Does anyone know who first penned this?
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Have u come across these actual personal ads which appeared in one of the Goan papers :
Worried about in-law meddling? I'm an orphan. Write. POB 74.
Damiao Bostiao Rostad, New Testament scholar, french beard, bushy eyebrows, likes feni, bebinca ani kulleo. Seeks same in woman.
Desperately seeking.......! Retired senior citizen desires female companion 70+ for keeping hoouse, me and the pigs! Under 30 is OK. POB 64
Carmelina Luiza Vallankani Fernandes,35,+ college graduate, seeks successful Goan Prince Charming to get me out of my parents' house.
Nice Goan guy, 38. No skeletons. No baggage. No personality. Female graduate student, studying snakes, exorcism of spirits, seeks mate. No weirdos, please. POB 56
Staunch Goan feminist, wears minis, seeking male who will accept my independence, although you probably will not. Oh, just forget it. POB 435
Professor Agusto Carm Constantinho Cabral, 41, with 18 years of teaching in my behind. Looking for American-born woman who speaks English very good.
80-year-old Amelda Succorina D'Mello, no assets, seeks handsome, virile Goan RC male, under 35. Object: matrimony. I can dream, can't I?
I am a sensitive Goan prince whom you can open your heart to. Share your innermost thoughts and deepest secrets. Confide in me, I'll understand your insecurities. No fatties, please.
Renato Joao Sabastiao Santimano Gomes, 34, very successful, smart, independent, self-made. Looking for girl whose father will hire me. POB 53
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