“Busco mujer para sexo después de misa”: cuando encontrábamos pareja a través de los anuncios por palabras
Antes de que los chats de Internet los dejasen anticuados y las aplicaciones de ligue tomasen el control de nuestra existencia, los anuncios por palabras en la prensa eran la única manera de buscar pareja desde casa
In the late 19th century, a 28-year-old man with a fine pedigree and pleasant appearance sought a young bride with virtue, as evidenced by an ad in Le Chasseur Français. Fast forward a century, and the message has become less refined: a man boasting of his impressive physique, seeking a manly partner aged 25 to 40, with a penchant for bolos, the theater, and the gym.
The Instagram page Long Lost Personals showcases over 160,000 followers, demonstrating the enduring fascination with the infrastructure and timelines of yesteryear encounters, even in an age dominated by Tinder and instant connections.
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