Lil Bit Special Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Amy Borkowsky is looking for one good man http://www.latimes.com/sports/printedition/la-sp-crowe27-2008oct27,0,4224401.column The never-married fortysomething New Yorker hopes to take out the world's most expensive personal ad during the Super Bowl. Jerry Crowe October 27, 2008 Some women look for Mr. Right at work or school, in church or synagogue. Others enlist help from friends or relatives. They search online, or at bars, gyms, grocery stores or ATMs -- anywhere singles usually meet. Amy Borkowsky believes she has a better idea. The never-married fortysomething New Yorker hopes to take out the world's most expensive personal ad, announcing her availability over the air during the country's most relentlessly hyped and heavily watched sporting event. A comedian and former advertising copy writer, Borkowsky is trying to raise $3 million to buy a 30-second Super Bowl commercial in which she would unabashedly tell the world she's looking for a ring. And not a Super Bowl ring. She wants a husband. "I live in Manhattan," Borkowsky says from her East Side apartment. "People think of Manhattan and they think of 'Sex and the City' and love around every corner. But according to the latest census, single women in Manhattan outnumber single men by more than 100,000, so it's not that easy to meet someone." The Super Bowl, of course, attracts all manner of kooks and publicity seekers, but Borkowsky says her quest is from the heart, so to speak. Because people are living longer, she notes, "It's more important to meet the right guy. You have to decide, is this the person whose wheelchair you want to push when you're 93? Is he going to be a good shuffleboard partner? Can I see myself on the porch when I'm 90 having a prune-juice martini with this guy? "It's a bigger, longer commitment than it ever was before, and I just want to make sure I get the largest pool of guys to choose from." Not everyone approves. Shortly after Borkowsky launched her SuperBowlSingleGirl.com website this month, blogger Debbie Schussel wrote, "Wow, what a way to advertise desperation. Better name for her site: IHaveADumbIdeaAndNeedAttention.com." Borkowsky disagrees. "I have a background in advertising," she notes, "and I thought I could put myself out there like a product, like a cola or SUV. Dating is a numbers game, so if you're going to run a personal ad, why not put it where the most guys will see it?" Though Borkowsky notes cheerfully, "I have some football shirts because I like the colors," she says she is not a sports fan and knows nothing about football. What she does know is that men enjoy watching football. The Super Bowl is expected to attract more than 60 million male viewers 18 and older. Borkowsky, who has released two comedy albums, says she hatched her idea for a championship-game personal ad several years ago. "But I'm an optimist," she adds, "and I didn't want to say, 'Next Super Bowl, I'm still going to be single, I'm going to be at another singles party watching the game, looking for a guy.' So each year, I'd think, 'Nah, I'm not going to do that. I'm going to have someone by next year.' Finally, it hit me: Super Bowls have come and gone and I'm still single." Then, last summer, she and her most recent boyfriend broke up -- via e-mail, she notes -- and last month she read in the Wall Street Journal that, despite the economic downturn, Super Bowl spots were selling out faster than ever this year. That sealed it, Borkowsky says. It was time to act. "I feel like I have a decent product," says the 5-foot-6, brown-eyed brunet, "and I want to get it out there in the best way possible." Her window of opportunity is closing fast. NBC, which will telecast the championship game Feb. 1 from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., says that fewer than 10 commercial spots remain unsold. "It's the most-watched program on TV all year," NBC spokesman Brian Walker says, "so whether you're a company or, in this case, an individual person, it's a great way to call attention to what you want to do." Of Borkowsky, Walker says, "If she can raise the $3 million, we'll be happy to take a look at her spot. We wish her all the best." As of Sunday, Borkowsky had raised only $1,790, but she hopes an advertiser already on board might let her appear in its ad to make her pitch for love. In that case, she says, the money raised would go to charity. Borkowsky is not shy about putting herself out there. She has been featured on NBC's "Today" show and "Extra" and this week will tape an appearance on "The Tyra Banks Show." Several radio outlets have called, she says. She considers herself a catch. A member of Mensa, the high-IQ society, Borkowsky notes, "I'm trim, I'm in shape. I have a good heart. I got a lot of love from my mother, maybe too much, but how you learn to love is from your mother and she taught me well." Her ideal man? "Someone with a good head on his shoulders," she says. "A good heart, hopefully, a sense of humor. And a name shorter than Borkowsky would be a nice bonus." And dont forget to visit her website: http://www.superbowlsinglegirl.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenjetsfan Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 she has MAN HANDS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yisman Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 that's a stupid idea "As of Sunday, Borkowsky had raised only $1,790, but she hopes an advertiser already on board might let her appear in its ad to make her pitch for love. In that case, she says, the money raised would go to charity." Chances of Borkowsky raising enough money to buy an ad: .002%. This whole idea is basically free advertising. She's never going to buy the spot, but a lot of people will read about the attention whore who's trying to do it because the media publishes the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 dollars to donuts she does not raise more than $5k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 she has MAN HANDS You're so mean! I'm sure she has inner beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 If she has 3mill to spare she should just cancel the AD and marry me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 she has MAN HANDS And she doesn't like sports. Good luck with that Ms Borkowsky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSFAN5180 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Sell her an ad here im sure there are many available bachelors. Make the check payable to JetNation.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 "I live in Manhattan," Borkowsky says from her East Side apartment. "People think of Manhattan and they think of 'Sex and the City' and love around every corner. But according to the latest census, single women in Manhattan outnumber single men by more than 100,000, so it's not that easy to meet someone." O RLY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 She's got gigantic fingers and her face looks photoshopped on that body. Haha, but with $3 million you shouldn't need to be good-looking to find a suitable partner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozer76 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 O RLY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozer76 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 She's got gigantic fingers and her face looks photoshopped on that body. Haha, but with $3 million you shouldn't need to be good-looking to find a suitable partner. If she paid me $3 mil I'd go on a date with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 If she paid me $3 mil I'd go on a date with her. hell.. if she paid me $3 million .. I'd go on a date with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 hell.. if she paid me $3 million .. I'd go on a date with her. She wants to get married. Luckily for you (or her) gay marriage is now legal in Connecticut! You would obviously need to get divorced first as I don't think polygamy is legal in any state; even Utah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSFAN5180 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Guys/Girls I dont think she has $3 million.I think shes trying to raise the money to buy the ad.Shes currently at $1790.00 any takers now???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetheelz Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Guys/Girls I dont think she has $3 million.I think shes trying to raise the money to buy the ad. Not trying to be a smarta$$, but wasn't that the point of the article? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozer76 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 hell.. if she paid me $3 million .. I'd go on a date with her. If I had 3 million I'd pay you to go on a date with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Guys/Girls I dont think she has $3 million.I think shes trying to raise the money to buy the ad.Shes currently at $1790.00 any takers now???????? Wow, you actually read it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSFAN5180 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Not trying to be a smarta$$, but wasn't that the point of the article? Ahhhh NO but a few here thought she had the $3 million they obviously failed the weekly reader testing in school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergen Jet Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I smell a setup. Some dating website is probably paying her to do this to setup their superbowl ad. Match.com or something. The ad will tell the story of how she was desperate to meet somebody and that she just joined match.com <insert dating service name here> and that you can follow her story on their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetheelz Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Ahhhh NO LMAO. So the point of the article is NOT that she doesn't have the funds? Then why in the blue hell does the it say this: As of Sunday, Borkowsky had raised only $1,790, but she hopes an advertiser already on board might let her appear in its ad to make her pitch for love. In that case, she says, the money raised would go to charity. Right there!! She does NOT HAVE THE MONEY!! You then repeated that, and I pointed out that this was the whole reason for the article....to get the word out and express that she is raising money for the ad. I have no desire to keep debating this, but damn its pretty sad that some people just cannot comprehend what they are reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 If I had 3 million I'd pay you to go on a date with me see now i will take that as a compliment.. ( i have always dreamed of being a high priced escort ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSFAN5180 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 LMAO. So the point of the article is NOT that she doesn't have the funds? Then why in the blue hell does the it say this: As of Sunday, Borkowsky had raised only $1,790, but she hopes an advertiser already on board might let her appear in its ad to make her pitch for love. In that case, she says, the money raised would go to charity. Right there!! She does NOT HAVE THE MONEY!! You then repeated that, and I pointed out that this was the whole reason for the article....to get the word out and express that she is raising money for the ad. I have no desire to keep debating this, but damn its pretty sad that some people just cannot comprehend what they are reading. A few here asked for the $3 million to marry her re-read she doesnt have the $$$$$$.She is looking for donations.Understood amigo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetheelz Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 A few here asked for the $3 million to marry her re-read she doesnt have the $$$$$$.She is looking for donations.Understood amigo i know she doesn't have the money!! Jesus Christ man do you speak effin english?? Don't answer that, I already know the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSFAN5180 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 i know she doesn't have the money!! Jesus Christ man do you speak effin english?? Don't answer that, I already know the answer. Si Senorita~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Si Senorita~ You suck at Spanish too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetheelz Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 You suck at Spanish too! LoL..... My personal opinion on the matter is this woman needs to re-think her strategy. I don't want to lose any commerical time during the super bowl to her, when I could be watching a new movie preview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 LoL..... My personal opinion on the matter is this woman needs to re-think her strategy. I don't want to lose any commerical time during the super bowl to her, when I could be watching a new movie preview. Rethink her strategy? I guarantee she gets a minimum of 10x the hits today on that little web site of her, completely with links to her "comedy" videos.. I think her strategy ~ for internet whoring herself ~ is just fine.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSFAN5180 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 You suck at Spanish too! Oh im sorry I forgot press 1 for English 2 for SPANISH.....You suck too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugeater Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Oh good lord, any woman that can't find a guy is either too picky or doesn't put out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Oh good lord, any woman that can't find a guy is either too picky or doesn't put out. Luv? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Oh im sorry I forgot press 1 for English 2 for SPANISH.....You suck too! Did someone steal the 1 and 2 buttons on your phone? Because most of the time you aren't speaking English or Spanish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSFAN5180 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Did someone steal the 1 and 2 buttons on your phone? Because most of the time you aren't speaking English or Spanish. How would you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 How would you know. Because I understand coherent English and Spanish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSFAN5180 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Because I understand coherent English and Spanish? Could have fooled me you obviously dont write it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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