1 in 8 blokes would swap their lady for a "must-have" gadget?

Alright, so we're taking this survey episode of propaganda quite lightly, but apparently an alarming amount of guys would give up their "must-have" woman for that "must-have" gizmo. Reportedly, a UK survey conducted by GfK NOP on behalf of mobile price search agent (read: spam bot) 60207 found that nearly one out of every eight men surveyed would willingly ditch their girlfriend -- but not their 'fro -- for a hot gadget, which was classified as a svelte HDTV, iPod, or some other desirable inorganic object. While the 16 to 24-year olds were quickest to swap a person for a gadget (17-percent), only 2-percent of the happily married 55 to 65-year old crowd was willing to throw away their silver anniversary for something found at Circuit City. Also of note was the female reaction, as nearly six-percent of ladies admitted that they would kick their man to the curb for a lovely piece of electronic kit, but considering just how much the dames have fallen for gizmos of late, this isn't all that shocking. So while holding onto your SO might not be all that difficult a fortnight into February, don't be alarmed if things get testy around June.

[Via TechDigest]

[James Brown @ Jan 16th 2007 7:40PM]

What's Matt Damon doing in that photo?

[modenadude @ Jan 16th 2007 9:49PM]

haha, I thought the same exact thing, haha.

[Chris Merchant @ Jan 16th 2007 8:00PM]

I don't think that's a chop job, that's what I thought in the beginning though- looks like she's just wearing a black headband and a liberal amount of makeup.

Gentlemen, hold on to your ladies. And your wallets.

[Abe @ Jan 16th 2007 8:03PM]

Hmm... I wonder how many people in the survey actually HAVE girlfriends...

[Matt @ Jan 16th 2007 8:07PM]

Obliviously those 1 in 8 "blokes" have never been laid.

[greg @ Jan 16th 2007 8:07PM]

come on guys an cell phone with bragging rights for 4-5 months that is kinda fun or a hot women thats even MORE fun.

whats better cuddling your iphone or your girlfriend in front of the fireplace???

[John Doe @ Jan 16th 2007 8:06PM]

iPhone
No question at all.
Unless your girlfriend was designed by apple...

[Javaflash @ Jan 16th 2007 8:13PM]

hypothetically speaking, isn't ...

...ditch your lady = hold on to your wallet?

(P.S. the opinion is intended to be a joke. I apologize in advance for any offense.)

[Matthew @ Jan 16th 2007 8:18PM]

Well I'd trade that girl for some gadgets any day... otherwise no. Why would you? The way I see it:
getting head > impressing your mates with gadgets

[Jeff @ Jan 16th 2007 8:32PM]

If my girlfriend looked like THAT, then sure, i'd swap her for an iPhone.

...but then again, if *I* looked like him, maybe i'd hold on to what i got.

:P

[greg @ Jan 16th 2007 8:42PM]

i actually likes the way that girl looks.

[ShortFuse @ Jan 16th 2007 8:44PM]

but think of the inverse. How many people who have the lastest "must-have" gadget would trade it for a girlfriend. A real one.

[Marian @ Jan 16th 2007 8:44PM]

The right way to understand the pool: 1 in 8 blokes have really ugly and annoying girlfriends.

[Intrepid @ Jan 16th 2007 8:48PM]

Sex vs iPhone...
Well I know I would rather not have the iPhone... The people that will be buying the iPhone won't have to make that choice however, they don't have girlfriends.

[Rick @ Jan 16th 2007 8:53PM]

My GD for a new Japanese femme robot?! lol, sign me up.

[Joonas @ Jan 16th 2007 8:58PM]

I'm sure that girl has been in some reality show. Does anyone know?

[Nick @ Jan 16th 2007 9:16PM]

If that pic was in the UK, dudeman would be sitting in the other seat while driving.

[BatteryAcid @ Jan 16th 2007 9:45PM]

I think the figures got messed up. I belive it's supposed to be 1 in 8 geeks who have girlfriends would NOT swap them for gadgets. Like greg said "whats better cuddling your iphone or your girlfriend in front of the fireplace???". I know who I'd be cuddling (asuming cuddling dosen't lead to sex). Here's a hint: its made by Apple.

[TokenFag @ Jan 16th 2007 10:14PM]

gee. Looks like it's tough being straight these days... decisions, decisions!

[Mr Teets @ Jan 16th 2007 10:14PM]

I'd cuddle up with any gadget and ditch the *itch.

[Exile @ Jan 16th 2007 11:13PM]

Looks like 1 out of 8 blokes is an asshole.

[Tom @ Jan 16th 2007 11:24PM]

I really don't see how a gadget can replace your woman... unless said gadget is the fleshlight.

[Brian @ Jan 17th 2007 12:34AM]

I'd trade my g/f for an Aibo... or a fully loaded dell xps m2010.

Hell... we'll never marry, it's just puppy love.

I'm not saying I'd sell her to slavery... I'd just cut it off :)

I'm sure she'd do the same.

[Z @ Jan 17th 2007 2:59AM]

The gal in that photo is upset because at that moment her boyfriend is driving to Best Buy to trade her in.

[gadjitfreek @ Jan 17th 2007 4:51AM]

10 Reasons Gadgets Are Better Than Women:

10) Gadgets don't judge you.
9) GPS devices simply tell you "Off route, recalculating..." without snide remarks.
8) You can turn a gadget off when you are done using it. (Ouch!!!!)
7) You can turn the volume down if it is too annoying.
6) Gadgets don't need shoes.
5) Gadgets don't require diamonds or chocolate to turn on.
4) Gadgets can go with you when you go out for a night with the guys.
3) Gadgets don't require hours of preparation before going out.
2) Gadgets are a heck of a lot less expensive...both to obtain and to get rid of (again, OUCH!)

And the number one reason:

1) You can sell your gadget on Ebay when you are tired of it, and not have to worry about it going all "Fatal Attraction" on you...and you can get some cash back to buy a new gadget!!!

[puescho @ Jan 17th 2007 4:54AM]

if you actually take a second look, you'll see, he *is* sitting on the right-hand side.... :)

[gadjitfreek @ Jan 17th 2007 5:05AM]

OK, in all fairness:

The Top Reason Gadgets Are Better Than Men:

1) Gadgets actually serve some useful purpose.

[HM @ Jan 17th 2007 6:19AM]

Really....i wonder how you were "conceived", i am sure gadgets didn't get it on with you mum.

[ablufia @ Jan 17th 2007 7:50AM]

@ ShortFuse: I have just bought a 32" Samsung LCD TV and an HTPC - and would gladly swap for a 'willing' GF :)

[DerekGoesToPhilly @ Jan 17th 2007 11:11AM]

Something tells me that girl would be more attractive without all the makeup and fake tanning (and eyebrow landscaping... you could paint a football field on the space between her eyebrows, looks retarded)

[Brian @ Jan 17th 2007 12:11PM]

O.K., but I want her back when you get a new one.

[Bizam! @ Jan 17th 2007 12:30PM]

I would bet money that the girl in the backseat is from one of either two places in New York, Long Island or Staten Island. Oh..the trashy girls!

[pimpbot515 @ Jan 17th 2007 7:28PM]

"...she is way below my standards.. Look at those sharp knees"

[Bobby Chapman @ Jan 17th 2007 7:45PM]

You ever read something and just find yourself stuck... you can’t believe what you're seeing. It's revolting, but no matter how you try, you're compelled to continue.
That's how this entire article and a good majority of the comments made me feel. My stomach churned but the idiocy doesn't end... why can’t I look away?

When I read that headline I thought, “There is no way people are that pathetic”. But I had to read on to see what proof they offered. The proof was not found in the pages of the article, but in the comments below.

Pasty males complacent in their obesity managed to stop eating long enough to type out messages about why they’d trade women for more s***. Their spattered patches of facial hair, while at first, thought to be a sign of attempt at physical maturity, is in fact simply laziness. They move their chubby fingers, sticky with the remains of some sugar based food, across their keyboards to type out some response to an article relating to a subject they have no experience in… women.

This grotesque image circulates in my brain burning its way through every thought... through every attempt to block its rampage through my mind. I can’t fathom it. The disgust has set in, and now I finally have what I always feared I would find.

Proof… Proof that as a species, we are pathetic. We have no place in this world and should be destroyed. We are the maggots eating away at the decaying flesh of this world. We deserve every catastrophe, every misfortune. We are a violent and disgusting plague on this planet. We don’t even value ourselves anymore. We are completely expendable to each other. Intellect, maturity, companionship, everything that defines the basis of civilization has crumbled, leaving behind a world inhabited by these homunculi. The entire world seems to be transmogrified into this hellish nightmare and I too often feel I’m the only one who sees it.

[Mr. Roboto @ Jan 21st 2007 12:24PM]

@ Bobby Chapman,
Real danger starts when one thinks he has the ultimate truth.

Live and let live.

[Brian McBride @ Jan 17th 2007 8:02PM]

That girl in the back seat has odd eyebrows. She looks unhappy.

I would ditch her too. But not for some lame gadget, but for a hotter girlfriend!

[Mike Dawson @ Jan 17th 2007 9:41PM]

HAHA,
I'm sure most of these comments are just meant to be funny and not to be taken seriously.

[kelliecole @ Jan 20th 2007 10:00AM]

As the wife of a "GEEK" (I say it kindly) and a GEEK in training myself, I think that he would give up anything except his Tivo and Apple laptop for me and I am willing to live with knowing that and I except that I am not his only true love. At the same time, I wouldn't give up my G5 or the Tivo (we own 5) for him either. The big thing to know here is that I would never ask him to give up any of his gadgets for me and he would never do that to me either. I take him with all that he is and he does the same for me. I think that any good relationship would do the same thing, if your mate give you an ultimatum about your gadgets or anything else you should leave them because they don't love you for who you are, on the other hand you may need to spend more time with your mate and less with the gadgets if you want to make it work.

[Jihad @ Jan 25th 2007 1:45PM]

Puescho, if you look closely he is actually sitting on the left side, you can see part of the right seat on the picture

[MARSHAK @ Jan 28th 2007 5:37PM]

gadgets provide porn....

[aliimran4u @ Feb 2nd 2007 7:13AM]

i dont have a gf... that means i cant get an iphone... :(