The Lost Art of the Pickup Line
February 12th, 2009 by Suzy in the CityAhh yes, the pickup line. Always cheesy, rarely successful, and never tasteful. Pickup lines always boggle my mind. Why not just strike up a conversation? Do you really think I’m going to fall for the same pickup line that’s been used on me eight times tonight? Wrong! Come on guys, give us a little credit. It doesn’t take much to sweep us off our feet, but a degrading line you grabbed from Maxim just isn’t gonna cut it.
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No, I don’t want to tell you how I like my eggs in the morning, nor do I come here often. If I had a nickel for every horribly unoriginal pickup line that’s been used on me…well let’s just say I’d have enough for a new pair of Manolos.
But – and it’s a big but – there is something charming and strangely sweet about the pickup line. Sure, sometimes they can be a little creepy or forward, but it’s certainly better than ogling a chick from across the bar. I admire a guy that has the guts to come up to a girl cold turkey like that. We’re intimidating, and sometimes all we need is one guy to break the ice. Just be sure to use something clever or creative, and we’re more likely to crack a smile than smack you across the face. It’s all about your delivery – confidence and a fun attitude are everything. Otherwise you won’t get another second of our time.
Just don’t expect to use a pickup line and get a girl to sleep with you. If you use them solely for the purpose of breaking the ice and making a girl laugh, you’ll be much more successful. Besides, any lame pickup line that immediately leads to sex is probably going to be a drunken, sloppy hookup – not worth it.
Here, for your enjoyment, 5 terrible and 5 decent (well, by comparison) pickup lines heard by me and my girlfriends:
The Worst
- “Did you clean your pants with Windex? I can see myself in them!”
- “Did it hurt when you fell from Heaven?”
- “You must be tired because you’ve been running through my head all night.”
- “I lost my phone number. Can I have yours?”
- “Are you from Tennessee because you’re the only ’10′ I see!”
The Best
- “Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk by again?”
- “I may not be Fred Flintstone, but I can make your bed rock!”
- “I need a female/male opinion on this…”
- “Can I have your number so my roommate knows where to call me in the morning?”
- “Hi, my name is ______.” (Being yourself is always a good place to start!)
Tags: dating, Dating Tips, Hooking Up, Relationships
