understand why you always seem to be attracted to bad boys.
They called your last boyfriend a ‘monster’; how will they react when they learn your new boyfriend really is a monster?
Literally.
We may be living in a progressive age but don’t be surprised if your parents don’t invite your new zombie or vampire boyfriend to stay for dinner. You’ve got to plan ahead and combat their criticism by putting the most positive spin possible on your relationship.
Zombie Boyfriend
My last ten boyfriends only wanted me for my body, but I’ve finally found someone who wants me for my brain.
We’ll be able to save some money in this tough economy because he gets all his food for free.
We’ll never have to call a locksmith when we get locked out of the house because he always manages to find a way inside.
Vampire Boyfriend
He’s totally supportive of my career. If we have kids, he has no problem staying home with them during the day so I can keep working.
Guys today are so vain. My last boyfriend checked his hair every five minutes. It’s so refreshing to date a guy who never looks in the mirror.
He’s such a traditionalist and treats me with so much respect; he’s waiting to bite me until marriage.
Frankenstein’s Monster Boyfriend
His inability to die has really helped me overcome my fear of loss.
You’ll never have to worry about us dividing time between our two families during the holidays because he hates his dad.
He’s so protective and makes me feel safe. Just the other day a guy whistled at me and he tore off the man’s arms and burned down his village.
Werewolf Boyfriend
Sure, he gets a bit crazy and stays out all night once a month, but my last boyfriend stayed out all night ten times a month–and he wasn’t hunting for food.
I love animals but I’m so busy; this is the closest thing to having a dog without having to take care of one.
He’s always up on the latest fashions since he’s got to replace his entire ripped-to-shreds wardrobe every month.
Mummy Boyfriend
He’s so knowledgeable because he’s seen so much of the world…mostly just Egypt and the countries he chased me through.
He’s got so much life experience because he’s been alive for thousands of years.
At first I was turned off when he said I was the reincarnation of his lost love and chased me all over the world, but don’t I deserve to be loved, even if it’s by a rotting corpse who has me confused with someone else?
nancyfrancis
October 24, 2011
It’s a pretty safe bet you’d land yourself in a Reality show and possibly have a second source of income.
Really, its fiscally responsible if you think about it.
thelifeofjamie
October 24, 2011
I couldn’t agree more!
The Good Greatsby
October 25, 2011
That’s a reality show I’d definitely watch. The show could follow their entire relationship as she takes him home to meet the family all the way up to the wedding. I can just see the zombie groom’s family arrive and the usher asks if they’re with the bride or the groom.
Kathryn McCullough
October 24, 2011
Hysterical! Now how does this all apply when you are a woman bringing home other women? Tackle that one my friend!
Kathy
The Good Greatsby
October 25, 2011
I’ll have to come up with lines for some lady monsters. I assume any parent progressive enough to accept a monster boyfriend into the family, isn’t going to have a problem with a monster girlfriend.
shreejacob
October 25, 2011
*clap* loved it!! 😀
Laura
October 25, 2011
Vampires, zombies, and werewolves get all the attention these days — thanks for remembering the Frankenstein’s monsters and mummies.
The Good Greatsby
October 25, 2011
It’s sad to see Frankenstein and the Mummy overlooked despite their years and years of hard work.
torcon1
October 25, 2011
I’m a little offended by the sexist overtones of this particular post. Aren’t there any completely fictitious monsters who are females as well????
jacquelincangro
October 25, 2011
Right! This all seems so one-sided. What about the boy who brings home a she-wolf? Or a witch?
The Good Greatsby
October 25, 2011
And I’m a little offended that you suggested monsters are fictitious.
Amy
October 25, 2011
What? No Swamp Thing?
Racist.
The Good Greatsby
October 25, 2011
I consider myself fairly progressive but I draw the line at my kid dating the Swamp Thing. I’m not spending Thanksgiving in a swamp!
:Punchie
October 25, 2011
[under breath]
Damn botanophobe….
thoughtsappear
October 25, 2011
Ooooo…I love it! Now do ghosts or Freddy Krueger.
The Good Greatsby
October 25, 2011
I thought about adding Freddy Krueger but I wondered how those poor residents of Elm Street would take my making light of the situation.
pegoleg
October 25, 2011
Mummy boyfriend: No more “we’re out of Charmin” crises.
Sandi Ormsby
October 25, 2011
LOVE this! 🙂
“My last ten boyfriends only wanted me for my body, but I’ve finally found someone who wants me for my brain.”
So funny, we love horror movies and watch them during October. However, I cannot find the slightest interest in any zombie movie. Vampires, psychos that don’t die, and paranormal things are fun. zombie movies are just gory only with exploding bodies/heads and I get bored. (geez, what do you have to do to impress a gal, right?) 🙂
Sandi
http://www.ahhsome.wordpress.com
Lake Forest, CA
cooper
October 25, 2011
Vampire boyfriend…Guys today are so vain. Brilliant!
John Erickson
October 25, 2011
How about the Toxic Avenger? “Finally a boyfriend who’s sincerely concerned about pollution!”
Jess Witkins
October 25, 2011
These are awesome. I love the last one and the first one. You are just too clever, but I’m SURE your wife tells you this often. LOL.
By the by, what are the kiddos dressing up as this Halloween?
The Good Greatsby
October 25, 2011
I’m going to try and do a post on the kids’ costumes later in the week.
Snoring Dog Studio
October 25, 2011
Introducing that large hideous space beast, the Alien, to your Mom:
Mom: So, my daughter tells me you’re an alien. What part of Louisiana do you hail from, dear?”
Lenore Diane
October 25, 2011
I’m thinking a werewolf would make an excellent boyfriend, provided our cycles were in synch.
The Good Greatsby
October 25, 2011
Ha! That’s hilarious!
EllieAnn
October 25, 2011
The Mummy boyfriend is the best!
The Good Greatsby
October 25, 2011
Is it really so bad to have a guy be obsessed with you for thousands of years and chase you all over the world? Sounds kind of flattering.
dragonfae
October 25, 2011
Too funny! I love this … thanks for the giggles. 🙂
trishdar
October 25, 2011
I’m so lucky I have never had to do all that, dating a nice wizard trained at a top notch wizarding school!! He literally swept me off my feet with his broom and put me under his spell :). Better than my last boyfriend who was a mythological God who kept running around with some stupid hammer!!
Thomas Stazyk
October 26, 2011
We used to call a boy my sister dated Godzilla (breath issues).
pattisj
October 26, 2011
You may have outdone yourself on this post. A lot of research went into all those descriptions. It’s probably a good thing you don’t have a daughter, with all these ‘boyfriends’ available.
Walter
October 27, 2011
You are insane. I’ve dated the Invisible Man AND Dr. Jeykyll – the latter being the better bartender. It’s all about the cocktail. (sorry about the insane thing)
jollysquadron
October 28, 2011
I LOL’d at this; good one 🙂
Dana
November 11, 2011
WAY too funny!