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[[A man is sitting at a computer, typing.]]
Man: I've loved our online chats these past few months, Lisa.
Computer: Me too. I really like you, Rob.
[[The man continues to type.]]
Man: It's just... now and then you mention products you like, and... I worry.
Computer: What? Honey...
[[The man types.]]
Man: Before this goes any further, I think we should go get tested. You know, together.
Computer: You don't trust me?
Man: I just want to be sure.
[[A web browser is open.]]
VK Couples Testing
Test ID: 21871138
Waiting...Partner connected.
((A pair of CAPTCHA images))
[You] Library
[Partner] Kittens
Man: Okay, mine says "library". Yours?
Computer: I... uh...
Man: Oh god.
Computer: I'm more than a spambot! Our love was real!
Man: Goodbye, Lisa.
{{Title text: Fine, walk away. I'm gonna go cry into a pint of Ben&Jerry's Brownie Batter(tm) ice cream [link], then take out my frustration on a variety of great flash games from PopCap Games(r) [link].}}
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