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Why a bass may be better than a girlfriend

You don’t have to turn a bass on when you want to have fun with it

Basses don’t nag you about things

A bass won’t give you attitude

A bass won’t get jealous if you play around with another bass

A bass won’t make you late to a meeting

A bass can make very profitable earnings over time, while a girlfriend will just drain you of cash

It’s ok if your best friend plays around with your bass

A bass doesn’t care what time you get home

A bass will sit there quietly while you try to watch tv

A bass doesn’t ask if this makes them look fat

A bass is ok with you being a little rough when you play around

A bass won’t complain if you don’t talk to it for a few days

A few points I would like to disagree with.

My bass is nagging me right now because her strings are a little worn. Oh, and there's this fret. UGH!

My bass gives me attitude all the time. I sorta like it though.

I have been late on the account of my bass many, many times.
"Oh alright, just a few minutes." She looks so sad to see you go.

If my bass is around, I can't watch TV.

Yes, if I don't play with her for a few days, she definitely starts to complain.


I feel you could go either way with this. Both at the same time... ...you've got your work cut out.
 
You don't stand in front of a mirror before a show
wondering what your bass will think of your outfit.

It would not be easier to play if you
dressed sexier.

The bass doesn't notice if you're not
wearing deodorant.

Does not care how old you are.

You do not feel uncomfortable because you
make more money with the bass.

And you can call on the bass whenever you feel like it. Whether it's been a day or even a couple of hours since your last date.

The only thing the bass cares about, is that you pay it a visit once in a while.

Bass. No games...just music.