Today, I did the worst thing I have ever done. I convinced a stranger that I'm an astronaut, and actually found her personal information. This conversation starts out goofy but builds into something totally surreal. I edited out her personal information (most of which I just found through creative googling or the NASA directory). At the very least, read the second half!
Notice how her tone towards me changes when she "finds out" i'm an astronaut.
You're now chatting with a random stranger. Say hi!
Official messages from Omegle will not be sent with the label '
Stranger:'. Strangers claiming to represent Omegle are lying.
Stranger: hi
You: My tongue is 16 meters.
Stranger: oh, that's sad
You: I always knew it was long but I just had it measured.
You: Give me a reason to go on!
Stranger: lol
Stranger: if you hadn't known, would it have been better?
You: Yes. Because now I have a figure. A "scarlet A" to carry with me wherever I go.
You: I had the delusion that my above average tongue was a minor anomaly, but I have statistical evidence to suggest I am in the 99.99th percentile of tongue length (and there are government agencies which collect this data)
Stranger: so are you like that dude in Kiss? i forget his name
You: The bad thing is, when I go to school I have to drag my tongue behind me. Any dog shit on the sidewalk, I have to taste.
Stranger: Gene something?
Stranger: ewww
You: Semons
You: Gene Semons
Stranger: yea, hime
Stranger: him
Stranger: well, i think a lot of girls find him pretty hot cuz of his tongue
Stranger: lot of stuff he can do with it
Stranger: you know what i mean?
You: Think of how much saliva he must produce. If he stands in one spot for more than a minute, a puddle of drool forms around him.
Stranger: lol
You: He must drink ten gallons of water a day.
Stranger: but he's able to keep it in his mouth
Stranger: so, he must have a retraction device
You: If he's eating a girl out he can put his tongue in her and have it come out of her mouth, and then back down again. He could choke her like an anaconda.
Stranger: yea, i suppose so
You: (Of course he would have to taste her bowels, which would be nasty)
Stranger: ewww
Stranger: yea, that's nasty
You: That is what I have to live with.
You: Anyway: give me a reason to go on!
You: (You didnt'...and I'm mad)
Stranger: well, maybe you shouldn't go on
Stranger: it pretty much sucks
You: Do you think I can suck with a 16 meter tongue?
You: The only thing I can do is lick.
Stranger: nope
You: Exactly.
Stranger: yup
You: So don't tell me it sucks. It doesn't.
Stranger: lol
Stranger: okay, you are right
Stranger: it licks
You: If I die, will my tongue flop out of my mouth to the left or right?
You: Maybe I can predict a world cup game based on this outcome?
Stranger: good question
You: If an octopus can do it, why not I?
Stranger: you know, i can't say i feel your angst
You: Well let me tell you a story then.
Stranger: ok
You: When I was a young boy with a normal tongue,I joined the choir.
Stranger: ok
You: As time went by, it grew to the length of 16 meters (as you know).
Stranger: yea
You: I sounded like a RETARD when I sang, as you might imagine
You: I was the biggest humiliation in my life
Stranger: i suppose you stopped singing?
You: I got quite a tongue lashing for my LICKluster performance! (That's two puns in one!!)
Stranger: wow, impressive!
Stranger: ok Mr/Ms 16-meter tongue, I'm going to get going
Stranger: THanks for sharing your story
You: Why?
You: Why can't you stay?
Stranger: Good luck with that.
You: I demand the truth.
Stranger: I just can't get into the conversation, sorry
You: Well
You: what the hell do you want to talk about?
Stranger: I have no tongue related woes to share
You: Books, sports, cyber-sex?
You: I'll do anything for attention.
Stranger: well, how old are you?
You: What did you expect when you decided to talk to a stranger?? What are you looking for, friend?
Stranger: yea, I was
You: I can adapt my personality to match any age profile.
Stranger: looking for a friend that is
You: Sure, lets be friends.
Stranger: that's so glib
Stranger: we can't just be friends just like that
You: glib?
You: what the hell is glib?
You: What in the name of PRIAPUS is glib?
You: What do I have to do, to become your friend?
Stranger: i don't know....i just imagine that's something British ppl say
You: Well, ok.
You: What have you given me to work with?
Stranger: You seem British, sorry
You: What opportunity do I have to befriend you?
You: Your every post appears to be a reaction to mine, rather than an independant thought.
Stranger: I have given you nothing because you have dominated the conversation, HELLO
You: Correct.
Stranger: you didn't even say HI
You: Well-
Stranger: you just went into your tongue
You: I prefer to bypass the formalities and get to the heart of my inquiries.
You: Look, we got off on the wrong tongue.
Stranger: what is the heart of your inquiry?
You: Let's just start this over.
Stranger: lol
You: Hello!
Stranger: now you just sound sarcastic
Stranger: ugh
You: NOTHING I DO IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU!!!!
You: Well, go ahead.
You: I won't dominate
Stranger: No, you like attention
You: Correct.
Stranger: and what I say won't excite you
You: That is fine.
Stranger: or fascinate you
Stranger: so it's okay
You: You feel inferior then?
Stranger: maybe we should just find other people.
You: NO!!!!
You: NEVER!!!
Stranger: No, I just don't think we gel
You: I am adaptable!
You: We gel, baby!!!
You: Don't break my heart.
You: What do you like?
You: Beer?
You: Soccer?
You: Women?
You: Me too!!
You: Come on.
Stranger: Are you always so melodramatic?
You: Don't leave me like this.
You: Yes
Stranger: Are you in Theatre?
You: Theatre.
Stranger: Are you an actor?
You: Sounds like you're british, not me.
You: I am not in theater, I am not an actor.
Stranger: well, you sound British so I'm adapting my lingo
You: And my flamboyance is not a factor.
Stranger: my lingua
Stranger: lol
You: I am not even British!
Stranger: What are you?
You: But funny you should assume that.
You: What am I?
You: I am a man with a long tongue.
You: BUTT!
Stranger: Well, you are probably not American
You: We've been down that road already.
You: Why do you say that?
Stranger: because you used standard measurement: meter...
You: Alright, I'll tel you a secret.
Stranger: not dumbed down american measure...
You: watch your tongue!!!
You: Anyway....
You: My previous conversation:
You: After brief hellos....
Stranger: I'm an American, I can say that
Stranger: so, you are a man. good to know
You: My fellow interlocutor said: 16m
Stranger: my assumption correct
You: And I asked, what is 16m?
You: And he said, my tongue.
You: And this lit the fire of inspiration in my heart.
Stranger: hmmm
You: Tell me, why are you convinced I am of the male persuasion?
Stranger: ohhhh, very clever
Stranger: you just said you are a man with 16 meter tongue
Stranger: don't you know what you say???
You: Then if you accept I am a man, you accept I have a 16m tongue. You cannot pick and choose.
Stranger: Fine
Stranger: I accept it.
Stranger: I just don't want the convo revolving around your tongue.
You: You show an alarming lack of concern over my condition. Conspicuously lacking perturbation!
Stranger: Is that so much to ask?
You: Oh, right.
You: You know what,
You: I ALWAYS do that.
You: And I'm sorry.
Stranger: lol
You: Where were we?
You: Beer and soccer?
Stranger: you are such a drama queen
You: AHA!!!
Stranger: "ALWAYS"
You: So now I'm a queen.
Stranger: in a manner of speaking
You: Ahh, ok.
Stranger: Would you like to be a queen?
You: (sarcasm is not effectively transmitted through text)
Stranger: lol, agreed
You: A queen...it depends. Yes, but I would prefer a king while a human.
Stranger: as opposed to?
You: However if I was a bee, ant , or other insect, I would prefer queendome.
You: Now, I have to pee but I'm afraid you'll leave.
Stranger: no, i will stay
You: Will you stay with me for one minute while I ease the throbbing in my bladder? (it really does throb)
Stranger: I feel bad for you
You: Thank you. Bless your heart.
Stranger: and your tongue
You: Don't get tongue-tied while I'm gone!
Stranger: and your full bladder
Stranger: Does it take you one minute exactly to pee?
Stranger: wow, that was quick
You: I'm back! I didn't flush or wash my hands, to maximize the time we spend together
Stranger: lol
Stranger: okay
Stranger: I hope you are at home
Stranger: and not in some public place
You: Explain yourself.
Stranger: Well, the flush or washing your hands thing
Stranger: ok at home, not in public
You: Would it be a disaster not to flush a public toilet?
You: Aha! Hydration is in order.
Stranger: no, just discourteous
Stranger: I like your sentances. So grammatically correct. Dotted i's and crossed t's...
You: But if I do not flush at home, is shows a lack of self-respect!
You: When typing these things come automatically. But thank you!
Stranger: not if no one is there to see it
Stranger: Are you a professor?
Stranger: or a teacher?
You: Why do you say this??
Stranger: If I had to guess your profession, I would say you were a Speech Professor.
You: What in the name of god is that?
Stranger: Expressive, yet completely anal.
You: A man with a 16m tongue can barely grunt, let alone engage in oratory.
You: Oh, right.
You: We're off that now.
Stranger: lol
You: What do you mean by "anal"?
Stranger: Sorry, I feel like I am supressing your feelings about your tongue.
You: Of course, I am familiar with the excratory orfice.
Stranger: Anal....like, in the Freudian sense....meticulous
Stranger: overly meticulous
You: Meticulous. Interesting.
You: As in, wiping your butt?
You: Is that how the term got its origin?
You: Because you want to be thorough!
Stranger: yea, something like that
You: Excellent. I understand.
You: Now, where were we?
Stranger: Great.
You: Where were we. Funny sentence.
Stranger: Agreed
Stranger: We are here.
You: You have...shall we say, evaluated my personality.
Stranger: Why ask?
You: I have reached some primitive conclusions about you as well.
You: Of course I could be wrong!
You: But I can share them.
Stranger: ooo, would love to hear
Stranger: tell me
You: You seem to be a male between the ages of, 19-24.
Stranger: nope
You: Really?
Stranger: really
Stranger: okay, what else?
You: No, no.
You: Before we proceed you must correct me.
You: I suppose you could be OLDER.
Stranger: no, I want to hear everything before I correct you.
You: I excluded that because the demographics of this website are skewed towards youth.
Stranger: Please, do spew
You: Ok, I will spew.
You: You either are in college, or have a college degree. That's pretty certain.
You: Hmm...
Stranger: What else?
You: You are fairly popular in real life, have solid interpersonal skills and an extensive social network.
Stranger: ok, anything else?
You: Well, unfortunately no.
Stranger: okay, that's okay
Stranger: That's pretty good though.
Stranger: You are quite perceptive about certain things.
You: Well, for gods sake.
You: Elaborate!
Stranger: But certainly not gender nor age
You: Huuh?
Stranger: I'm female
Stranger: and I'm 32
Stranger: I work at a college
Stranger: and yes, I have a college degrees
Stranger: a couple actually
Stranger: you are right about the social stuff too
Stranger: I've moved away from my hometown and feeling quite lonely here
You: Of course I am. Who could deny the flattery I gave?
Stranger: blah
You: "yes, you're right. I have great social skills and a glowing personality. Lucky guess".
Stranger: lol
You: Well, in any case.
Stranger: Well, I do!!!
You: You can't blame me for the gender: you type like a man (lowercase, etc). The lack of sex-solicitation should have been a hint though.
Stranger: I suppose I have an inordinate level of self confidence also.
You: You don't go on omegle much, do you?
Stranger: oh, men type in lower case, interesting....didn't think of taht
Stranger: no, actually my first time here
You: That is very obvious.
You: Do you know why?
Stranger: really??
Stranger: why?
You: Well, I would say I have a fairly flamboyant and "vivid" personality.
Stranger: mmhmm
You: But you...weren't sold at first. You wanted to explore other options because we weren't....producing gelatin, or whatever the expression is.
You: ANYWAY
Stranger: lol
Stranger: yes, I guess most people would disconnect and try again?
You: If you had been on this site for much longer, you would be familiar with the vapid stupidity....
You: And if you actually found a real conversation with someone who had more intellect than a shrew
You: You would cling on for dear life!
Stranger: oh
Stranger: hmm
Stranger: Is that what you did? (I'm not conceited, I'm just wondering?)
Stranger: lol
You: Well, yes.
You: It is exactly what I did. Haha.
You: Anyway, now its your turn.
You: Do some "criminal profiling" on me.
Stranger: my turn? I told you everything
Stranger: I think you are a professor....or a very bored tech service person
Stranger: or a drama major
You: That is a huge spread.
You: A professor or a tech person or a drama student.
You: Almost meaningless.
Stranger: I think you are male....between 18 and 24
Stranger: lol
Stranger: okay, if I had to pick
You: A professor between 18-24 is also nonsense.
Stranger: I would say a Librarian
Stranger: a very bored librarian
You: Hahaha
You: A librarian?
Stranger: who likes dragons and stuff
Stranger: Yes
You: Come on.
Stranger: that was totally different
You: Librarians are conservative people!!
Stranger: A librarian who likes renaissance faires and stuff
You: Soccer moms and whatnot.
Stranger: no, a male librarian....they are different
You: Hmm.
Stranger: Smart, subtly sexy, dreamers
You: Oh, so I am sexy.
You: You're right.
Stranger: anyway, I think you do not have a large group of friends
You: hahaha
Stranger: You prefer to be home....puttering in your garden or reading a book
You: To be honest, this rather unflattering description leads me to reevalaute my writing style.
Stranger: you have 1 or 2 friends that you have known since childhood
Stranger: I don't know....i get an image of a scholarly wizard
Stranger: like Merlin
Stranger: I don't think it's unflattering
Stranger: I think its hot
You: Hmm...................
Stranger: but I'm a nerdy librarian-lover so what do I know
You: That is a crazy and ridiculous analogy, but it entertained me.
Stranger: lol
You: I mean.
You: Aren't librarians wimpy?
Stranger: so, are you going to reveal yourself?
You: Scrawny and uh...ya know?
Stranger: No, they are the strong, silent types....
You: Turtleneck wearers? Cappucino sippers?
Stranger: intellectually orgasmic
You: orgasmic?
You: Is that the word you intended???
Stranger: bespectled balls of lust
Stranger: lol
You: You have fetishes.
Stranger: sorry, I'm being provocative on purpose
You: Well, ok.
You: I am reveal myself, but...
Stranger: anyway, so tell me who you are?
You: To be honest I am having second doubts.
You: Because!!!
Stranger: Why?
You: This is the internet. People make up things all the time. That's the rule.
Stranger: Well, I give my word that I am being honest.
You: a) Because my profession is such a niche, I have doubts that you would really take me seriously
b) I am afraid you would actually track me down somehow...maybe a bit paranoid but imagine how embarrasing it would be. The tongue nonsense!
Stranger: I know that you can't trust that but I don't have to play any games.
You: Alright. For better or for worse, I will grant you my full discloser.
Stranger: I trust you and I'm not a stalker. I'm too busy usually.
You: I am 35 years old, male, I live in the american south...and I am an astronaut (well, kinda).
You: Not a librarian
Stranger: You work for NASA?
Stranger: close enough
You: Well...
Stranger: Rocket scientist, hello?
You: Not really.
Stranger: oh
Stranger: oops
You: I mean, I have a background in that kind of thing.
You: But I haven't actually done much work after college in the area.
Stranger: Engineering?
You: Look- astronauts go into space.
You: But not all of them.
You: There is a rigorous training process.
You: It takes years, really.
You: And you never REALLY know if they'll send you to the ISS
Stranger: oh I know... One of my friends' husband works for NASA
Stranger: in Houston
You: A technical background of course is necessary but my day to day work is not in engineering.
Stranger: Ok
You: Am I a librarian who does some gardening? Not exactly, no!
Stranger: lol
You: But....my friends are few and far between. Actually not far between, that doesn't make much sense.
Stranger: ok
Stranger: so if you don't mind me asking, which state are you in?
You: My mental state is: insane.
Stranger: Come on. I'm harmless but you've got me curious.
Stranger: That's all.
You: My physical state: top notch. years of training will have that effect.
You: You SAY you're harmless, but I really cannot take the risk. There are not that many astronauts!
Stranger: *sigh*
You: It would be relatively easy to narrow me down already since you have my age and profession.
You: You're probably down to 5-10 already.
Stranger: How anti-climactic
You: Just find the picture of the one who looks most like a quiet librarian/gardener and i'm busted.
You: Besides....
Stranger: I'm not even looking. I want you to tell me
You: All I know about you is.............that you "work at a college".
You: I mean, what does THAT mean?
You: If you want info, you gotta give it.
Stranger: I have no qualms about telling you who I am
Stranger: I work in California
Stranger: I work as an international student advisor
Stranger: Do you want the city too?
You: Yes.
Stranger: Fine.
Stranger: I edited out her personal info, California
You: Zip code and social security number.
Stranger: No
Stranger: So....
Stranger: ?
You: Well, then.
Stranger: are you looking for me?
You: YES! I found you.
Stranger: Okay, what's my name?
You: well, one brief moment
You: Just hang on a sec...
Stranger: actually, Intl Student Advisor was my previous title....I'm a
I edited out her personal info now
Stranger: so, if you are using that
You: I edited out her personal info
Stranger: yep
Stranger: that's me
You: Interesting!
Stranger: yea, so now, what are you afraid of? I'm more harmless than a librarian!
You: I guess I need to "give" some info now.
Stranger: That would be nice.
You: I'll just give you the link, but you need to PROMISE not to embarass me!
Stranger: I promise. I will not. I'm studying to be a counselor so I have to be completely authentic and confidential in all my dealings.
You: Fine.
You: Here goes nothing.
Stranger: I live my life like that too.
You: http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/fischer-jack.html
Stranger: Thanks
You: Do you like my teeth? Zero cavities
Stranger: lol, awesome

So, why would you be embarrassed?
You: Because you can email my boss and send him this conversation.
You: "I have a 16 meter tongue" anyone???
Stranger: oh, come on.
Stranger: geez....I think we are beyond that
You: I'm not.
You: I'm still an idiot.
Stranger: You are not.
You: Gee, thanks.
Stranger: Chat is whatever...you know....you can be whatever.
Stranger: No big deal.
You: You are more forgiving of my shortcomings now, I can see.
Stranger: besides, your name on here is "Stranger"
Stranger: 
You're safe.
You: Was I ever a threat before?
Stranger: No, not really....I thought you were totally preoccupied with your tongue though
Stranger: Maybe you have a tongue fetish
Stranger: ?
You: Maybe!
Stranger: but, hey, I've got a librarian fetish
Stranger: I should throw no stones
You: Yes, that was plain to see.
You: Intruiging, for sure.
Stranger: lol, THANKS
You: Silent, macho librarian gardener type.
Stranger: yea, my ex....that was him
Stranger: I guess I projecting a little of him on you. sorry
You: Ahhah!
You: But you're married now, right?
Stranger: No, we broke up a month ago....hence the random jaunt into Omegle for some company
Stranger: That's funny that you are from Houston. How weird is that.
Stranger: You probably know my friend's husband
You: Friends husband.
You: Well, I wouldn't be surprised.
Stranger: His name is Ketan
Stranger: K.C
Stranger: is what they call him.
You: kfc?
You: He likes chicken?
Stranger: lol, NO....
You: I'm just kidding......sigh
Stranger: Anyway, do you feel exposed now? I feel bad....I didn't realize you were a big deal
Stranger: You've toned down considerably since you gave me that link.
You: I do know a Ketan with a really strange last name,, [edited out]
You: I know him but you know last names...
Stranger: YEa! That's him!
You: Really?
Stranger: I edited out her personal info
You: Right!
You: Small world isn't it!!
Stranger: Yea, she and I met at UHCL....I did my Masters there.
You: That's really amazing.
Stranger: lived in Clear Lake about 4 or 5 years
Stranger: Have you heard of THe Cove apts on Bay Area?
Stranger: lol
Stranger: prolly not
You: No...
Stranger: Anyway, how long have you been in Houston?
You: What?
You: I've never been to Houston...
Stranger: Oh
Stranger: I thought you were at the JSC?
You: I'm not an astronaut, you moron.
You: But i've gotten an enormous dose of hilarity from your naive behavior.
You: Hahahahaha. Good times.
Stranger: well, I'm glad you enjoyed yourself
You: I did!
You: I'll be sending this chat transcript to all your coworkers, by the way.
You: I list some of her coworkers here that I found from a website
You: I have the whole list!
Stranger: oh really?
You: Correct.
You: Its too funny to be kept to myself. What a crime that would be!
You: ...
You: How do you feel?
Stranger: I feel bad.
You: Good.
Stranger: That's really cruel
You: Lets return to the subject of tongues
You: Mine is 16m!
Stranger: Amazing
You: Ok, ok.
You: From your tongue-tied nature I think
You: you are in a great deal of emotional distress which
You: I find hilarious but somewhat disheartening at the same time.
You: Don't worry silly head. I won't send it to anyone!
You: I'm not malicious, just an idiot.
Stranger: Well, I feel stupid.
You: You should. But thats ok. You learned something I'm sure.
Stranger: I guess.
Stranger: I'm used to being sincere. and obviously not used to Omegle protocol
You: This is the internet. BOO! Scary place.
You: I admit you were easy to manipulate.
Stranger: Easy target.
You: Luckily I have no bad intentions.
You: Of course the thought of arranging some kind of "meeting/hookup" with your crossed my mind but, I have boundaries too. hehehe
You: Anyway,
You: I think we're about through here.
You: We are not making gelatin together!
Stranger: Yea, I think so.
Stranger: I must say that was a emotional roller coasters.
Stranger: coaster
You: Really?
Stranger: sheehs, i can't even type now
Stranger: sheesh
You: Why? What is it that bothers you?
You: I hope you don't feel *threatened*. That is definitely not my goal. Like I said I am a nice, but goofy person.
You: To be perfectly honest, I even feel a little bad!
Stranger: No, I don't. I think I just got my hopes up that you were from my hometown.
Stranger: *Shrug*
Stranger: Yea, I guess I learned my lesson.
You: It is actually really ironic
You: I mean just hilarious
You: That my real profession IS librarian
You: I have no idea how you knew
Stranger: really?
You: See? You're not so bad at reading people either!
Stranger: Okay, I feel like that was my consolation prize for being a total lame-o
You: You're not a lame-o.
You: You seem like a very nice person to me.
You:
Stranger: Being a very nice person obviously doesn't matter though....
Stranger: man, i need some therapy right now.
